Mahindra Thar 4WD Variant Gets New Colour Options

The Mahindra Thar 4WD variant is now available in two new colours – Everest White and Blazing Bronze, which were previously only available for the 2WD model. The Mahindra Thar 4WD will now be offered in six different colours – Everest White, Blazing Bronze, Aqua Marine, Red Rage, Napoli Black, and Galaxy Grey. The cost of the Mahindra Thar RWD version in the country was modified earlier this month by the automaker. After only three months since the vehicle's launch, the price has increased by Rs 50,000. With a launch price of 9.99 lakhs (ex-showroom), the RWD Thar was introduced in January 2023.

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Mahindra Thar RWD: Price Hike and Waiting Period

Mahindra Thar RWD is offered in three different configurations – RWD Diesel MT, LX RWD Diesel MT trim, and LX RWD Petrol AT. The price of the RWD Diesel MT trim variant has increased by Rs 50,000, but the prices of the RWD Diesel and LX RWD Petrol variants have remained unchanged. In January 2023, orders for 37,000 units of the Mahindra Thar were still pending. In February 2023, the waiting period was extended to four months. In other news, starting this month, the price of the XUV300 has increased by up to Rs 22,000, depending on the variant.

Updated Mahindra XUV300: Key Details

Almost all of the Mahindra XUV300's variants have seen price increases, with the exception of the W4 and the W6 petrol manual models of the subcompact SUV. In its segment, the XUV300 faces off against well-known vehicles like the Maruti Suzuki Brezza, Tata Nexon, Hyundai Venue, and Kia Sonet. The car manufacturer updated the XUV300 lineup with new engines to comply with the stricter emission standards, effective from April 1. As a result, the price has increased. The updated engines are compatible with ethanol-based fuel because they also meet RDE norms.

Two engine options are also available for the updated Mahindra XUV300 – a 1.2-litre 3-cylinder direct-injection turbocharged petrol engine, which delivers 109bhp of maximum power and 200Nm of peak torque, and a 1.5-litre diesel engine, which churns out 115bhp of peak power and 300Nm of torque. Customers can also choose between a 6-speed manual transmission and a 6-speed AMT transmission, both of which are available with both engine options. The updated Mahindra XUV300 is available in 14 different configurations.

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The top-spec model includes features like dual-zone climate control, a sizable 7-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity, steering modes, projector headlamps, LED DRLs, and more. With a 5-star safety rating for adult occupant protection from Global-NCAP and safety features like 6 airbags, corner braking control (CBC), ABS with EBD, and Traction Control (TC), the Mahindra XUV300 SUV also maintains its position as one of the safest sub-4m SUVs available for purchase in India.