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Mahindra has introduced the RWD (rear wheel drive) version of the Thar in the Indian market today for a starting introductory price of Rs 9.99 lakh (ex-showroom). Mahindra had introduced the current second generation Thar in the 4WD (four-wheel drive) version back in August 2020. The Thar was well received by the Indian audience and taking the journey of the 2nd-gen Thar forward the company has introduced a more affordable RWD version of the Thar for Rs 9.99 lakh. Deliveries for the same will begin from January 14th 2023.
Mahindra is offering the RWD Thar in both petrol and diesel engine options. The engines on offer are - mStallion 150 TGDI petrol engine producing 150 bhp and 320 nm of torque and the D117 CRDe diesel engine producing 117 bhp and 300 nm of torque. The petrol engine option is only available with a 6 speed torque convertor automatic transmission and the diesel engine option is available with 6-speed manual transmission. The diesel version of the Thar is also equipped with brake Locking Differential for tackling rough roads.
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There are many notable updates to this version of the Thar that include a new switch bank in centre console, new Twin Peaks Mahindra logo (steering wheel and hub caps) and the addition of Engine Start-Stop System (ESS).
The RWD Thar retains the rest of the design and styling element of the 2020 4X4 version of the Thar along with thee options of Hard and Soft Top options. The RWD version of the Thar will provide a more affordable lifestyle vehicle option for customers who aren’t hardcore off road enthusiasts and want the ownership experience of Thar as a lifestyle vehicle at a more affordable price.
Slotted below the 4X4 version the RWD Thar has the potential to compete with the likes of Hyundai Creta and Kia Seltos as currently there is no vehicle in the segment that could compete with the Thar, however it is being speculated that Maruti Suzuki might introduce the Jimny to compete with the Thar in the Indian market.
he variants and ex-showroom pricing of the Mahindra Thar RWD are:
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