New-gen Mahindra Thar Bookings To Open On October 2

• Deliveries for new-gen Thar are expected to begin by mid-October.
• New-gen Thar to come in three broad variants: AX, AX Opt and LX.
• Features touchscreen infotainment, cruise control, roll cage and electronic stability control.
• Mahindra Thar will come with two engines and gearbox options.
• Serial number 1 Thar has been auctioned and proceeds will be donated to battle coronavirus.

As we countdown to the launch of the much-anticipated SUV will begin on October 2, with prices set to be revealed the same day. That said, the wait will continue post launch as deliveries are likely to begin by mid-October.

Mahindra will offer the Thar in three broad variants: AX, AX Optional and LX. The AX variant will cater to adventure seeking buyers while the top-spec LX will be more of a lifestyle offering. Moreover, you also have three body styles: a fixed soft top limited to the base-spec model, a cabriolet, and a fixed hard top.

The new-gen Thar will also appeal to your family with a decent amount of equipment. Highlights include a touchscreen infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, electric air conditioner, unique roof-mounted speakers, cruise control, front power windows, and remote locking. Safety is covered by dual airbags, ABS with EBD, rear parking sensors, a roll cage, and electronic stability control.

Mahindra will offer the Thar with two engine options including a new mStallion petrol engine. And for the first time, the manufacturer will offer the SUV with an automatic transmission, which will be sold alongside the manual gearbox. Here are the specifications:

	Mahindra Thar Diesel	Mahindra Thar Petrol
Engine	2.2-litre mHawk	2.0-litre mStallion
Power (PS)	130PS	150PS
Torque (Nm)	300Nm	300Nm (320Nm in AT)
Transmission Options	6-speed manual / 6-speed automatic	6-speed manual / 6-speed automatic

Being an off-roader, the Thar drives all four wheels. You also have a low-range transfer case to tackle tough terrains. You can read more about the Thar's off-road features by.

All in all, the new-gen Thar has evolved in all aspects and could be your daily driver. In fact, the Thar has such a legacy that the serial number 1 model,, could have bidders for more than Rs 1 crore That's almost ten times the base-spec variant's possible starting price of Rs 9.99 lakh (ex-showroom). This also goes to show that Mahindra's upcoming SUV will very likely start its innings with a bang.