Mahindra launched the all-new second-generation Thar in India on October 2, 2020. It was first unveiled on the occasion of the country's Independence day and ever since it made its public debut, there has been a lot of buzz around the new Thar. That's because the all-new Mahindra Thar is leaps and bounds better than its predecessor and the company launched it at a very aggressive introductory starting price of Rs. 9.80 lakhs, Ex-showroom pan-India. But now, the introductory price benefits are no more available and the company has hiked the prices of the new Thar. So, here we have for you a detailed comparison of the New vs Old Price List of the all-new 2021 Mahindra Thar. Let's have a look at its new vs old variant-wise prices.
2021 Mahindra Thar New vs Old Variants-wise Price List:
| Mahindra Thar | New Price Jan'21 (Ex-showroom pan-India) | Old Price (Ex-showroom pan-India) | Price Difference |
| AX STD. Petrol MT Soft Top | Not on sale anymore | Rs. 9.80 lakhs | Not on sale anymore |
| AX Petrol MT Soft Top | Not on sale anymore | Rs. 10.65 lakhs | Not on sale anymore |
| AX Diesel MT Soft Top | Not on sale anymore | Rs. 10.85 lakhs | Not on sale anymore |
| AX (O) Petrol MT Convertible Top | Rs. 12.10 lakhs | Rs. 11.90 lakhs | Rs. 20,000 |
| AX (O) Diesel MT Convertible Top | Rs. 12.30 lakhs | Rs. 12.10 lakhs | Rs. 20,000 |
| AX (O) Diesel MT Hard Top | Rs. 12.40 lakhs | Rs. 12.20 lakhs | Rs. 20,000 |
| LX Petrol MT Hard Top | Rs. 12.79 lakhs | Rs. 12.49 lakhs | Rs. 30,000 |
| LX Diesel MT Convertible Top | Rs. 13.15 lakhs | Rs. 12.85 lakhs | Rs. 30,000 |
| LX Diesel MT Hard Top | Rs. 13.25 lakhs | Rs. 12.95 lakhs | Rs. 30,000 |
| LX Petrol AT Convertible Top | Rs. 13.85 lakhs | Rs. 13.45 lakhs | Rs. 40,000 |
| LX Petrol AT Hard Top | Rs. 13.95 lakhs | Rs. 13.55 lakhs | Rs. 40,000 |
| LX Diesel AT Convertible Top | Rs. 14.05 lakhs | Rs. 13.65 lakhs | Rs. 40,000 |
| LX Diesel AT Hard Top | Rs. 14.15 lakhs | Rs. 13.75 lakhs | Rs. 40,000 |
So, as you have seen in the above tables, the company has hiked the prices of the all-new 2021 Mahindra Thar by upto 40,000 rupees, depending upon the variant. Now, let's talk about some general info and specifications of the all-new Thar. So, the new Mahindra Thar is available with multiple engines and gearbox combinations, different trims further sub-divided into several variants and it gets different configurations for the roof too. Also, it is worth mentioning that earlier the new Thar was available with both side-facing seats as well as the forward-facing seats. But now, the 3 base-spec variants with the side-facing seats have been discontinued. That's because the 4-Star Global NCAP crash test safety rating of the all-new Mahindra Thar was only valid for the variants with forward-facing seats. To know more about it, you can click HERE.
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Talking about the engine specifications of the SUV, so the all-new Mahindra Thar is powered by a BS6-compliant 2.2-litre mHawk diesel engine. This oil-burner churns out 132 PS of maximum power at 3750 RPM and 300 Nm of peak torque between 1600-2800 RPM. The engine comes mated to a 6-speed manual gearbox as well as an all-new 6-speed torque-converter automatic transmission and it gets 4X4 system as standard. The all-new Thar also gets a new BS6-compliant 2.0-litre mStallion T-GDI petrol engine. This new turbo petrol motor churns out 152 PS of maximum power at 5000 RPM and 320 Nm peak torque between 1500-3000 RPM. This petrol mill also comes mated to a 6-speed manual gearbox as well as an all-new 6-speed torque-converter automatic transmission and gets 4X4 system as standard.
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As we have already mentioned before, very recently the all-new Mahindra Thar bagged an impressive 4 Star Safety Rating in the Global NCAP Crash Test. So, talking about the safety features on offer, it gets dual front airbags, ABS and EBD with Brake Assist, reverse parking sensors, Electronic Stability Program (ESP) with Roll-over Mitigation, roll cage, etc. The LX variant of the Thar also gets a Brake Locking Differential. This was all about the new price list of the 2021 Mahindra Thar. The all-new 2021 Mahindra Thar has been an instant hit in India. So, what are your thoughts on this new SUV? Do feel free to share your thoughts and opinions with all of us in the comments section below. You can also join our 91Wheels Auto Enthusiast Telegram group (click via mobile to join) curated exclusively for the fans, enthusiasts and the owners. Further, subscribe to our YouTube channel for more such amazing motoring updates.
