Mahindra Thar Roxx MX1, MX3, AX3 L, MX5, AX5 L, AX7 Variants Explained: What’s Different?

The Mahindra Thar Roxx, the five-door off-road SUV, has finally arrived on the Indian market after months of anticipation. Positioned above the 3-door Thar, the Thar Roxx carries a starting price of Rs 12.99 lakh (ex-showroom) for the base MX1 petrol-MT variant, whereas its 3-door counterpart starts at Rs 11.35 lakh (ex-showroom). 

The Mahindra Thar Roxx is available in two configurations spread across 18 variants – 4x2 and 4x4. The Thar Roxx 4x2 ranges from Rs 12.99 lakh to Rs 20.49 lakh (ex-showroom), while the prices of the four-wheel drivetrain variants are yet to be revealed. The Thar Roxx stands apart from its 3-door sibling with a new grille, an LED projector headlamp design, re-profiled taillamps, an angular C-pillar design, and two additional doors. Other bits on the Roxx include 19-inch diamond-cut alloy wheels (higher variants only), vertically positioned door handles for the second row, and a rear wiper and washer. 

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The Mahindra Thar Roxx can be had in 6 broad trim levels: MX1, MX3, AX3 L, MX5, AX5 L, and AX7. Bookings and deliveries will commence on October 3 and October 12, 2024, respectively. Interested customers can make reservations on the official website or at an authorised dealership. 

Mahindra Thar Roxx: Powertrain 

The Mahindra Thar Roxx gets two engine options – 2.0-litre turbo-petrol and 2.2-litre diesel, both in two states of tune. Both engines are available with either a 6-speed manual or a 6-speed torque converter automatic transmission. The petrol-MT variants make 160bhp and 330Nm, while the Roxx petrol-AT produces 175bhp and 380Nm. On the other hand, the diesel-powered model develops 152bhp/330Nm for the 4x2 variants and 173bhp/370Nm for the 4x4 variants. 

As for variant-wise powertrain options, the standard MX1 comes with rear-wheel-drive (RWD) manual options with both engines. The MX3 offers a 160bhp petrol-AT, a 152bhp diesel-MT, and a 173bhp diesel-AT. Moving further up the ladder, the MX5 is the entry point to the Roxx 4x4 family. It gets 5 options under the hood: 160bhp petrol-MT, 160bhp petrol-AT, 150bhp diesel-MT, 150bhp diesel-AT, and 173bhp diesel-MT 4x4. The AX3 L and the AX5 L employ 150bhp diesel-MT and 150bhp diesel-AT/173bhp diesel-AT 4x4, respectively. Finally, the top-spec AX7L can be had with all diesel configurations, but its petrol engine is only mated to an automatic gearbox. Now, take a proper look at the variant-wise pricing:

Mahindra Thar Roxx: Features

Read on to see what features each variant comes with:

Mahindra Thar Roxx MX1

-  LED projector headlamps
-  LED taillamps with stop lamp
-  LED turn indicator on fender
-  Dual-tone exterior finish
-  18-inch steel wheels (spare wheel included)
-  10.25-inch infotainment touchscreen
-  Steering-mounted controls
-  Analogue dials with MID cluster
-  Driver's seat height adjustment
-  Three-point seat belts for all passengers
-  Sliding armrest
-  Push-button start
-  Rear AC vents
-  60:40 split-folding rear bench seats
-  4 speakers
-  Six airbags
-  ESC
-  ISOFIX
-  Rear USB-C port

Mahindra Thar Roxx MX3 (Over what MX1 gets)

-  Rear wiper & wash
-  Electric adjust ORVMs
-  Auto-dimming IRVMs
-  Rear seat armrest
-  Rear camera
-  HD infotainment touchscreen
-  Wireless Android Auto, wired Apple CarPlay
-  Traction control system
-  Cruise control 
-  Hill ascent and descent assist
-  Terrain modes (snow, sand, and mud)
-  Drive modes (Zip and Zoom)
-  Rear disc brakes (petrol-AT only)
-  Wireless smartphone charging

Mahindra Thar Roxx MX5 (Over what MX3 gets)

-  Auto headlight and wipers
-  LED DRLs
-  Front parking sensors
-  LED fog lights
-  18-inch alloy wheels
-  Single-pane sunroof
-  Leatherette seats and steering cover
-  Ambient lighting
-  2 tweeters
-  Tyre pressure monitor
-  Electronic locking differential (4x4 only)

Mahindra Thar Roxx AX3 L (Over what MX3 gets)

-  10.25-inch digital driver display
-   Wireless Apple CarPlay
-  Connected car tech
-  Automatic climate control
-  Level 2 ADAS 
-  Electronic parking brake

Mahindra Thar Roxx AX5 L (Over what AX3 L and MX5 get)

-  18-inch alloy wheels
-  CrawlSmart (4x4 AT only)
-  Intelliturn (4x4 AT only)
-  2 tweeters

Mahindra Thar Roxx AX7 L (Over what AX5 L gets)

-  19-inch alloys
-  Power folding ORVMs
-  Panoramic sunroof
-  Powered driver's seat
-  Ventilated front seats
-  9-speaker Harmon Kardon audio system
-  Cooled glove box
-  360-degree camera
-  Blind spot monitor

Also Read: Mahindra Thar Roxx Bookings to Commence from October 3

The Mahindra Thar Roxx is offered in the following colour options: Stealth Black, Tango Red, Everest White, Deep Forest, Nebula Blue, Battleship Grey, and Burnt Sienna, all with a black quarter panel as part of the package.