Mahindra Thar 2020 expected to launch in August
Mahindra Thar expected to launch in August
- Expected 9.5 lakh - 15 lakh ex showroom
- Diesel
- NA
- Expected to get 6-speed Manual Transmission
Mahindra Thar 2020 has been testing new second generation Thar rigorously for quite a year now. Throughout this year it has been spotted with camouflage across the country on various terrains. Earlier as reported in our Mahindra Thar 2020 post, it was expected to launch somewhere in December this year. However, if rumors are to be believed then it might be launched in August, 2020 itself.
The second generation Thar is definitely more muscular and bold. It gets LED headlamps along with new revised bumper, fitted with fog lamps. The signature 7 slot grille looks spectacular and makes it look quite appealing. It also gets factory fitted hardtop which looks solid and better than the soft top. At the rear it gets LED tail lights and a spare wheel mounted on the rear tailgate. It also gets new black alloy wheels which gives it more muscular and massive road presence.
The second generation Mahindra Thar 2020 interior has been revamped completely. It is no longer a so called `off roader` oriented. As per spy shots, New Thar is expected to come with infotainment system, powerful AC, powered windows, Rear Parking sensors and Rear Parking Camera. Mahindra this time has focused ergonomics to occupy the urban area market cap. It would be interesting to see when it gets launched.
The second generation Mahindra Thar 2020 will be BS6 compliant which means it is bound get more safety features than before. It is expected to get Dual Airbags and ABS with EBD and Rear Parking Sensors as standard.
New Mahindra Thar is expected to get 2.2 litre Diesel engine producing 140 PS of power. It is not yet confirmed if it will receive any Petrol engine options. The new engine is likely to provide more power and torque, making it comfortable to drive on all terrains.
Details on variants are not yet disclosed, however it is expected to priced between 9.5 lakh to 15 lakh ex showroom.
No official data is available on colors but is expected to come with at least 2 colors Black and Red Baige. We might expect to see it in more colors.
The new Thar is definitely bigger than its older siblings. It gets new body fenders and bumpers. As per the spy shots it looks wider than before. It would be interesting to see when it is launched.
Mahindra Thar has always been favorite among off road enthusiast. It is very popular in rural as well as urban areas. It is a very capable machine and gives commanding riding position to the Driver. August could be a good point of time to launch this vehicle because there would be a rainy season. Mahindra can use this opportunity to showcase all its abilities in this rainy season. However, amid Covid-19 nothing can be guaranteed. Its better to wait for official announcements from Mahindra.
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