[shankar.balan]

Originally Posted by for_cars1

2. The Windshield rake angle is too upright which will make it more vulnerable to cracking due to stone hits on highways. A lesser rake angle would be more welcome.

I endorse this completely.
I have faced an irritating stone hit from a passing truck which caused a crack and had to replace the windshield. If one compares rhe windshield rake angle of the Jeep Wrangler vs our Thar, we can see the difference.

[Bluebird_7]

Originally Posted by StrangeWizard

The article was updated few days back. The January unveil was of the RWD variants and the 5-door Thar is expected only in 2024

Post 2024 is what my dealership where I booked Scorpio N also mentioned, initially i thought it might be to dissuade me from cancelling Scorpio N since I believe Jimny will take away some thar customers for sure, Mahindra should infact have Thar5D on priority.

[AG86]

The 5 door variant testing continues. It's well proportioned and not as boxy as I thought.

Courtesy: MotorOctane

https://twitter.com/MotorOctane/stat...KR-fIVRFw&s=19

[redohabitat]

I spotted the 5 door thar under camouflage in Manali on the evening of 22nd January 2023. Sadly, the design blunder of different design of wheel arch at the front Vs the wheel arch at the back have not been fixed even now from the 3 door model. Why is the rear wheel arch circular? Why couldn't they simply make them the same at front and at the back like the Jeep? Also spotted a new pick up truck and ScorpioN under camouflage.

[Kosfactor]

Originally Posted by redohabitat

I spotted the 5 door thar under camouflage in Manali on the evening of 22nd January 2023. Sadly, the design blunder of different design of wheel arch at the front Vs the wheel arch at the back have not been fixed even now from the 3 door model. Why is the rear wheel arch circular? Why couldn't they simply make them the same at front and at the back like the Jeep? Also spotted a new pick up truck and ScorpioN under camouflage.

Have a look at a Mahindra Jeep here in this link.

1972 CJ (Our 'new' 1972 Mahindra CJ3B 4WD)

Yep, that is how they are supposed to be.

[shankar.balan]

Originally Posted by redohabitat

Sadly, the design blunder of different design of wheel arch at the front Vs the wheel arch at the back have not been fixed even now from the 3 door model. Why is the rear wheel arch circular? Why couldn't they simply make them the same at front and at the back like the Jeep?.

Please view the pictures and scale models of the Jeep. Of course our new Thar also carries the same basic DNA which seems to have driven the design.
The original Jeep design always had semi circular rear wheel arches.
It is only with the advent of the new Jeep Wrangler from 1987 onwards that the rear wheel arches became squared off.

[diwakarmuthu]

Originally Posted by redohabitat

Also spotted a new pick up truck and ScorpioN under camouflage.

Any idea of what Scorpio N in camo. Is it a new variant?

[CEF_Beasts]

Originally Posted by redohabitat

Sadly, the design blunder of different design of wheel arch at the front Vs the wheel arch at the back have not been fixed even now from the 3 door model. Why is the rear wheel arch circular? Why couldn't they simply make them the same at front and at the back like the Jeep?

The Mahindra heritage has always had the squared-off wheel arch at the front and circular wheel arch at the rear. So it’s obvious that the Thar will also follow the same.





And another major reason is the Jeep Wrangler’s wheel arches! Mahindra couldn’t have copied that for obvious reasons!

[shankar.balan]

Originally Posted by CEF_Beasts

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And another major reason is the Jeep Wrangler’s wheel arches! Mahindra couldn’t have copied that for obvious reasons!

Yes Mahindra being a big corporation couldn't have copied that ‘also’! Thankfully they stopped short!

[condor]

What are the chances that the 5-door Thar launch happens around start of sales of the Jimny 5 door ? For all the allure of the Jimny 5-door, the Thar 5-door is more practical because of the space it offers inside. Other factors can be debated a bit, though.

My thoughts are that the 5-door Thar will be a good hit, bringing in more buyers who want a Thar, but are staying away because of the problems with the 3-door Thar for family use - specifically, getting in, and the space for passengers and luggage.

[ruzbehxyz]

Originally Posted by condor

My thoughts are that the 5-door Thar will be a good hit, bringing in more buyers who want a Thar, but are staying away because of the problems with the 3-door Thar for family use - specifically, getting in, and the space for passengers and luggage.

If the to be launched 5 door Thar does well, this will probably be one of the major factors for good sales volumes.
Even lifestyle owners who do not offroad or offroad occasionally have bought the 2 door Thar, but they are missing on space and family carriage. Here is where the 5 door will be a true winner.

[shankar.balan]

Originally Posted by ruzbehxyz

lifestyle owners who do not offroad or offroad occasionally have bought the 2 door Thar, but they are missing on space and family carriage. Here is where the 5 door will be a true winner.

I agree. I have (and like) the 3 door Thar. Largely because in my case everything in life is Heart over Head and there is NOTHING quite like a 3 door SWB Jeepy thing.
Its only occasionally that we are 3 passengers and luggage in this vehicle and our packing therefore becomes constrained.
However, I have made the tumble fold seat modification and now it is absolute bliss for 2 people and luggage.
The 5 door Thar IS most certainly going to be the smart way to go for most people seeking adventure, rugged looks and practicality and for those who have overlanding aspirations.
I guess here also we can expect seriously long wait times. Unless of course, M&M do something and severely ramp up their production.

[Knightrider]

RWD 5 door Thar spied. No 4x4 lever.
Also notice the position of door handle on rear door.

[Knightrider]

Check out the full video here:

https://youtu.be/U8-hb9FY1Qw

[diwakarmuthu]

Originally Posted by Knightrider

Check out the full video here:

The 4x2 version may be the one bringing in the numbers. I hope they don't overprice the 4x4 version as the demand may be low.