Mahindra Thar Review : First Drive

justwheels · 2nd October 2020, 11:42

Quote:

Originally Posted by Slipstream11

1. LX petrol manual 4-seater hard top (this is wow!!)

This will make things interesting.

Now my equation stands like this:

1. LX Petrol Manual - refinement, power and better than auto mileage
2. LX Diesel Manual - Diesel all the way, suits Thar's character, mileage a boon
3. LX Diesel Auto - best of all worlds for me

Now price is the only thing keeping me from fulfilling this dream, and this is going to be the biggest heart over head decision of life involving north of a million rupees.
Long live Mahindra. Another hour to go!

navpreet318 · 2nd October 2020, 11:42

Absolutely not. They are targeting the extensively used petrol Gypsies in national parks. This cheaper variant will be easy choice for both officials of the parks as well as private park tour operators.
This might also soon be the preferred vehicle for police and other paramilitary forces who target the lowest price and a petrol engine. Especially for high altitude locations.
None of the above need or care for any differential locking mechanisms.

They are gunning for volumes this time around!

Slipstream11 · 2nd October 2020, 11:57

Most of the media reviews on YouTube are on the diesel manual and diesel auto. It will be interesting to see how the petrol manual performs.

lurker · 2nd October 2020, 12:16

Petrol model was comparitively lighter as compared to the diesel as per one reviewer who drove the Petrol Thar a week ago and compared with the diesel version drive at launch. He said the poise of the diesel thar was missing in the petrol due to the weight reduction in front and the petrol Thar was slightly more unsettled and bumpy ride as compared to the diesel.

Dieselite · 2nd October 2020, 12:22

Has time ever moved so slow !? It is unbelievable how much everyone including me is looking forward to this launch!

The news of a Petrol Manual option does make the overall appeal wider ! Somehow the refinement of a petrol is very lucrative even for a beast like this. 8 kmpl in the city should be acceptable figures for the Petrol AT and around 9 - 9.5 for the manual ?

I'm convincing myself here !

isldhn · 2nd October 2020, 12:30

I am so much wishing for someone to develop some ‘Jugaad’ for easy movement to and fro the backseats. This would then be perfect for me and my family of four. With a roof rack/box , this would be all the more desirable and practical :-)

CrAzY dRiVeR · 2nd October 2020, 12:32

Wow! Love the way Pawan Goenka started the discussion with Behram's memories.

People who had doubts on Aakash Minda's bid would have received the answers from the live - His grandfather and father had both owned previous generations of the Mahindra.

vkochar · 2nd October 2020, 12:40

Prices are out - starting at 9.8 Lacs for the AX Series

LX 12.49 - 12.95

ph03n!x · 2nd October 2020, 12:41

Prices are damn good!

Mahindra Thar Review : First Drive-screenshot_20201002_124114_com.vanced.android.youtube.jpg

So LX auto is 13.29 Lakhs to 14.01 Lakhs? Need to ask my dealer for the full price list!

Shanksta · 2nd October 2020, 12:42

Mahindra Thar 2020 Prices revealed

Points Noted:

* Opening mention to Mr. Behram Dhabhar and how the Thar was his vision.

* Thar #1 will be copper colored.
* AX version mentioned as for the purists that want a functional 4x4.
* LX is the for the ones seeking luxury while off-roading.
* Deliveries start November-1 2020

Great Pricing for the AX series and the one I would definitely opt for next year (1 year cooling period for niggles, etc., as it is a new Mahindra) would definitely be the AX Optional 4 seater Hard top Diesel !
But, just realised the LX Diesel Hard top is only 75k away !

Mahindra Thar Review : First Drive-screenshot_20201002124115975_com.google.android.youtube.jpg

Mahindra Thar Review : First Drive-screenshot_20201002124105122_com.google.android.youtube.jpg

Mahindra Thar Review : First Drive-screenshot_20201002124003073_com.google.android.youtube.jpg

Mahindra Thar Review : First Drive-screenshot_20201002123139313_com.google.android.youtube.jpg

Mahindra Thar Review : First Drive-screenshot_20201002123429798_com.google.android.youtube.jpg

*UPDATE - Test Drive Schedule*

Mahindra Thar Review : First Drive-screenshot_20201002125416167_com.google.android.youtube.jpg

Mahindra Thar Review : First Drive-screenshot_20201002125425571_com.google.android.youtube.jpg

GKR9900 · 2nd October 2020, 12:42

The new Thar prices revealed!

Mahindra Thar Review : First Drive-screenshot_20201002124004__01.jpg

Mahindra Thar Review : First Drive-screenshot_20201002124152.jpg

indian21r · 2nd October 2020, 12:43

Pretty good pricing. Top end auto at 17 lakhs on road is in line with the other cars. I am on the way to the dealership to choose the color.

And that was a pretty short launch. I was expecting it to be way longer.

Just realized they quoted Auto prices as additional

CEF_Beasts · 2nd October 2020, 12:45

City-wise All India test-drive availability

84.monsoon · 2nd October 2020, 12:45

Quote:

Originally Posted by GKR9900

The new Thar prices revealed!

Great pricing. Auto transmission at an added price of 80K - 1.06 lakhs. So top end Diesel Auto would be around 13.75 lakhs ex-showroom! This is great value.

In a similar tendency to the Sonet launch, they have kept the top end of the price range subdued. Better to say “the new Thar is launched between 9.8 to 12.95 lakhs” than to say “between 9.8 and 14 lakhs”!

They have been clever with the AX Optional pricing. With a difference of only 75K between AX Optional Diesel Hardtop and the equivalent LX variant, makes a lot more sense to go for LX for all the features. The pricing distribution really entices customers towards LX range with a relatively small premium being charged over AX Optional.

Interesting way they priced the Petrol versus the Diesel. The 20k price difference on the AX range ballooned to 45 K price difference in the LX range for equivalent trims.

CrAzY dRiVeR · 2nd October 2020, 12:45

Mahindra nailed it on the pricing IMHO.

This is priced bang against the compact SUV segment of Sonets and Nexons.

2nd October 2020, 11:42	#212
navpreet318 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Dehradun Posts: 2,298 Thanked: 3,363 Times	Re: Mahindra Thar Review : First Drive Absolutely not. They are targeting the extensively used petrol Gypsies in national parks. This cheaper variant will be easy choice for both officials of the parks as well as private park tour operators. This might also soon be the preferred vehicle for police and other paramilitary forces who target the lowest price and a petrol engine. Especially for high altitude locations. None of the above need or care for any differential locking mechanisms. They are gunning for volumes this time around!
	(1) Thanks

2nd October 2020, 11:57	#213
Slipstream11 BHPian Join Date: Sep 2020 Location: Pune/Kolkata Posts: 191 Thanked: 343 Times	Re: Mahindra Thar Review : First Drive Most of the media reviews on YouTube are on the diesel manual and diesel auto. It will be interesting to see how the petrol manual performs.
	() Thanks

2nd October 2020, 12:16	#214
lurker Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Tura Posts: 1,613 Thanked: 1,479 Times	Re: Mahindra Thar Review : First Drive Petrol model was comparitively lighter as compared to the diesel as per one reviewer who drove the Petrol Thar a week ago and compared with the diesel version drive at launch. He said the poise of the diesel thar was missing in the petrol due to the weight reduction in front and the petrol Thar was slightly more unsettled and bumpy ride as compared to the diesel.
	() Thanks

2nd October 2020, 12:22	#215
Dieselite BHPian Join Date: May 2010 Location: Pune Posts: 245 Thanked: 699 Times	Re: Mahindra Thar Review : First Drive Has time ever moved so slow !? It is unbelievable how much everyone including me is looking forward to this launch! The news of a Petrol Manual option does make the overall appeal wider ! Somehow the refinement of a petrol is very lucrative even for a beast like this. 8 kmpl in the city should be acceptable figures for the Petrol AT and around 9 - 9.5 for the manual ? I'm convincing myself here ! Last edited by Dieselite : 2nd October 2020 at 12:23.
	(1) Thanks

2nd October 2020, 12:30	#216
isldhn BHPian Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Ludhiana Posts: 285 Thanked: 148 Times	Re: Mahindra Thar Review : First Drive I am so much wishing for someone to develop some ‘Jugaad’ for easy movement to and fro the backseats. This would then be perfect for me and my family of four. With a roof rack/box , this would be all the more desirable and practical :-)
	() Thanks

2nd October 2020, 12:32	#217
CrAzY dRiVeR Team-BHP Support Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Bangalore / TVM Posts: 18,040 Thanked: 79,088 Times View My Garage	Re: Mahindra Thar Review : First Drive Wow! Love the way Pawan Goenka started the discussion with Behram's memories. People who had doubts on Aakash Minda's bid would have received the answers from the live - His grandfather and father had both owned previous generations of the Mahindra. Last edited by CrAzY dRiVeR : 2nd October 2020 at 12:38. Reason: Added info on Mr Minda
	(8) Thanks

2nd October 2020, 12:40	#218
vkochar Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Delhi / Agra / London Posts: 2,159 Thanked: 907 Times View My Garage	Re: Mahindra Thar Review : First Drive Prices are out - starting at 9.8 Lacs for the AX Series LX 12.49 - 12.95
	(8) Thanks

2nd October 2020, 12:41	#219
ph03n!x Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Coimbatore Posts: 2,604 Thanked: 6,165 Times	Re: Mahindra Thar Review : First Drive Prices are damn good! So LX auto is 13.29 Lakhs to 14.01 Lakhs? Need to ask my dealer for the full price list! Last edited by ph03n!x : 2nd October 2020 at 12:49.
	(28) Thanks

2nd October 2020, 12:42	#220
Shanksta BHPian Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Madras Posts: 840 Thanked: 2,964 Times View My Garage	Re: Mahindra Thar Review : First Drive Mahindra Thar 2020 Prices revealed Points Noted: * Opening mention to Mr. Behram Dhabhar and how the Thar was his vision. * Thar #1 will be copper colored. * AX version mentioned as for the purists that want a functional 4x4. * LX is the for the ones seeking luxury while off-roading. * Deliveries start November-1 2020 Great Pricing for the AX series and the one I would definitely opt for next year (1 year cooling period for niggles, etc., as it is a new Mahindra) would definitely be the AX Optional 4 seater Hard top Diesel ! But, just realised the LX Diesel Hard top is only 75k away ! *UPDATE - Test Drive Schedule* Last edited by Shanksta : 2nd October 2020 at 13:01. Reason: Adding Information
	(25) Thanks

2nd October 2020, 12:42	#221
GKR9900 BHPian Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Kerala Posts: 660 Thanked: 3,525 Times	Re: Mahindra Thar Review : First Drive The new Thar prices revealed!
	(6) Thanks

2nd October 2020, 12:43	#222
indian21r BHPian Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 977 Thanked: 816 Times	Re: Mahindra Thar Review : First Drive Pretty good pricing. Top end auto at 17 lakhs on road is in line with the other cars. I am on the way to the dealership to choose the color. And that was a pretty short launch. I was expecting it to be way longer. Just realized they quoted Auto prices as additional Last edited by indian21r : 2nd October 2020 at 12:45.
	(14) Thanks

2nd October 2020, 12:45	#223
CEF_Beasts Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: MH \| AP Posts: 2,913 Thanked: 20,150 Times	Re: Mahindra Thar Review : First Drive City-wise All India test-drive availability Attached Thumbnails
	(7) Thanks

2nd October 2020, 12:45	#225
CrAzY dRiVeR Team-BHP Support Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Bangalore / TVM Posts: 18,040 Thanked: 79,088 Times View My Garage	Re: Mahindra Thar Review : First Drive Mahindra nailed it on the pricing IMHO. This is priced bang against the compact SUV segment of Sonets and Nexons.
	(12) Thanks