Overview
- Reviews published Saturday confirmed Mahindra has relaunched its 3‑door lifestyle SUV as the Thar OG and that the change is more than a cosmetic rename.
- The Thar OG sits on the M_Glyde/MGLYDE platform and gets a stiffer body, a penta‑link rear suspension with a Watts linkage, DaVinci frequency‑dependent dampers on top trims, and electric power steering for firmer ride control.
- Off‑road aids now include an electronically lockable rear differential, selectable terrain modes (Mud, Snow, Sand, Normal) and revised ESP settings that alter traction control and shift behavior.
- Powertrains are uprated to a 2.0‑litre turbo petrol (about 162 PS, 330 Nm) and a 2.2‑litre turbo diesel (about 152 PS, 330 Nm) with manual and automatic gearbox options, and top trims add six airbags including seat‑integrated HPTS units.
- Mahindra kept ex‑showroom prices at roughly Rs 10.32–18.99 lakh but reviewers note that state taxes can push on‑road costs of top trims toward Rs 24 lakh and that some premium cabin features such as a TFT cluster, Level‑2 ADAS, ventilated seats and a 360° camera are still absent.