What is the mileage/fuel economy of the Thar?

ARAI mileage is around 15.2 kmpl. Real-world you can expect 75–85% of that number depending on city vs highway driving.

It comes with the standard airbags.

Which variant of the Thar should I buy?

The mid-variant typically offers the best value-for-money. Top variants only make sense if you specifically want sunroof, ADAS or the largest touchscreen. Skip the base variant unless budget is tight.

What are the main rivals of the Thar?

Maruti Suzuki Brezza, Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara, Tata Motors Nexon EV are the closest competitors.

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Mahindra Thar

Name: Mahindra Thar
Brand: Mahindra

Iconic off-roader

Ex-showroom price

₹11.49 L

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₹17.69 L

Safety

— airbags

Mileage

15.2 kmpl

Seats

Power

152 bhp

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Trending Score

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Performance76

Safety61

Features40

Comfort47

Mileage68

Maintenance70

Value for Money67

Resale74

Detailed

Specifications & Features

Engine & Performance

Engine2.0L mStallion / 2.2L mHawk

Power152 bhp

Torque300 Nm

Drive4WD

Fuel & Efficiency

Fuel TypesPetrol, Diesel

Mileage15.2 kmpl

Comfort & Space

Seats4

Cost of ownership

What will it really cost you?

EMI (indicative)

₹19,305/mo

80% financed · 9.5% p.a. · 60 months

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1st year insurance

₹34,470

Comprehensive · zero-dep add-on recommended

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Monthly running cost

₹8,289

40 km/day · petrol @ ₹105/L

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Who should buy

Pick the Thar if…

You want a well-rounded pick in the SUV segment.

Who should skip

Avoid if…

Your primary need falls outside this body type or price bracket.

Head to head

Competitors to consider

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Maruti Suzuki

Brezza

Compact SUV with sunroof appeal

Strong hybrid for the city

India's best-selling EV

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FAQs

Common questions

Ex-showroom starts at ₹11.49 L. On-road (with 10% RTO + insurance + fastag) is roughly ₹13.10 L in most metros. Prices vary by state and variant.

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