Mahindra is going to launch a five-door version of its popular lifestyle SUV next month. It will compete with cars like Maruti Jimny and Force Gurk.
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Mahindra is gearing up for its biggest launch this year with the five-door Thar SUV getting closer to its production version. The upcoming SUV has been spotted testing recently ahead of its launch next month. Recent spy shots have revealed several new details about the upcoming Maruti Jimny, Force Gurkha rival. The iconic off-road SUV could be called the Thar Armada. Ahead of the launch, Mahindra recently filed a patent for the name.
Mahindra five-door Thar: exterior design
Mahindra 5 door Thar The latest spy pictures of the SUV have revealed that the model will get an updated design in many respects compared to its three-door version. The SUV is expected to get a different grille than its smaller version as seen on the heavily camouflaged test mule spotted in Kerala. The grille of the five-door Thar will be a mix of the traditional five slats with a vertical bar. Mahindra has not yet used such a design on the grille in any of its SUVs.
New design elements can also be seen at the rear in the spy shots. The spare wheel mounted on the door has a large and chunky cover. The SUV is also expected to get a newly designed LED taillight unit that will make it stand out from the smaller version.
Mahindra is also expected to make other changes in terms of design in the upcoming five-door Thar. These could include a new set of LED headlight units, circular DRLs and LED fog lamps. The design of the 18-inch alloy wheels, as seen in both spy shots, is likely to remain similar to the wheels used on the three-door Thar.
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Mahindra five-door Thar: expected features
Mahindra will also update the cabin of the five-door Thar SUV, which will get more space thanks to the longer wheelbase. In terms of features, the carmaker will introduce a new touchscreen infotainment system in the five-door Thar. This is likely to be the same unit that can be seen inside the XUV400 Pro. The steering wheel of the SUV will also be updated, along with climate control and electric sunroof, among other features.
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Mahindra five-door Thar: Launch date and expected price
Mahindra is going to launch the five-door Thar on August 15 this year. The carmaker launched the new generation three-door Thar on this day four years ago. As far as prices are concerned, the five-door Thar will be priced higher than its younger sibling. Prices of this SUV are expected to start from August 15. 12 lakh. When launched, the five-door Thar will compete with SUVs like maruti suzuki Jimny And Force GurkhaBoth the cars offer five-door and three-row setup and are rivals in the lifestyle SUV segment.
First Publication Date: 05 July 2024, 13:30 PM IST