New Mahindra Thar 2025 – The Ultimate Adventure SUV

The Mahindra Thar has long been a symbol of rugged capability and adventure on Indian roads. With the 2025 update, Mahindra has refreshed this beloved off-roader with thoughtful upgrades in design, technology, safety, and comfort — all while keeping its legendary off-road DNA intact.

🔥 What’s New in the 2025 Mahindra Thar?

The 2025 Thar is essentially a mid-cycle facelift, meaning it retains the core identity but adds new features and conveniences that modern buyers expect. Some of the standout upgrades include:

✨ Exterior Enhancements

• Refreshed front fascia with a refined grille and dual-tone bumpers that give a slightly more premium look. 
  New colour choices like Tango Red and Battleship Grey, along with classic shades such as Galaxy Grey, Stealth Black, Deep Forest and Everest White. 
  18-inch alloy wheels on higher trims and robust off-road stance that remains unmistakably Thar. 
   

🛋️ Interior & Comfort Upgrades

• New 10.25-inch HD touchscreen infotainment with Android Auto, Apple CarPlay and the Adventure Statistics Gen II off-road display. 
  Redesigned dashboard and steering wheel, giving a refreshed in-cab feel.
  Rear AC vents, sliding armrest console, and more usable interior space for passengers. 
  Convenience features like one-touch power windows, electric ORVM adjustment, rear wiper & washer, and internally operated fuel lid.
  
   

🏞️ Performance & Capability

Mahindra has kept its proven powertrain lineup, offering multiple engine options to suit different preferences and budgets:

• 1.5-litre Turbo Diesel: ~117 hp and 300 Nm torque. 
  2.2-litre Turbo Diesel: ~130 hp and 300 Nm torque.
  2.0-litre Turbo Petrol: ~150 hp and up to 320 Nm torque (with AT). 
  Transmission choices include 6-speed Manual and 6-speed Automatic.
  
   

The Thar continues to offer both Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD) and Four-Wheel Drive (4WD) configurations, with electronic driveline disconnect for 4WD variants and electronic brake locking differential on RWD trims.

🛡️ Safety and Off-Road Tech

• Safety kit includes dual airbags, ABS with EBD and brake assist, hill hold, hill descent control and ESP with rollover mitigation.
  Adventure-ready credentials like high approach/departure angles and significant water wading capacity make it a true off-road SUV.
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• 👉 On-road prices in major cities like Delhi typically range ₹2.5 L – ₹3.5 L higher than ex-showroom, depending on state taxes, registration, insurance and accessories — putting many variants around ₹13 L to ₹20 L on-road. (Estimated based on typical Indian car tax structure — check with a dealer for exact figures.)
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• 🏁 Verdict

The New Mahindra Thar 2025 continues to be a benchmark in its segment — offering robust off-road performance, enhanced comfort, modern tech and competitive pricing. Whether you are an adventure junkie or someone who wants a capable city SUV with rugged charm, the Thar remains an iconic choice in India’s SUV landscape.