2020 Mahindra Thar explained in images: Variants, specs, features, price

With chaging times, Mahindra Thar has been upgraded to cleaner engines, better comfort and touchscreen infotainment systems have become a must these days. While older version had been off the market due to emission norms, the new 2020 Thar has a new BS6 engine line up, larger dimensions, a more sophisticated cabin and modern styling. Available in two series and in several colour options, here's all you need to know.

The new Thar is based on the third-generation chassis for greater torsional rigidity and gets independent front suspension and multilink rear suspension. It gets brake locking differential up front and mechanical locking differential on the rear axle. The Thar rides on new 255/65 R18 all-terrain tyres.

The new Thar has had its cabin completely redone with now more plush seats with improved height & lumbar support and a 50:50 split setup for the rear seats. The upholstery is washable. It gets roof-mounted speakers and a seven-inch touchscreen infotainment system with weather-resistant buttons. The system includes a first-in-class 'adventure stats' with details like G-monitor, compass, wheel angle, torque, etc. The instrument cluster is also all-new with a TFT colour display. The steering has mounted controls for audio and cruise control.

In terms of safety, the new Mahindra Thar will come with dual airbags, ABS with EBD, ESP with rollover mitigation, hill hold, hill descent control, built-in roll cage, three-point seatbelts, ISOFIX mounts on the rear seats.

The new Mahindra Thar engine options include an all-new 2.0-litre mStallion petrol engine that makes 150 hp and 320 Nm of torque and a Mahindra's mHawk diesel engine that 130 hp and 320 Nm of torque. It gets a six-speed manual transmission and optional six-speed torque converter automatic transmission. The Thar will also boast a manual 4X4 transfer car as standard across all variants.

The cabin has been designed with retro-modern design inspiration. The upholstery is washable, there are hints of chrome at places. The highlight of the cabin is the touchscreen infotainment system with real-time 'adventure statistics' like pitch, roll, power, etc.

The new Mahindra Thar comes in six colour options - Red Rage, Mystic Copper, Galaxy Grey, Napoli Black, Rocky Beige, and Aquamarine. It gets broadly gets two trims - AX (Adventure series) and LX (Lifestyle series).

It gets all-LED headlamps, projector foglights, and options of hard or soft-top. The grille has the familiar vertical slats. The new Thar uses the Noveaue platform which could be shared with other Mahindra vehicles cars in the future.