{"id":44559,"date":"2025-04-27T10:03:00","date_gmt":"2025-04-27T09:03:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newstimers.com\/index.php\/2025\/04\/27\/big-shock-to-mahindra-thar-ax-and-lx-variants-closed\/"},"modified":"2025-04-27T10:03:00","modified_gmt":"2025-04-27T09:03:00","slug":"big-shock-to-mahindra-thar-ax-and-lx-variants-closed","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newstimers.com\/index.php\/2025\/04\/27\/big-shock-to-mahindra-thar-ax-and-lx-variants-closed\/","title":{"rendered":"Big shock to Mahindra Thar: AX and LX variants closed"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p>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&#8217;s know which variants were closed and which are still meeting.<\/p>\n<h3>Mahindra Thar&#8217;s rising demand and change<\/h3>\n<p>Mahindra&#8217;s lifestyle SUV Thar has made a distinct identity in India. Especially since its 5-door version &#8220;Thar Rocks&#8221; 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.<\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<h3>Which 8 variants were closed?<\/h3>\n<p>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).<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">List of closed variants\u2026<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li>2.0p AX (O) 4WD Convertible<\/li>\n<li>2.2D AX (O) 4WD Convertible<\/li>\n<li>2.2D AX (O) 4WD Hard Top<\/li>\n<li>2.2D LX 4WD Hard Top Od<\/li>\n<li>2.2D LX 4WD Convertible<\/li>\n<li>2.0p lx at 4wd convertible<\/li>\n<li>2.2D LX at 4WD Hard Top Od<\/li>\n<li>2.2D LX at 4WD Convertible<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>After this change, the Thar will now be available in only 11 variants, including options like hard top, RWD and Earth Edition.<\/p>\n<h3>Thar&#8217;s on-cell variants and prices (for lakh rupees)<\/h3>\n<table width=\"369\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"183\"><strong>Variant <\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"112\"><strong>Price (Lakh Lakh)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"74\"><strong>Status<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>1.5D AX (O) RWD Hard Top<\/td>\n<td>11.5<\/td>\n<td>On cell<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>1.5D LX RWD Hard Top<\/td>\n<td>12.99<\/td>\n<td>On cell<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>2.0P LX 2WD Hard Top<\/td>\n<td>14.25<\/td>\n<td>On cell<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>2.0P LX 4WD Hard Top<\/td>\n<td>15.2<\/td>\n<td>On cell<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>2.0P LX Earth Edition 4WD<\/td>\n<td>15.4<\/td>\n<td>On cell<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>2.2D LX 4WD Hard Top<\/td>\n<td>15.95<\/td>\n<td>On cell<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>2.2D LX Earth Edition 4WD<\/td>\n<td>16.15<\/td>\n<td>On cell<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>2.0P LX at 4WD Hard Top<\/td>\n<td>16.8<\/td>\n<td>On cell<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>2.0P LX at Earth Edition 4WD<\/td>\n<td>17<\/td>\n<td>On cell<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>2.2D LX at 4WD Hard Top<\/td>\n<td>17.4<\/td>\n<td>On cell<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>2.2D LX at Earth Edition 4WD<\/td>\n<td>17.6<\/td>\n<td>On cell<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h3>Meaning of change for customers?<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Low option:<\/strong> Earlier Thar used to come in 19 variants, now in only 11.<br \/><strong>AX Trim now just just in RWD:<\/strong> This means that now there will be no option of 4WD in entry level trim.<br \/><strong>Design and features will remain the same:<\/strong> There has been no change in the price range.<\/p>\n<h3>What will come a new facelift model?<\/h3>\n<p>Yes, the facelift version of Mahindra Thar is also coming, which has been kept &#8216;W515&#8217;. This mid-cycle update will be inspired by Thar Rocks and will include many new features.<\/p>\n<h3>Potential new features<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Big infotainment touchscreen<\/li>\n<li>Digital instrument cluster<\/li>\n<li>Sunroof in hard top variant<\/li>\n<li>Better interior finishing<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>However, there is no possibility of mechanical changes in it. That is, the engine and performance will remain almost the same.<\/p>\n<h3>Popularity will be affected?<\/h3>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>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. 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