Mahindra is set to launch the Mahindra Thar 5-door in mid-2024, offering a maximum seating capacity of six or seven. The vehicle will have a longer wheelbase and a front-facing third row of seats, with the same engine options as the Thar 3-door.
It will be targeted at lifestyle and off-road vehicle enthusiasts and urban buyers seeking a retro-styled SUV with modern features and comfort. The 5-door will comply with India's BS6 emission norms and may go electric in the future.
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Mahindra Thar 5 Door Features
Mahindra Thar 5 Door will boast of longer wheelbase and two extra doors when compared to Thar 3 Door. Additionally it will come with large touchscreen infotainment system, dashcam, sunroof and front-facing third row of seats.
In addition, the Thar 5 Door offers both petrol and diesel engines as well as manual and automatic gearboxes, 4X2 and 4X4 drivetrains. Thar 5 Door will also have features like HVAC, DRL, Alloys, BLD, Driver Information System, ESP, Roll Cage and 2 Airbags.
Mahindra Thar 5 Door Safety Measures
Mahindra Thar 5 Door will be designed on the same basis as that of Thar 3 Door which has received a four star rating from Global NCAP for adult and child occupant protection.
Also included in the safety features are ABS, EBD, Brake Assist , Hill Hold Control , Hill Descent Control and ISOFIX child seat anchors in the Thar 5 Door. Certain variants of the Thar 5 door will also have mechanical locking differential (MLD) for better traction and stability on slippery surfaces .
Mahindra Thar 5 Door Maintenance Tips
The Mahindra Thar 5 Door will come with a three-year warranty or 1 lakh km, whichever comes first. The Thar 5 Doors servicing period will be 10,000km or one year, whatever comes first.
Nonetheless, the customer’s maintenance expense on the Thar 5 Door depends on what engine and drivetrain option he or she chooses. However, Mahindra is reputed for its reasonable service network across India.
Mahindra Thar 5 Door User Experience
To accommodate up to seven occupants, the Mahindra Thar 5 Door could feature an airy and spacious cabin with enough headroom, legroom and shoulder room for everyone. Also, thanks to the new engines and transmissions it has got recently, there is a smooth and robust performance of the Thar 5 Door in urban areas as well as off-road surfaces.
Also included will be a very old design that looks cool after all these years but appeals to both young and older customers looking for a tough and adventurous SUV.
Mahindra Thar 5 Door Design and Style
The Mahindra Thar 5 Door will still have the iconic Thar design characteristics including box-shaped outlines, protruding wheel arches and a spare wheel mounted on its rear doors.
However, there will also be additional features such as a larger grille, LED headlamps and tail lamps, roof rails, and body cladding. The Thar 5 Door will come in any of six colors available including Red Rage, Mystic Copper, Napoli Black, Rocky Beige, Galaxy Grey or Aquamarine.
Mahindra Thar 5 Door features
| Detail/Feature | Mahindra Thar 5 Door |
| Engine | 2.0L mStallion TGDi Petrol or 2.2L mHawk CRDe Diesel |
| Transmission | 6-Speed Manual or 6-Speed Automatic |
| Drivetrain | Manual Shift Part-Time 4WD with Electric Driveline Disconnect |
| Suspension | Independent Front Suspension and Multi-Link Rear Suspension |
| Tyres | 255/65 R18 All-Terrain Tyres |
| Roof Options | Hard Top Roof with Rear Demister or Manual Convertible Top |
| Seating Capacity | 5 |
| Seating Options | Sporty Front Seats with Body-Hugging Contours or Front-Facing Rear Seats with 50:50 Split and Recline |
| LED DRLs | Yes |
| Sunroof | Yes |
| Fog Lamps | Yes |
Mahindra Thar 5 Door Engine Performance
The Mahindra Thar 5 Door will feature two engines options which are: a turbo petrol engine with a displacement of 2.0 liters that produces 150 hp along with 320 Nm torque and a diesel engine measuring 2.2 litres that generates approximately130 hp and about300 Nm torque.
Both engines will be mated to either a six-speed manual transmission or six-speed automatic gearboxes. Additionally, the new car’s 4X4 system will have the shift-on-the-fly mechanism as well as low-range gearbox. By this using a petrol variant you can get around fifteen kilometers per liter while for diesel it can give you eighteen kilometers per liter about.
Mahindra Thar 5 Door Driving Experience
Impressive ground clearance and a shift-on-the-fly 4x4 system shall still be the hallmarks of the 5 Door Thar as was the case with its 3 Door counterpart. Besides, it will have low ratio transfer case and mechanically locking differentials that enable it navigate the most difficult terrains.
The Scorpio N’s Pentalink suspension will be used on the 5 Door Thar so that it is more comfortable for families by making better on-road ride quality. The engine and transmission choices will affect the handling and performance of the 5 Door Thar, which are expected to have similar options as those of its 3 Door version but probably in a higher state of tune.
Mahindra Thar 5 Door Fuel Efficiency
The same engines available in the 3 Door model, namely a 2.0-litre turbo-petrol and a 2.2-litre diesel coupled with either a six-speed manual or six-speed automatic transmission would also power the Thar 5 Door.
The claimed fuel efficiency for both petrol and diesel variants of the 3 Door Thar is about 15 kmpl. However, considering greater size and heavier weight, the mileage for this kind of vehicle could drop slightly compared to its three-door version.
Mahindra Thar 5 Door Interior Comfort
The 5 Door Thar will offer more space and comfort to rear seat passengers due to its longer wheelbase, providing increased legroom and headroom for the second row occupants. The production version is likely to have a bench seat for three people at the rear, enhancing passenger capacity and versatility.
The spy shots also show that it will get a significantly bigger boot than the 3 Door Thar. The 5 Door Thar will also get some additional features like a front armrest, a sunglass holder, and a roof-liner, which suggests that it would get a fixed metal hard top in addition to the removable plastic top.
Mahindra Thar 5 prices
| Variant | Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain | Estimated Price (on-road, Mumbai) |
| Base | Diesel | Manual | 4X2 | Rs 19 lakh |
| LX | Diesel | Manual | 4X4 | Rs 21 lakh |
| LX | Diesel | Automatic | 4X4 | Rs 22 lakh |
| LX | Petrol | Manual | 4X4 | Rs 23 lakh |
| LX | Petrol | Automatic | 4X4 | Rs 24 lakh |
Mahindra Thar 5 Door Technology and Infotainment
The 5 Door Thar will come with a revamped interior compared to the 3 Door version. It will have a new sunroof and a new infotainment touchscreen system, which seems to be a 10-inch unit.
Assumptions are that it will be the brand's ADRENOX software. The SUV will also get wireless compatibility for Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, wireless charging capabilities, cruise control, automatic climate control, and additional amenities.
Mahindra Thar 5 Door Maintenance cost
The estimated maintenance cost of 3 Door Thar for 5 years is Rs 19,071. The first and second services are free while subsequent ones are paid for. This may make the maintenance cost of 5 Door Thar a little bit higher because of its larger size and other features.
Mahindra Thar 5 Door Resale value
Several factors will determine the resale value of 5 Door Thar e.g. condition, age, mileage and demand. Due to its popularity and limited supply chain, the resale value for 3 Door Thar is high. According to some sources, while there are variants that sell above ex-showroom price, the starting price of second-hand 3 Door Thar is Rs 4 Lakh.
In addition, if it brings in more features and practicality than its variation with only three entry points ,the five door thar may have high resale value too.
Mahindra Thar 5 Door Brand Reputation
India knows Mahindra as a famous and reliable brand, particularly for its rough and tough off-roading cars. Among the many models that it sells, Thar is one of the most popular ones with a strong heritage and loyal customer base. The Thar 5 Door is likely to appeal to both off-road enthusiasts and families who want a spacious and comfortable SUV.
Mahindra Thar 5 Door Warranty Coverage
The current Thar 3 Door comes with an extended warranty of 3 years or unlimited kilometers prior to expiration. Therefore, the Thar 5 Door will have a similar warranty policy, as well as prolonged guarantee and roadside services.
Mahindra Thar 5 Door Variants and Models
There will be two trims for the Thar 5 Door: “AX” which stands for “entry” level,” while “LX” means luxury. The first one will have only basic features such as no air conditioning and soft top.
Contrary to this, LX will come with more features such as hard top, air-conditioning among others. The Thar 5 Door also comes in different models including manual transmission, automatic transmission (AT) rear-wheel drive (RWD), four-wheel drive (4WD).
Mahindra Thar 5 Door Options for Customization
This means that the Thar 5 Door will include many official accessories and merchandise to assist owners in customizing their SUVs. Examples of these accessories are roof racks, bull bars, side steps, alloy wheels, seat covers, floor mats etc.
Such merchandizes may encompass t – shirts, bandanas, mugs etc. Besides these options of customization the Thar 5 Door is also available in different colors which include red black white silver and grey.
Mahindra Thar 5 Door Technology Integration
The new Thar 5 Door will come with a bolder grille design which features LED headlamps and a hard top. It will also offer up-dated features like a touch screen infotainment system, rear view camera and adventure statistics display. In addition to this; the safety features have been improved to update such as air bags/abs/esp/hill assist.
Mahindra Thar 5 Door After-Sales Service
In India Mahindra has an extensive service network consisting of different service centers that cater for various services including warranties, roadside assistance, car care and servicing.
Nonetheless there have been cases where customers have reported significant delays and dissatisfaction with after sales services offered by Mahindra especially for Thar 3 Door versions. The availability of spares and trained technicians may result in similar issues being realized with the advent of the Thar 5 Doors.
Mahindra Thar 5 Door Ownership Cost
The Thar 5 Door is likely to be priced higher than the Thar 3 Door, which starts from Rs. 10.98 lakh (ex-showroom). The estimated price range for the Thar 5 Door is Rs. 15 lakh to Rs. 16 lakh (ex-showroom). The total cost of ownership, which includes insurance, fuel, maintenance, depreciation and other expenses, would be approximately around Rs.23.49 Lakh over a period of five years.
Mahindra Thar 5 Door Customer Reviews
The Thar 5 Door has not been launched yet and hence there are no customer reviews available. But based on the reviews of the Thar 3 Door, most customers seemed satisfied with its SUV’s performance, design and features but others raised issues regarding high waiting period, poor fit and finish as well as lack of comfort and convenience.
These problems might be addressed by the longer wheelbase for Thar 5 Door as well as more spacious cabin and updated features that it comes with.
Mahindra Thar 5 Door Road Test Results
As of now, there have been no official road test results on the Thar 5 Door since it has not yet been tested on the road. Nevertheless, according to spy shots and reports, the Thar 5 Door will feature a powertrain and drivetrain similar to that of Thar 3 Door.
This means it will use a 2.2-litre diesel engine with 130 PS and 300 Nm or a 2.0-litre turbo-petrol engine with 150 PS and 320 Nm just like its predecessor the Thar 3 Door. In addition, the two engines will come mated to either a 6-speed manual or a six-speed automatic gearbox and even possess rear-wheel drive or four-wheel drive with transfer case.
The Thar 3-Door is praised for its off-road performance, smooth power delivery, quick acceleration but criticized for high levels of NVH, bumpy ride quality and poor handling whereas the new model may address some of these issues by improving suspension tuning, steering and body panels.
Mahindra Thar 5 Door Future Upgrades
The Thar 5 Door will likely have some cosmetic and feature upgrades like: a new grille, LED projector headlamps, circular LED DRLs, tweaked LED tail lamps, fixed hardtop, sunroof, bigger touchscreen infotainment system, dual-zone climate control, wireless phone charger among others as compared to the Thar 3 Door. However, no official confirmation or timeline is available for these improvements.
Mahindra Thar 5 Door Cost of Ownership
It is the cost of owning a car for that mentioned above. Total amount of money spent on acquiring and maintaining a vehicle over time; it was mentioned before that this car will have an estimated cost of ownership of about Rs.23.49 lakh over 5 years. –(IVNTV)