[CrAzY dRiVeR]

Is there any sign of the rumoured forward facing rear seats? No sign of it in the soft top, and not visible in any of the pictures of the hard top.

Will this pass the modern crash test norms with the side facing seats?

[neil.jericho]

I received a few more pictures of the new Thar through whatsapp. All credits to the respective person who took the pictures.

[Traveler]

These are awesome pictures. The vehicle looks absolutely stunning and production ready. I noticed some wedges on the bonnet. There are three raised wedges / scoops on the bonnet, any idea what they are . Could be air dams for the intercooler etc.

Also the passenger door has a long diagonal strip across the length of of the door. I wonder what that is. I have noticed this in earlier photos as well.

The rear windscreen looks smashing. Flush mounted with glass embedded handles at top I think.

Can't wait to see this in the flesh.

[BoneCollector]

Originally Posted by neil.jericho

I received a few more pictures of the new Thar through whatsapp. All credits to the respective person who took the pictures.

Which car is there behind the new Thar in camouflage?

[Reinhard]

I don't know what it is, since the dimensions are all quite different. But the soft top next gen Thar immediately reminds me of the old Bolero Camper edition they had on sale in last decade.

Originally Posted by neil.jericho

I received a few more pictures of the new Thar through whatsapp. All credits to the respective person who took the pictures.

Is it just me or the front windshield looks a bit disproportionately small for the car's overall size? Its even shorter in height than the front side windows.

Originally Posted by Traveler

These are awesome pictures. The vehicle looks absolutely stunning and production ready. I noticed some wedges on the bonnet. There are three raised wedges / scoops on the bonnet, any idea what they are . Could be air dams for the intercooler etc.

Thar doesn't generally get the intercooler placed up-top. I don't think it needs it considering there's plenty of space at the front for a much more efficient implementation.

The wedges and pieces you see on bonnet/doors are just usual foam/fiber bits added to try and create a deformed visual & not give away the real lines, shape & design clues. Have to say, its a bit redundant in case of Thar though; and the effort is also really lame.

Originally Posted by BoneCollector

Which car is there behind the new Thar in camouflage?

I'd say Marazzo BSVI facelift.

[sechebe]

Originally Posted by neil.jericho

I received a few more pictures of the new Thar through whatsapp. All credits to the respective person who took the pictures.

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The front bumper looks so deep and wide that 2 people can sit on it.

Originally Posted by BoneCollector

Which car is there behind the new Thar in camouflage?

The car behind the Thar should be the BS6 Marazzo.

[neil.jericho]

I received a few more pictures over social media.

I just wish Mahindra had showcased the Thar at the Auto Expo!

[Zezé]

Originally Posted by Reinhard

......Is it just me or the front windshield looks a bit disproportionately small for the car's overall size? Its even shorter in height than the front side windows.

The wedges and pieces you see on bonnet/doors are just usual foam/fiber bits added to try and create a deformed visual & not give away the real lines, shape & design clues. ........

No, it's not just you. Even I think that in these set of pics, the front windshield looks disproportionately small.

But could it be that it's part of the effort to create a deformed visual, since part of the windshield is covered by camouflage material?

Originally Posted by neil.jericho

...........I just wish Mahindra had showcased the Thar at the Auto Expo!

The Auto Expo concludes today. How many of the new models displayed at the Expo can you recall? I can only recall the Creta, probably because the pic I saw had Shah Rukh Khan posing alongside.

With so much riding on the launch of this vehicle for M&M, the company has decided to get the maximum mileage from the launch.

[pgsagar]

Originally Posted by Zezé

No, it's not just you. Even I think that in these set of pics, the front windshield looks disproportionately small.

Please check out the Wrangler pics. Almost same size small windshield. This is result of high bonnet, just like in Wrangler. What you find negative, I find positive. The old Thar had very low bonnet and big windshield. Not good-looking at all. When the new one hits the road, park new one next to old Thar and see for yourself which looks better.

[Reinhard]

Originally Posted by Zezé

No, it's not just you. Even I think that in these set of pics, the front windshield looks disproportionately small.
But could it be that it's part of the effort to create a deformed visual, since part of the windshield is covered by camouflage material?

Nah, not covered - look at where the wipers are installed. That's their final place anyway. So the windshield surely is higher and smaller in relation to side windows.

Originally Posted by Zezé

The Auto Expo concludes today. How many of the new models displayed at the Expo can you recall? I can only recall the Creta, probably because the pic I saw had Shah Rukh Khan posing alongside.

I remember the Sierra, Jimny, Brezza face-lift, Harrier update and so on. As long as the car makes an impact - people remember it. And the THAR sure would have made an awesome impact. I really wish they could showcase it there. Look at it from another angle - I feel M&M wasted a huge amount of money in participating in the auto expo. They had very little to showcase. It was as if they opened a large temporary showroom for current cars. Nothing else!

Originally Posted by pgsagar

Please check out the Wrangler pics. Almost same size small windshield. This is result of high bonnet, just like in Wrangler. What you find negative, I find positive. The old Thar had very low bonnet and big windshield. Not good-looking at all. When the new one hits the road, park new one next to old Thar and see for yourself which looks better.

Yep, looks are subjective of course & everyone has own likes and dislikes. I for instance, like the old Willy's Jeep / MM550 / current THAR looks way more than the Wrangler. Since the new Thar will resemble the Wrangler, my liking will stay the same too. Its the "old" looks of the Jeep that I love. Not the modernization. That's where my thoughts came from above. That's all. I didn't mean the car looks "bad". Its like the new Creta - some like it & some don't.

[jigar]

The new mStallion turbo-charged TGDi petrol engines will be offered with the XUV300, Marazzo, Thar, Scorpio and the XUV500 as well, showcased at 2020 Auto Expo

Source: Gaadiwaadi

link: https://gaadiwaadi.com/next-gen-mahi...ol-engine/amp/

[DieselAddikt]

^^ This is not news. We already knew it, right ? There is already a thread running for the XUV300's new engine with 130 bhp. I would like to know what engine they would plonk in the Thar though. Will it be the 1.5L or the 2.0L ?

Originally Posted by Zezé

The Auto Expo concludes today. How many of the new models displayed at the Expo can you recall? I can only recall the Creta, probably because the pic I saw had Shah Rukh Khan posing alongside.

You sound more like a Bollywood fan than a car enthusiast !! Just kidding....

[Traveler]

Does this mean that Thar will have both Petrol and Diesel engine options or only the Petrol..

[Zezé]

Originally Posted by pgsagar

Please check out the Wrangler pics. Almost same size small windshield. This is result of high bonnet, just like in Wrangler. What you find negative, I find positive. The old Thar had very low bonnet and big windshield. Not good-looking at all. When the new one hits the road, park new one next to old Thar and see for yourself which looks better.

Yes, you are right about the resemblance to the Wrangler. But then, it appears that M&M have used the Wangler as a model whilst developing the New Thar.

Originally Posted by Reinhard

Nah, not covered - look at where the wipers are installed. That's their final place anyway. So the windshield surely is higher and smaller in relation to side windows.

I remember the Sierra, Jimny, Brezza face-lift, Harrier update and so on. As long as the car makes an impact - people remember it. And the THAR sure would have made an awesome impact. I really wish they could showcase it there. Look at it from another angle - I feel M&M wasted a huge amount of money in participating in the auto expo. They had very little to showcase. It was as if they opened a large temporary showroom for current cars. Nothing else!

Yep, looks are subjective of course & everyone has own likes and dislikes. I for instance, like the old Willy's Jeep / MM550 / current THAR looks way more than the Wrangler. Since the new Thar will resemble the Wrangler, my liking will stay the same too. Its the "old" looks of the Jeep that I love. Not the modernization. That's where my thoughts came from above. That's all. I didn't mean the car looks "bad". Its like the new Creta - some like it & some don't.

Looks like I missed the wipers

Now that you mention it, yes I do recall the Jimny. And also the disclaimer that it was only on display as a concept vehicle, with no plans in the offing to launch it in India. As regards M&M, being a big player in the auto sector, it had no choice but to participate.

Like you, I too am a aficionado of the Classic or Retro look. But given all the other bells and whistles that are reported to have been introduced, this modern look will not be a deal-breaker for me. Subject, of course, to performance and price.

Originally Posted by DieselAddikt

^^ ........You sound more like a Bollywood fan than a car enthusiast !! Just kidding....

I am neither a Bollywood fan, in general nor a Shah Rukh fan, in particular. Its just his funny pose in front of the Creta, that caught my attention Looks like he earned his fee

[fz_rider]

There is video going around, revealing some parts of interior of next generation Thar.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?featur...me_continue=10