Mahindra Thar 2020 SUV Prices To Be Hiked From December 1

• Dealer sources have hinted prices could go up by up to Rs 50,000.
• The Thar is currently priced between Rs 9.80 lakh and Rs 13.75 lakh (ex-showroom).
• It's offered in three variants: AX, AX Opt and LX.
• Thar is offered a 2.0-litre petrol engine and 2.2-litre diesel engine.

from December, according to our sources. We don't yet know the updated prices, but dealers say it could become dearer by up to Rs 50,000. The Thar is currently priced between Rs 9.80 lakh and Rs 13.75 lakh (ex-showroom).

Mahindra's second-gen Thar has had a flying start since its October 2 launch, racking up over 20,000 bookings and commanding a waiting period of up to seven months. In fact, the Thar is due to less demand.

The Thar's success can also be attributed to its all-rounder capabilities. Some compromises need to be made, but if you can live with it, the Thar could serve you as your daily driver. We spent a whole day driving the Thar around Pune and you can to see if this SUV is good enough for daily chores.

The Thar is offered with two engines: a 150PS 2.0-litre petrol and a 130PS 2.2-litre diesel. Both units can be had with either a 6-speed manual or 6-speed automatic transmission. The Thar is offered with an all-wheel-drive system with a low-range transfer case as standard.

The latest development may come as a disappointment for those of you buying the new Thar, however, it still retains its charm and value-for-money nature. The Thar's recent could also draw more customers to the showroom. Moreover, Mahindra is also planning to offer front-facing rear seats as standard across the range.