Mahindra Thar Roxx

Positives:

• The Mahindra Thar Roxx gets an electric panoramic sunroof, making the cabin feel quite airy.

• Its driver seat is powered, while the front seats are ventilated. It also gets a wireless charging pad.

• In the dashboard, the twin-10.25 infotainment screens (with wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay), round AC vents and three-spoke steering wheel stands out.

• There is a nine-speaker Harman Kardon sound system, voice commands, and connectivity options through AdrenoX and Alexa.

• The five-door Thar is capable of carrying a lot more luggage than its three-door cousin. The metal roof also helps provide better insulation.

• It also features an auto-dimming IRVM, 360-degree camera with a blind-view monitor, and rear air-con vents.

• The cabin is more spacious as it offers more shoulder and knee room in the second row over the three-door Thar.

• The large 60:40 split and folding bench in the Thar 5 door is comfortable for two adults and supportive with adequate thigh support and has a recline feature.

Negatives:

• The Thar Roxx’s headroom can get restrictive for those closer to six feet or taller.
• The rear centre cushioning is not very comfy as it holds an armrest as part of the backrest.
• The front seats lack any sort of thigh support, which makes long journeys more tiring.

Positives:

• The standard safety features include six airbags, ESP, ABS with EBD, TCS, hill hold and hill descent control, rear parking sensors, and three-point seatbelts for all seats.
• It has tyre pressure monitoring, front parking sensors, rear camera, auto-dimming inside rear-view mirror, and a rear disc brake.
• It is offered with ADAS features like forward collision warning, autonomous emergency braking, and adaptive cruise control with stop and go.

Negatives:

• The Thar Roxx has not received any safety ratings for the NCAP crash tests yet.

Positives:

• The Mahindra Thar Roxx's cabin looks and feels more upmarket, with a lower utility vibe about it.

• It is bigger, longer and more practical than the Thar three-door as it uses the Scorpio N’s chassis and suspension.

• A new six-slot grille gives the Thar Roxx a unique identity along with the attractive C-shaped DRLs and LED projector headlamps.

• The otherwise boxy shape is highlighted by a fully metal black roof with an angled C-pillar that also houses the rear door handle.

• It has a sideways opening bootlid with the spare wheel attached and the rear windscreen that opens vertically like that on the Thar three-door.

• The Roxx's dashboard is identical to the three-door Thar's but the soft-touch materials, steering from the XUV700 and trim finishes lend it an upmarket feel.

• The fit and finish seen inside the Roxx is a marked improvement over the three-door Thar.

Negatives:

• The middle headrest on the bench seat is oddly offset and should have been better aligned.
• Although the beige seats and interior bits look premium in the Thar 5 door, they can get easily soiled after serious off-roading.