Mahindra Thar

Mahindra

TharOn-road price in Indore& the variant actually worth buying

Every Thar variant, scored on real value — see which trim is worth it.

SUV7 variants₹10.0 – 17.6 Ldiesel · petrolmanual · automatic
Fuel
The short answer

Buy the LXT RWD Diesel.

The LXT RWD Diesel at ₹12.70L is the cheapest Thar that clears the safety and convenience kit most buyers actually want — the Vahnam Pick. Below it you give up real kit to save a little; above it you're mostly buying styling.

Only step up for a specific reason — Larger touchscreen. Most of the gap in between is styling.

The value ladder

The four trims worth knowing — tap any to open its full specs and act on it.

Budget

Why the LXT RWD Diesel is the pick

The LXT RWD Diesel is the first Thar that clears the features most buyers genuinely use day to day. Below it you give up real kit to save a little; above it you pay mostly for comfort and styling — and that balance is exactly why it's our pick.

What each step up gets you

The honest per-step breakdown — where the money's worth it, and where it isn't.

AXT RWD DieselLXT RWD Diesel
+₹2.7 L
Nice to have

Adds larger touchscreen — comfort-and-convenience nice-to-haves. Worth it only if those matter to you.

LXT RWD DieselLXT 4WD Diesel AT
+₹4.9 L
Skip

No new features over the LXT RWD Diesel — mostly paint and trim. Skip it unless you want the badge.

Common questions

The things buyers actually ask about the Thar — answered straight.

Which Mahindra Thar variant is the best value for money?
The LXT RWD Diesel at ₹12.70L. It's the cheapest Thar that already covers the features most buyers actually use, so you don't need to spend more to get a well-equipped car.
Is the top-end Thar LXT 4WD Diesel AT worth it?
For value, no. Over the LXT RWD Diesel it adds no new features you'd spot on a spec sheet — mostly badge, paint and trim — which makes it the weakest-value variant in the range.
Is the Thar available with an automatic gearbox?
Yes. The most affordable automatic Thar is the LXT 4WD Diesel AT at ₹17.63L — automatics start a little above the base manual rather than at the very bottom of the range.