[vellatechie]

My main issue with the design is that I am struggling to see how is this the next iteration of Thar? There is no evolution and it's like they started from scratch.

When Thar 2020 was launched, Mahindra talked about carrying forward flappy door handles and that front and rear fenders are different - square and rounded. Few things that make Thar unique and different from wrangler. This could be called anything and absolutely no one will refer to it as Thar EV.

[PreludeSH]

Would love to buy a diesel version of this
They are not showing the frame with battery housing anywhere. Hope that will not alter the design too much.

[offroad]

I am really curious to understand the battery range. If someone has to take it off-road, will they be able to run with a single charge? Assuming switching to 4x4 will even drain the battery faster.

Probably, Jerrycans will be soon replaced with battery cans , but how easy would it be to swap a battery..we will have to wait and see.

[Ashwin Morey]

It is a radical design for sure and I for one love the concept. Looks are of course subjective so we each will have our own opinion. However judging by the responses, the design itself has caused a stir on our forum much like how the Thar itself was hyped way before its arrival. Mahindra indeed has mastered the game of engaging with users and throws just about enough at the right time to keep everyone hooked on for more.

Like someone said before, if even 80% of the concepts materialize in the real world then Mahindra will be doing a repeat of Thar's runway success right from the word go. The dashboard and overall interiors make you want it right now and I truly hope it is translated in the same way in the production version. It would also do Mahindra a lot of good if they study brands like Rivian to see how trunk, frunk and God knows what all spaces can be created in a 'born electric' vehicle. At the very least the front should have a good frunk which apparently very few manufacturers seem to provide. In that sense new age startups like Rivian are really disrupting the game.

All said and done, after getting so excited with what the future holds, to see that this future does not come before 2026 or even later, if we go by GTO's suggestion of avoiding early version, all the build-up and excitement just fizzles out.

[Phantom 510]

Mr Bose has done a wonderful job in recreating a new Thar. It's minimal and rugged design element makes it look so appealing. Hope the steering wheel had a different design, it looks identical to the upcoming Tata products.

[Vikram9193]

So the current Thar will be the last one to look like a Jeep. I guess they’ve thrown in the towel in hopes of gaining access to a larger audience abroad. But the iconic Jeep look will no longe be available at an affordable price, which is sad. I think they’ve cleverly managed to retain a bit of the Jeep vibe though, with the flared fenders particularly. But not so much that they’ll get sued again!

[Beta_Blocker]

Originally Posted by CrAzY dRiVeR

Fenders are also claimed to be modular and swappable between the front and rear. However, I was not able to figure out this one well!
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I think by Fenders, they meant these black parts marked in red.


The Front Right one is swappable with Rear Left one and Vice-Versa

[Bhodrolok]

Originally Posted by PreludeSH

They are not showing the frame with battery housing anywhere. Hope that will not alter the design too much.

The battery will be housed in the dark grey frame under next to step under the floor, it was mentioned by Pratap Bose in an interview.

[cka]

From looking like a "Jeep" to now looking like a "Hummer". Its a beautiful transition. I loved the design language.

[AZT]

I like the design except for the red "e". It is definitely inspired from the Hummer and expect to see side by side images comparing the two.

I'm curious to see the price point for this and the range.

[d.j]

Am buying even if they do about 80% of the design, same time, feel the fenders/wheel arches are protruding way too much, all said, I am buying some Mahindra shares too, really inspired by the way they as a passenger car product company are evolving and have made themselves desirable to any car/SUV buyer, hope they do continue to progress into it!

DJ

[14000rpm]

I have mixed feeling about The THAR.e Design. Given that this just a design exercise, some amount of design liberty is used only for shock and awe and that's ok.

Viewed in bits, there are some fantastic design elements.
The side steps look great
the A pillar extension into the body is a very nice element
Interiors- the door cards, the Dashboard.
The C Pillar treatment.

All these look great.

However, The design treatment of the wheels, wheel surrounds, those pinched fenders have all gone out of whack. They just don't work and make the whole car look disproportionate. Proportions- this is what the eye catches first.

Having said that, this is a dream for the future. I'm sure practically everything will change by then. We'll wait and see how Mahindra evolves this design.

[volkman10]

Mahindra Thar.e, BE EVs to be powered by VW APP550 electric motor.

The next-generation motor comes with a significant step up in performance as well as thermal efficiency. If the volumes are good VW will localize the APP550 motor in India to contain the cost.

The new APP550 electric motor delivers 210kW (286hp) and a maximum of 550Nm of torque, a significant step up from the previous motor that produced 150kW (201hp) and 310Nm of torque.

The current is a decisive factor for the power of an electric drive unit, for which VW employed an improved inverter, which is able to supply the high phase currents needed for greater power, acting as the controlling ‘brain’ in the powertrain.

The APP550 electric drive unit achieves its higher torque output thanks to an enhanced stator with a higher effective number of windings and a larger wire cross-section. Additionally, the rotor comes equipped with more powerful magnets that have a higher load capacity. The electric drive unit also required additional reinforcing to withstand the higher power and torque outputs.

Thermal management is key for higher efficiency of an electric drive unit – the APP550 motor operates without an electrically driven oil pump, and is instead able to independently cool itself via the gear wheels of the gearbox and specially formed components for oil supply and distribution. The heated oil is cooled by the vehicle’s coolant circuit, which keeps the drive at operating temperature. The outside of the stator is equipped with a water heat sink.

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[volkman10]

Mahindra Thar electric homologated.







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[TusharK]

Mahindra Thar.e electric SUV design patent filed

Mahindra showcased the Thar.e electric SUV in August this year. The carmaker has now patented the design of the vehicle. The patent was filed on August 10, 2023.



The Thar.e concept EV is based on the all-new INGLO platform. The car has a rectangular front fascia with square LED headlamp units and a rugged front bumper. The slab side rear end of the Thar.e features square LED tail lights, a tailgate-mounted spare wheel and flared wheel arches.

Inside, the Thar.e gets a minimalistic dashboard with a central touchscreen and a digital instrument cluster. The 3-spoke steering wheel has haptic switches and the 'Thar.e' logo in the centre.

Mahindra hasn’t revealed the technical details of the Thar.e. That being said, we do know that the electric Thar will offer a ground clearance of 250-300 mm with short overhangs measuring 640-680 mm in the front and 680-740 mm at the rear. Its wheelbase will be around 2,775 mm to 2,975 mm.

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