Famous Indian automobile manufacturer Mahindra launched their new 4 wheel drive jeep like SUV Mahindra Thar in India today (21 December 2010). The Mahindra Thar which was launched in Europe earlier, has India's first BS IV CRDe diesel engine in soft top. New Mahindra Thar is powered by an engine which delivers a maximum power of 77 kW(105 Bhp) and 247 Nm torque which makes it the most powerful engine in its class. It features an integral power steering and short turning radius of 5.25 m for quick turns. It has an Independent front suspension for comfort and agility off road. Apart from all these, new Mahindra Thar has a removable top for that wind in the hair experience. Under its classic look, reminding of the first model produced by Mahindra & Mahindra in 1945 and of the legendary 4x4 which made the history of off-road, Mahindra Thar represents an absolutely new proposal and opens a new segment in the present offroad market.
| MAHINDRA THAR SPECIFICATIONS | |
| ENGINE | 2498cc, NEF CRDe Turbocharged Intercooled, BS IV |
| DISPLACEMENT | 2498cc |
| BORE x STROKE | 94 x 90 mm |
| MAX. POWER | 77.23 kW |
| MAX. TORQUE | 247 Nm @ 1800-2000 rpm |
| GEAR TRANSMISSION | 5 - Speed Manual |
| TRANSFER CASE (4WD only) | Borg Warner - Manual Shift |
| AXLE | Front: Full Floating Hypoid Ratio 4.3:1 ; Capacity:1100kg Rear: Semi Floating Hypoid Ratio 4.3:1 ; Capacity:1700kg |
| HUB LOCK | Auto |
| TURNING RADIUS | 5.25 m |
| WHEELBASE | 2430 mm |
| SUSPENSION | Independent Front Suspension with Torsion & Stabilizer Bar |
| GROUND CLEARANCE | 200 mm |
| BRAKES | Front: 113 mm Disc & Caliper Rear: 279 Drums |
| TYRES | P 235/70 R 16 Tubeless Tyres |
| WHEELS | 6.5 J X 16 Inches (40.64 cms) |
| FUEL TANK CAPACITY | 60 Litres |
| DIMENSIONS(L x W x H) | 3920 x 1710 x 1930 (mm) |
| SEATING CAPACITY | 7 Seater |
| PRICE | Delhi : Rs.5.99 lakh Bangalore : Rs.6.01 lakh Thane : Rs.5.97 lakh Mumbai : Rs. 6.28 lakh |
| MAHINDRA BOLERO ATTITUDE TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS | |
| ENGINE | 2498cc, CRDe |
| MAX. POWER | 97Bhp @ 3800rpm |
| MAX. TORQUE | 255Nm @ 1800rpm |
| BODY TYPE | SUV |
| SEGMENT | C Segment |
| FUEL TYPE | Diesel |
| SUSPENSION | IFS Coil Spring, Rigid Leaf Springs |
| TYRES | 215/75 R 15 |
| BRAKES | Front:- Disk Rear :- Drum |
| TRANSMISSION | 5 - Speed, Manual |
| STEERING | Power |
| SEATING CAPACITY | 2 |
| GROUND CLEARANCE | 200 mm |
| TANK CAPACITY | 60 Liters |
| TOP SPEED | 125 km/h |
| MILEAGE | Highway :- 14 km/L City :- 10km/L |
| PRICE | Rs. 11,75,000/- |
| MAHINDRA & MAHINDRA VEHICLES MILEAGE | ||
| MODEL | FUEL | MILEAGE(km/L) |
| Xylo E 8 M Eagle | Diesel | 12.20 |
| Xylo F 6 M Falcon | Diesel | 12.92 |
| Scorpio BS 3 | Diesel | 12.84 |
| Scorpio BS 4 | Diesel | 12.84 |
| Scorpio Automatic | Diesel | 11.64 |
| Max BS 2 | Diesel | 14.40 |
| Bolero BS 3 | Diesel | 14.70 |
| Bolero VLX BS 3 | Diesel | 13.52 |
| MAHINDRA – RENAULT VEHICLES MILEAGE | ||
| MODEL | FUEL | MILEAGE(km/L) |
| Logan DSL 1.5 | Diesel | 21.03 |
| Logan GLX 1.4 | Petrol | 13.40 |
| Logan GLS 1.6 | Petrol | 12.98 |
