Real-world Performance Test: How Quick Is The Mahindra Thar Roxx 4x2 Diesel Automatic?

The Mahindra Thar Roxx is arguably the most important car launch of the year, at least in the context of the Indian automotive space. Prices for the 5-door Thar range between Rs 12.99 lakh and Rs 20.49 lakh (ex-showroom), but that’s only for the rear-wheel drive (4x2) variants, and the full pricing, including 4x4 variants are yet to be revealed. 

We’ve covered everything there is to know about the Thar Roxx through multiple news pieces, which you can have a look at here. But we only recently got a chance to put it to test and find out its real-world performance figures. Before we take a look at those numbers, a quick spec check.

Thar Roxx: Specifications

The Thar Roxx, just like the standard Thar, can be had with both petrol and diesel engines. But unlike the 3-door Thar, the four-wheel drivetrain is limited to the diesel engine. Both the engines have also received an uprated tune to accommodate for the extra weight that the 5-door Thar has to carry around. Transmission options include both 6-speed manual and a 6-speed torque converter automatic.

This performance story is for the Thar Roxx 175PS/370Nm diesel automatic 4x2 powertrain. 

Thar Roxx 4x2: Performance Figures

11.20 seconds to 100kmph is no slouch for a big off-roading SUV. Pedal to the metal and it clocks the quarter mile in 17.71 seconds, while doing speeds of 124.32kmph. In the 20-80kmph kickdown test, it took 6.59 seconds.In the braking test, the Thar Roxx came to a complete stop from 100kmph in a distance of 42.12 metres. 

Stay tuned for a performance comparison of the Thar Roxx with the standard 3-door Thar. To fuel your interest, we’ll divulge that the Thar Roxx 4x2 diesel automatic’s time was quicker than one drivetrain of the 3-door Thar, but slower than the other. Full details coming up in a story soon!

If you want to know more about the driving behaviour of the Thar Roxx, check out our first-drive review. Let us know if you want a performance comparison of the Thar Roxx with any other off-roader or even a standard SUV. See you next time!