The Thar's engine menu tells you exactly what this vehicle is for. A 2.0-litre mStallion turbo-petrol makes 152 PS and 320 Nm with a choice of 6-speed manual or automatic, while diesel buyers pick between the 1.5-litre D117 (119 PS, 300 Nm, manual only) and the 2.2-litre mHawk (132 PS, 300 Nm) paired exclusively with a 6-speed automatic. Every one of them is tuned for torque low down, not for sipping fuel — the claimed figures are 8 kmpl for the petrol and 9 kmpl for the diesels.
The Thar's engine menu tells you exactly what this vehicle is for. A 2.0-litre mStallion turbo-petrol makes 152 PS and 320 Nm with a choice of 6-speed manual or automatic, while diesel buyers pick between the 1.5-litre D117 (119 PS, 300 Nm, manual only) and the 2.2-litre mHawk (132 PS, 300 Nm) paired exclusively with a 6-speed automatic. Every one of them is tuned for torque low down, not for sipping fuel — the claimed figures are 8 kmpl for the petrol and 9 kmpl for the diesels.
The body backs up the intent: 3,985 mm short, 1,850 mm tall, and riding on 226 mm of ground clearance — the kind of stance that shrugs at broken roads most crossovers tiptoe over. The trade is practicality. Seating is for four, the spec sheet lists no separate boot figure, and lower trims keep it basic with manually adjustable mirrors and a fabric-trimmed cabin.
On price, the Thar spans ₹10.32-17.8 lakh across 7 variants, ranking 20th cheapest in a 144-model SUV field whose median price sits at ₹39.5 lakh — so the entry ticket to this much presence is lower than the badge suggests. At 14.7 PS per lakh it also delivers more muscle per rupee than most of the crossovers sold at its price. Just accept the fuel bills: claimed mileage runs about 40% below the segment median.
| Variant | Fuel | Transmission | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| AXT RWD Diesel | Diesel | 6-Speed Manual | ₹10.32 Lakh |
| LXT RWD Diesel | Diesel | 6-Speed Manual | ₹12.99 Lakh |
| LXT RWD AT | Petrol | 6-Speed Automatic | ₹14.76 Lakh |
| LXT 4WD | Petrol | 6-Speed Manual | ₹15.59 Lakh |
| LXT 4WD Diesel | Diesel | 6-Speed Manual | ₹16.43 Lakh |
| LXT 4WD AT | Petrol | 6-Speed Automatic | ₹17.23 Lakh |
| LXT 4WD Diesel AT | Diesel | 6-Speed Automatic | ₹17.8 Lakh |
Ex-showroom prices. See the city-wise on-road price for your city.
1497 cc · 119 PS @ 3500 rpm · 300 Nm @ 1750-2500 rpm · 6-Speed MT · ARAI 9 kmpl · BS VI 2.0
1997 cc · 152 PS @ 5000 rpm · 320 Nm @ 1500-3000 rpm · 6-Speed AT / 6-Speed MT · ARAI 8 kmpl · BS VI 2.0
1497 cc · 119 PS @ 3500 rpm · 300 Nm @ 1750-2500 rpm · 6-Speed MT · ARAI 9 kmpl · BS VI 2.0
2184 cc · 132 PS @ 3750 rpm · 300 Nm @ 1600-2800 rpm · 6-Speed AT · ARAI 9 kmpl · BS VI 2.0
Length: 3985 mm · Width: 1820 mm · Height: 1850 mm · Wheelbase: 2450 mm · Ground clearance: 226 mm · Fuel tank: 45 litres
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS), Brake Assist, Central Locking, Child Safety Locks, Driver Airbag, Passenger Airbag, Day & Night Rear View Mirror, Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD), Electronic Stability Control (ESC), ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts, Hill Descent Control, Hill Assist, Global NCAP Safety Rating: 4 Star, Global NCAP Child Safety Rating: 4 Star.
Expect roughly ₹6,000-10,000 per year in routine servicing over the first five years, diesels at the upper end (indicative — confirm at a Mahindra workshop).
First-year comprehensive cover typically lands around ₹45,000-70,000 depending on variant and city (indicative); lifestyle accessories should be declared to the insurer.
At the claimed 8 kmpl (petrol) and 9 kmpl (diesel), expect roughly ₹10-13 per km on fuel at current prices (indicative) — the 45-litre tank means highway range needs planning too.
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Thar vs Renault Duster: Starts at a matching ₹10.49 lakh but claims 19.41 kmpl — more than double the Thar's figure — as a conventional family crossover. See the Renault Duster.
Thar vs Nissan Tekton: Same ₹10.49 lakh entry and 19.4 kmpl claimed; the sensible-crossover alternative with none of the Thar's theatre. See the Nissan Tekton.
Thar vs Maruti Suzuki Victoris: ₹10.5 lakh onwards with petrol and CNG, up to 28.65 km/kg — the running-cost opposite of a Thar. See the Maruti Suzuki Victoris.
Thar vs Hyundai Venue N Line: From ₹10.66 lakh with 20 kmpl claimed — sporty flavour in an easy urban package. See the Hyundai Venue N Line.
Buy the Thar for what it does, not what it carries. The pick of the range is the 2.2 mHawk diesel automatic — 132 PS, 300 Nm and a torque-converter AT suit both crawling trails and crawling traffic, and diesel softens the fuel-bill blow. The 152 PS petrol manual is the enthusiast's toy; the 1.5 diesel manual is the value entry if the budget stops near ₹10.32 lakh. If your use case is school runs and mall parking, nothing in this range is the right answer.
Ex-showroom prices run ₹10.32-17.8 lakh across 7 variants; on-road adds roughly 10-15% for registration, tax and insurance depending on your state. Use the city-wise links on this page for a precise figure.
The 152 PS/320 Nm turbo-petrol is the performance pick; the 132 PS 2.2 diesel automatic is the better all-rounder for mixed daily and weekend use; the 119 PS 1.5 diesel manual keeps the entry price lowest. High-mileage users should stay diesel — claimed economy is 9 vs 8 kmpl and diesel is cheaper per litre.
Yes — the 2.0 turbo-petrol offers a 6-speed automatic and the 2.2 mHawk diesel is sold with a 6-speed automatic. The 1.5 diesel is manual-only.
Four. There is no 5-seat version of this Thar — if you regularly carry five, this is the wrong body for the job.
Claimed figures are 8 kmpl for the 2.0 petrol and 9 kmpl for both diesels — about 40% below the median for SUVs in our database. Real-world city numbers can dip below that, so budget fuel costs honestly.
Ground clearance is 226 mm — comfortably above the crossover norm — and the short 3,985 mm body with a 2,450 mm wheelbase helps it clear obstacles that longer SUVs drag their bellies over.
The spec sheet lists no separate boot figure. Behind the rear seats the space suits soft bags rather than family holiday luggage — check it in person with your own bags before booking.
It can be lived with — power steering, AC and a height-adjustable driver's seat are present, and the automatic options help — but the 4-seat cabin, firm stance and 8-9 kmpl economy mean it makes most sense as a passion buy or second vehicle.