2025 Mahindra Thar Facelift Launched at ₹9.99 Lakh in India

2025 Mahindra Thar Launched in India with New Features and Updates

Mahindra has launched the 2025 Thar facelift in India with a price tag of Rs 9.99 lakh (ex-showroom) and it gets a cleaner look outside and meaningful updates inside while the petrol and diesel engines remain the same. The lineup now gets AXT and LXT names and goes up to Rs 16.99 lakh and the soft top is not available at launch which means a tilt towards better everyday usability and tighter feature packaging out of the box. You get two new colours—Tango Red and Battleship Grey—along with a body coloured grille and dual tone bumper which freshens up the look without changing the Thar’s boxy shape or ruggedness on the road. Inside you get a 10.25 inch touchscreen, rear AC vents, door mounted power window switches and a new steering wheel to fix the older ergonomic issues and make the cabin simpler to use in daily traffic and weekend drives. Safety and convenience gets a rear wiper, washer and camera and the fuel lid opener is now inside the cabin so you don’t have to use the key slot outside in rain or dust. The engine options remain the same 2.0 litre turbo petrol and 1.5 and 2.2 litre diesels with manual and automatic transmissions and you can choose RWD or 4WD depending on your use case and budget.

Key highlights

• Prices start at Rs 9.99 lakh and go up to Rs 16.99 lakh (ex-showroom), AXT and LXT variant names are used for the facelift range.

• Exterior gets body-coloured grille, dual-tone bumpers and two new colours—Tango Red and Battleship Grey, while the stance and 18-inch alloys remain same.

• Interior gets 10.25-inch touchscreen, rear AC vents, new steering wheel, power window switches moved to doors, added storage with individual armrests up front.

• Convenience and safety features include rear camera, rear wiper and washer and in-cabin fuel-lid opener button for daily use.

• Powertrains remain the same: 2.0 turbo-petrol, 1.5 diesel and 2.2 diesel with manual and automatic options; RWD and 4WD available to fit different budgets and usage.

2025 Mahindra Thar facelift Variant-wise prices

Exterior

The facelift gets subtle but noticeable visual changes including body-coloured grille and dual-tone bumpers which gives a cleaner look without losing the SUV’s boxy character. Mahindra has also introduced Tango Red and Battleship Grey, with the former replacing the earlier red shade to keep the palette fresh for new buyers. Wheels and lighting hardware carries over, so the robust stance current owners are used to on road and off it.

Interior and features

The cabin gets a bigger 10.25-inch infotainment screen and a new steering wheel, both of which lifts the quality and makes navigation and media control easier on the go. Rear AC vents for passengers, door-mounted window switches and front armrest with storage for everyday usability gaps from the outgoing model. Rear camera and rear wiper/washer for parking confidence and wet-weather visibility and the fuel-lid opener is now inside which is more secure and convenient.

Powertrains and drivetrains

Mahindra retains the trusted engines: 2.0-litre turbo-petrol, 1.5-litre diesel and 2.2-litre diesel with manual and automatic transmissions as before. Buyers can still opt for RWD for price and efficiency or step up to 4WD for trails and touring as the ladder-frame base and hardware is same. This continuity reduces ownership risk as parts, service know-how and real-world performance has already been proven in Indian conditions.

Positioning and value

The starting price is lower than the old one by placing the AXT RWD 1.5 diesel at Rs 9.99 lakh which opens up the Thar experience for buyers who wanted it in a simpler, city-ready spec. The top 2.2 diesel LXT 4WD AT at Rs 16.99 lakh is for customers who want torque, touring and convenience with the feature list now matching the expectations for daily use and long trips. With ergonomic fixes and cabin features added the facelift improves daily feel without adding complexity in the mechanicals which keeps long-term ownership predictable.

Editor’s analysis and insights

The facelift clearly says: improve daily comfort and basic ergonomics without losing the rugged core that made Thar popular since 2020 which helps retain existing fans and attract new urban buyers who wanted easier controls and better cabin space. The in-cabin fuel-lid release, rear camera and rear wiper/washer may seem small but removes daily friction points and along with the bigger screen and rear vents makes the SUV easier to live with in cities with tight parking and summer heat. Pricing starting at Rs 9.99 lakh will get footfalls but the real test will be supply balance for high-demand LXT 4WD trims and how quickly accessories and finance packages adapt to the facelift which could decide the delivery timelines during the festive season.