Archive · 23 Sep 2026
Mahindra Thar OG Gains New Platform, Power And Features
Mahindra has updated its three-door Thar and renamed it the Thar OG.
It now uses a newer platform also used by the bigger Thar Roxx.
New suspension and electric steering are intended to make the SUV more comfortable and easier to drive in cities.
Some four-wheel-drive versions get electronic locking differentials and settings for snow, sand and mud.
The larger diesel and petrol engines are now more powerful, while the smaller diesel engine stays the same.
The SUV also gets new lights, bumpers and larger wheels on some versions.
Inside, buyers can get leatherette seats, a bigger touchscreen, a rear armrest and wireless charging.
Safety features vary by trim, with six airbags and front parking sensors limited to higher versions according to the reports.
Mahindra launched the updated three-door Thar OG in India at ₹10.32 lakh ex-showroom, with the range topping out at ₹18.99 lakh.
The SUV now uses the M-Glyde 4G platform shared with the larger Thar Roxx, along with revised rear suspension, frequency-dependent damping and electric power steering.
The 2.2-litre diesel produces 152hp and 330Nm, while the 2.0-litre turbo-petrol makes 162hp and 330Nm; the 1.5-litre diesel remains unchanged.
Four-wheel-drive LXT and ZXT variants receive electronically aided locking differentials and Snow, Sand and Mud terrain modes.
Updates include new LED lighting, redesigned bumpers, up to 19-inch wheels, leatherette upholstery, a 10.25-inch touchscreen, wireless charging and additional safety equipment.
- Who
- Mahindra launched the updated three-door Thar OG.
- What
- The SUV received a new platform, revised suspension and steering, more powerful engine options, and exterior, interior and safety upgrades.
- When
- The vehicle was launched on a Tuesday; deliveries are scheduled to begin on October 11.
- Where
- India.
- Why
- Mahindra says the update is intended to improve ride quality, urban drivability, off-road capability, comfort and safety while retaining the Thar’s starting price.
- Price range
- ₹10.32 lakh to ₹18.99 lakh ex-showroom
- Platform
- M-Glyde 4G, also used by the Mahindra Thar Roxx
- Dimensions
- 3,995mm long, 1,870mm wide, with 232mm ground clearance and a 2,450mm wheelbase
- Engine outputs
- 1.5-litre diesel: 119hp and 300Nm; 2.2-litre diesel: 152hp and 330Nm; 2.0-litre turbo-petrol: 162hp and 330Nm
- Off-road equipment
- Electronic locking differentials and Snow, Sand and Mud modes are restricted to specified four-wheel-drive LXT and ZXT variants
- Cabin upgrades
- Truffle Brown leatherette upholstery, a 10.25-inch touchscreen, rear armrest with cupholders, rear AC vents and wireless charging
- Production and sales outlook
- Mahindra expects combined Thar and Thar Roxx volumes to rise from about 100,000 to at least 110,000 units over the next year, with capacity of around 11,000 vehicles per month
- Safety variation
- Reports differ on six-airbag availability: one describes it as available on higher variants, while another says it is limited to the ZXT trim
