Mahindra Thar 2020 Launched In India At Rs 980 Lakh

• The new-gen Thar is priced from Rs 9.80 lakh to Rs 13.75 lakh.

• It comes in a total of three trims: AX, AX Opt and LX in different body style combinations

• New Thar comes with two engine options: a 2.0-litre petrol and 2.2-litre diesel.

• Deliveries for the new-gen Thar set to begin from November 1.

The wait is finally over in the country from Rs 9.80 lakh. It's one of the most anticipated launches in the country and that's no doubt helped by the Thar's massive appeal. But coming back to the Thar, it comes with petrol and diesel engines as well as manual and automatic gearbox options A total of three trims and body styles are on offer as well.

The Thar can be had in three body styles right from the factory floor: a fixed soft top, a cabriolet or convertible soft top and a fixed hard top. While the AX variant can be had with a fixed soft top only, the other two variants are offered can be had with either a hard top or a convertible roof. Mind you, this ain't a and you need to do the work of dropping down the roof.

The Thar also looks very appealing, courtesy its Jeep Wrangler-esque design. Sure, Mahindra has tried to differentiate it with a different grille design, but let's admit the truth here. The Thar looks so appealing that almost everyone in the Zig Office aspires to own one. Even the interior is a huge step up from the previous-gen Thar. It's also IP54 dust and water resistance, allowing you to clean it after a mudding session thanks to a drain plug in the floor area. Mind you, only the floor well is washable.

Mahindra has also ensured that the new-gen Thar comes loaded with all the essentials you would need. Notable equipment includes a 7-inch touchscreen infotainment which features off-road stats, Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, cruise control, roof mounted speakers, electronic air conditioner, steering mounted audio controls, a multi-info display, power windows and keyless entry. Safety is covered by dual airbags, ABS with EBD, rear parking sensors, electronic stability control and a roll cage.

The second-gen Thar is offered with two new engine options: a 2.0-litre petrol engine and a 2.2-litre diesel motor. The petrol engine puts out 150PS and 300Nm (320Nm in AT) while the diesel unit churns out 130PS and 300Nm. For the first time, the Thar is offered with a 6-speed automatic transmission, which will be sold alongside the new 6-speed manual transmission.

Naturally, the Thar being an off-roader, it comes with a 4X4 drivetrain. You also get a low-range transfer case for tackling tricky terrain and that's not it. Mahindra also offers the Thar with a mechanical differential for the rear axle and a brake locking diff as well.

Clearly, Mahindra has ensured that all boxes are checked in the new-gen Thar. It currently doesn't have any rivals and will fight it out with the upcoming.