The first and indeed current generation Mahindra Thar has been produced by the Indian firm since 2010. The Thar is incredibly similar, in terms of its design to that of the Jeep Wrangler’s predecessor, the CJ. With a new Thar on the horizon, sharing a suspicious amount of design detail with the previous-generation JK Wrangler, let’s take a look at 5 articles that you need to read about the current model.
1.Which Mahindra Thar is better: diesel or petrol?
“The second version, the CJ3B is where the wheel truly got rolling and resulted in the Thar predecessor, the MM540. The MM540 was largely credited with bringing the car to the masses. The Thar nameplate was only introduced in 2010 and since then has enjoyed global success, particularly in the adventurous off-road circles.” Chad examines the Thar range.
2.Mahindra Thar vs Suzuki Jimny vs Mahindra Pik Up: which one is the best value for money?
“In this value comparison, we’ve selected the top-spec Thar “Adventure”, and pitched it against the least-expensive Suzuki Jimny and the aforementioned Pik Up 4x4 in S6 single-cab trim. Their pricing varies by about R 20 000, with the two Mahindras being the most expensive choices here. In the face of such compelling opponents, is the Mahindra Thar still a good value proposition, and are the trade-offs inherent in its ancient design roots worth the cash savings? Martin compares the Thar with its stablemate and the all-new Suzuki Jimny in a value for money clash.
3.SA’s five cheapest REAL 4x4s
“This bare, but hard-built Willy’s Jeep impersonator is built in India. The Thar is utilitarian and rough around the edges, but I speak from personal experience when I tell you how capable it is.” Ané includes the Thar in her top 5 affordable 4x4 vehicle list.
4.How to replace a lightbulb on a Mahindra Thar
“Nobody will ever accuse a Mahindra Thar of being sophisticated, but that old-fashioned design brings certain advantages when it comes to service access.” Lawrence guides us through the replacement of a light bulb on the back-to-basics Thar.
5.How much SUV can I buy for R5 000 a month?
“And for a vehicle that fits the template of what SUVs were all about when these devices were first mooted, you should look at the Mahindra Thar 2.5 CRDe, an Indian version of the original Jeep!” Stuart includes the Thar in his budget-beating SUV list.
