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Dont see how..
AX5L RWD AT is 19L and
AX7L RWD AT is 20.50L ex showroom.

Charging 4 lakhs for 4x4 hardware is a deal breaker for many as a Jimny will be half price compared to this and people can afford to buy 1 Jimny or one used 3 door thar plus 1 more car for the equivalent price of 1 Thar 5D.

If in Bangalore the Thar 4x4 get close to 30L OTR, it will be a deal breaker for many... in which case people will simply wait for the upgraded 3D thar which will eventually come or Mahindra will simple sell more of the AX5L 4x4 variant which may appear more VFM

True, the AX7 2WD Diesel variant itself comes to ~26 OTR in BLR. So I assume a premium of another 1.5 to 2L for the 4x4 variant. Anything may not sell much

In my view the pricing would depend on the 2WD booking count. I expect a higher percentage of 2WD bookings, then the premium of the 4WD would go up by another lakh.

Note 4x4 MT comes with 112 kW engine and also lacks the niche features like Intelliturn & CrawlSmart. So my expected pricing,

MX5 4x4 manual : 18.99 Lakhs
AX7L 4x4 manual : 20.99 Lakhs
AX5L 4x4 Automatic : 21.49 Lakhs
AX7L 4x4 Automatic : 22.99 Lakhs

Add 50k if Mahindra got greedy :Frustrati or Less 50K if Mahindra wants the numbers :Cheering:

This seems more practical.

Hope Mahindra is reading this.

It seems like the vehicles have started reaching dealerships, my friend spotted a Thar Roxx in Deep Forest shade being unloaded from a truck at the dealership.

No, I disagree. IMHO,

Mahindra is following a path similar to what Land Rover did with the Defender brand - Defender has been the best selling model in LR’s lineup since its launch.

While it might seem that the Thar brand has been diluted, remember that its success is not solely due to its off-road capabilities but also its rugged appearance.

Test drives are scheduled to start from mid of September which is about 12 days away. I assume Mahindra is shipping Roxx test drive cars to dealerships, start basic sales training to handle Roxx sales and at the same time keep excitement of people up.

I am waiting to see the Roxx personally before going ahead with another Mahindra booking. The bad roads and waterlogged streets which I have to travel through to get back home on rainy days, pull my mind back to Roxx as BOF would handle bad roads better. 650mm water wading depth would bring peace of mind as I have to go through 150mm waterlogged street when it rains for more than an hour. Someone would be driving at higher speed from opposite direction, creating waves in that 150mm waterlogged street taking water height to 210mm+ at times.

Hi, Has anyone driven Thar 5 door petrol automatic? I do not see much of videos around this combination. I would like to know more, please share if anyone has any information. Thank you.

Think twice before you drive in Water logged roads henceforth and do it only if it absolutely necessary and you have no option. Drive as slow as possible and evaluate all alternate roads, follow some one and not drive all alone because we are India.

I drive carefully and at speeds less than 10kmph on waterlogged streets, but at times I don't have any alternative left as alternate route is also in bad shape or is also waterlogged.

I maintain slow speeds on waterlogged areas and follow someone ahead, because who knows what lies underneath the water and I also don't want to splash on other cars (may be someone had their window open), bikes, autorickshaws and make them wet.

Closing this out so we don't hijack Roxx thread

This is very optimistic pricing if Mahindra does not get greedy. If I remember, initial days of Scorpio-N launch there were Z8L variants readily available and people who booked Z8 ended up waiting more than expected.

4XPLOR on Scorpio-N costs about ₹2.1lakh more now. Mahindra charged about ₹2.45 lakh premium for 4XPLOR hardware at launch time as per Scorpio-N booking announcement news on Mahindra site.

I noticed you drive a Baleno. The Thar definitely won't be as nimble around corners.

Question 1: The answer is yes, but it largely depends on driving skills. Since it's built on a ladder frame, it won't be as smooth or supple as your Baleno or Creta.

Question 2: According to some videos, there is some noise, but reviews on Team-BHP suggest it's manageable, especially with music playing.

Question 3: Absolutely not. While it might do well in sales, if you enjoy driving or like a Creta, don't rush into getting a Thar just because it seems to be popular. The Harrier would be a better upgrade in terms of engine performance, driving dynamics, and interior quality. Comparing the Thar Roxx to a Creta is like comparing apples to oranges.

I recommend you test drive it before investing 2 million in any of these options.

On a different note, I saw a Thar Roxx (Test vehicle) in person this Sunday.

It was apparently being driven by a Mahindra official, though I spoke to the driver since the owner was not around.

Chatted with the driver to get a sense of how it handles. He was busy on a video call, showing the Thar to some friends and explaining that it’s the new Thar and they kept asking kaunsa Thar - Paanch door wala?

When I asked him what other car he (Sahab) drives, he mentioned the XUV 700. I then asked him for a comparison, and he said he drove the Thar from Malad to Colaba which is a decent mix of highway, traffic and city roads. His response was, "Theek thak hai, wo thoda smooth hai, yeh hilta dulta hai." It seemed like he was excited about it, but the driving dynamics were pretty much what you'd expect from a body-on-frame vehicle, though slightly improved.

Attaching some pics which showcases how it might look if used as a daily driver.

As per updated brochure, AX5L AT RWD and AX7L AT RWD gets highest engine tune.

I was searching for 0-100 figures of 4*4 version just to know how the additional power transformed the figures in real life but couldn’t find one.

But now it’s not required as all the reviewers did 0-100 timing in Ax7 L versions which has 175 hp.

Here you go:
https://youtu.be/ID5QDTMGC30?feature=shared

This is the worst color for me. The best colors are White and Red.
And yes, Thar is a different kind of vehicle to Crossovers, some may prefer it, some not - but noone should misunderstand its positives as well as its negatives.