Is Thar Roxx Worth Buying?

The Thar Roxx is superior to the Scorpio N in terms of features and value and it provides a more comfortable and family-friendly option than the three-door Thar. It basically answers the need of purchasers for a family SUV that is practical and comfy yet can go anywhere and do everything. The Thar Roxx will go on sale on October 3 and deliveries will start around Dussehra in 2024. Test drives of the Thar Roxx are available to customers starting on September 14.

Design

The base Mahindra Thar Roxx and the top-tier model share a similar appearance. It retains the circular LED headlights and the same body-colored, six-slat grille, but it is devoid of the C-shaped daytime running lights. This version's bumper is all-black (upgraded versions have a contrasting silver finish), while the MX1 variation lacks fog lamps.

Off-roading comfort for a family for adults should be ensured with the 5-seat Mahindra Thar Roxx. With an extra pair of doors, the Thar Roxx provides easier access to the second row of seats than the 3-door Thar, and its longer wheelbase also provides more trunk room. 

Specifications

Engine and Gearbox

There are two engine options for the Mahindra Thar Roxx, with the following specifications: 

1. 2-litre Turbo-petrol: 162 PS, 330 Nm (MT)/177 PS, 380 Nm (AT)
2. 2-litre Diesel: 152 PS, 330 Nm (MT)/ 175 PS, 370 Nm (AT)

There are six-speed manual and six-speed automatic gearbox options for both engine combinations. The diesel variant offers an optional 4WD system in addition to the RWD drivetrain that is standard on the petrol and diesel versions.

Features

The Mahindra Thar Roxx comes equipped with a panoramic sunroof, ventilated front seats, a 9-speaker Harman Kardon sound system, auto air conditioning with rear vents, and two 10.25-inch screens (one for the touchscreen and one for the driver's display). In addition, the larger Thar has features including push-button engine start/stop, automated headlamps, wireless phone charging, and cruise control. 

Safety

Safety features including six airbags, electronic stability control, hill-hold control, hill-descent control, 360-degree camera, electronic parking brake with auto hold, disc brakes on all wheels and a tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) are all standard on the Mahindra Thar Roxx. 

Additionally, the Thar Roxx is equipped with cutting-edge driver assistance systems including adaptive cruise control and lane keep assist. The Thar 3-door scored 4 out of 5 stars for adult and child occupant protection in Global NCAP's crash tests, which is encouraging for the 5-door Thar Roxx's crash safety.

Variants

The Mahindra Thar Roxx is available in two main variation levels: MX and AXE, in contrast to the Thar 3-door. These then split out to form the subsequent sub-variants: 

MX: MX1, MX3, and MX5. 

AX: AX3L, AX5L, and AX7L. 

Pros

• Five-door adaptability
• Selecting a powertrain
• Ability to go off-road

Cons 

• Fuel economy
• Handling when driving
• High-end, costly versions. 

Price

The Mahindra Thar Roxx is priced starting at Rs 12.99 lakh. The cost of the base diesel model is Rs 13.99 lakh. The Thar Roxx with rear-wheel drive (RWD) has a high price of Rs 20.49 lakh. Mahindra has not yet revealed the costs for the Thar Roxx diesel 4-wheel-drive (4WD) versions.