TL; DR
- The entry-level 2025 Mahindra Thar AXT RWD variant is now Rs. 32,000 more affordable, starting just under Rs. 10 lakh. However, the LXT 4WD AT trim now costs Rs. 38,000 more than the top trim of the outgoing model.
- The 2025 Mahindra Thar three-door model features several exterior updates. For instance, the front grille is no longer black; instead, it is body-colored.
- On the inside, the vehicle gets a new single-tone blacked-out dashboard, along with a new, modern-looking steering wheel, a larger 10.25-inch infotainment system, and a button to open the fuel lid.
- The baseline AXT trim offers features like halogen headlights, 16-inch steel wheels, an all-black dashboard, a manual air conditioner, keyless entry, dual-front airbags, ESC, hill hold assist, ABS with EBD, and a rear defogger.
The Indian automaker Mahindra has launched the 2025 facelifted version of the three-door Thar. The good news is that the entry-level variant is cheaper than before — it now starts under Rs. 9.99 lakh. However, the top model is more expensive than the outgoing three-door Thar’s top trim. Moreover, the new Thar gets a couple of exterior updates, but many more interior updates, including much-needed features that were missing from the previous model.
2025 Mahindra Thar (3-Door) Pricing
- 2025 Mahindra Thar AXT RWD (1.5 diesel): Rs. 9.99 lakhs (ex-showroom)
- 2025 Mahindra Thar LXT RWD (1.5 diesel): Rs. 12.99 lakhs (ex-showroom)
- 2025 Mahindra Thar LXT RWD AT (2.0 petrol): Rs. 13.99 lakhs (ex-showroom)
- 2025 Mahindra Thar LXT 4WD (2.0 petrol): Rs. 14.69 lakhs (ex-showroom)
- 2025 Mahindra Thar LXT 4WD (2.2 diesel): Rs. 15.49 lakhs (ex-showroom)
- 2025 Mahindra Thar LXT 4WD AT (2.0 petrol): Rs. 16.25 lakhs (ex-showroom)
- 2025 Mahindra Thar LXT 4WD AT (2.2 diesel): Rs. 16.99 lakhs (ex-showroom)
As mentioned earlier, the entry-level 2025 Mahindra Thar AXT RWD variant is now Rs. 32,000 more affordable, starting just under Rs. 10 lakh. However, the LXT 4WD AT trim now costs Rs. 38,000 more than the top trim of the outgoing model. The models, in the middle, however, are either more affordable or more expensive than their corresponding models of the outgoing Thar.
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2025 Mahindra Thar (3-Door) Exterior & Interior
The 2025 Mahindra Thar three-door model features several exterior updates. For instance, the front grille is no longer black; instead, it is body-colored. Furthermore, the front bumper is dual-tone. While there are no noticeable changes on the outside, the vehicle receives a rear parking camera, along with a wiper with a washer, a feature that the outgoing model lacked.
On the inside, the vehicle gets a new single-tone blacked-out dashboard, along with a new, modern-looking steering wheel, a larger 10.25-inch infotainment system, a button to open the fuel lid (that’s right, it comes as an improvement on the facelifted Mahindra Thar), power window switches on the doors, and rear AC vents. The layout of the controls, AC vents, and the screen on the dashboard remains similar, however.
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2025 Mahindra Thar (3-Door) Features
The baseline AXT trim offers features like halogen headlights, 16-inch steel wheels, an all-black dashboard, a manual air conditioner, keyless entry, dual-front airbags, ESC, hill hold assist, ABS with EBD, and a rear defogger. On the other hand, the LXT model offers DRLs, front fog lights, fabric seat upholstery, cruise control, steering-mounted audio controls, a 10.25-inch infotainment screen, a six-speaker sound system, and a rear view camera. The top trims also offer 18-inch alloy wheels.
2025 Mahindra Thar (3-Door) Powertrain Options
- 1.5-liter diesel engine that produces a peak power of 119hp with a six-speed manual gearbox
- 2.0-liter turbo-petrol engine that produces a peak power of 152hp with either a six-speed manual or automatic gearbox (4WD optional)
- 2.2-liter diesel engine that produces a peak power of 132hp with a six-speed manual or automatic gearbox (4WD optional)
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While bookings of the vehicle have already commenced at local dealerships, there seems to be no word regarding the delivery. Even so, I expect the deliveries to begin around Diwali 2025.
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