Mahindra Thar 1.5L LXT Diesel RWD
General information and overview
The Mahindra Thar 1.5L LXT Diesel RWD keeps the rear-wheel-drive, 1.5-litre diesel setup and manual gearbox, with the LXT trim positioned above the base model at an ex-showroom price of ₹12.99 lakh. Its current appeal is less about hardcore off-road hardware than broad everyday usability, with the 2026 lineup also keeping the 1.5-litre diesel restricted to RWD manual form while larger engines are reserved for higher-spec choices.
Expert opinion and recommendation
The Mahindra Thar 1.5L LXT Diesel RWD is best framed as a style-led, value-conscious lifestyle SUV with a 1.5-litre diesel, 6-speed manual, rear-wheel drive, and 300 Nm of torque, making it more approachable than the pricier 2.2 diesel or 2.0 petrol Thar versions. Current listings also place it at about 117 bhp, 15.2 kmpl claimed mileage, and a starting ex-showroom price around ₹12.99 lakh in India.
Recent news and announcements
The Mahindra Thar 1.5L LXT Diesel RWD now sits at ₹12.99 lakh ex-showroom, with the 1.5-litre D117 diesel limited to the RWD manual setup and rated at 116.93bhp and 300Nm. It remains the most feature-rich diesel RWD Thar trim, with the updated OG model bringing a more polished cabin and clearer value positioning for buyers who want the Thar look without moving to 4x4.
Pricing details and changes
The Mahindra Thar 1.5L LXT Diesel RWD is currently listed at ₹12.99 lakh ex-showroom, and that figure positions it as the more premium rear-wheel-drive diesel choice in the Thar line-up. In Delhi, its on-road price is around ₹15.5 lakh, while metro pricing can move higher once registration, insurance, and local levies are added, so buyers should budget beyond the sticker price.
Fuel efficiency information
In Indian driving conditions, the Thar 1.5L LXT Diesel RWD is best understood as a fuel-efficient Thar rather than a frugal SUV, with real-world mileage typically landing in the low- to mid-teens depending on traffic, load and driving style. It suits buyers who want the Thar’s rugged stance and diesel torque but also care about manageable running costs.
Specifications
- ARAI Mileage (Certified)
- 15.2 kmpl kmpl
- Boot Space
- 297 litres litres
- Ground Clearance
- 226 mm mm
- Engine cc (Displacement)
- 1497 cc cc
- Maximum Power
- 116.93 bhp @ 3500 rpm
- Maximum Torque
- 300 Nm @ 1750-2500 rpm
- Number of Gears
- 6-speed manual
- Fuel Tank Capacity
- 57 litres litres
Pros(4)
Affordable RWD
At ₹12.99 lakh ex-showroom in Delhi, this is the cheapest Thar variant with the 1.5-litre diesel and rear-wheel drive, making it the most accessible entry into the Thar lineup.
Strong Torque
The 1.5-litre diesel makes 300 Nm from 1750-2500 rpm, so it should feel easy to drive in city traffic and on inclines without frequent downshifts.
High Ground Clearance
226 mm ground clearance is useful for rough roads, broken urban stretches, and speed breakers common in India.
Claimed Efficiency
The listed city mileage of about 15.2 kmpl is a sensible advantage for a diesel RWD variant if you want lower running costs than the heavier 4x4 options.
Cons(4)
Manual Only
This variant is offered only with a manual gearbox, so buyers wanting an automatic will need to move to a different Thar configuration.
Rear Drum Brakes
The rear axle uses drum brakes rather than discs, which is a downgrade some buyers may notice in a vehicle at this price.
Basic Cabin Features
Front power windows are included, but features such as power sockets, ventilated front seats, and leather seats are absent in this variant.
Two Wheel Drive
The 1.5-litre diesel is restricted to RWD, so it does not offer the low-speed traction and off-road flexibility of Thar 4x4 variants.
Pricing Information
Ex-showroom prices across different cities
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Complete Specifications
Mahindra Thar 1.5L LXT Diesel RWD
- Engine cc (Displacement)
- 1497 cc cc
- Gearbox Type
- Manual
- Number of Gears
- 6-speed manual
- Maximum Power
- 116.93 bhp @ 3500 rpm
- Maximum Torque
- 300 Nm @ 1750-2500 rpm
- Engine Details
- 1.5-litre D117 CRDe diesel, 1497 cc
- Number of Cylinders
- 4
- Compression Ratio
- 16.5:1
- Clutch Operation
- Manual
- Cam Type
- DOHC
- Super Charger
- Fuel Distribution
- Common rail direct injection
- Clutch Type
- Single plate dry clutch
- Turbo Charger
- Transfer Case
- No 4WD transfer case in this RWD variant
- Driving Modes
- Variable Torque Split
- Drivetrain
- RWD
- Front Axle
- Independent front axle
- Rear Axle
- Solid rear axle
- Paddle Shift
- Emission Norms
- BS VI 2.0
- Final-drive Ratio
- No official published figure
- Gearbox shift time
- No official published figure
- Micro Hybrid Technology
- Gear Ratios
- 6-speed manual gearbox
- Drive-by-Wire Throttle System
- Cooling System
- Liquid cooled
- Lubrification System
- Wet sump
- Valve Gear
- DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
- Emission Control System
- BS VI 2.0
- Engine Management System
- Electronic
- Electric Range
- 0 km
- Car Variant
- Mahindra Thar 1.5L LXT Diesel RWD
- Availability Status in India
- Car Type
- Hard Top, SUV
- Fuel Type
- 1.5-litre D117 CRDe diesel
- Latest Price in India
- ₹12.99 lakh ex-showroom India
- Similar Cars
- Force Gurkha 2WD, Maruti Jimny, Mahindra Thar petrol variants
- ARAI Mileage (Certified)
- 15.2 kmpl kmpl
- Top Speed
- No official published figure
- Overall Length
- 3985 mm mm
- Overall Width
- 1820 mm mm
- Overall Height
- 1844 mm mm
- Wheelbase
- 2450 mm mm
- Ground Clearance
- 226 mm mm
- Kerb Weight
- 1700 kg kg
- Maximum Permissible Weight
- No official published figure kg
- Power to Weight Ratio
- 70.0 PS/ton
- Front Headroom
- 1037 mm mm
- Rear Headroom
- 976 mm mm
- Front Track
- 1520 mm mm
- Rear Track
- 1520 mm mm
- Weight distribution (front - rear)
- No official published figure
- Mileage (Combined)
- 15.2 kmpl kmpl (approx.)
- Mileage (City)
- 15.2 kmpl kmpl (approx.)
- Mileage (Highway)
- 15.2 kmpl kmpl (approx.)
- 0-60 kmph
- 7.7 seconds seconds
- 0-100 kmph
- No official published figure seconds
- Departure Angle (degrees)
- 36.8
- Approach Angle (degrees)
- 41.8
- Ramp Breakover Angle (degrees)
- 27
- Maximum gradeability (degrees)
- No official published figure
- Maximum wading depth
- 650 mm mm
- Split Rear Combination Lamps
- Position Lamps
- Xenon Headlamps
- Projector Headlamps
- Front Fog Lights
- DRLs (Daytime Running Lights)
- Headlight Leveller
- Follow Me Home Headlamps
- LED Tail light
- Darkness Sensing Headlamps
- 3rd Brake Light
- Standard Halogen Headlamps
- ORVM Turn Indicators
- Rear Fog Lights
- Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD)
- Corner Traction Control (CTC)
- Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
- Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
- Vehicle Stability Management (VSM)
- Traction Control
- Brake Assist
- Seating Capacity
- 5
- Number of Seating Rows
- 2 Rows
- Number of Doors
- 3 Doors
- Boot Space
- 297 litres litres
- Fuel Tank Capacity
- 57 litres litres
- Engine Oil Capacity
- 5.5 litres litres
- Music System
- Number of Speakers
- 4
- Tweeters
- AUX Compatibility
- MP3 Playback
- USB Compatibility
- AM/FM Radio
- DVD Playback
- CD Player
- GPS Navigation System
- Voice Recognition
- Roof Antenna
- Bluetooth Compatibility
- Glass Embedded Antenna
- Front Centre Armrest
- Front Seat Back Pockets
- Leather Seats
- Rear Headrest (Adjustable)
- Heated Seats Front/Rear
- Ventilated Seats
- Lumbar Support
- Folding Rear Seats
- Rear Centre Armrest
- Fabric Upholstry
- Driver Seat Adjustment
- Manual
- Front Headrest (Adjustable)
- Digital Speedometer
- Digital Fuel Gauge
- Average Fuel Consumption
- 15.2 kmpl
- Instantaneous Fuel Consumption
- Trip Distance
- Programmed Service Reminder
- Digital Clock
- LED Fuel Gauge
- Parking Brake Indicator
- Door Ajar Warning
- Low Fuel Warning
- LED Temperature Gauge
- Distance to Empty
- Tachometer
- Gear Shift Indicator
- On-Board Trip Computer
- Front Brakes
- Disc
- Rear Brakes
- Drum
- Front Suspension
- Independent double wishbone with coil spring
- Rear Suspension
- Multi-link solid axle with coil spring
- Brakes
- Front disc, rear drum
- Suspension
- Front independent double wishbone with coil spring, rear multi-link solid axle with coil spring
- 100–0 km/h
- No official published figure metres
- Parking Brakes
- Manual hand lever
- Front Tyre
- 255/65 R18
- Rear Tyre
- 255/65 R18
- Alloy Wheels
- Wheels
- Alloy wheels
- Spare Wheel
- Full-size spare wheel
- Tyre Pressure
- No official published figure
- Tubeless Tyres
- Tyre Size
- 255/65 R18
- Full Wheelcaps
- Bottle Holder
- Rear Seat Recline
- Power Sockets
- One Touch Triple Turn Signal
- Key In Reminder
- Luggage Lamp
- Reading Lamp
- Steering Mounted Controls
- Service Reminder
- 2 Part Tail Gate
- Steering Mounted Calling Controls
- Cabin Filter
- Power Outlet
- Rear AC Vents
- Remote Fuel Filler
- Centre Console With Cup Holder
- Power tailgate
- Hands-free Bluetooth
- Speed Limit Warning
- Vanity mirror
- Rear Parcel Shelf
- Variable Intermittent Wipers
- Air Conditioner
- Rear Seat (Split)
- 50:50 split
- Captain Seats
- Keyless Entry
- Power Steering
- Rear Defogger
- Solar Glass
- Front Bucket Seats
- Heat-reflecting windscreen
- Engine Start/Stop Button
- Rear Washer & Wiper
- Cruise Control
- Audible Headlight-on Reminder
- Auto Dimming Inside Rear View Mirror
- Clutch Foot Rest
- Rain Sensing Wipers
- Power Windows
- Front
- Remote Boot Release
- HVAC Rear Temperature Control Unit
- Sliding and Reclining 2nd Row of Seats
- Coat Hooks
- MID (Multi Information Display)
- Ventilated Front Seats
- Grab Rail
- Unspecified
- Electrically Adjustable ORVMs
- Electrically Foldable ORVMs
- Chrome Outside Rear View Mirrors
- Shark Fin Antenna
- Bonnet Scoop
- Mud Flaps
- Side Cladding
- Spare Tyre Cover
- Chrome Front Grille
- Body Coloured Outside Mirrors
- Skid Plates
- Unspecified
- Locking Wheel Nut for Spare Wheel
- Twin Exhausts
- LED lights
- DRLs only
- B Pillar Black Out Tape
- Unspecified
- Puddle Lights
- Body Coloured Bumpers
- Chrome Window Sash
- Chrome Exhaust Pipe
- Outside Rear-view Mirrors
- Electric adjust
- Frameless Doors
- Roof Rails
- Foot Step
- Rear Spoiler
- Tinted Glass
- Body
- SUV
- Panoramic roof
- Chrome Door Handles
- Full LED Headlamps
- Unique Fuel Cap
- List of Features
- 1.5L diesel engine, RWD, 6-speed manual, 15.2 kmpl claimed mileage, 12.99 lakh ex-showroom India
- Frame
- Ladder frame
- Summary
- Mahindra Thar 1.5L LXT Diesel RWD is a 3-door, 5-seater hard-top SUV with a 1497 cc diesel engine and 6-speed manual transmission.
- Gradeability
- 37 degrees %
- Steering
- Power assisted steering
- Battery
- 12V battery
- Collapsible Steering Column
- Front Seatbelt Pre-Tensioner
- Hill Descent Control
- Warning Triangle
- Automatic Emergency Unlock
- Rear Seat Belts
- Head Restraint
- Adjustable front and rear
- Boot Open Warning
- Limited Slip Differential
- Whiplash Protection System (WHIPS)
- Tyre Pressure Monitoring system
- Fire Prevention System (FPS)
- Rollover Sensor
- Laminated windows
- Side Impact Beams
- Airbags
- 2
- Hill Start Assist Control
- Underbody Coating
- Unspecified
- Side Impact Protection System (SIPS)
- Rear View Camera
- Front Seat Belts
- 3-point seat belts
- Crash Sensor
- Safe cage
- First-aid kit
- Hill Hold Control
- Self Locking Doors
- Seatbelt Reminder
- Crumple Zones
- Parking Sensors
- Rear
- Dual Horns
- Engine Drag Control (EDC)
- Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts
- Crash Structure
- Safety cell with crumple zones
- Adjustable Headrests
- Leather Steering/Gear knob
- Footwell Lighting
- Glove Box Cooling
- Map Pockets
- Glove Box
- Child Seat Mounting Provisions
- Rear Sunshade
- Heated steering wheel
- Door Scuff Plates
- Sunvisor with Ticket Holder
- Cigarette Lighter
- Sunroof
- Privacy Glass
- Dual Tone Interiors
- Umbrella Holder
- Unspecified
- lluminated Glovebox
- Designer Mats
- Unspecified
- Day & Night Inside Rear View Mirror
- Sunglass Holder
- Engine Immobilizer
- Speed Sensitive Door Autolock
- Anti-theft Alarm
- Smart Key
- Child-Protection Door Locks
- Central Locking
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