Mahindra Thar : Official Review

bnandury · 16th March 2021, 13:15

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Originally Posted by cool_dube

Thanks for the feedback! I would strongly suggest that you share this with Mahindra (via Twitter or email) so that they can take corrective actions. On a related note, I am sure that some excellent after-market options for CT will soon be available, if not already.

Also, have you tried removing the canopy altogether i.e. the entire frame? I believe there was a mention in one of the reviews that it can be removed and put back in place quite easily.

Thanks for the suggestion, I will send the feedback to Mahindra via email.

I am not yet aware of any aftermarket CT options - anyone comes across these, please share. Also, I did not know that the canopy can be removed altogether. I will have to explore this.

ph03n!x · 16th March 2021, 14:11

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Originally Posted by cool_dube

Also, have you tried removing the canopy altogether i.e. the entire frame? I believe there was a mention in one of the reviews that it can be removed and put back in place quite easily.

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Originally Posted by bnandury

Also, I did not know that the canopy can be removed altogether. I will have to explore this.

Yes, I've done that - one of the pics on the most recent update on my ownership thread is with the CT completely removed. It is held in place by 4 banana plugs, 2 in each side. Pull them, and you can slide it off the hinges, removing the top completely!

Dry Ice · 16th March 2021, 15:42

Now who says you can't compare Apples and Oranges?

See what carwale recommends.

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raianurag87 · 16th March 2021, 17:11

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Originally Posted by bnandury

I have driven Maruti Wagon-R for a long time. And then upgraded to Mahindra XUV. Almost after driving it passionately for over 100,000 km, I bought Mahindra Thar. This is in fact the first time that I am so inspired to write a review about my rides.

Congratulations !!
I got my Thar (D HT M, Galaxy Grey) from Automotive Mahindra, Jubilee Hills showroom in Hyderabad on February 03, 2022. Done with first servicing and already have clocked 2800+ Kms. Sharing few pictures of Thar inside Srisailam Tiger Reserve. Got lucky to do Jungle Safari on my own Thar. It was Sheer pleasure.

slicvic · 16th March 2021, 17:24

It will be 2 weeks since I have had the car with me, It spent 2 weeks in the workshop after delivery for reasons best known to M&M

Went for a drive to the beach in the morning. However didnt dare take it on the sand. I didn't want to be the posterboy for the newbie jeeper meme's

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Due to the wiring issues have not yet got a camera, nor have i touched the ICE in the car.

However some subtle mods are in place, as shown in the pic below

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Hopefully would do the ICE after the first service

Pancham · 16th March 2021, 17:53

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Originally Posted by slicvic

However some subtle mods are in place, as shown in the pic below
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Hopefully would do the ICE after the first service

Wait. Did you get rid of the key hole in the fuel lid? Can you share more details on this please ?

jkrishnakj · 16th March 2021, 18:43

What a good catch Pancham. The eye for detail is incredible. Keen to hear this Slicvic.

slicvic · 16th March 2021, 19:49

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Originally Posted by Pancham

Wait. Did you get rid of the key hole in the fuel lid? Can you share more details on this please ?

Yes, I can now open it from the inside
Defeats the purpose of safety though

Click on the image - gif opens

techfreak · 16th March 2021, 22:03

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Originally Posted by slicvic

Yes, I can now open it from the inside
Defeats the purpose of safety though

Click on the image - gif opens

How did you do this?
Please explain the modifications in detail for our benefit.

cool_dube · 18th March 2021, 15:31

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Originally Posted by Aditya

Wait for our offroading report

Mods - did we manage to publish this yet? Apologies if I missed it.

slicvic · 18th March 2021, 19:49

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Originally Posted by techfreak

How did you do this?
Please explain the modifications in detail for our benefit.

It now has a release lever like most other cars
The release cable runs from below the drivers seat to the fuel lid

Self explanatory pics

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MithunSathianat · 19th March 2021, 17:58

Finally my Thar has arrived at dealer with infotainment.
Will be doing a PDI tomorrow.

Even though the old price is applicable for my booking, road tax is being calculated for the new price.
When I questioned, dealer said it cannot be changed and the same needs to be paid based on the new price.

One question to Bhpians who got the delivery - Did you pay the road tax for old ex-showroom price or the revised price?

AdityaDeane · 19th March 2021, 21:31

https://youtu.be/mqgd2ijYO5A

Mods please delete the post if already shared on the thread.

cool_dube · 19th March 2021, 21:50

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Originally Posted by Slipstream11

The tentative 'promised' date for a late November 2020 booking is mid to end July 21 - if that helps your anxiety!!

On a related note, what would be the delivery timeframe for a booking made now? Folks who have made a booking recently should know.

balenoed_ · 19th March 2021, 22:06

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Originally Posted by cool_dube

On a related note, what would be the delivery timeframe for a booking made now? Folks who have made a booking recently should know.

Was casually checking at a showroom in kerala the other day, said 7 months!

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slicvic BHPian Join Date: May 2007 Location: KA 19 Posts: 856 Thanked: 526 Times	Re: Mahindra Thar : Official Review It will be 2 weeks since I have had the car with me, It spent 2 weeks in the workshop after delivery for reasons best known to M&M Went for a drive to the beach in the morning. However didnt dare take it on the sand. I didn't want to be the posterboy for the newbie jeeper meme's Due to the wiring issues have not yet got a camera, nor have i touched the ICE in the car. However some subtle mods are in place, as shown in the pic below Hopefully would do the ICE after the first service
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jkrishnakj Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,667 Thanked: 4,139 Times	Re: Mahindra Thar : Official Review What a good catch Pancham. The eye for detail is incredible. Keen to hear this Slicvic.
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19th March 2021, 17:58	#1377
MithunSathianat BHPian Join Date: Jan 2021 Location: KL-07 Posts: 170 Thanked: 716 Times	Re: Mahindra Thar : Official Review Finally my Thar has arrived at dealer with infotainment. Will be doing a PDI tomorrow. Even though the old price is applicable for my booking, road tax is being calculated for the new price. When I questioned, dealer said it cannot be changed and the same needs to be paid based on the new price. One question to Bhpians who got the delivery - Did you pay the road tax for old ex-showroom price or the revised price?
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