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Mahindra Thar OG Adds Road Refinement Without Losing Off-Road Ability
The Mahindra Thar OG is a newer version of the popular Thar SUV.
It is still designed to drive over difficult outdoor terrain.
Mahindra also made it more comfortable and easier to use on normal roads.
It now has a new platform, revised suspension and lighter electronic steering.
The cabin has better insulation, new technology and more convenient features.
Buyers can choose between three engines and several equipment levels.
The most expensive version gets features such as LED lights, larger wheels and six airbags.
The reviewer found that the ride can still feel bouncy at slower speeds.
However, the Thar OG remains highly capable when driving off-road.
The Thar OG moves to the M Glyde 4G platform shared with the larger Thar Roxx.
A revised suspension, electronic steering, improved insulation and updated cabin address earlier road-going shortcomings.
Engine choices remain a 1.5-litre diesel, 2.2-litre petrol and 2.2-litre diesel, with outputs up to 159.5 bhp.
The SUV is offered in AXT, LXT and ZXT variants, priced from ₹10.32 lakh to ₹18.99 lakh.
Despite its road-focused improvements, the Thar OG retains strong off-road capability, including at Mahindra’s Igatpuri test track.
- Who
- Mahindra & Mahindra developed and sells the Thar OG.
- What
- The second-generation Thar has received major road-focused mechanical, cabin and styling updates while retaining its off-road capability.
- Where
- The vehicle was tested on the road and at Mahindra’s Off-Road Academy track in Igatpuri.
- When
- The article was published on October 2, 2026.
- Why
- The update responds to customer demand for a Thar that is more usable on everyday roads, while addressing earlier concerns about ride, handling, stability and cabin refinement.
Key facts
- Platform
- M Glyde 4G platform, shared with the larger Thar Roxx
- Engines
- 1.5 D117 diesel, 2.2 mStallion petrol and 2.2 mHawk diesel
- Power outputs
- 117 bhp, 159.5 bhp and 150 bhp, respectively
- Variants
- AXT, LXT and ZXT
- Price range
- ₹10.32 lakh to ₹18.99 lakh
- Transmission
- Six-speed manual and automatic options; the 1.5-litre diesel is manual-only
- Drivetrains
- Rear-wheel drive and four-wheel drive options are available
Sources
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