SCOOP - Mahindra Thar caught testing on the expressway

Parm · 28th December 2009, 01:05

Its confirmed, we indians are getting an indianised THAR from MM!

but the pricing will be an issue.

14000rpm · 28th December 2009, 07:59

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Originally Posted by Parm

Its confirmed, we indians are getting an indianised THAR from MM!

but the pricing will be an issue.

yabadabadooo !!

but then, I'm sure the thar will take the sheen from the mahindra legends exclusivity (it was sold in ltd numbers remember).

Samurai · 28th December 2009, 10:00

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Originally Posted by Parm

Its confirmed, we indians are getting an indianised THAR from MM!

but the pricing will be an issue.

This particular news is very old, in fact Mahindra officials have been saying this in MGEs since last year. If you have something new, do reveal it.

bigman · 28th December 2009, 23:08

Can someone not just ask Anand Mahindra to clear up the Thar story via his twitter account?

@anandmahindra

SPIKE ARRESTOR · 28th December 2009, 23:21

what do you guys feel in terms of looks the Thar should be flashy or it should just look like a Jeep?

Parm · 29th December 2009, 00:57

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Originally Posted by SPIKE ARRESTOR

what do you guys feel in terms of looks the Thar should be flashy or it should just look like a Jeep?

havent you seen the export version being exported as Thar?

Jaggu · 29th December 2009, 10:46

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Originally Posted by SPIKE ARRESTOR

what do you guys feel in terms of looks the Thar should be flashy or it should just look like a Jeep?

No doubts about it, need it as simple as possible with all the basic frills like PS and AC (even optional is fine for this). Rest leave it for buyer to customize, offer it as dealer fitments.

Otherwise this will become another horrid "life style" vehicle which never moved out of the showroom.

Question is will M&M listen, will they ever launch Thar, atleast in the next 5 years?

SamtheLeo · 29th December 2009, 11:29

Good Scoop, I Still dont understand why an Indianised version, why not make all frills optional & let the buyer choose.
in India all of that (PS, AC & custom cabin etc) is very much required.

The link at Page 1 is not working :(

DirtyDan · 29th December 2009, 12:49

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Originally Posted by Jaggu

No doubts about it, need it as simple as possible with all the basic frills like PS and AC (even optional is fine for this). Rest leave it for buyer to customize, offer it as dealer fitments.

Otherwise this will become another horrid "life style" vehicle which never moved out of the showroom.

Question is will M&M listen, will they ever launch Thar, atleast in the next 5 years?

Has anybody ever seen a 'Getaway' on the road? There's judgment for you. This dead whale carcass is on the market and the MM540 is not.

Come on M&M, wake up.....there is a strong rumor that the Japanese are going to sell cars in India!....have you heard?

dinar · 29th December 2009, 14:06

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Originally Posted by SamtheLeo

Good Scoop, I Still dont understand why an Indianised version, why not make all frills optional & let the buyer choose.
in India all of that (PS, AC & custom cabin etc) is very much required.

The link at Page 1 is not working :(

The Indian version, is not just adding PS, AC,etc, the engine will be different from the export version.

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Originally Posted by DirtyDan

Has anybody ever seen a 'Getaway' on the road? There's judgment for you. This dead whale carcass is on the market and the MM540 is not.

Come on M&M, wake up.....there is a strong rumor that the Japanese are going to sell cars in India!....have you heard?

M&M may launch the Thar [or what it is named here] at the EXPO.

Parm · 29th December 2009, 14:27

guys trust me on this, Thar will be launched in delhi expo next month.

there are some reasons which is making MM launch this vehicle in indian market:

1. MM has understood about the demand for such a vehicle in india through their extensive research and feed back though MGEs (great escapes).

2. Thar which was built for exports didnt get much response in the international market as MM expected, so its stock and concept being diverted to the indian buyer.

3. MM has all in stock, NGCS army surplus vehicles as IA is going for a new vehicle for its troops, CRDe engines from scorpio stable as its moved on to Mhawk.

4. MM has burnt its fingers with Getaway as a high life style 4x4 weekend vehicle which as some one correctly said, never moved out of the showrooms.

5. MM people have seen indian hardcore 4WD offroadies building their own vehicles from ex-army disposals, so why not a factory option for these people!

6. Indian 4WD offroad can now afford to buy a stripped down factory fitted 4WD in the shape of 550/Thar!

7. Stinger/Inspire/Major didnt sell through their customization dept despite hiring cricketers and footballers to sell it!

8. Legend was just a teaser to see how the market response to a factory fitted 4WD, true blooded offroader.

9. im running out of reasons, so please add your.

10. keep you cheques ready next month!

nairanupg · 29th December 2009, 16:26

Just hope they get the pricing right.
This would be like a manna from heaven for people like me who cannot afford to maintain a vehicle just for offroading. waiting with bated breath.

VINUMON · 29th December 2009, 17:15

Why cant we move this thread into the Indian Car Scene section?

I believe a lot many bhpians havent noticed this thread.

Samurai · 29th December 2009, 17:25

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Originally Posted by VINUMON

Why cant we move this thread into the Indian Car Scene section?

This vehicle is primarily of interest to 4WD crowd. And most 4WD regulars don't click outside of 4x4 section.

Parm · 29th December 2009, 17:32

here is a sketch about how it all started!

28th December 2009, 01:05	#136
Parm Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: in a Toyota! Posts: 2,753 Thanked: 890 Times	Its confirmed, we indians are getting an indianised THAR from MM! but the pricing will be an issue.
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28th December 2009, 23:08	#139
bigman Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: NA Posts: 1,224 Thanked: 93 Times	Can someone not just ask Anand Mahindra to clear up the Thar story via his twitter account? @anandmahindra
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SPIKE ARRESTOR Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Germany Posts: 2,854 Thanked: 1,532 Times	what do you guys feel in terms of looks the Thar should be flashy or it should just look like a Jeep?
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29th December 2009, 11:29	#143
SamtheLeo BHPian Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Melbourne Posts: 451 Thanked: 26 Times	Good Scoop, I Still dont understand why an Indianised version, why not make all frills optional & let the buyer choose. in India all of that (PS, AC & custom cabin etc) is very much required. The link at Page 1 is not working :( Last edited by SamtheLeo : 29th December 2009 at 11:31.
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29th December 2009, 14:27	#146
Parm Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: in a Toyota! Posts: 2,753 Thanked: 890 Times	guys trust me on this, Thar will be launched in delhi expo next month. there are some reasons which is making MM launch this vehicle in indian market: 1. MM has understood about the demand for such a vehicle in india through their extensive research and feed back though MGEs (great escapes). 2. Thar which was built for exports didnt get much response in the international market as MM expected, so its stock and concept being diverted to the indian buyer. 3. MM has all in stock, NGCS army surplus vehicles as IA is going for a new vehicle for its troops, CRDe engines from scorpio stable as its moved on to Mhawk. 4. MM has burnt its fingers with Getaway as a high life style 4x4 weekend vehicle which as some one correctly said, never moved out of the showrooms. 5. MM people have seen indian hardcore 4WD offroadies building their own vehicles from ex-army disposals, so why not a factory option for these people! 6. Indian 4WD offroad can now afford to buy a stripped down factory fitted 4WD in the shape of 550/Thar! 7. Stinger/Inspire/Major didnt sell through their customization dept despite hiring cricketers and footballers to sell it! 8. Legend was just a teaser to see how the market response to a factory fitted 4WD, true blooded offroader. 9. im running out of reasons, so please add your. 10. keep you cheques ready next month! Last edited by Parm : 29th December 2009 at 14:37.
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29th December 2009, 16:26	#147
nairanupg BHPian Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Asia Africa GCC Posts: 188 Thanked: 127 Times	Just hope they get the pricing right. This would be like a manna from heaven for people like me who cannot afford to maintain a vehicle just for offroading. waiting with bated breath.
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29th December 2009, 17:15	#148
VINUMON BHPian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Doha Posts: 139 Thanked: 2 Times	Why cant we move this thread into the Indian Car Scene section? I believe a lot many bhpians havent noticed this thread.
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29th December 2009, 17:32	#150
Parm Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: in a Toyota! Posts: 2,753 Thanked: 890 Times	here is a sketch about how it all started! Attached Thumbnails
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