Isuzu S-CAB Z vs Mahindra Thar ROXX

Last Updated: September 18, 2026

Mahindra Thar ROXX price starts at Rs. 12.52 Lakh, which is Rs. 3.38 Lakh cheaper than the base variant of Isuzu S-CAB Z, priced at Rs. 15.90 Lakh. On the performance front, the S-CAB Z uses a 2499cc engine producing 77.77bhp@3800rpm and the Thar ROXX a 1997cc engine producing 160bhp@5000rpm. If you're deciding between the S-CAB Z and Thar ROXX, the Thar ROXX is the better pick for affordability and performance.

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S-CAB Z vs Thar ROXX Comparison Summary

Specification Isuzu S-CAB ZMahindra Thar ROXX
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 15.90 LakhRs. 12.52 Lakh
Mileage Not Available12.4 kmpl
Engine 2499 cc1997 cc
Max power 77.77bhp@3800rpm160bhp@5000rpm

S-CAB Z vs Thar ROXX Key Highlights

Basic Info ISUZU S-CAB Z 4x2 MTMahindra Thar ROXX MX1 RWD
Rating
3 reviews
42 reviews
Brand Name ISUZU Mahindra
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 15.90 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 12.52 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Displacement 2499 cc 1997 cc
Body Type SUVAll SUV Cars SUVAll SUV Cars
Max Power 77.77bhp@3800rpm 160bhp@5000rpm
No Of Cylinders 4 4
Transmission Manual Manual
Gearbox 5-Speed 6-Speed
Drive Type 4x2 RWD
Colors
ISUZU S-CAB Z Colors
Mahindra Thar ROXX Colors
Fuel Type Diesel Petrol
Mileage (ARAI) Not Available 12.4 Kmpl
Tyre Size 205/75 R16 255/65 R18
Steering Mounted Audio Control Not Available Yes
Cruise Control Not Available No
Airbags Driver and Passenger Driver, Passenger and Side Front
EMI
Rs. 30,748 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Rs. 24,219 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Insurance Rs. 90,519 S-CAB Z Insurance Rs. 77,503 Thar ROXX Insurance
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Displacement
2499 cc
1997 cc
Engine Type
Variable Geometric Turbo Intercooled
2.0L mStallion
Engine Displacement
2499 cc
1997 cc
Max Power
77.77bhp@3800rpm
160bhp@5000rpm
Max Torque
176Nm@1500-2400rpm
330Nm@1500-3000rpm
Emission Norm Compliance
BS VI 2.0
BS VI 2.0
No Of Cylinders
4
4
Transmission
Manual
Manual
Gearbox
5-Speed
6-Speed
Valves Per Cylinder
4
4
Drive Type
4x2
RWD
Kerb Weight
1915 Kg
Not Available
Turbo Charger
Yes
Yes
Drive Mode Types
Not Available
No

Fuel Type
Diesel
Petrol
Fuel Capacity
55 Liters
57 Liters
Mileage (ARAI)
Not Available
12.4 Kmpl

Suspension Front
2
2
Suspension Rear
5
Not Available
Brakes Front
Disc
Ventilated Disc
Brakes Rear
Drum
Drum
Steering Type
Hydraulic
Electric
Tyre Size
205/75 R16
255/65 R18
Wheel Size
16
18
Tyre Type
Radial
Radial Tubeless

Ventilated Seats
Not Available
No
Additional Interior Features
Piano Black interior accents
SUNGLASS HOLDER
Rear Reading Lamp
Not Available
Yes
Upholstery
Fabric
Fabric
Digital Cluster
Yes
Yes
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel
Yes
No
Air Conditioner
Yes
Yes
Glove Box
Yes
Yes
Seating Capacity
5
5
Doors
4
5

Additional Exterior Features
Front fog lamps with chrome bezel,Chrome highlights (Grille, ORVM,Door, Tail gate handles),Shark fin antenna with Gun Metal finish
Not Available
Wheel Covers
Yes
Not Available
LED DRLs
Yes
Yes
LED Taillights
Yes
Yes
Power Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror
Yes
Not Available
Electric Folding Rear View Mirror
Yes
Not Available
Side Stepper
Yes
Not Available
Projector Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Sunroof / Moonroof
Optional
Optional
Turn Indicator in ORVM
Yes
Not Available
Antenna
Shark fin
Not Available
LED Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Length*Width*Height
5295*1860*1840 mm3
4428*1870*1923 mm3
Wheelbase
3095 mm
2850 mm
No. Of Doors
4
5

Connectivity
Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
Not Available
Addtional Comfort Features
Improved Rear Seat Recline Angle for enhanced comfort,Inner & Outer Dash Noise Insulation,Moulded Roof Lining,Clutch Footrest,Advanced Electroluminiscent Multi Information Display console,Roof Assist grip for Co-driver,Co-driver seat sliding,Carpet Floor Cover,Sun Visor for Driver and Co-driver with vanity mirror,Retractable Cup and Coin holders on Dashboard,Door Trims with Bottle Holder and Pocket
Not Available
USB Charger
Front & Rear
Rear
Central Control Armrest
With Storage
With Storage
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
Not Available
Luggage Hook and Net
Not Available
Yes
Automatic Climate Control
Not Available
Not Available
One Touch Operating Power Windows
Not Available
Not Available
Drive Modes
Not Available
Not Available
No of Speakers
4
4
Adjustable Steering
Yes
3
Android Auto
Yes
No
Apple CarPlay
Yes
No
Bluetooth
Not Available
Yes
USB Ports
Available
Available
Additional Features
Front fog lamps with chrome bezel,Chrome highlights (Grille, ORVM,Door, Tail gate handles),Shark fin antenna with Gun Metal finish
SUNGLASS HOLDER
No of Tweeter
2
No
Power Windows
Not Available
Not Available
Cupholders
Not Available
Front Only
Speakers
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
AC
Yes
Yes
Rear AC Ducts
Not Available
Yes
Heater
Yes
Yes
Power Steering
Yes
Yes
Steering Column
Tilt
Tilt
Steering Mounted Audio Control
Not Available
Yes
Cruise Control
Not Available
No
Adjustable Driver Seat
Not Available
Yes
Heated Seat Front
No
No
Heated Seats Rear
No
No
Touchscreen Size
7 Inch
10.25 inch
Wireless Phone Charging
Not Available
No
Subwoofer
No
No
Folding Rear Seat
Not Available
60:40 Split
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
Not Available
Yes
Engine Start Stop Button
Not Available
Yes
Rear ACVents
Not Available
Yes
Touchscreen
Yes
Yes
Multifunction Steering Wheel
Not Available
Yes
Rear Touch Screen Size
No
Not Available
Air Quality Control
Yes
No
Tachometer
Not Available
Yes
Hands Free Tailgate
No
Not Available
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest
Not Available
No
Adjustable Headrest
Yes
Not Available
Voice Commands
Not Available
No
Powered Seats
Not Available
Not Available
Cooled Glovebox
Not Available
No
Seat Belt Warning
Not Available
Yes
Push Ignition
Not Available
Yes
AM/FM Radio
Not Available
Yes
Touch-screen Display
Yes
Yes
Speakers Front
Yes
Not Available
Speakers Rear
Yes
Not Available
Follow me home headlamps
Not Available
Yes
Adjustable Headlamps
Yes
Not Available
Parking Sensors
Rear
Rear
Door Pockets
Front & Rear Door
Not Available
12V Power Outlets
Yes
Yes
Bottle Holder
Front & Rear Door
Not Available

Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock
Yes
Yes
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts
Yes
Yes
Day/Night Rearview Mirror
Yes
Yes
Pretensioners and Force Limiter Seatbelts
Not Available
3
Blind Spot Monitor
Not Available
No
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Yes
Hill Assist
Not Available
Yes
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock
Not Available
Yes
360 View Camera
Not Available
No
Curtain Airbag
Not Available
Available
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Not Available
Available
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts
Yes
Yes
Side Airbag Rear
Not Available
No
Speed Alert
Not Available
Yes
Bharat NCAP Child Safety Rating
Not Available
5 Star
Bharat NCAP Safety Rating
Not Available
5 Star
Airbags
Driver and Passenger
Driver, Passenger and Side Front
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Not Available
No
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Not Available
Yes
No of Airbags
2
6
Brake Assist (BA)
Not Available
Yes
Geo-fence Alert
Not Available
No
Traction Control System (TCS)
Not Available
Yes
Engine Immobilizer
Yes
Yes
Central Locking
Not Available
Yes
Advance Safety Features
Hydraulic Brake with 10.5 inch Booster and LSPV,Ventilated Front Disc Brake with Twin Pot Caliper,Chassis & Cabin with Crumple Zones,Cross Car Front Beam,Door Side Intrusion Beams,Steel Skid Plate,Engine Bottom Guard,Collapsible Steering Column,Warning Lights & Buzzers,ELR Seat Belts,Variable Intermittent Windshield Wiper,Brake Type(Vacuum assisted hydraulic)
Engine Drag Torque Control
Child Safety Lock
Not Available
Yes
Driver Airbag
Yes
Yes
Eletronic Stability Control (ESC)
Not Available
Yes
Fog Lamps (Front / Rear )
Front
Not Available
Day Night IRVM
Yes
Yes
Keyless Entry
Not Available
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Yes
Rear Camera
3
No
Side Airbag
Not Available
Yes

Automatic Emergency Braking
Not Available
No
Forward Collision Warning
Not Available
No
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
No
Lane Keep Assist
Not Available
No
Adaptive High Beam Assist
Not Available
No
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
No
Lane Departure Prevention Assist
Not Available
No
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
No

Google / Alexa Connectivity
Not Available
No
SOS Button
Not Available
No
ECall And ICall
Not Available
No
Remote Ac On Off
Not Available
No
Remote Vehicle Igition Start Stop
Not Available
No

grossWeight
2850 kg
Not Available

Pros and Cons

  • Positives
  • Negatives
Mahindra Thar ROXX
  • Old-school boxy SUV styling is charming and attention-grabbing
  • Both engines offer punchy performance and good driveability
  • Loaded features-list including safety features, cabin space is generous and seats are comfortable too
Mahindra Thar ROXX
  • Stiff ride quality makes bumps and potholes make their presence felt in the cabin
  • Body roll is apparent even on smooth roads
  • Infotainment experience can be glitchy at times
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ISUZU S-CAB Z Vs Mahindra Thar ROXX FAQs

Which car is best between ISUZU S-CAB Z vs Mahindra Thar ROXX?
As per the users experiences Isuzu S-CAB Z is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for performance, comfort, maintenance, safety and features in your car. But Mahindra Thar ROXX is better on the grounds of mileage.
Which car is cheaper ISUZU S-CAB Z vs Mahindra Thar ROXX?
The Mahindra Thar ROXX is cheaper than Isuzu S-CAB Z by ₹3.38 Lakh.
Which car offers better performance ISUZU S-CAB Z vs Mahindra Thar ROXX?
For the 4x2 MT version, 2499 cc Diesel engine of S-CAB Z produces 77.77bhp@3800rpm of power and 176Nm@1500-2400rpm of torque. Whereas for the MX1 RWD version, 1997 cc Petrol engine of Thar ROXX produces 160bhp@5000rpm of power and 330Nm@1500-3000rpm of torque
As per the users experiences the Isuzu S-CAB Z has better performance.

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