Mahindra Thar Roxx Long Term Review, March 2025 Report

My time with the Thar Roxx has been quite incidental, but a few things stood out during my experience with the SUV. First, in my 30+ years of driving, this was the first time I had so many random strangers approach me to ask for feedback about a car. Interestingly, more women than men initiated these conversations, suggesting that the SUV body type holds strong appeal among women.

The Thar has been a massive success for Mahindra in both its 3-door and now 5-door versions, and it’s easy to see why. The raised seating position provides a commanding view of the road, while the large 19-inch wheels and high ground clearance make driving effortless. The automatic gearbox performs smoothly, and as we discovered in our feature story in the previous issue – where we took the Roxx to snowy Uttarakhand – the four-wheel-drive system offers impressive capability in challenging terrain.

Mahindra has also made significant upgrades to the platform of the 5-door Thar. The improved suspension is immediately noticeable, and with the added doors, accessibility and practicality have seen a major boost. Plus, the inclusion of a decent-sized boot makes the Thar far more suitable for long road trips or big shopping hauls.

That said, the Thar Roxx still has room for improvement. I have two major issues with it. First, the pedal box for the driver is too small. This means that in stop-go traffic, it’s easy for your right foot to unintentionally ride both the brake and throttle at the same time. It’s manageable if you’re careful, but it can still be annoying. Second, the seat bases are too small. On long drives, I found the under-thigh support lacking – even in the driver’s seat –which led to back pain. With my slipped disc, that certainly didn’t help.

Lastly, for my lead-foot driving style, the Thar Roxx could use better aerodynamics or more power. Cruising at 100 – 110km/h is fine, but pushing beyond that feels like a struggle. For long-distance drives, I’d definitely prefer something quicker.

Gripes aside, the Thar commands serious road presence, so much so that people generally tend to give way, which is always an advantage. If Mahindra made it a bit faster and improved the seats, I might just buy one myself!

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