The rear-wheel-drive variants of the Thar get a distinct diesel engine choice from the 4WD variants, which is presently limiting its manufacturing capability

• Mahindra sells about 6,000 models of the Thar monthly, virtually half of that are rear-wheel-drive (RWD) variants.

• These RWD variants can be found with the 1.5-litre diesel and 2-litre turbo-petrol engine.

• Currently, Mahindra solely has a restricted manufacturing capability to make the 1.5-litre diesel engines.

• This limitation can lead to increased ready intervals of the rear-wheel-drive variants.

The Mahindra Thar is the most well-liked life-style off-roader in India. Last 12 months, Mahindra made this off-road succesful SUV extra accessible by introducing rear-wheel-drive variants at an inexpensive worth. In a latest investor meet, it was revealed that just about half the gross sales for the Thar are from these rear-wheel-drive variants.

Mahindra’s Statement

In the investor meet, Rajesh Jejurikar, Executive Director and CEO (Auto & Farm sector), Mahindra & Mahindra, acknowledged whereas responding to a query in regards to the manufacturing capability “On Thar basically we have roughly out of the current sales that we do, which is about 6,000-odd a month, roughly half is four-wheel drive and the balance is two-wheel drive. A lot of the bookings are on the two-wheel drive.”

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The Thar is one in all Mahindra’s top-sellers within the nation, and its rear-wheel-drive variants are taking roughly 50 p.c of the gross sales. The motive for this could possibly be the affordability of those variants which makes this tough and rugged wanting off-roader extra accessible. This additionally means that round half of the patrons for the Thar are shopping for it for its seems, highway presence and efficiency, with little curiosity in severe off-roading.

Thar Rear-wheel Drive Waiting Periods

Even although Mahindra is working arduous to maintain its pending order books to a manageable quantity, don’t count on a drop in wait instances for the rear-wheel-drive Thar simply but. While the Indian carmaker has been ramping up manufacturing throughout the lineup, the Thar RWD variants pose an added problem as a result of engine-related capability points. Rajesh Jejurikar additionally acknowledged in the identical investor meet that “We are not able to right now ramp up two-wheel drive production because of the engine-related capacity is there, not the assembly line or the manufacturing-related capacities right now beyond 3,000. That will move up with time because that’s a very specific engine-related capacity which is 1.5 liter, which goes on the rear wheel drive to two-wheel drive. So, that’s the specific constraint that we have in being able to increase the volume of the Thar two-wheel drive.”

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The foremost meeting and manufacturing capabilities of the Mahindra Thar are constructed across the 2-litre turbo-petrol and a pair of.2-litre diesel engines, which have been current since its launch in 2020. This new 1.5-litre diesel engine was solely launched final 12 months particularly for the Thar’s rear-wheel drive variants, and Mahindra is but to make modifications to its manufacturing course of which can take time. Till then, as a result of a restricted manufacturing capability of this engine, the ready intervals of the rear-wheel-drive variants may get even increased.

Thar Engine Options Detailed

These rear-wheel-drive variants are supplied with the 1.5-litre diesel engine (118 PS/300 Nm) and with the 2-litre turbo-petrol engine (152 PS/300 Nm). The diesel engine comes with a 6-speed handbook transmission whereas the turbo-petrol unit will get each 6-speed handbook and computerized transmission choices.

The four-wheel-drive variants can be found with the turbo-petrol engine and with a 2.2-litre diesel engine (132 PS/300Nm). Both these engines get a 6-speed handbook and a 6-speed computerized as transmission choices.

Thar Features & Safety

The Mahindra Thar comes with a 7-inch touchscreen infotainment system, wired Android Auto & Apple CarPlay, cruise management, handbook AC, steering mounted controls, twin entrance airbags, hill descent management, traction management, rear parking sensors, and ISOFIX youngster seat anchors.

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There is a bigger, five-door Thar within the works as properly that may add extra options like a digital driver’s show, sunroof and dual-zone AC. It is anticipated to debut within the second half of 2024.

Thar Price & Rivals

Prices for the Mahindra Thar vary from Rs 11.25 lakh to Rs 17.60 lakh (ex-showroom) and the rear-wheel-drive variants are priced between Rs 11.25 lakh and Rs 14 lakh (ex-showroom). The Mahindra Thar is a rival to the Maruti Jimny and the Force Gurkha, however each of them are supplied with 4WD variants solely.

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