Mahindra has officially expanded the legendary Thar family with the Mahindra Thar Roxx. Built on an extended wheelbase using a redesigned ladder-frame chassis shared with the Scorpio-N, the 5-door Thar Roxx transitions the rugged off-roader from a niche lifestyle toy into a practical, premium, 5-seater family SUV.
With prices starting from ₹12.52 lakh (ex-showroom) for RWD models and reaching up to top-spec 4×4 variants, here is everything you need to know.
What Sets the Thar Roxx Apart Outside?
While retaining the iconic upright, boxy silhouette, the Thar Roxx introduces distinct styling changes to match its larger footprint:
- Fresh Front Grille & Lighting: A new body-colored, multi-slat front grille flanked by circular bi-LED projector headlights with C-shaped LED DRLs.
- True 5-Door Accessibility: A 2,850 mm wheelbase that adds rear passenger doors with vertical handles, an angled C-pillar, and triangular quarter glass.
- Distinct Alloy Wheels: Up to 19-inch dual-tone diamond-cut alloy wheels paired with prominent wheel arch cladding.
- Rugged Rear Styling: A tailgate-mounted full-size spare wheel, updated C-shaped LED taillamps, and a fixed metal hardtop roof.
Cabin & Tech: Practical Luxury Meets Ruggedness
Mahindra has overhauled the interior to address the primary complaint of the 3-door Thar: passenger comfort and luggage space.
- Dual 10.25-inch Digital Cockpit: A 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment display running AdrenoX OS with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, paired with a fully digital 10.25-inch instrument cluster.
- Panoramic Sunroof (“Skyroof”): A dual-pane panoramic sunroof on higher trims—an unprecedented addition for a vehicle in this class.
- Comfort Enhancements: Ventilated front seats, leatherette upholstery, rear AC vents, and a 9-speaker Harman Kardon sound system with DTS staging.
- Substantial Boot Space: Offers a 447-liter cargo capacity (expandable via 60:40 split rear seats), making long-distance road trips with luggage effortless.
Engine Options & Drivetrain
The Thar Roxx is offered in both Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD) and Four-Wheel Drive (4WD) configurations across two high-output powertrains:
| Engine | Fuel | Power / Torque Output | Transmissions | Drivetrain |
| 2.0L mStallion Turbo-Petrol | Petrol | Up to 177 PS / 380 Nm | 6-speed MT / 6-speed AT (TC) | RWD |
| 2.2L mHawk Diesel | Diesel | Up to 175 PS / 370 Nm | 6-speed MT / 6-speed AT (TC) | RWD & 4×4 |
The 4×4 variants come with an electronic locking differential (e-BLD), low-range transfer box, SmartCrawl (off-road terrain cruise control), and IntelliTurn (which brakes the inside rear wheel to sharply reduce the turning radius on trails).
Safety: Level-2 ADAS & Structural Rigidity
The Thar Roxx elevates safety to modern family standards:
- Level-2 ADAS: Includes Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB), Lane Keep Assist, Adaptive Cruise Control, and Forward Collision Warning.
- Standard Active & Passive Protection: 6 airbags across all variants, Electronic Stability Control (ESC), Hill Descent and Hold Assist, all-round disc brakes, and ISOFIX child seat mounts.
- Surround Monitoring: 360-degree high-definition camera with a blind-view monitor and front/rear parking sensors.
Price and Market Verdict
Ranging between ₹12.52 lakh and ₹23.53 lakh (ex-showroom) across variants (MX1, MX3, MX5, AX3L, AX5L, and AX7L), the Thar Roxx eliminates the compromises of the 3-door model. It targets both lifestyle enthusiasts and mainstream midsize SUV buyers looking for road presence without sacrificing family utility.