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NEW 2021 Mahindra Thar Launched

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https://www.carmag.co.za/news/new-models/

Looks good. No news on SA pricing at this stage.

From the article...


So, what about engine options? Well, while the outgoing Thar is powered by a 79 kW/247 N.m 2,5-litre turbodiesel, the new model will be offered with either a box-fresh 2,0-litre mStallion TGDi petrol engine or the firm’s familiar 2,2-litre mHawk turbodiesel unit. The turbocharged petrol unit makes 112 kW and 320 N.m, while the oil-burner offers 97 kW and 320 N.m.

Transmission options will include a six-speed manual gearbox or a six-speed torque converter automatic cog-swapper (both with a 4x4 manual shift transfer case with a low ratio).

Mahindra says the Thar has gained an “all-new” (independent front and multi-link rear) suspension setup, offering “class-leading” approach, departure and ramp-over angles of 41,8 degrees, 36,8 degrees and 27 degrees, respectively. Ground clearance comes in at 226 mm, while wading depth is rated at 650 mm. The off-roader furthermore features a mechanical locking differential on the rear axle as well as a brake locking differential.

So both the Diesel & Petrol models will offer 320NM - obviously the Diesel peaks will be at lower revs.
6 Speed boxes & a locking rear diff.

The writer refers to
" ...a brake locking differential" he is probably unaware this is TC.
It seems yopu'll have a rear locker & TC on the fronts - like [only] the Amarok offers...
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Looks like a Jeep . :lol: Will run and hide now.

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Pretty sure it’s a useless piece of crap and will rust away after a few years
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So they updated the look from Indianified CJ to Indianified JK, and went from automatic rear diff lock to brake traction control.

And only 10 Lakh, it should sell like hot cakes.

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It will sell well in India where it competes with the Force Gurkha, but theThar is the better option.
But when the 5 door Jimny arrives on the Indian Market the Thar will have an uphill battle...
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I like it. For a toy, its good value for money.
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Mad Manny wrote:
Tue Aug 18, 2020 9:46 pm
It will sell well in India where it competes with the Force Gurkha, but theThar is the better option.
But when the 5 door Jimny arrives on the Indian Market the Thar will have an uphill battle...
You do realise that the announcement of the 5 door Jimny was made on 1 April

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Saxj wrote:
Mad Manny wrote:
Tue Aug 18, 2020 9:46 pm
It will sell well in India where it competes with the Force Gurkha, but theThar is the better option.
But when the 5 door Jimny arrives on the Indian Market the Thar will have an uphill battle...
You do realise that the announcement of the 5 door Jimny was made on 1 April
Let's be fair, it's Manny...




Could this be sarcasm?

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