Mahindra Thar OG Review: Is It Ready for Indian Roads?
Mahindra Thar OG is aimed at buyers who want a lifestyle off road SUV that can handle Indian roads while still fitting into everyday use. A drive in Nashik gives a closer look at how this updated Thar OG works as a practical choice for enthusiasts who want more than a conventional SUV.
What The Mahindra Thar OG Offers
The Thar OG continues to focus on the lifestyle off road SUV formula rather than trying to become a regular family crossover. Its appeal is tied to the idea of having an SUV that can be used for daily driving while also being ready for rougher routes and weekend trips.
For buyers considering the Thar OG, the key question is whether that character fits their usage. The model is positioned around adventure and utility, making it relevant to owners who value the SUV experience as much as everyday practicality.
How It Fits Indian Roads
Indian roads can change quickly from smooth city stretches to broken surfaces and rough rural routes. That makes the Thar OG’s off road focused character relevant for buyers who regularly leave paved roads or simply want the freedom to explore beyond them.
The Nashik drive provides a useful real world setting for understanding the vehicle as a lifestyle SUV. Rather than judging it only by features or appearance, buyers should consider how often they would actually use its off road ability.
What Buyers Should Consider
Before choosing the Thar OG, buyers should think about:
- How much of their driving is on regular city roads
- Whether weekend off road trips are part of their plans
- The practicality needed for everyday ownership
- Whether a lifestyle SUV suits their driving routine
Is The Thar OG For You?
The Thar OG makes the most sense for buyers who specifically want the character of a lifestyle off road SUV. It is less about choosing the most conventional option and more about deciding whether an adventure focused vehicle matches the way you plan to use your car.
For an Indian buyer, that distinction matters because the Thar OG is likely to be considered as much for its lifestyle appeal as for its ability to tackle challenging roads. A buyer should therefore assess their regular usage before making the decision.
Would the Mahindra Thar OG fit your daily driving and weekend plans?
Mahindra Thar OG — the numbers
Price
₹10,32,000 – ₹13,79,000
Ex-showroom, pooled across the market
On-road, by city





On-road, as published for each city — road tax, insurance and registration included. Rounded to the nearest thousand. Your dealer's quote will still differ.
The detail
Safety(1)
Specifications(1)
Efficiency by fuel: 9 kmpl
Variants (28)
- 1.5L AXT Diesel RWD₹10,32,000
- 1.5L LXT Diesel RWD₹12,99,000
- 1.5L ZXT Diesel RWD₹13,99,000
- 2.0L LXT RWD Petrol AT₹14,77,000
- 2.0L LXT 4WD Petrol₹15,60,000
- 2.0L ZXT RWD Petrol AT₹16,09,000
- 2.2L LXT 4WD Diesel₹16,43,000
- 2.2L LXT RWD Diesel AT₹16,49,000
- 2.0L ZXT 4WD Petrol₹16,60,000
- 2.0L LXT 4WD Petrol AT₹17,23,000
- 2.2L ZXT 4WD Diesel₹17,49,000
- 2.2L ZXT RWD Diesel AT₹17,49,000
- 2.0L ZXT 4WD Petrol AT₹17,75,000
- 2.2L LXT 4WD Diesel AT₹18,00,000
- 2.2L ZXT 4WD Diesel AT₹18,99,000
- Axt 15 Diesel Mt Rwd—
- Lxt 15 Diesel Mt Rwd—
- Zxt 15 Diesel Mt Rwd—
- Lxt 20 Petrol At Rwd—
- Lxt 20 Petrol Mt 4WD—
- Zxt 20 Petrol At Rwd—
- Lxt 22 Diesel Mt 4WD—
- Lxt 22 Diesel At Rwd—
- Zxt 20 Petrol Mt 4WD—
- Lxt 20 Petrol At 4WD—
- Zxt 22 Diesel Mt 4WD—
- Zxt 22 Diesel At Rwd—
- Zxt 20 Petrol At 4WD—
Ex-showroom, rounded to the nearest thousand.
Colours (9)
- Stealth Black
- Everest White
- Tango Red
- Battleship Grey
- Artemis Silver
- Jeans Blue
- Galaxy Grey
- Deep Forest
- Battleship Gray
What owners rate it
Compiled by Turbo Truth from publicly available figures on 26 Sept 2026. Prices are ex-showroom and change without notice; confirm at the dealership before you buy.
The figures above are for the Mahindra Thar OG. We do not have separate figures for the Indian Roads in this story.
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