Mahindra Thar OG vs Mahindra Thar ROXX

Last Updated: October 12, 2026

Mahindra Thar OG price starts at Rs. 10.32 Lakh, which is Rs. 2.20 Lakh cheaper than the base variant of Mahindra Thar ROXX, priced at Rs. 12.52 Lakh. On the performance front, the Thar uses a 1497cc engine producing 116.93bhp@3500rpm and the Thar ROXX a 1997cc engine producing 160bhp@5000rpm. If you're deciding between the Thar and Thar ROXX, the Thar is the better pick for affordability, while the Thar ROXX stands out for performance.

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Thar vs Thar ROXX Comparison Summary

Specification Mahindra Thar OGMahindra Thar ROXX
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 10.32 LakhRs. 12.52 Lakh
Mileage Not Available12.4 kmpl
Engine 1497 cc1997 cc
Max power 116.93bhp@3500rpm160bhp@5000rpm

Thar vs Thar ROXX Key Highlights

Basic Info Mahindra Thar OG 1.5L AXT Diesel RWDMahindra Thar ROXX MX1 RWD
Rating
36 reviews
42 reviews
Brand Name Mahindra Mahindra
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 10.32 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 12.52 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Displacement 1497 cc 1997 cc
Body Type SUVAll SUV Cars SUVAll SUV Cars
Max Power 116.93bhp@3500rpm 160bhp@5000rpm
No Of Cylinders 4 4
Transmission Manual Manual
Gearbox 6-Speed 6-Speed
Drive Type RWD RWD
Colors
Mahindra Thar Colors
Mahindra Thar ROXX Colors
Fuel Type Diesel Petrol
Mileage (ARAI) Not Available 12.4 Kmpl
Tyre Size 255/65 R18 255/65 R18
Steering Mounted Audio Control No Yes
Cruise Control No No
Airbags 6 Driver, Passenger and Side Front
EMI
Rs. 19,964 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Rs. 24,219 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Insurance Rs. 50,735 Thar Insurance Rs. 77,503 Thar ROXX Insurance
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Displacement
1497 cc
1997 cc
Engine Type
D117 CRDe
2.0L mStallion
Engine Displacement
1497 cc
1997 cc
Max Power
116.93bhp@3500rpm
160bhp@5000rpm
Max Torque
300Nm@1750-2500rpm
330Nm@1500-3000rpm
Emission Norm Compliance
BS VI 2.0
BS VI 2.0
No Of Cylinders
4
4
Transmission
Manual
Manual
Gearbox
6-Speed
6-Speed
Valves Per Cylinder
4
4
Drive Type
RWD
RWD
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

steeringGearType
Rack & Pinion
Not Available
Suspension Front
Double wishbone suspension
Double wishbone suspension
Suspension Rear
Multi-link, Solid Axle
Multi-link suspension
Brakes Front
Disc
Ventilated Disc
Brakes Rear
Drum
Drum
Steering Type
Electric
Electric
Tyre Size
255/65 R18
255/65 R18
Wheel Size
18
18
Tyre Type
Tubeless Highway Terrain
Radial Tubeless

Ventilated Seats
Not Available
No
Additional Interior Features
Not Available
SUNGLASS HOLDER
Rear Reading Lamp
Not Available
Yes
Upholstery
Vinyl
Fabric
Digital Cluster
Analog with MID
Yes
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel
Not Available
No
Air Conditioner
Yes
Yes
Glove Box
Yes
Yes
Seating Capacity
4
5
Doors
Not Available
5

Alloy Wheels
No
Not Available
ORVM
Manual
Not Available
Boot Opening
Manual
Not Available
Integrated Antenna
No
Not Available
LED DRLs
No
Yes
LED Taillights
Yes
Yes
Halogen Headlamps
Yes
Not Available
Power Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror
No
Not Available
Side Stepper
Yes
Not Available
Projector Headlamps
Not Available
Yes
Manually Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror
Yes
Not Available
LED Headlamps
No
Yes
Length*Width*Height
3995*1870*1855 mm3
4428*1870*1923 mm3
Wheelbase
2450 mm
2850 mm
Ground Clearance (Unladen)
232 mm
Not Available
No. Of Doors
Not Available
5

Addtional Comfort Features
Brake Locking Differential
Not Available
USB Charger
Not Available
Rear
Central Control Armrest
Not Available
With Storage
Luggage Hook and Net
Not Available
Yes
Automatic Climate Control
No
No
One Touch Operating Power Windows
No
No
Drive Modes
Not Available
No
No of Speakers
Not Available
4
Adjustable Steering
Not Available
Height only
Android Auto
No
No
Apple CarPlay
No
No
Bluetooth
No
Yes
USB Ports
Yes
Yes
Additional Features
Brake Locking Differential
SUNGLASS HOLDER
No of Tweeter
No
No
Power Windows
Front Only
Not Available
Rear Window Washer
No
Not Available
Cupholders
Not Available
Front Only
Speakers
Not Available
Front & Rear
AC
Yes
Yes
Rear AC Ducts
Yes
Yes
Heater
Yes
Yes
Power Steering
Yes
Yes
Steering Column
Tilt
Tilt
Steering Mounted Audio Control
No
Yes
Cruise Control
No
No
Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
Yes
Heated Seat Front
No
No
Heated Seats Rear
No
No
Touchscreen Size
Not Available
10.25 inch
Wireless Phone Charging
Not Available
No
Subwoofer
No
No
Folding Rear Seat
50:50 Split
60:40 Split
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
Yes
Engine Start Stop Button
Not Available
Yes
Rear ACVents
Yes
Yes
Touchscreen
No
Yes
Multifunction Steering Wheel
No
Yes
Rear Touch Screen Size
No
Not Available
Air Quality Control
Not Available
No
Tachometer
Not Available
Yes
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest
Not Available
No
Adjustable Headrest
Yes
Not Available
Voice Commands
No
No
Powered Seats
Not Available
No
Cooled Glovebox
Not Available
No
Seat Belt Warning
Not Available
Yes
Push Ignition
Not Available
Yes
AM/FM Radio
No
Yes
Touch-screen Display
No
Yes
Follow me home headlamps
No
Yes
Parking Sensors
Rear
Rear
12V Power Outlets
Yes
Yes

Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock
Not Available
Yes
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts
Yes
Yes
Day/Night Rearview Mirror
Yes
Yes
Pretensioners and Force Limiter Seatbelts
Not Available
Driver and Passenger
Blind Spot Monitor
Not Available
No
Hill Descent Control
Yes
Yes
Hill Assist
Yes
Yes
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock
Not Available
Yes
360 View Camera
Not Available
No
Curtain Airbag
Not Available
Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Yes
Yes
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts
Not Available
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
Safety Airbags
Driver & Passenger,Front Side,Rear Side
Not Available
Airbags
6
Driver, Passenger and Side Front
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
No
No
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Yes
Yes
No of Airbags
6
6
Brake Assist (BA)
Yes
Yes
Geo-fence Alert
Not Available
No
Traction Control System (TCS)
Not Available
Yes
Engine Immobilizer
Not Available
Yes
Central Locking
Yes
Yes
Advance Safety Features
Roll Cage
Engine Drag Torque Control
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Yes
Driver Airbag
Not Available
Yes
Eletronic Stability Control (ESC)
Yes
Yes
Fog Lamps (Front / Rear )
No
Not Available
Rear Wash Wiper
No
Not Available
Day Night IRVM
Yes
Yes
Keyless Entry
Yes
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Not Available
Yes
Rear Defogger
Yes
Not Available
Rear Camera
Not Available
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

frontTread
Not Available
1580 mm
rearTread
Not Available
1580 mm

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

Is Mahindra Thar ROXX Better Than Mahindra Thar OG?

80% users have chosen Mahindra Thar ROXX over Mahindra Thar OG in a survey being conducted on zigwheels.com.
Apart from this survey a total of 133 users have also rated Mahindra Thar ROXX and Mahindra Thar OG on some really important factors like Mileage , performance, comfort, safety etc. and have given their personal opinions about these cars.
As per the users experiences Mahindra Thar ROXX is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for features in your car. But Mahindra Thar OG is better on the grounds of mileage, performance, comfort, maintenance and safety.
Before making your decision you should also consider the unbiased and thorough analysis of these cars on every aspect by our auto experts who have summarised the analysis in pros, cons and final conclusion..

Ratings Factor Thar Thar ROXX
Mileage 3.5 4.6
Performance 4.2 4.8
Comfort 4.5 4.6
Maintenance 3.9 4.9
Safety 4.4 4.8
Features 4.6 1.0
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Which car is best between Mahindra Thar vs Mahindra Thar ROXX?
As per the users experiences Mahindra Thar OG is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for mileage, performance, comfort, maintenance and safety in your car. But Mahindra Thar ROXX is better on the grounds of features.
Which car is cheaper Mahindra Thar vs Mahindra Thar ROXX?
The Mahindra Thar OG is cheaper than Mahindra Thar ROXX by ₹2.20 Lakh.
Which car offers better performance Mahindra Thar vs Mahindra Thar ROXX?
For the 1.5L AXT Diesel RWD version, 1497 cc Diesel engine of Thar produces 116.93bhp@3500rpm of power and 300Nm@1750-2500rpm 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 Mahindra Thar OG has better performance.

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