Mahindra Thar off-road capabilities shown in new video

Mahindra has released a new video of the Thar showcasing the SUV's off-road capabilities.

The SUV comes equipped with brake locking differential, advanced roll over mitigation, hill hold and hill descent control.

Mahindra Thar Off-Road Capability Highlights:

• Independent Front Suspension
• Break over angle - 27 degrees
• Approach angle - 41.8 degrees
• Departure angle - 36.8 degrees
• Water wading capability - 650 mm
• Rear suspension travel - 235 mm
• Ground clearance  - 226 mm
• Gradability - 31 degrees
• All-Terrain Tyres 255/65 R18

The Thar is powered by a 2.0-litre, 4-cylinder mStallion petrol that produces 150 BHP and 320 Nm and a 2.2-litre mHawk diesel that makes 130 BHP and 320 Nm. Both engines are available with either a 6-speed manual or 6-speed automatic transmission. Four-wheel drive with a manual shift transfer case is standard across all variants.

The new Thar is available in two trims - AX (Adventure Series) and LX (Lifestyle Series) and comes with a soft top or a hard top.

View our initial observations after a quick drive in the new Mahindra Thar.