Duster & Nexon owner buys a Thar RWD, shares initial impressions

I'm a doctor & everyone said that this SUV will not suit your profession. But the same was said when I bought my 2-door Audi TT.

BHPian Urorobo recently shared this with other enthusiasts.

I booked it on the 9th Jan online and after being clueless initially, I've been following up with Mahindra CC and got a call from the dealership that my car is in the yard on the 29th. Took delivery on the 1st.

I was confused initially about whether to go for it or not but the heart ruled over the head. Everyone said being a doctor, this car doesn’t suit my profession but the same things were said when I bought my TT and I was happy with my decision. Having had a two-door earlier I wanted a two-door and small car which makes city commutes easy.

This car is very wide and has a bigger turning radius than the Duster; not exactly very city friendly.

Having a Duster and Nexon and having had an Audi TT Mk 2 in the past (while I was in Ireland), I can say that though the ride is not the best, you get used to it very fast.

It pulls clean on highways and has sufficient punch for daily driving and not to mention the smile you get when you just overtake effortlessly in a two-tonne jeep.

Classic looks that won't age, a good interior acceptable for what the car is meant. Big tyres take most potholes easily.

I love two-door cars but they are not practical and I knew this fact. This car is basically my daily commute plus school drop.

Mom is a fan of the Duster but got in the front seat with a little effort and did not complain. Her only remark was the side-facing rear seats would be better for ingress (she has had a Willys in her family and still has it).

MID shows 16 as FE for 250 km in the last 4 days and I am not complaining as it's all in the city.

Waiting to install the reverse cam as the software needs an update in the RWD.

I always wanted a 2WD as I have no use for a 4x4 but this will manage well even in the kinds of tricky situations we have in daily use due to high ground clearance.

As for the ride, nothing beats a Duster.

It’s not to be driven fast or pushed around corners but it's good for 110-110 on the highways.

Looking for upgrades for the lights and cam and ordered some grab handles from boodmo.

Would love good headlights with ring DRLs but looking at the reviews, I am keeping the stock ones and thinking of getting bulbs for now.

As for booking, I booked the black one because the default colour was only red and black (as base was on top). It was only later that I realised that all colour options were there for LX.

Changing the colour meant cancelling the booking and going down the preference line. Black is my all-time favourite but a high-maintenance colour. My wife likes aquamarine and I like grey and surprisingly now red because of the contrast it offers.

It's a lovely car that makes me smile. My son is super happy. It's not for everyone and certainly, we miss the two doors but for me, I wanted a two-door and short wheelbase and am happy as I knew what I was getting into.

One problem with the tall nature of the car is that small cars driving parallel in city traffic and bikes are not visible and this creates dangerous blind spots. Be careful while driving and frequently check mirrors and windows.

Happy motoring to all and we will see a lot of Thars on the road. Let's be safe and not drive rashly. Let's give way and put more smiles on the road.

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