2025 Mahindra Thar Facelift – What to Expect?

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Mahindra Thar has been a popular choice of the brand’s models since its launch. It has been among the best-selling cars. After years of success, Mahindra and Mahindra are planning to launch the Thar Facelift by giving their 3-door Thar SUV a significant upgrade without losing its iconic ruggedness.

The Thar 2025 facelift is expected to make a debut in September 2025, with the deliveries to begin in October.

Here is a peek at what to expect from the Thar Facelift.

Exterior Upgrades and Styling

The Thar 2025 Facelift will have its core stance, along with the upgraded, sharper, and aggressive designs.

• Front Fascia: The front will have a redesigned, aggressive grille inspired by the Thar Roxx, with vertically stacked slats.
• Headlamps: New LED projector units with C-shaped DRLs have replaced the old-style headlamps.
• Bumpers and Cladding: Updated dual-tine bumpers, fresh alloy wheel designs, and stronger fender cladding.
• Rear Styling: Revised LED tail lamps, reverse camera on the spare-wheel mount, and full-size alloy spare wheel on select trims have been added

Interior Upgrades and Technology

Like the exterior, the interior of the Thar Facelift 2025 is similar to the original Thar Roxx.

• Infotainment display: The free-standing touchscreen display comes in a 10.25-inch size with wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay.
• Instrument Cluster: A modern and fully digital cluster, unlike the old analogue and small display layout.
• Steering, Switchgears, and Ergonomics: Newsteering wheel design, a three-spoke, resembles the MAhindra’s new SUVs. Power Window Switches: The power window switches changed from the centre console to the door panels. The mounted grab handles and front armrest with cupholders are upgraded.
• Comfort and Amenities: Premium options are included, such as ventilated seats, auto climate control, a 360-degree camera, a wireless charging pad, and revised door trims for soft-touch.

Mechanical and Engine Upgrade

Mahindra has not compromised on changing the powertrain engine of the Mahindra Thar.

• Engines: 1.5 litre mHawk diesel, 2.2 litre mHawk Diesel, 2 litre mStallion turbo-petrol, same as the Thar ROxx.
• Transmission options will include 6-speed manual and 6-speed automatic gearboxes, with 4WD and RWD layouts available.
• EPS: Electric Power Steering is a key upgrade for improving the city driving experience.

Pricing and Positioning

• The current Mumbai on-road price for the Thar Facelift 2025 ranges from Rs. 12.5 lakh to 21.4 lakh, depending on the engine, 4WD vs 2WD, and variant.
• With the upgrade, Mahindra may revise the amount upwards for the added features.
• The car is positioned to appeal to both rugged off-road adventure and urban lifestyle SUVs, giving a touch of competition to the emerging rivals in India’s SUV market.

Conclusion

The Thar Facelift 2025 will play a significant role in giving a refreshed option among the present SUV ranges.

Book now to own the rugged yet high-tech Thar Facelift!