Mahindra Thar OG Detailed Review: What Has Changed
Mahindra Thar OG has been launched with more than just cosmetic changes, bringing new features along with mechanical upgrades. The updated version stays focused on the familiar Thar formula while adding changes aimed at making it more modern and capable.
What changes on the Thar OG?
The new Thar OG gets a number of visual updates, but the bigger talking point is that Mahindra has also made changes underneath the skin. This means buyers looking at the latest Thar are not simply getting a cosmetic refresh of the earlier model.
The update also brings new features to the package. The overall approach appears to be an attempt to retain the Thar's established character while addressing areas where a newer model can offer more equipment and mechanical changes.
Mechanical upgrades are the key update
The mechanical changes are particularly important because they affect more than the way the vehicle looks. For buyers comparing the new Thar with the earlier version, these upgrades are worth considering alongside the cosmetic changes.
The available material does not provide detailed figures for the individual mechanical changes, so it would be wrong to attach unverified engine, gearbox or performance numbers to the Thar OG.
New features add to the package
The feature list has also been updated as part of the new iteration. The important changes highlighted in the available material are:
- Updated exterior styling
- New features over the earlier iteration
- Significant mechanical upgrades
- Familiar Mahindra Thar design and character
For an existing Thar owner, the changes may not justify switching purely on appearance. For someone buying a Thar now, however, the updated equipment and mechanical revisions make the latest version the one that needs to be compared with the older model.
Should you consider the new Thar OG?
The Thar OG is aimed at buyers who want the familiar Thar package but also want the benefit of the latest updates. Since detailed specifications and pricing are not provided in the material available here, buyers should check the exact variant equipment and mechanical details before making a purchase decision.
Would you consider the new Thar OG over the earlier version?
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 28 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 Mahindra Thar OG Detailed in this story.
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