Mahindra Thar Facelift Launch Date
The updated Mahindra Thar facelift is gearing up for its big moment—slated for launch in September 2025, though the exact date hasn’t quite landed yet. If you’re the type who circles car launch dates in red, sorry, you might need to keep the pen handy just a bit longer. Mahindra’s being characteristically hush-hush (maybe their PR team also believes in stealth mode).
But here’s the vibe: with spy shots piling up like old issues of Autocar in my uncle’s garage, it’s clear Mahindra isn’t far from lifting the curtain. Dealerships have started acting just a shade more secretive, like they’re hiding a surprise birthday party in the showroom. The buzz says September is essentially “go time,” and considering the original Thar’s been kicking up dust for five years, an upgrade feels overdue—like that friend who still uses a flip phone in 2025.
I remember the original Thar launch—forums lit up, YouTube was flooded with reviews, and every second guy you met claimed to know “someone in Mahindra” who could swing a booking. With the facelift, the hype’s feeling similar, but maybe with more debates around DRLs and infotainment.
Mahindra Thar Facelift Price
When it comes to price, Mahindra is playing its cards close to the vest, but expect the facelift to slot in just where you’d expect: a bit north of the current Thar’s sticker, thanks to all those upgrades (gotta pay for that 10.25-inch infotainment, right?). If you’ve been tracking the Thar Roxx variant, you know Mahindra’s not above a little price hike for new kit.
Anecdotally, a friend—let’s call him Ravi, the kind who knows the booking clerk’s cousin—said he’s budgeting for a ₹70,000 bump over his base Thar. Take that with a grain of salt (and maybe a dash of wishful thinking), since official numbers are still locked up tighter than a Mahindra test mule’s camouflage.
Here’s what buyers can expect on pricing:
- Facelift with LED projector headlights and DRLs: Likely to push up the entry price.
- Bigger infotainment (over 10 inches!): Expect higher trims to cost more.
- No mechanical changes: The engines remain untouched, which should keep costs predictable for those already cozy with the current lineup.
- Variants: As usual, expect a spread—RWD, 4WD, and maybe an “ambitious” upper trim to tempt urban cowboys.
What’s Actually Changing?
Let’s be real: Facelifts sound cosmetic, but Mahindra’s putting in the work. The most obvious tweak? That new vertical slat grille, borrowed from the Roxx—sort of a “hey, I lifted at the gym” look for SUVs. The LED headlamps with those C-shaped DRLs make night drives less “where’s the ditch?” and more “is that a comet?” And the front bumper plus LED indicators: the Roxx’s influence is strong.
Inside, the old school 7-inch infotainment bites the dust, replaced by the king-sized 10.25-inch screen that finally offers wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay (raise your hand if you’ve ever fought with a tangled cable in a moving Thar). The instrument cluster is all digital now, plus a steering wheel lift from the Roxx. Frankly, sitting in one of these, you might feel a bit like you’ve upgraded from a landline to a smartphone.
But, just to keep us grounded, there’s still a manual IRVM and no sign of ADAS. In Mahindra’s words: keep your wits sharp and your foot ready.
Mahindra Thar Facelift Engine Lineup
Good news for the mechanically sentimental—the heart of the Thar isn’t changing. Mahindra’s sticking to its guns with the 1.5-litre diesel, 2.2-litre diesel, and 2.0-litre petrol options. That’s RWD and 4WD for the adventure-types and city folks alike.
On my last Thar road trip, the 2.2 diesel proved you don’t need wild horsepower to rule a mountain pass (unless you count the goats blocking the road). If you’ve ever squabbled over engine choices, rest easy—this facelift keeps things familiar beneath the hood.
Are We Getting More Safety Tech?
In short: not much new here. The absence of cameras and ADAS suggests Mahindra’s keeping the Thar rugged and old-school—sort of sticking with paper maps when the rest of the world’s using navigation apps. Depending on your perspective (and maybe a little nostalgia?), this might feel refreshingly honest or a bit behind the curve.
To be brutally honest, nobody expects the Thar to outdo a Volvo in safety features. It’s an off-roader at heart, built more for the unpredictable than the automated.
Thar Facelift: Why the Fuss?
Why does every auto WhatsApp group suddenly explode with chatter when Mahindra hints at a facelift? It’s about more than features—it’s community turf. The Thar isn’t just a car; it’s a badge for the weekend warriors, mountain climbers, and wannabe adventurers.
On my last mall visit, I saw two Thars parked next to each other—both mud-splattered, both with windscreen stickers from “Drive to Ladakh 2024.” Their owners swapped stories about punctures and wild dogs. The facelift is about keeping that energy alive, making old-timers jealous and newcomers curious.
