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NDTV
19-06-2025
- Automotive
- NDTV
Mahindra Thar Facelift Interiors Spied- Check Similarities With Thar Roxx
The Mahindra Thar has been one of the best-selling models in the brand's arsenal, and the range started accumulating even more numbers with the launch of the Thar Roxx. However, the SUV has been around for 5 years and is now in need of an update. Taking note of the situation, the automaker has started testing the facelift version of the SUV. This iteration is expected to bring some major updates, many of which will likely be borrowed from the Thar Roxx, which is leaps and bounds ahead in terms of features. Before the launch, the Mahindra Thar facelift has been spotted testing. These pictures reveal several details about the upcoming model. Starting with the exterior, the Thar now gets the same vertical slat grille as the Thar Roxx. It will also borrow the headlight from the five-door version, carrying the same name. This unit consists of an LED projector setup with C-shaped DRLs. Additionally, the front bumper and the fog lamps, along with LED indicators, are the same as Roxx. Also Read: Similarly, on the inside, Thar facelift gets a major upgrade with a free-standing 10.2-inch infotainment screen that enables wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. It replaces the older 7-inch unit. Furthermore, the steering wheel is the same as the Thar Roxx placed in front of the 10.2-inch fully digital instrument cluster. Meanwhile, it still seems to have manual IRVM, and there are no cameras, indicating that there will be no ADAS. In terms of mechanics, the Mahindra Thar facelift will likely have no changes. It is going to carry forward the same 1.5-litre diesel, 2.2-litre diesel, and 2.0-litre petrol engine. Transmission options will include a manual and automatic with RWD and 4WD configurations. Meanwhile, Mahindra & Mahindra is also working on other models like Bolero facelift, Bolero Neo facelift, and XUV 700 facelift. All of these models have been around for some time and now need an update.
IOL News
03-06-2025
- Automotive
- IOL News
Mahindra Thar would make a great Jimny rival - is it finally on the radar for South Africa?
The Mahindra Thar Roxx could be heading to South Africa later this year. Image: Supplied The second-generation Mahindra Thar is a rugged yet affordable compact SUV, which has been something of a hit in its home market of India. However markets such as South Africa have missed out on it so far. Since its introduction in 2020, the latest Thar has found more than 250,000 homes in India, and its popularity has surged further since the introduction of the five-door Roxx version in late 2024. When the latter was launched last year, Mahindra's head of automotive operations, Rajesh Jejurikar, told Business Today that the company had no immediate plans to export the model to markets outside of India. He said the factory would instead focus on satisfying demand in its home market. 'At this point of time, we are expecting that we are going to be pretty full with meeting domestic requirements for some point of time, so no plans on exports,' Jejurikar told the Indian publication. Video Player is loading. Play Video Play Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration -:- Loaded : 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Window Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Dropshadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. Advertisement Video Player is loading. Play Video Play Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration -:- Loaded : 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Window Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Dropshadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. Next Stay Close ✕ Mahindra Thar Roxx. Image: Supplied However, that could be about to change. Mahindra recently increased production of the Thar in India, with capacity having increased from 6,500 units per month, in November 2024, to around 9,000 at present, Autocar reported. This comes as rumours circulate about the Thar's possible South African introduction later this year. Local Mahindra representatives announced at the recent Nampo show that the company planned to launch another SUV in South Africa this year, but they did not give any further details about this product. Yet given the options currently available in India, the Thar Roxx would appear to be the only viable option for local introduction. Furthermore, local dealers that we spoke to say they're expecting the new model to arrive around September this year. Interestingly, Mahindra was blocked from introducing the three-door Thar from the Australian market in 2021 after Jeep instituted legal action due to the vehicle's perceived resemblance to the Wrangler. But it is not believed that there are any legal impediments to the vehicle being introduced in South Africa. What is the Mahindra Thar Roxx? Although many have labelled it as a potential Suzuki Jimny killer, the Mahindra Thar Roxx is a somewhat bigger vehicle, with an overall length of 4,428mm stretching well beyond the Jimny's 3,820mm footprint. However, the Thar Roxx is still relatively compact, given that a Jeep Wrangler Unlimited stretches out at 4,882mm, and its pricing certainly overlaps with the aforementioned Suzuki. In India, the Thar Roxx costs between 12.99 and 23.39 Lahk (R271,000 to R489,000), while the Jimny 5-door sells for 12.76 to 14.96 Lahk (R266,000 to R313,000). Keep in mind that South African prices would be somewhat higher due to duties and other associated import costs. The cabin is available with some high-end features. Image: Mahindra
Hindustan Times
06-05-2025
- Automotive
- Hindustan Times
Mahindra plans to set up a new passenger vehicle plant, aiming for March 2028 production commencement
Mahindra plans to roll out passenger vehicles from its new production plant by March 2028, while in this fiscal, it aims to ramp up production of XUV 3XO and Thar Roxx. Mahindra is planning to set up a new production facility dedicated to passenger vehicles. The homegrown automobile giant that posted a 13.34 per cent rise in consolidated profit in the January-March quarter of 2025 has announced plans to set up a new manufacturing plant, which will be primarily responsible for rolling out passenger vehicles. The new production facility is expected to be operational by March 2028. While the plan of setting up a new production plant is in place, the location and other details of the facility are yet to be finalised, reported news agency PTI. While announcing the plans for the new production facility, Rajesh Jejurikar, Executive Director and CEO for Automotive and Farm Equipment Sector at Mahindra & Mahindra, said that it will be a large, futuristic plant that will be set up. "At this point, we're thinking of it as primarily a PV plant, but we would need provision maybe for some other elements of our business to come in as we start conceptualising and seeing what kind of investment subsidies we get in different states as we plan for the future," PTI quoted Jejurikar saying. He also added that the cash flow related to the proposed facility has been provided in the capex. Also Read : Upcoming cars in India Mahindra & Mahindra reported a 13.34 per cent rise in its consolidated profit after tax to ₹ 3,541.85 crore in the fourth quarter of the last financial year that ended on March 31, 2025. This was on the back of good performance from the auto and farm equipment sectors, claimed the OEM. M&M had delivered a consolidated net profit of ₹ 3,124.94 crore in the same quarter of the previous fiscal, according to an exchange filing. Consolidated revenue from operations or the company stood at ₹ 42,585.67 crore in the quarter under review, as compared to ₹ 35,373.34 crore in the year-ago period. Mahindra aims to increase production capacity for XUV 3XO and Thar Roxx With the rapidly increasing demand and sales of SUVs, Mahindra has been witnessing additional pressure. The rising number of bookings is leading to longer waiting periods for the Mahindra SUV buyers. To cope with this, Mahindra is looking to increase production capacity for models such as the XUV 3XO and Thar Roxx by 3,000 units this fiscal, besides creating new platform capacity of 1.2 lakh units per annum in the Chakan plant. Mahindra plans to scale up its monthly production from 61,500 units to 85,000 units by the end of FY26, taking its annual installed capacity beyond 10 lakh units. "We will add the 3XO and Roxx capacity, which is 9,000 and roughly 10,500 units, respectively. That's an incremental 3,000 units in FY26," Jejurikar reportedly said. He also announced that a new vehicle platform will be unveiled on August 15 this year and will be backed by additional capacity in Chakan. "For the new platform that we will talk about, we will be creating additional capacity in Chakan of 120,000 units per annum," Jejurikar further added. Meanwhile, Mahindra has also revealed that it will have internal combustion engine-powered SUVs and five battery-powered electric vehicles in its portfolio by 2030. Get insights into Upcoming Cars In India, Electric Vehicles, Upcoming Bikes in India and cutting-edge technology transforming the automotive landscape. First Published Date: 06 May 2025, 08:24 AM IST
