The Mahindra Thar Roxx has redefined
what an affordable off road SUV can
be in India. Here is our complete
review.
Design
The Thar Roxx takes the iconic Thar
design and transforms it into a
proper 5 door family SUV. The boxy
upright stance round LED headlights
and signature Mahindra grille make
it instantly recognisable. It looks
tough capable and modern all at once.
The 5 door layout makes it genuinely
practical for families while retaining
the rugged character that made the
original Thar so popular. It is
easily the most distinctive looking
SUV under ₹20 lakh in India.
Engine Options
The Thar Roxx comes with three
engine options. The 2.0L mStallion
turbo petrol produces 177bhp making
it the most powerful engine in this
segment. The 2.2L mHawk diesel
produces 150bhp with excellent
torque for off road driving. Both
engines are available with 4 wheel
drive as standard.
Off Road Capability
The Thar Roxx is the most capable
off road SUV under ₹25 lakh in
India without question. With its
proper 4 wheel drive system with
low range transfer case Electronic
Stability Control and terrain
management system it can tackle
any terrain India has to offer.
Ground clearance of 226mm means
it sails over the worst Indian
roads and rocky terrain with ease.
The approach and departure angles
are class leading for serious off
road adventures.
On Road Comfort
Unlike the original Thar the Roxx
is genuinely comfortable on road.
The independent front suspension
delivers a smooth composed ride
on highways. Road noise is well
controlled and the cabin insulation
is significantly better than its
predecessor.
Interior
The Thar Roxx interior is a massive
step up from the original. A 10.25
inch touchscreen with wireless
Android Auto and Apple CarPlay
digital instrument cluster
ventilated seats and a panoramic
sunroof make it feel genuinely
premium.
The rear seat space is excellent
with proper legroom for adults.
The boot space of 645 litres is
class leading for a 5 door SUV
in this segment.
Safety
The Thar Roxx has 6 airbags as
standard along with ESC hill
descent control and TPMS. Mahindra
has prioritised safety significantly
in the Roxx compared to earlier
Thar models.
Price and Value
The Thar Roxx starts at ₹12.99
lakh going up to ₹22.49 lakh for
the fully loaded 4 wheel drive
automatic. At this price it offers
extraordinary capability and
features that no competitor can
match.
Verdict
The Mahindra Thar Roxx is one of
the greatest value SUVs ever made
in India. It combines genuine off
road capability daily usability
and premium features at a price
that makes it accessible to a
wide range of buyers. If you want
an SUV that can do everything the
Thar Roxx is your answer.
