Mahindra Thar Roxx Ownership Review: The Mahindra Thar Roxx was launched in India in 2024, and it has remained one of the most popular and best-selling SUVs in the country ever since. The Thar Roxx is essentially the 5-door version of the Mahindra Thar, which has already established itself as a very capable and reliable off-roader in the country. Are you also planning on buying the new Mahindra Thar Roxx? The Jagran Hitech team recently did an ownership review of the Thar Roxx after 15,000 kilometres. The Thar Roxx is owned by Arjit Garg, Editor of the Auto vertical at Jagran Hitech. Arjit is a petrolhead himself and an avid automobile enthusiast. So who better to ask for 5 reasons why this SUV is worth buying?
Mahindra Thar Roxx: The Road Presence
The Mahindra Thar Roxx is one of the best-looking cars sold in the Indian market currently. The Thar Roxx used a body-on-frame chassis, and it has a towering ground clearance of 226mm. It has a massive stance, signature circular LED DRLs and headlights, classic 6-grille design, and robust build quality, which provide it with a ‘King of the road’ presence, which is unmatched. Therefore, if you are looking for an SUV with an uncanny, muscular, and beast-like road presence, the Mahindra Thar Roxx is the right choice for you.
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Mahindra Thar Roxx: Practicality
The Mahindra Thar 3-door was primarily used as a second or third car by the owners, as it lacked the practicality, and getting to the rear seat was a hassle in itself. The brand solved this with the Mahindra Thar Roxx. The Thar Roxx is 4,428mm long, 1,870mm wide, and 1,923mm tall. Moreover, it has a wheelbase of 2,850mm, which is 400mm longer than the Thar 3-door. This makes it a popular choice even for a family car.
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Mahindra Thar Roxx: Tech-Loaded
Yes, the Mahindra Thar Roxx is also one of the most tech-loaded SUVs in its segment. The Thar Roxx is packed with features such as ventilated seats, rear AC vents, a 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment system with wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay connectivity, a 10.25-inch fully digital instrument cluster, and a large panoramic sunroof.
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Mahindra Thar Roxx: Safety
The Mahindra Thar Roxx is also one of the safest SUVs in the country with a 5-star safety rating from BNCAP. The Thar Roxx has scored a total of 31.09 points out of a maximum of 32 points in terms of Adult Occupant Protection (AOP), whereas it has a score of 45 points out of a maximum of 49 in terms of Child Occupant Protection (COP). The SUV comes packed with a slew of safety features, including ABS with EBD, 6-airbags as standard, Electronic Stability Program (ESP), ISOFIX child seat mounts, and a Level 2 ADAS suite.
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Mahindra Thar Roxx: Performance
While the Mahindra Thar Roxx is packed with advanced tech and safety features, it also offers unmatched performance. The SUV comes equipped with either a 2.0-litre mStallion turbo petrol engine or a 2.2-litre mHawk turbo-diesel engine. While the petrol engine can churn out a peak power and torque output of 160 hp and 380 Nm, respectively, the diesel engine is capable of generating 172 hp and 370 Nm of torque. The choice of engine can be paired with either a 6-speed manual or a 6-speed torque-converter automatic transmission, and it also features a 4x4 configuration.