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Mahindra Thar OG gains power, platform, safety and technology
Mahindra has launched an updated three-door Thar called the Thar OG.
It has a newer platform that is also used by the larger Thar Roxx.
The vehicle gets new lights, bumpers and wheel choices.
Inside, it has features such as a bigger touchscreen, a wireless charger and brown leatherette seats.
Its steering system is now electric instead of hydraulic.
Some versions get improved rear suspension and electronic locking differentials for off-road driving.
The engines are now more powerful in the larger diesel and petrol versions.
Safety features include rollover mitigation, traction control and hill-hold control on specified variants.
The most expensive ZXT version gets the widest range of equipment, including six airbags and front parking sensors.
The new three-door Mahindra Thar OG uses the M-Glyde 4G platform, also found beneath the larger Thar Roxx.
Updates include revised suspension and steering, with electric power steering replacing the previous hydraulic setup.
The SUV receives new lighting, bumpers, available 19-inch alloys, upgraded interior features and additional safety equipment.
Four-wheel-drive LXT and ZXT variants get electronic locking differentials and dedicated terrain modes.
Engine options include a 119hp 1.5-litre diesel, a 152hp 2.2-litre diesel and a 162hp 2.0-litre turbo-petrol.
- Who
- Mahindra launched the updated three-door Thar OG.
- What
- The Thar OG received a platform update, revised suspension and steering, more powerful engine options, and exterior, interior and safety upgrades.
- Where
- The articles do not specify a launch location.
- When
- The articles do not specify a launch date.
- Why
- The update is intended to add modern features and preserve the vehicle’s off-road capability.
Key facts
- Platform
- M-Glyde 4G, also used by the larger Thar Roxx
- Body style
- Three-door SUV
- Most powerful engine
- 2.0-litre turbo-petrol producing 162hp and 330Nm
- Diesel options
- 1.5-litre diesel with 119hp and 300Nm; 2.2-litre diesel with 152hp and 330Nm
- Top trim
- ZXT
- Suspension
- Five-link rear suspension with a Watt’s link and frequency-dependent dampers on ZXT
- Safety
- Six airbags are available only on the ZXT trim; rollover mitigation, traction control and hill-hold control are standard on AXT trims and above






