Mahindra has made a big change in the range of her popular SUV Thar. The company has closed 8 variants, so that now this SUV will be available in only 11 variants. If you are planning to buy a Thar, first see new list and prices.
Mahindra Thar SUV is being liked in India, especially after the 5-door Rocks version, its demand has risen. But now the company has closed many of its variants permanently. Let’s know which variants were closed and which are still meeting.
Mahindra Thar’s rising demand and change
Mahindra’s lifestyle SUV Thar has made a distinct identity in India. Especially since its 5-door version “Thar Rocks” has been launched, its sales have seen bumper growth. Thar has sold 47,000 units during the financial year 2025, which is considered a large number of for this segment.
In view of the increasing demand, the company has also increased the production of Thar so that customers can get timely delivery. But now the company has taken a big decision regarding this model, which has surprised potential buyers.
Which 8 variants were closed?
Mahindra has now shut down 8 Variants of Thar permanently. These include the LX variants especially with convertible tops, AX 4WD and Open Differential (OD).
List of closed variants…
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- 2.0p AX (O) 4WD Convertible
- 2.2D AX (O) 4WD Convertible
- 2.2D AX (O) 4WD Hard Top
- 2.2D LX 4WD Hard Top Od
- 2.2D LX 4WD Convertible
- 2.0p lx at 4wd convertible
- 2.2D LX at 4WD Hard Top Od
- 2.2D LX at 4WD Convertible
After this change, the Thar will now be available in only 11 variants, including options like hard top, RWD and Earth Edition.
Thar’s on-cell variants and prices (for lakh rupees)
| Variant | Price (Lakh Lakh) | Status |
| 1.5D AX (O) RWD Hard Top | 11.5 | On cell |
| 1.5D LX RWD Hard Top | 12.99 | On cell |
| 2.0P LX 2WD Hard Top | 14.25 | On cell |
| 2.0P LX 4WD Hard Top | 15.2 | On cell |
| 2.0P LX Earth Edition 4WD | 15.4 | On cell |
| 2.2D LX 4WD Hard Top | 15.95 | On cell |
| 2.2D LX Earth Edition 4WD | 16.15 | On cell |
| 2.0P LX at 4WD Hard Top | 16.8 | On cell |
| 2.0P LX at Earth Edition 4WD | 17 | On cell |
| 2.2D LX at 4WD Hard Top | 17.4 | On cell |
| 2.2D LX at Earth Edition 4WD | 17.6 | On cell |
Meaning of change for customers?
Low option: Earlier Thar used to come in 19 variants, now in only 11.
AX Trim now just just in RWD: This means that now there will be no option of 4WD in entry level trim.
Design and features will remain the same: There has been no change in the price range.
What will come a new facelift model?
Yes, the facelift version of Mahindra Thar is also coming, which has been kept ‘W515’. This mid-cycle update will be inspired by Thar Rocks and will include many new features.
Potential new features
- Big infotainment touchscreen
- Digital instrument cluster
- Sunroof in hard top variant
- Better interior finishing
However, there is no possibility of mechanical changes in it. That is, the engine and performance will remain almost the same.
Popularity will be affected?
The possibility is rarely. The Thar is already very popular among youth and off-roading. Its sales have increased further after the 5-door model arrives. By closing some variants, the company will be able to manage production and inventory better.