Mahindra Thar Clocks 1 Lakh Unit Production Milestone in India

The iconic off-roader, the new Thar, has reached a production milestone of 1 lakh units, according to a statement from Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd (M&M). In less than 2.5 years, the Mahindra Thar has reached this production milestone, showing the SUV's growing appeal and popularity in the country. The Thar is now offered in both 4x4 and RWD versions, giving buyers a variety of options. The all-new Thar was first unveiled in August 2020, and deliveries started in October 2020. It featured a new design language, more capabilities, and options for both petrol and diesel engines with MT and AT gearboxes. The new Thar, which was first launched in 4x4 versions, is now also offered in RWD variants, making it more reasonably priced than before. While the RWD version is for buyers looking for a budget-friendly high-stance SUV providing a lifestyle design and made for both highway and city use, the 4x4 version is designed for off-road enthusiasts and has features like a mechanical locking differential as well as a shift-on-the-fly transfer case.

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Mahindra Thar: Mechanical Details 

On the mechanical front, the Thar has one petrol engine and two diesel engine options. The 2.0-litre four-cylinder, petrol unit, generates 150bhp and 300Nm. For transmission, it uses either a six-speed manual or automatic gearbox. Meanwhile, 1.5-litre and 2.2-litre diesel engines are available with the oil burner. The former generates 130bhp and 300Nm, paired with either a six-speed manual transmission or a six-speed torque converter, while the latter delivers 117bhp and 300Nm, mated only to a six-speed manual transmission. The SUV's 4x2 version is the only one that can use the 1.5-litre diesel engine. 

Mahindra Thar: Design

The Mahindra Thar RWD has a robust design with features like blackened bumpers, sculpted footsteps, and wheel arches, almost identical to the 4X4 version. On the interior front, the only difference is the lack of a 4WD system. 

Mahindra Thar: Bookings Status

Within a few weeks of its launch in the country, The Thar collected more than 15,000 reservations, and in just the first year after that, it amassed 75,000 bookings. Currently. the SUV has up to a four-month waiting period for both the petrol and diesel versions. 

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Mahindra Thar Sales Milestone: What the company has to say?

Commenting on the milestone, Veejay Nakra, President of the Automotive Division, M&M Ltd. said, "We are incredibly proud to reach this significant milestone of 100,000 units of the Mahindra Thar. It is an SUV that has captured the imagination and hearts of adventure and lifestyle enthusiasts alike. We have seen the Thar evolve from being a hardcore off-roader to a vehicle that has become a symbol of freedom, passion, and the ultimate lifestyle SUV. We are thrilled to see the Thar become a part of so many memories and journeys, be it a camping adventure or a weekend getaway with friends. We are grateful to our customers for their trust and love towards the Thar and we are committed to delivering exceptional experiences, every single day."