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IN PICS | Mahindra Unveils All-New Thar SUV - Check Specs, Features, Expected Price And More

Written By : ABP News Bureau | Updated at :

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Automobile major Mahindra & Mahindra on Saturday unveiled the all-new Thar SUV. According to the company, Thar sports an all-new BS-6 compliant engine options which includes the '2.0 litre mStallion TGDi Petrol' and the '2.2 litre mHawk Diesel'. (Image: Mahindra Website)

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The new Mahindra Thar's price in India will be announced on October 2, 2020. Given the additional premium features and rich look compared to its predecessor, the all-new SUV is expected to cost somewhere close to Rs 10 lakh (ex-showroom price). (Image: Mahindra Website)

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The new SUV also gets a seven-inch touchscreen infotainment system with smartphone and smartwatch connectivity, semi-digital instrument console with a multi-information display, steering mounted controls, AC, cruise control, key-less entry and other such features. (Image: Mahindra Website)

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The new generation Thar comes with a choice between 2.2-litre diesel and 2.0-litre mStallion turbo petrol engine. The diesel motor gives 130 bhp and 320 Nm of peak torque whereas the petrol motor is capable of providing up tp 150 bhp with a peak torque of 320 Nm. (Image: Mahindra Website)

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While unveiling the new model, the automaker also stated that the second generation Mahindra Thar's India launch has been scheduled for 2 October and the bookings will commence that day itself. (Image: Mahindra Website)

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All-New Thar has the following exciting features: New Roof options including a Hard Top, a first-in-class Convertible Top and an optional Soft Top. The SUV has 4 front-facing seats & 2+4 side-facing seats. (Image: Mahindra Website)

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"With the all-new Thar, we aim to protect this legacy with superior performance, both on and off the tarmac, advanced technology features, excellent safety and everyday ride comfort, all adding to the unadulterated driving pleasure of a true-blue modern SUV," Veejay Nakra, CEO, Automotive Division, M&M, said in a statement. (Image: Mahindra Website)

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As per reports, all-new Thar SUV is mechanically very different from the first-gen Thar. The new SUV is available with a new BS6-compliant diesel engine and an all-new petrol powerplant, the latter being the first such feature in an SUV. (Image: Mahindra Website)

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The auto giant was scheduled to launch its all-new Thar SUV much earlier this year. However, due to the outbreak of Coronavirus, the unveiling was delayed. The car was unveiled today through a live webcast on the official Mahindra Thar website and on its social media platforms at around 11 am. (Image: Mahindra Website)

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In terms of the gearbox, Thar offer a 6-speed torque converter automatic transmission or a 6-speed manual transmission mated to "an authentic manual shift-on-the-fly 4x4 transfer case". (Image: Mahindra Website)