Key Information: Mahindra’s Next Big Launch Is The 5-Door Thar Armada
Mahindra is prepared for the major release later this year of the five-door Thar, which is expected to be called the Armada in the Indian market. Numerous sightings of the test mule for the future Mahindra Thar five-door SUV have provided numerous details.
The Mahindra Thar Armada’s external features will include an updated front bumper, all-LED lighting, and a redesigned grille. 19-inch alloy wheels with diamond cuts will be positioned on either side of the SUV’s side profile. The Thar five-door SUV will have a redesigned bumper and a rear wiper on the back end. A remote fuel-filling cap will also be included for the five-door Thar.
As seen in the spy photo, the Mahindra Thar Armada will also include a 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment display within the cabin. A digital instrument cluster, a sunroof, front and rear center armrests, a push start/stop button, and rear air conditioning vents are some of the other important interior elements. According to the spy photos, there will be adequate headroom and legroom in the back seats.
The wheelbase of the Mahindra Thar Armada is probably going to be 2,750 mm. It will have Level-2 ADAS technologies, including as blind-spot monitoring, lane-keep assist, and forward-collision warning, for increased safety. Lane-keep assistance, blind-spot monitoring, forward-collision warning and aid, and other features are possible examples of ADAS level 2 safety features.
Regarding the engine choices, the off-road SUV will be available with a 2.0-liter turbo-petrol and a 2.2-liter diesel with 4WD. The latter will peak at 203 horsepower, while the former will only reach a maximum power of 175 horsepower. A 1.5-liter diesel engine with rear-wheel drive will be the third powerplant option.
It is anticipated that the Mahindra Thar Armada would have a marginal price premium over its predecessor. In India, the ex-showroom pricing of the current generation Thar is between Rs 11.35 lakh and Rs 17.60 lakh. In the Indian market, the Force Gurkha five-door SUV and the Thar Armada will compete when it launches.