KEY HIGHLIGHTS
- Mahindra Thar 5 Door slated for launch in coming months
- To get entry-level 1.5 liter diesel engine
- Shares bigger powerplant with Scorpio N
Mahindra Thar 5 Door is now a regular visitor on roads hidden behind veils for an obvious indication that it is the highly anticipated SUV. Doing its final test round, the latest scoops suggest that the 5-door Thar will be available with the entry-level 1.5-litre engine from the rear wheel 3-door Thar. Let's look at the development in a bit more detail, but before that, make sure to join our 91Wheels WhatsApp Group community of petrolheads to never miss out on any updates from the automotive world.
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Mahindra Thar 5 Door With Entry Level 1.5 Litre Diesel Mill: Bookings Unofficially Open
The forthcoming Mahindra Thar 5-door is set to hit the market in the upcoming months and according to various online sources, the new 5-door Thar will feature a 1.5-liter, four-cylinder diesel engine, similar to the one found in the current 3-door Thar RWD model. This 1.5-liter diesel variant is expected to serve as the base engine option for the lineup. In its current configuration in the Thar 3-door model, this engine delivers 117hp and 300Nm of torque, although it remains to be confirmed whether the power output will remain the same for the 5-door version.
The Thar Armada 1.5 diesel variant is positioned as a rugged five-seat alternative to the Scorpio N model. Higher variants of the Thar Armada are expected to feature the more powerful 175hp, 2.2-liter diesel, and 203hp, 2.0-liter turbo-petrol powertrains, similar to those found in the Scorpio N. It's anticipated that the new SUV will be available with both 4WD and 2WD configurations, and offer a choice of manual and automatic transmissions.
Bookings Open Unofficially
Dealers affiliated with Mahindra have initiated unofficial bookings for the highly anticipated Thar Armada (Thar 5-door) before its official launch. Although the brand has yet to make an official announcement regarding the commencement of bookings, several dealers have revealed that they are accepting orders from interested customers. These bookings entail varying amounts, typically ranging from Rs 25,000 to Rs 50,000, contingent upon the specific dealership.
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Expected Price And Rivals
In terms of pricing, the Thar 5 Door us expected to start from around Rs. 15 lakhs ex-showroom. It will directly challenge the recently launched Force Gurkha 5 Door. Although big-time dimensionally disconnected, Maruti Jimny also challenges it in the adventure segment.
While you are here, don't forget to check out our detailed comparison of the Mahindra Thar and Maruti Jimny in this video where we leave no stone unturned to find out who leads the pack.
Verdict
The much-anticipated Thar 5 Door, scheduled for its grand debut in August 2024, is currently undergoing its final testing phase. Upon its release, it's poised to challenge the Gurkha 5 Door directly in the market. While the Jimny also emerges as a contender against the upcoming Thar, it's worth noting that both vehicles occupy different ends of the size spectrum. The impending showdown between these adventure off-roaders is eagerly awaited, as enthusiasts anticipate which one will ultimately claim the top spot
