Mahindra Thar 5-door Spied With Production-ready Taillights Ahead Of 2024 Launch

The test mule was still covered in heavy camouflage but gave away the differently designed LED taillight setup

Mahindra is set to launch the Thar 5-door in 2024.
New spy shots reveal sleeker lighting elements in the taillight setup.
Other exterior changes are expected to include a new grille design and circular projector headlights.
The cabin is likely to feature a new theme and a larger touchscreen system.
It is expected to come equipped with dual-zone air conditioning, up to six airbags, and cruise control.
The Thar 5-door is likely to be powered by the same petrol and diesel engines as the 3-door Thar, with both rear-wheel drive (RWD) and four-wheel drive (4WD) options available.
Prices are expected to start from Rs 15 lakh (ex-showroom).

In the latest spy shots, the Mahindra Thar 5-door undergoing testing can be seen covered in heavy camouflage. However, the images reveal some production-ready details.

Noticeable Design Updates

The spy shots showcase the 5-door Thar with alloy wheels and LED taillights. The taillight setup appears to have sleeker LED elements, including changes in the brake light elements compared to the 3-door model.

Previous spy shots have also revealed design updates such as a beefier 6-slat grille and circular projector headlights, possibly LED units. The 5-door Thar is also expected to feature a fixed metal top.

Changes On The Inside

The more practical Mahindra Thar 5-door is likely to have a different cabin theme compared to the smaller version. It is expected to come with a larger touchscreen system and additional features such as a sunroof, dual-zone climate control, keyless entry, steering-mounted controls, and cruise control.

In terms of safety, the 5-door Thar may offer up to six airbags, a tire pressure monitoring system, electronic stability control (ESC), and a reversing camera.

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What Will It Get Under The Hood?

The 5-door Thar is expected to be equipped with the same 2-liter turbo-petrol and 2.2-liter diesel engines as the smaller-wheelbase version, albeit in a higher state of tune. Both powertrain options are likely to come with 6-speed manual and automatic transmissions. Similar to the 3-door model, the longer-wheelbase SUV is expected to offer both rear-wheel drive and 4-wheel drive (4WD) options.

Price And Competition

The 5-door Thar is likely to be priced from Rs 15 lakh (ex-showroom). It will serve as a rugged alternative to compact SUVs and offer a larger and more premium option compared to the Maruti Jimny and the upcoming Force Gurkha 5-door.

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