Skoda
Kushaq
- Compact SUV Body type
- Petrol Fuel
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Ex-showroom price
From ₹10.69 lakh
ex-showroom
Mahindra Thar
Mahindra Thar is a compact SUV sold in India at ₹10.32 lakh to ₹18.99 lakh ex-showroom, with 1497 cc to 2184 cc diesel and petrol engines making up to 161.8 PS (converted from the brand's figure). It is rated 4 stars adult, 4 stars child by Global NCAP (2020).
Prices are ex-showroom figures from each brand's own India website, for the city named. The on-road price adds registration, road tax and insurance, and differs by state and variant.
In short
Mahindra Thar is a car from Mahindra. Ex-showroom price ₹10.32 lakh – ₹18.99 lakh, as listed by Mahindra. Key specifications: body type Compact SUV, fuel Diesel, Petrol, engine displacement 1,497 cc. Among cars here it fits best for lowest price and safety.
Ex-showroom price
₹10.32 lakh – ₹18.99 lakh
ex-showroom
As listed on the brand's own website, checked 6 Nov 2026. Exact figures are in the specifications below.
- Body type
- Compact SUV
- Fuel
- Diesel, Petrol
- Engine displacement
- 1,497 cc
- Max power
- 161.8 PS
- Seating
- 4 seats
- NCAP adult stars
- 4 stars
Pros
- Up to 161.8 PS, more powerful than 85% of the 27 compact SUVs on Comparezi that state it
- Up to 330 Nm of torque, more than 96% of the 27 compact SUVs on Comparezi that state it
- 232 mm ground clearance, higher than 92% of the 13 compact SUVs on Comparezi that state it
Who should buy it
- Best for Lowest price · What matters most? (pick any) #46 of 210 cars for this
- Best for Safety · What matters most? (pick any) #22 of 210 cars for this
Full specifications
Overview
| Body type | Compact SUV |
|---|---|
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol |
| Petrol | Yes |
| Diesel | Yes |
| Variants | 15 |
| Colours | Artemis Silver, Jeans Blue, Tango Red, Galaxy Grey, Battleship Grey, Everest White, Stealth Black, Deep Forest |
Engine and performance
| Engine displacement | 1,497 cc |
|---|---|
| Largest engine | 2,184 cc |
| Engines | 1497 cc diesel; 2184 cc diesel; 1997 cc petrol |
| Max power | 161.8 PS |
| Power (as stated) | Diesel: 87.2 kW @ 3500 r/ |
| Max power converted from kW or hp | Yes |
| Max torque | 330 Nm |
| Transmission | 6-speed MT, 6-speed AT (torque converter) |
| Automatic available | Yes |
Dimensions and weight
| Seating | 4 seats |
|---|---|
| Seats | 4 |
| Length | 3,995 mm |
| Width | 1,870 mm |
| Height | 1,855 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,450 mm |
| Ground clearance | 232 mm |
Safety and features
| NCAP adult stars | 4 stars |
|---|---|
| Crash test rating | Global NCAP: 4 stars adult, 4 stars child (2020) |
| Airbags | Dual airbags (all); 4 additional HPTS side airbags on ZXT (6 total) |
| Airbags (most on any variant) | 6 |
Price
| Ex-showroom price from | ₹10,32,000 |
|---|---|
| Ex-showroom price up to | ₹18,99,000 |
About the Thar
Mahindra Thar is a compact SUV sold in India at ₹10.32 lakh to ₹18.99 lakh ex-showroom, with 1497 cc to 2184 cc diesel and petrol engines making up to 161.8 PS (converted from the brand's figure). It is rated 4 stars adult, 4 stars child by Global NCAP (2020). It is one of 14 Mahindra cars and 210 cars compared on Comparezi.
Mahindra Thar at a glance
- Ex-showroom price: ₹10.32 lakh to ₹18.99 lakh
- Body type: Compact SUV
- Fuel: Diesel, Petrol
- Engine: 1497 cc diesel; 2184 cc diesel; 1997 cc petrol
- Power: Diesel: 87.2 kW @ 3500 r/min (D117 CRDe); Diesel: 111.9 kW @ 3750 r/min (2.2 L mHawk); Petrol: 119 kW @ 5000 r/min (2.0 L mStallion TGDi)
- Torque: 330 Nm
- Transmission: 6-speed MT, 6-speed AT (torque converter)
- Seating: 4 seats
- Crash test: Rated 4 stars adult, 4 stars child by Global NCAP (2020)
Price and variants
Mahindra lists the Thar at ₹10,32,000 to ₹18,99,000 ex-showroom, across 15 variants. The on-road price adds registration, road tax and insurance, and differs by state; ask the brand or a dealer for it. Colours: Artemis Silver, Jeans Blue, Tango Red, Galaxy Grey, Battleship Grey, Everest White, Stealth Black, Deep Forest.
Engine and performance
Engines: 1497 cc diesel; 2184 cc diesel; 1997 cc petrol. Power as stated by Mahindra: Diesel: 87.2 kW @ 3500 r/min (D117 CRDe); Diesel: 111.9 kW @ 3750 r/min (2.2 L mHawk); Petrol: 119 kW @ 5000 r/min (2.0 L mStallion TGDi). Comparezi lists it at 161.8 PS, converted from the kW or hp figure the brand states (1 kW = 1.35962 PS, 1 hp = 1.01387 PS). Maximum torque is 330 Nm. Transmission: 6-speed MT, 6-speed AT (torque converter).
Dimensions and practicality
It measures 3995 mm in length, 1870 mm in width and 1855 mm in height. The wheelbase is 2450 mm. Ground clearance is 232 mm. Seating: 4 seats.
Safety and features
It is rated 4 stars adult, 4 stars child by Global NCAP (2020). Airbags: Dual airbags (all); 4 additional HPTS side airbags on ZXT (6 total).
How the Mahindra Thar compares
Of the 198 cars on Comparezi with a published ex-showroom price, 47 cost less. Of the 208 cars on Comparezi with a stated max power, 126 have more power. Of the 60 cars on Comparezi with a stated ground clearance, 2 have more ground clearance.
Similar models from other brands
Other compact SUVs closest in ex-showroom price, then power:
- Hyundai Venue N Line: from ₹10.66 lakh, 120 PS (Mahindra Thar vs Hyundai Venue N Line)
- Skoda Kushaq: from ₹10.69 lakh, 149.6 PS (Mahindra Thar vs Skoda Kushaq)
- Tata Punch.ev: ₹9.79 lakh to ₹12.99 lakh, 129.2 PS (Mahindra Thar vs Tata Punch.ev)
- MG Astor: ₹9.79 lakh to ₹15.3 lakh, 110 PS (Mahindra Thar vs MG Astor)
Other Mahindra models
- Mahindra Bolero Neo Plus: ₹11.46 lakh to ₹13.56 lakh, 120 PS
- Mahindra Bolero Neo: ₹9.06 lakh to ₹10.85 lakh, 99.9 PS
- Mahindra Thar Roxx: ₹12.52 lakh to ₹23.53 lakh, 176.8 PS
See all Mahindra models on Comparezi.
Sources
- Brand page (auto.mahindra.com)
- Brand page (auto.mahindra.com)
- Brochure or specification sheet (PDF) (auto.mahindra.com)
- Brand page (auto.mahindra.com)
- Crash test result (globalncap.org)
Checked 6 November 2026. Figures the brand does not state are left out rather than estimated. See how Comparezi checks data.
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Questions
Thar FAQs
₹10.32 lakh to ₹18.99 lakh ex-showroom, as listed by Mahindra (₹10,32,000 to ₹18,99,000). The on-road price adds registration, road tax and insurance.
1497 cc diesel; 2184 cc diesel; 1997 cc petrol. Power: Diesel: 87.2 kW @ 3500 r/min (D117 CRDe); Diesel: 111.9 kW @ 3750 r/min (2.2 L mHawk); Petrol: 119 kW @ 5000 r/min (2.0 L mStallion TGDi). Maximum torque: 330 Nm.
Yes. Transmissions listed by Mahindra: 6-speed MT, 6-speed AT (torque converter).
4 seats.
232 mm, as stated by Mahindra.
Rated 4 stars adult, 4 stars child by Global NCAP (2020).
Data sources
- Manufacturer official pages
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