Mahindra Thar Roxx ProsHandsome styling, brute character & tough build. Has an air of desirability around itFar more user-friendly and upmarket than the 3-door Thar, due to its superior interiors, amenities & the 2 rear doorsSuperbly equipped. Loaded with almost every possible feature we could think of (9-speaker Harman Kardon system, panoramic sunroof, 360-degree cam, ventilated front seats…)!Very competent, refined and quick petrol / diesel engine rangeButter-smooth 6-speed AT available with both enginesRide, handling and steering are much improved over the 3-door. Feels more Scorpio-N-like to drive than a Thar. Gets a light EPS (not heavy hydraulic steering like the 3-door Thar)4×4 hardware, off-road capability & high GC. Get ready for slush, muck, deserts, jungles & the mountains!Practical cabin with seating for 5 and a fair amount of storage447 litres of boot space is sufficient for holiday luggageTop-notch safety kit includes 6 airbags, Level 2 ADAS, ESP, hill descent control and moreWe feel the Thar Roxx is well-priced for the package on offerMahindra Thar Roxx ConsWhile the ride quality is significantly better than the 3-door Thar, it is not as plush as say, the XUV700 & other monocoque crossovers. The 19″ wheels are a contributor too. Ride quality is liveable though and we’ll give it a 7/10 ratingSome styling elements are either too polarising or too “busy”Light-coloured interiors with white seats (!!!) will get dirty easily. Keep the cleaning apparatus readyIngress / egress to the rear is difficult, particularly for the elderlyNo 3rd row of seats, which the Scorpio-N & XUV700 offerPetrol AT is thirsty due to its hefty weight, 174 BHP & torque-converter ATInexplicably, 4×4 option just on the diesel. Petrol is available with RWD only. Mahindra needs to correct this ASAPNo option of a convertible soft-top (like Thar) or removeable hard-top (like Wrangler) for those who love open-top motoringSome missing features such as reach-adjustable steering, keyless entry, rear window shades…Niggles are a given with a fresh new Mahindra model. Just ask owners of the 3-door TharRead Team-BHP’s detailed Mahindra Thar Roxx Review.
