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Expert Review on Mahindra Thar Roxx

  • Expert Rating
    c&b icon8.4/10
  • Safety
    8.2
    Comfort
    7.8
    Styling
    8.5
    Merit / USP
    8.7
    Significance
    9
    Value for Money
    8

car&bike Expert Take

“The Mahindra Thar Roxx completely changes the Thar experience by considering practicality the most, without giving up its legendary off-road DNA either. With its five-door layout, exceptional ride quality, and a cabin full of the latest tech, it’s one compelling, do-it-all package you cannot ignore.”

When the original Mahindra Thar appeared, it was compelling in its own way to off-road enthusiasts, but its three-door layout was frowned upon by families. The Mahindra Thar Roxx then addressed this exact problem, as it followed the original Thar with a heavily modified ladder-frame chassis and a new five-door frame.

The Roxx is available in both petrol and diesel engines, both manual and automatic transmissions, and also in RWD or 4WD configurations. Mahindra has added a lot of other important features to the vehicle, like Level 2 ADAS, a panoramic sunroof, and a Harman Kardon audio system.  This machine no longer behaves like a traditional utilitarian tool; it has changed into a tech-rich off-roader.

Editor-in-Chief Girish Karkera had done a first-drive review of the Roxx some time back, which you can check out on our YouTube channel. He also wrote a piece explaining the vehicle’s utility and niche features, and we have incorporated insights from both pieces into this review. You’ll come across them as you keep reading forward.

Pros

  • Majestic road presence and iconic design
  • Phenomenal off-road capability with advanced 4x4 tech
  • Highly refined engines and smooth automatic transmissions
  • Feature-rich cabin with panoramic sunroof and ADAS

Cons

  • Lumpy ride quality over broken tarmac
  • Petrol engines return very poor fuel efficiency
  • No 4x4 option available with the petrol powertrain
  • Lack of interior storage spaces for everyday items

Verdict

The Mahindra Thar Roxx is a triumph of automotive evolution. It takes the standard Thar’s emotional appeal and fuses it with more practicality, technology, and refinement to become your primary family car. And more interestingly, it no longer has those compromises that once defined the off-road lifestyle.

With its punchy engines, Level 2 ADAS, and a premium cabin, the Roxx challenges both the urban and the off-road routes. Yes, the ride quality you get is occasionally bouncy, and the petrol variants will often take you to the fuel pump. But for those who want structural solidity, an imposing road stance, and the freedom to conquer any terrain, the Thar Roxx operates in a league of its own. It is one of the most unapologetically bold and highly capable SUVs on the market today.

Here are Girish’s final words for this vehicle,

“The original Thar was a success because it was a "cool" daily driver, but it lacked practicality. The Thar Roxx fixes those flaws. It’s more rounded, more feature-packed, and much more relevant for the average family.”

Mahindra Thar Roxx Price List (Variant Wise)

Mahindra Thar Roxx Ex-Showroom price ranges from ₹ 12.4 to 22.82 Lakh. Mahindra offers Thar Roxx in 28 variants. The top variant of Thar Roxx is AX5 L 4WD Mocha Diesel AT and the base variant is MX1 Petrol MT.

Variants
*Ex-Showroom Price
1997 CC, Petrol, 12.4 KM/L, Manual
Starts at
₹ 12.4 Lakh
1997 CC, Petrol, 12.4 KM/L, Automatic
Starts at
₹ 14.9 Lakh
1997 CC, Petrol, 12.4 KM/L, Manual
Starts at
₹ 16.22 Lakh
1997 CC, Petrol, 12.4 KM/L, Automatic
Starts at
₹ 17.7 Lakh

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