Mahindra Thar 700 launched at Rs. 9.99 lakh

Mahindra has launched a limited edition of the Thar called the Thar 700. It is priced at Rs. 9.99 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi).

The Thar 700 marks the 70th anniversary of the company. Mahindra has converted the last batch of 700 units of the present-day Thar into this special edition. It is available in two colour options - Aquamarine and Napoli Black. Meanwhile, the next generation Thar is already under development.

The Thar 700 features a few cosmetic changes over the standard Thar. These include decals on the side and bonnet, black grille, the centre of the front bumper finished in silver, leatherette upholstery with Thar logo on the front seats, 5-spoke alloy wheels and a special badge with Mr. Anand Mahindra's signature. The SUV comes equipped with ABS.

The Thar 700 is powered by a 2.5-litre, 4-cylinder diesel engine that produces 105 BHP @ 3,800 rpm and 247 Nm of torque @ 1,800-2,000 rpm. It comes mated to a 5-speed manual gearbox.