The 2020 next-gen Mahindra Thar : Driving report on page 86

DSY · 31st August 2020, 13:09

FINALLY!
Yesterday got the chance to meet the new Thar in person, And trust me it looks way better in person than in the images.
I've owned the previous generation thar and trust me this one looks way Bigger and Premium from the previous generation. The over all the fit and finish looks amazing from outside.

The front does look a bit off but overall the car looks really nice.
The Interior looked great but the wires of the center rear break lights were exposed as seen in the other reviews and the carpet on the side of the rear seats wasn't finished well either.

I am definitely going for this one !! But in Black.

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jkrishnakj · 31st August 2020, 16:04

Is there a chance that someone might have the dimensions of the previous one to this new one ? I somehow like the not so broad Jeeps

While i am one amongst the several thousands who are on the wall, i must say that each time i look at this, i get some degrees of inclination to own one.

ramnaresh_2000 · 31st August 2020, 16:31

Quote:

Originally Posted by jkrishnakj

Is there a chance that someone might have the dimensions of the previous one to this new one ?

Check out the video from Zigwheels. They have compared old one with new Thar, including dimensions.

https://youtu.be/LgQ3iAn8bM8

johy · 31st August 2020, 17:40

Quote:

Originally Posted by ramnaresh_2000

Check out the video from Zigwheels. They have compared old one with new Thar, including dimensions.

Looking at the 2 black Thars at the beginning of the video - I just could not help feeling that with the New Thar , Mahindra just turned the old one into a Classic! The old shape - is really a stand out, more rugged looking (sorry to say that) than the new version, which is something jeepers look for.

It just looks more outdoorsy, rugged, and like a Mahindra!

Sanjivvohra · 31st August 2020, 18:44

I'm salivating at the thought of test driving the New Thar And my wife has hidden my cheque book, lest there be an impulse buy!

GTO · 31st August 2020, 22:25

Which dimwit thought of giving carpeting in an off-roading Jeep? Even my 1997 Classic had carpeting. Someone at the company clearly loves them. In the rains and when you offroad, the carpeting gets wet, stays wet, start smelling and is the most difficult to clean. A totally stupid decision.

I'll either remove it or replace it with rubber in mine.

Rshrey22 · 1st September 2020, 05:17

Quote:

Originally Posted by GTO

Which dimwit thought of giving carpeting in an off-roading Jeep? Even my 1997 Classic had carpeting. Someone at the company clearly loves them. In the rains and when you offroad, the carpeting gets wet, stays wet, start smelling and is the most difficult to clean. A totally stupid decision.

I'll either remove it or replace it with rubber in mine.

They gotta look out for everyone, the average joe who buys this car to satisfy his whims will be expecting carpets

Sutripta · 1st September 2020, 05:48

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Originally Posted by GTO

Which dimwit thought of giving carpeting in an off-roading Jeep? Even my 1997 Classic had carpeting.

My CJ340 did not. Neither did any of the various CJs and MMs I've owned. So must be when they went about 'civilising' the Jeep.

Also not really asking for a hoseable interior but hope the interiors can survive an Indian monsoon downpour with the top off.

In the Jeeps carpets help with NVH. Must have been the clincher.

Sutripta

Pancham · 1st September 2020, 09:29

Sirish Chandran updates "Video drops at 11am" (along with a picture of Thar). So I guess the reviewers finally got their hands on the Thar and we will have a sea of reviews popping up on Youtube today. Thank God! I had even started watching Malayalam videos after I finished watching every single English and Hindi video on Thar 2 times over. And yes, I don't understand Malayalam.

JithinR · 1st September 2020, 11:08

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pancham

Sirish Chandran updates "Video drops at 11am" (along with a picture of Thar).

https://youtu.be/o9f0ezhsnIg

GTO · 1st September 2020, 11:36

Quote:

Originally Posted by distiller

I loved every bit of the experience but when it was time to decide for my own ride I choose to go the sedan way. As I gave importance to practicality over heart

For a true SUV it will be highly impossible to achieve best of both worlds, I mean comfortable tarmac scorching and off roading.

Not really. I can think of many competent 4x4s that also offer good ride quality on tarmac = Ford Endeavour (current gen), Force Gurkha, Mitsubishi Pajero & Montero etc. Then of course, there is the big daddy Land Cruiser.

The '20 Thar has improved ride comfort & I'd be very keen to know how it rides as compared to the Gurkha.

petrol_power · 1st September 2020, 11:44

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pancham

Sirish Chandran updates "Video drops at 11am" (along with a picture of Thar). So I guess the reviewers finally got their hands on the Thar and we will have a sea of reviews popping up on Youtube today. Thank God! I had even started watching Malayalam videos after I finished watching every single English and Hindi video on Thar 2 times over. And yes, I don't understand Malayalam.

This is one video, from Malayalam, which has got some great cinematographic skills. Just for visual pleasure.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QxNtUUOq_ZQ

PrasunBannerjee · 1st September 2020, 12:22

Quote:

Originally Posted by JithinR

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At 2:23, he mentions that Hardtop is removable but not so easy to remove and fit again. and also, Mahindra doesn't guarantee waterproofing once the hardtop has been removed.

Yet to be seen if they claim removing the hardtop voids the warranty.

Pancham · 1st September 2020, 12:28

Quote:

Originally Posted by PrasunBannerjee

At 2:23, he mentions that Hardtop is removable but not so easy to remove and fit again. and also, Mahindra doesn't guarantee waterproofing once the hardtop has been removed.

Yet to be seen if they claim removing the hardtop voids the warranty.

Yes, this was mentioned by Autocar India as well. Personally, I would not touch the hard top. If I really want a convertible I will buy a convertible. Then again that is something only one can wish in Delhi NCR.

tilt · 1st September 2020, 12:58

Quote:

Originally Posted by jkrishnakj

Is there a chance that someone might have the dimensions of the previous one to this new one ? I somehow like the not so broad Jeeps

While i am one amongst the several thousands who are on the wall, i must say that each time i look at this, i get some degrees of inclination to own one.

Yes I do - I have the brochure of the outgoing model, here it is:

Update: OK, I am having trouble uploading the PDF, no idea why. I shall try PMming it to you, else Ineed help form the mods to upload it.

Quote:

Originally Posted by ramnaresh_2000

Check out the video from Zigwheels. They have compared old one with new Thar, including dimensions.

The trouble is, none of these so called reviewers, not a single one (yes I watched them all) has the numbers right. Please refer to the brochure I attached. It clearly shows how the departure angle in the old Thar is slightly better than the current one; yet every single reviewer claimed the identical number saying that the new one is better.

Probably they were merely quoting whatever Mahindra told them to say; which makes me believe that Mahindra outright lied.

Cheers

Mahindra Thar.pdf

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Pancham Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Kolkata/NCR Posts: 1,756 Thanked: 2,651 Times	Re: The 2020 next-gen Mahindra Thar : Driving report on page 86 Sirish Chandran updates "Video drops at 11am" (along with a picture of Thar). So I guess the reviewers finally got their hands on the Thar and we will have a sea of reviews popping up on Youtube today. Thank God! I had even started watching Malayalam videos after I finished watching every single English and Hindi video on Thar 2 times over. And yes, I don't understand Malayalam. Last edited by Chetan_Rao : 1st September 2020 at 11:05. Reason: Typo.
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