Mahindra Thar ROXX — Price, Mileage, Variants & Expert Review

What the ROXX fixes about the Thar formula is the part that kept families away: usable space. The wheelbase stretches to 2,850 mm — longest in this entire batch of SUVs — inside a 4,428 mm body, so five adults sit properly rather than politely, and rear-seat access stops being gymnastics. The tough-truck credentials stay intact: 235 mm of ground clearance, a 1,923 mm-tall stance and a 57-litre tank, but they now coexist with a panoramic sunroof, a 10.25-inch digital cluster, leatherette upholstery and ADAS on upper trims.

Both engines make an identical 330 Nm, which tells you Mahindra tuned this range for pull rather than paper wars: the 2.0 mStallion turbo-petrol offers 162 PS at 12.4 kmpl claimed, the 2.2 mHawk diesel 152 PS at 15.2 kmpl, each with 6-speed manual or automatic options across a wide 21-variant board priced ₹12.52-23.52 lakh. At 14.1 PS per lakh it delivers more muscle per rupee than nearly everything nearby, ranking 38th cheapest by entry in the 144-car SUV segment. Claimed mileage sits at the segment median — fair, given the bluff, heavy body shape.

Thar ROXX Variants & Ex-Showroom Prices

Ex-showroom prices. See the city-wise on-road price for your city.

Engine, Performance & Mileage

2.0L mStallion Petrol

1997 cc · 162 PS @ 5000 rpm · 330 Nm @ 1500-3000 rpm · 6-Speed MT / 6-Speed AT · ARAI 12.4 kmpl · BS VI 2.0

2.2L mHawk Diesel

2184 cc · 152 PS @ 3750 rpm · 330 Nm @ 1500-3000 rpm · 6-Speed MT / 6-Speed AT / 6-Speed AT AT · ARAI 15.2 kmpl · BS VI 2.0

Thar ROXX Dimensions

Length: 4428 mm · Width: 1870 mm · Height: 1923 mm · Wheelbase: 2850 mm · Ground clearance: 235 mm · Fuel tank: 57 litres

Thar ROXX Safety

Anti-lock Braking System (ABS), Brake Assist, Central Locking, Child Safety Locks, Driver Airbag, Passenger Airbag, Side Airbag, Day & Night Rear View Mirror, Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD), Traction Control, Engine Immobilizer, Electronic Stability Control (ESC), ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts, Hill Descent Control.

Ownership & Running Costs

Around 10,000 km / 12 months (indicative)

Budget ₹7,000-11,000 a year for the diesel and slightly less for the petrol; underbody inspections after off-road use are worth paying for (indicative)

First-year comprehensive typically ₹55,000-85,000 across the wide ₹12.52-23.52 lakh spread (indicative)

Diesel at 15.2 kmpl claimed runs about ₹6-6.5/km; the petrol at 12.4 kmpl is nearer ₹8/km — the gap funds the diesel premium quickly at high running (indicative)

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Thar ROXX vs Rivals

Thar ROXX vs Maruti Suzuki Jimny: From ₹12.39 lakh at 16.94 kmpl claimed — the compact, frugal take on the off-road idea, with far less space and torque. See the Maruti Suzuki Jimny.

Thar ROXX vs Tata Harrier: From ₹12.89 lakh with petrol and diesel — the road-manners alternative for buyers who never leave tarmac. See the Tata Harrier.

Thar ROXX vs MG Hector: From ₹11.99 lakh at up to 13.79 kmpl — a soft, feature-heavy highway lounge that concedes every off-road point. See the MG Hector.

Thar ROXX vs Tata Safari: From ₹13.4 lakh with three rows — the family-size Tata for buyers who need seven seats more than a transfer case. See the Tata Safari.

GaadiInfo Verdict

The ROXX is the most complete rugged SUV under ₹25 lakh because it stops asking for sacrifices. The pick of the 21-variant board is a mid-range diesel automatic: 15.2 kmpl claimed against the petrol's 12.4 makes the diesel the default for anyone crossing 1,200 km a month, and the AT suits both the car's weight and the buyers it now attracts. The petrol AT makes sense for low-running city users who want the quieter engine. Push to the ADAS-and-sunroof trims only if the budget is genuinely relaxed — past ₹20 lakh you are shopping against larger road-biased SUVs, and the maths gets personal.

• Diesel above 1,200 km/month, petrol below — with an identical 330 Nm from both, your fuel bill is the only real differentiator in daily use
• Take your family and your actual luggage to the showroom; with no listed boot figure, load it yourself before deciding
• Test-park it where you actually live and work — the height and footprint are the deal-breakers people discover after buying, not before
• At PDI, inspect underbody cladding, check panoramic sunroof seals, and verify the 10.25-inch cluster and ADAS functions match the trim you paid for

Frequently asked questions

What is the Mahindra Thar ROXX's price range in 2026?

₹12.52 lakh to ₹23.52 lakh (ex-showroom) across 21 variants, with petrol and diesel engines and manual or automatic gearboxes.

Is the Thar ROXX practical enough as an only family car?

Far more than the classic Thar — the 2,850 mm wheelbase gives real five-seat room, and top trims add a panoramic sunroof and ADAS. Its remaining compromises are parking bulk and fuel bills, not space.

Thar ROXX petrol or diesel — which one?

Both make 330 Nm, so drive character is closer than the spec sheet suggests. The diesel's 15.2 kmpl versus the petrol's 12.4 kmpl decides it: diesel for 1,200+ km/month, petrol for light urban use.

How good is the Thar ROXX off-road?

The fundamentals — 235 mm of clearance, a tall 1,923 mm stance and torque-rich engines — are genuine trail hardware, well beyond the crossover SUVs at this price.

Does the Thar ROXX get an automatic?

Yes, 6-speed automatics are offered with both the 162 PS petrol and the 152 PS diesel, alongside 6-speed manuals.

What is the Thar ROXX's boot space?

No official litre figure is listed in the current data. Take your typical luggage to the showroom and load the space behind the second row before booking.