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If you are looking for 2nd row comfort, dont even look at BOFs. Please stick to XUV7OO for your use-case. Additionally, BOFs are not comfortable at slow speeds. Lastly, seating capacity is also a deciding factor.

Where the BOF twins (SN and ROXX) shine are unmatched driving seat position, +40KMPH drive experience and ability to glide over pot holes and bumps without sweating.

So, depending on your family size, average age and the need to drive mostly with people in the 2nd row, make a decision. I was in the same boat 2 years ago - XUV700 Vs. SN and went ahead with SN - it was a heart over mind decision for me. My bucket list was to own a 4X4 Diesel AT with 7 seats and SN is the only option even now under 50L.

Had a detailed chat with my SA today.

1. Vehicle is alloted, it will take 5-6 days to reach the dealer
2. PDI can be done by myself.
3. Payment process can be initiated now if I am going for financing options.
4. In Mahindra portal, all the details will be updated on or after Oct 25th.

He sounded confident that he can deliver the car within the next 2 weeks. Lets see.

Congrats., did you test drive Petrol AT and if Yes, can you share the experience please. also, can you highlight what made you to select Thar Roxx.

You are not looking for anything that favours Roxx. I'm looking for acceptable ride, good tech, high seating, go anywhere ability, bold stance, high ground clearance and some impracticality, which makes it not a sensible choice for every family looking for a regular car. Only then Roxx fits the bill.

XUV is anyday better than Roxx, but its as common as a people mover and yet doesn't stand out in any one aspect.

Thank you.

I wanted a no nonsense tourer to level up my roadtrips, while at the same time I don't think I will do hardcore off-roading.
I want a petrol AT.
I will travel mostly in a group of 2 including myself, without much headache for ingress and egress, so I do not need a 7 seater.
Also, I wanted the Thar 2D :D

Keeping all these parameters in mind, my options were simple, either the SN or the Thar. I gave up on the SN because of lack of ADAS features even on the highest model, the van-like rear which I could never bring myself to like, the body roll during sharp bends and the lack of use case for a 7 seater. Its a great car, in fact I was eyeing it since the day it was launched, but the ROXX seems more suited to my requirements.

Took a TD in both the 2D and the 5D, and of course the ride quality cannot be compared. Since I was almost ready to buy the 2D, you can understand I am quited satisfied with the 5D ride quality even with the occasional bumpiness, certain lack of ergonomics, white seats etc which have been discussed in details.

Overall, i feel its 60% heart/40% brain decision for the Roxx, which could have been 80% heart/20% brain for the Thar 2D.

P.S.: 700 is a different beast altogether, and though I like it a lot, I never considered it to be my second car. That might be a 100% heart decision.:D

XUV700 is a definitely a better 'car' for most of us. Personally, I'm not a fan of the overstyled front fascia and headlights/ taillights. Pretty sure a radical facelift is in the pipeline with 3X0 and upcoming electric twins.

Secondly, the water wading capacity is 300mm, typical for a monocoque crossover while the Thar/ Roxx can wade in 650mm.

Today, i visited the dealer to see and experience ROXX, no doubt the road presence is good however when i took the driver seat thats when i realised it falls short in under thigh support :Frustrati for me, i am 5"11, this is impossible to compromise because long drive or even long hour of sitting requires better under thigh support, the sales executive tried to convince by giving options like adjusting the seat height etc but it is a disappointment and the dream of owning Roxx suddenly vanished. i am cancelling the booking based on this personal experience. I tried the same in XUV700 and it has better seat, i will now book XUV700.

Looks like GTO is having too much fun with the bad-ass and not having time to pen down his thoughts for us mortals lol:

Thar ROXX On-Road prices in Jaipur, Rajasthan

Dealers are pushing Essential Make Over kit as mandatory item and just look at the Insurance amount!

Just got a call from Mahindra dealer that my car AX7L diesel AT 4wd which I booked online is allotted to me and is in transit. Also my friend who booked the same variant online got allotted his car today. I think most of us who booked the car in first 1:30 minutes will get delivery before Diwali.

So today I went to take my first test drive. Impressed !!


Don't they look beautiful together? Actually - no, the 3 Door looks much more proportioned. But a Thar is a Thar, even one designed to avoid certain punishment from annoyed American lawyers.


Mahindra has reserved quite a few things only on the AX7L version. This includes ventilated seats unfortunately (not available in AX5L) - which are a deal-breaker in this climate. And folding side mirrors too - since when did this become a luxury reserved only for top variants ? Then, the glovebox is way too tiny in the AX5 because half the space is eaten by the speakers! It is better in AX7 (which has a full-size glovebox) but then there is no space in the doors for even a small water bottle because of the damn speakers again. Mahindra, I am thirsting for the Thar, but have mercy on me because I don't want to be thirsty inside the car!




I didn't feel the thigh support was low at the driver side. The brake pedal is quite large and feels a little too close to the accelerator, but this is not a big concern. The dead pedal was comfortable too. It seems the AX5 lacks the aluminium foot pedals of the AX7. The left thigh does not hit anything, while the right is slightly constrained by the thick door pad with the buttons. While driving, though, this was not an issue since I do not splay my legs on the go like a monkey. So, no complaints there.



I used the electronic parking brake and just loved the convenience. The hazard light is also a toggle button on the array of toggles in the center, unlike the button in most cars.


I noted with some satisfaction that the centre armrest at the rear was at a good height. The spare tyre is also the same size (18" for AX5 19" for AX7) as the other tyres, except it comes in steel and not alloys.




Again, it is good to see 3 seatbelts at the rear, as well as a centre passenger headrest. And thank God the seatbelt for the middle passenger does not descend from the roof. The seatbelts at the rear were kept in their buckles, so there were no irritating alerts at all. I had read that they chime (just like in the Jimny, for a long time) on startup when no one is seated at the rear.


Now it was time to actually drive the car at last. Walking up to it, I saw a a splash of dirt on the front door. On any other car, this would be horrible. But on the Thar, it is just another embellishment !


They said only the petrol has the drive modes available. So there is only a single digital style for the diesel AX7L 4x2 that I test drove.


You get a wonderful view of the road ahead. The sunroof in the AX7L was truly large and went behind the rear passengers, bringing in copious amounts of light. The opening of the panoramic roof, as well as the opening of the front glass section of the sunroof, were both one-touch - you press a button and release your finger and the thing opens. I had seen a video where a reviewer was complaining you have to keep pressing it open, but that was not what we saw today.

The electric steering wheel was an absolute delight, and I am happy Mahindra brought this for their family-friendly iteration of the Thar. The large windows on all sides aid in easy manoeuvering in any situation, with or without a 360 degree camera. On the highway, little things like the views from the side cameras on the central console itself were very, very convenient and hard to say no to in this AX7 version.

The diesel was smooth and brought a huge grin to the face. The noise insulation and general NVH was also excellent. At around 78 kph, a whistling appeared from the driver ORVM. The gearbox was also excellent - it was not as lightning quick as the VW/Skoda DSGs (or perhaps the Hyundai/Kia dual clutch automatics), but the Torque converter was plenty refined and pliant. When I wanted to overtake, the power was there. And when I reached the foot of a slope, it slipped into first gear and got up without much drama or protest either. Perfect!

The ride was superb. It is supposed to rock and sway a little bit over bad sections, that is what makes it a Thar. It is not supposed to be a Porsche! It dampened bad bumps and road undulations very well. Even under sudden stops, I didnt notice much nose dive except for really late panic stops. But the suspension at speed is very very good and really heavy and flattened the roads.


Did you notice the easter egg on the rear tailgate window?

Unfortunately, I have seen only the black and white versions till now. I am waiting for the Nebula blue in the flesh.

What was your booking reference number masking the last 3 digits?

Mine booking id was B-9996*** payment done at 11:01:10 & my friends was B-9997*** payment done at 11:01:15

This is eerily similar to my booking details.
Id is B-9996*** and payment done at 11:01:12!

Edit: Already got the news that my car is allocated!

If variant is also AX7L i think you will get the good news soon