Mahindra Thar ROXX vs Mahindra XEV 9e

Last Updated: September 7, 2026

Mahindra Thar ROXX price starts at Rs. 12.52 Lakh, which is Rs. 9.38 Lakh cheaper than the base variant of Mahindra XEV 9e, priced at Rs. 21.90 Lakh. In terms of efficiency, the Thar ROXX returns a claimed 12.4 kmpl, while the XEV 9e offers a claimed 542 km/charge. On the performance front, the Thar ROXX uses a 1997cc engine producing 160bhp@5000rpm and the XEV 9e a 59kWh battery producing 228bhp. If you're deciding between the Thar ROXX and XEV 9e, the Thar ROXX is the better pick for affordability.

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Thar ROXX vs XEV 9e Comparison Summary

Specification Mahindra Thar ROXXMahindra XEV 9e
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 12.52 LakhRs. 21.90 Lakh
Mileage / Range 12.4 kmpl542 km/charge
Engine / Battery 1997 cc59 kWh
Max power / Motor 160bhp@5000rpm228bhp

Thar ROXX vs XEV 9e Key Highlights

Basic Info Mahindra Thar ROXX MX1 RWDMahindra XEV 9e Pack One
Rating
41 reviews
4 reviews
Brand Name Mahindra Mahindra
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 12.52 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 21.90 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Displacement 1997 cc Not Available
Body Type SUVAll SUV Cars SUVAll SUV Cars
Max Power 160bhp@5000rpm 228bhp
No Of Cylinders 4 Not Available
Transmission Manual Automatic
Gearbox 6-Speed Single Speed
Drive Type RWD RWD
Colors
Mahindra Thar ROXX Colors
Mahindra XEV 9e Colors
Fuel Type Petrol Electric(Battery)
Mileage (ARAI) 12.4 Kmpl Not Available
Tyre Size 255/65 R18 245/55 R19
Boot Space Not Available 663 Liters
Steering Mounted Audio Control Yes Yes
Cruise Control No Yes
Airbags Driver, Passenger and Side Front Driver, Passenger and Side Front
EMI
Rs. 24,219 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Rs. 42,364 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Insurance Rs. 77,503 Thar ROXX Insurance Rs. 97,948 XEV 9e Insurance
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Displacement
1997 cc
Not Available
Battery Type
Not Available
Lithium-ion
Engine Type
2.0L mStallion
Not Available
Motor Power
Not Available
170 kW
Engine Displacement
1997 cc
Not Available
Battery Capacity
Not Available
59 kWh
Motor Type
Not Available
Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor
Max Power
160bhp@5000rpm
228bhp
Range
Not Available
542 km/charge
Max Torque
330Nm@1500-3000rpm
380Nm
Emission Norm Compliance
BS VI 2.0
ZEV
No Of Cylinders
4
Not Available
Transmission
Manual
Automatic
Gearbox
6-Speed
Single Speed
Valves Per Cylinder
4
No
Drive Type
RWD
RWD
Turbo Charger
Yes
Not Available
Regenerative Braking
Not Available
Yes
Regenerative Braking Levels
Not Available
4
Drive Mode Types
No
Default | Range | Everyday |Race | Snow Mode
Charging Time
Not Available
20Min with 140 kW DC
Fast Charging
Not Available
Yes
Charging Port
Not Available
CCS-II
Charging Time (A.C)
Not Available
6 / 8.7 h (11 .2kW / 7.2 kW Charger)
Charging Time (D.C)
Not Available
20Min with 140 kW DC

Fuel Type
Petrol
Electric(Battery)
Fuel Capacity
57 Liters
Not Available
Mileage (ARAI)
12.4 Kmpl
Not Available

Shock Absorbers Type
Not Available
Intelligent Semi Active
Suspension Front
2
Not Available
Brakes Front
Ventilated Disc
Disc
Brakes Rear
Drum
Disc
Steering Type
Electric
Electric
Minimum Turning Radius
Not Available
5
Tyre Size
255/65 R18
245/55 R19
Wheel Size
18
19
Tyre Type
Radial Tubeless
Radial Tubeless

Ventilated Seats
No
Not Available
Additional Interior Features
SUNGLASS HOLDER
Not Available
Rear Reading Lamp
Yes
Not Available
Upholstery
Fabric
Fabric
Glove Box Light
Not Available
Yes
Rear Seat Headrest
Not Available
4
Digital Cluster
Yes
Yes
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel
No
Not Available
Air Conditioner
Yes
Yes
Glove Box
Yes
Yes
Seating Capacity
5
5
Doors
5
Not Available
Boot Space
Not Available
663 Liters

Alloy Wheels
Not Available
No
Rain Sensing Wiper
Not Available
Yes
Wheel Covers
Not Available
Yes
ORVM
Not Available
Powered
Boot Opening
Not Available
Electronic
Automatic Driving Lights
Not Available
Yes
LED DRLs
Yes
Yes
LED Taillights
Yes
Yes
Projector Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Sunroof / Moonroof
Optional
Optional
Turn Indicator in ORVM
Not Available
Yes
Rear Spoiler
Not Available
Yes
Antenna
Not Available
Shark Fi
LED Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Length*Width*Height
4428*1870*1923 mm3
4789*1907*1694 mm3
Wheelbase
2850 mm
2775 mm
Ground Clearance (Unladen)
Not Available
207 mm
No. Of Doors
5
Not Available

USB Charger
Rear
Front & Rear
Central Control Armrest
With Storage
With Storage
Luggage Hook and Net
Yes
Not Available
Additional Entertainment Features
Not Available
Wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay Compatibility
Automatic Climate Control
Not Available
Available
One Touch Operating Power Windows
Not Available
Not Available
Drive Modes
Not Available
5
No of Speakers
4
4
Adjustable Steering
3
4
Android Auto
No
Yes
Apple CarPlay
No
Yes
Bluetooth
Yes
Yes
USB Ports
Available
Available
Additional Features
SUNGLASS HOLDER
Wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay Compatibility
No of Tweeter
No
2
Power Windows
Not Available
Front & Rear
Cupholders
Front Only
Not Available
Speakers
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
WiFi Connectivity
Not Available
Yes
AC
Yes
Yes
Rear AC Ducts
Yes
Yes
Heater
Yes
Yes
Power Steering
Yes
Yes
Steering Column
Tilt
Tilt & Telescopic
Steering Mounted Audio Control
Yes
Yes
Cruise Control
No
Yes
Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
Yes
Heated Seat Front
No
No
Heated Seats Rear
No
No
Touchscreen Size
10.25 inch
12.3 inch
Wireless Phone Charging
No
No
Subwoofer
No
No
Folding Rear Seat
60:40 Split
60:40 Split
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
Yes
Engine Start Stop Button
Yes
Yes
Rear ACVents
Yes
Yes
Touchscreen
Yes
Yes
Multifunction Steering Wheel
Yes
Yes
Air Quality Control
No
No
Tachometer
Yes
Not Available
Rear Touchscreen
Not Available
3
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest
No
Yes
Adjustable Headrest
Not Available
Yes
Voice Commands
No
Yes
Powered Seats
Not Available
Not Available
Cooled Glovebox
No
Not Available
Seat Belt Warning
Yes
Not Available
Push Ignition
Yes
Yes
AM/FM Radio
Yes
Yes
Touch-screen Display
Yes
Yes
Auto Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Yes
Follow me home headlamps
Yes
Yes
Adjustable Headlamps
Not Available
Yes
Parking Sensors
Rear
Rear
12V Power Outlets
Yes
Yes

Anti-Pinch Power Windows
Not Available
Yes
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock
Yes
Not Available
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts
Yes
Yes
Heads-Up Display (HUD)
Not Available
No
Day/Night Rearview Mirror
Yes
Yes
Pretensioners and Force Limiter Seatbelts
3
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitor
No
Not Available
Hill Descent Control
Yes
Yes
Hill Assist
Yes
Yes
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock
Yes
Yes
360 View Camera
No
No
Curtain Airbag
Available
Not Available
Anti Theft Alarm
Not Available
Yes
Anti Theft Device
Not Available
Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Available
Available
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts
Yes
Yes
Side Airbag Rear
No
No
Speed Alert
Yes
Not Available
Bharat NCAP Child Safety Rating
5 Star
5 Star
Bharat NCAP Safety Rating
5 Star
5 Star
SOS Emergency Assistance
Not Available
Yes
Airbags
Driver, Passenger and Side Front
Driver, Passenger and Side Front
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
No
Yes
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Yes
Yes
No of Airbags
6
6
Brake Assist (BA)
Yes
Yes
Geo-fence Alert
No
Not Available
Traction Control System (TCS)
Yes
Yes
Engine Immobilizer
Yes
Yes
Central Locking
Yes
Yes
Advance Safety Features
Engine Drag Torque Control
Not Available
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Yes
Driver Airbag
Yes
Yes
Eletronic Stability Control (ESC)
Yes
Yes
Day Night IRVM
Yes
Yes
Keyless Entry
Yes
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Yes
Rear Defogger
Not Available
Yes
Rear Camera
No
3
Side Airbag
Yes
Yes

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

Over the Air (OTA) Updates
Not Available
Yes
Google / Alexa Connectivity
No
Yes
SOS Button
No
Not Available
Remote Vehicle Status Check
Not Available
Yes
ECall And ICall
No
Not Available
Remote Ac On Off
No
Yes
Remote Door Lock Unlock
Not Available
Yes
Remote Vehicle Igition Start Stop
No
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 XEV 9e
  • Two battery pack options & estimated real world range of 400-500km
  • Superb infotainment experience: triple 12
  • 3” screens + Harman/Kardon with Dolby Atmos
  • Strong safety suite includes well-calibrated L2 ADAS & 5 Star BNCAP rated 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
Mahindra XEV 9e
  • High floorboard means you will have to watch your head when stepping in

Is Mahindra XEV 9e Better Than Mahindra Thar ROXX?

66% users have chosen Mahindra XEV 9e over Mahindra Thar ROXX in a survey being conducted on zigwheels.com.
Apart from this survey a total of 78 users have also rated Mahindra XEV 9e and Mahindra Thar ROXX on some really important factors like Mileage , performance, comfort, safety etc. and have given their personal opinions about these cars.
Mahindra XEV 9e has out rated Mahindra Thar ROXX on all the rating factors.
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 XEV 9e Thar ROXX
Mileage 5.0 3.6
Performance 5.0 4.2
Comfort 5.0 4.5
Maintenance 5.0 3.9
Safety 5.0 4.4
Features 5.0 4.6
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Q. Difference between the 9e and 9s
  • The Mahindra XEV 9e and Mahindra XEV 9S differ mainly in design and practicality. The XEV 9e features a sporty coupe-style design with a focus on style and driving experience, while the XEV 9S offers a more traditional SUV design with better space and practicality, making it more suitable for family use. Additionally, the XEV 9S may offer more seating capacity and comfort-focused features compared to the 9e. For more detailed insights and a side-by-side comparison, we recommend checking the comparison link for better clarity. https://www.zigwheels.com/compare-cars/mahindra-xev-9e-vs-mahindra-xev-9s

Mahindra Thar ROXX Vs Mahindra XEV 9e FAQs

Which car is best between Mahindra Thar ROXX vs Mahindra XEV 9e?
Mahindra XEV 9e has out rated Mahindra Thar ROXX on all the rating factors.
Which car is cheaper Mahindra Thar ROXX vs Mahindra XEV 9e?
The Mahindra Thar ROXX is cheaper than Mahindra XEV 9e by ₹9.38 Lakh.
Which car offers better performance Mahindra Thar ROXX vs Mahindra XEV 9e?
As per the users experiences the Mahindra Thar ROXX has better performance.

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