The Mahindra Thar has added a special edition to its lineup, known as the 'Earth Edition,' which is based on the top-spec LX trim. This edition comes with a premium of Rs 40,000 over the standard variants. Here's a detailed look at its features and offerings:
Front
The most noticeable change at the front is the new beige finish on the chrome slats in the grille, adding a unique touch. Other than that, it maintains the same round halogen headlights and robust bumper found in the regular variants.
Side
The sides of the Thar Earth Edition are adorned with 'Earth Edition' badges on the B-pillar, beige inserts in the alloy wheels, and dune-inspired decals on the doors, enhancing its distinctiveness.
Rear
The rear profile remains unchanged, continuing to showcase the tailgate-mounted spare wheel and rectangular taillights with the 'Thar' moniker.
Cabin
Inside, the Thar Earth Edition boasts a dual-tone leatherette seat upholstery with contrast beige stitching and dune-like embossing on the headrests. The 'Thar' moniker on the door panels, AC vent surrounds, center console, and steering wheel also receive beige highlights, adding a touch of elegance.
Modern conveniences including a 7-inch touchscreen, cruise control, keyless entry, and a driver's seat that can be adjusted in height are all included with the SUV. For safety, it comes with dual front airbags, an electronic stability program (ESP), and rear parking sensors.
Engine Options
The special edition is available with both petrol and diesel engine options:
- A 2-liter turbo-petrol engine (152 PS/300 Nm) paired with either a 6-speed manual transmission (MT) or a 6-speed automatic transmission (AT).
- A 2.2-liter diesel engine (132 PS/300 Nm) is also available with a 6-speed MT or 6-speed AT.
The Thar Earth Edition is offered exclusively with a 4-wheel-drive (4WD) system. Meanwhile, the regular variants also include a rear-wheel-drive (RWD) version, powered by either a smaller 1.5-liter diesel engine or the same 2-liter turbo-petrol engine.
Prices and Competitors
The Mahindra Thar is priced between Rs 11.25 lakh and Rs 17.60 lakh (ex-showroom pan-India). In the market, it competes with the likes of the Force Gurkha and Maruti Jimny offering off-road enthusiasts a range of options to choose from.