Mahindra Thar

Three USPs of the Mahindra Thar:

• The Thar stands out wherever it goes. It has plenty of road presence, looks fit for its purpose, and with so much potential for both visual and performance modes, makes for a great blank canvas for the adventurous kind. 
• The petrol-powered Thar is surprisingly quick. The 2.0-litre, 150bhp and 320Nm-producing, mStallion engine is coupled with an automatic six-speed torque convertor gearbox and offers thrilling performance. 
• Naturally, the Thar is incredibly capable when you take it off the road. It has huge, knobbly tyres, a fairly modern 4x4 system with low range, and impressive ground clearance and approach angle.  

Two features missing in the Mahindra Thar:

• Rear-view camera. 
• Wireless Android Auto/Apple CarPlay. 

• In terms of safety features, the Thar comes with driver and front passenger airbags, ESP, seatbelt warning, anchor points for child seats, over-speed warning, and central locking. 
• The Mahindra Thar comes with a four-star rating for both adult and child occupants in Global NCAP’s crash tests. 

Postives:

• The Thar’s interior may seem basic at first but it’s a huge step forward in the right direction when compared to the old model. The design is simple and functional for the most part with a high-set dashboard, almost vertical front windshield, and narrow A-pillars.
• The quality and fit finish are good for the price, whereas the top-spec variants are well-kitted out.
• The features include a touchscreen audio system, steering with multifunction controls, cruise control, lumbar support, electric mirrors, and a height-adjustable driver seat.
• Mahindra has retained some of the old-school features for traditional jeep lovers with the Thar – the fuel lid that only opens by sliding the key in, fasteners for the bonnet, and door restraints in fabric.
• As for space and comfort, the front seats are large and comfortable.

Negatives:

• The space at the rear is only acceptable for two adults over short distances. 
• Even the access to the rear bench seat is restricted because of the three-door configuration.