How easy is it to drive a Thar?

On the go, the Thar feels very nimble and lane changing manoeuvres are quick and easy. The steering though feels a bit heavy. As far as the ride quality is concerned, the new Thar is miles ahead of the older car. It absorbs well but the thing is that at high speeds it tends to get a bit floaty.

Is it worth buying Mahindra Thar?

Hello, the new Thar has surely improved from the earlier one and it is totally worth the upgrade or if you are looking to buy. However, do note that it is not a practical car or the SUV you can do long-distance journeys if you have a family. If you are looking or adventure trails then yes, it is an amazing one.

Is Mahindra Thar good for off road?

Honestly, it feels just as capable as the diesel off-road. Drivetrain options aside, the new Thar packs some serious off-road abilities. It has an approach angle of 41.8 degrees, ramp over angle of 27 degrees, departure angle of 36.8 degrees, and a ground clearance of 226mm.

Does Thar have traction control?

The traction control on the SUV helped it several times to come out of slippery surfaces. All the terrains where the Mahindra Thar was being driven had loose surface or slippery surface. The SUV is available with both petrol and diesel engine options.

Which is better petrol or diesel Thar?

The diesel will give you noticeably higher FE than the petrol, a longer tank range (important for highways & offroading) and durability (going by Mahindra’s long expertise with diesels). The diesel is my engine of choice for the Thar.

Is Thar a city car?

On the contrary, it actually makes it quite a fun to drive city car with 2498 CC engine, 105 bhp and 247 NM torque with zero turbo lag. The power steering is nimble and responsive which makes the maneuvering in city traffic quite effortless.

Is Mahindra Thar good for City?

Mahindra Thar for City Use While the overall look feels huge and bulky, surprisingly the overall length of Thar is shorter than some of the shortest sedans in the Indian market today. On the contrary, it actually makes it quite a fun to drive city car with 2498 CC engine, 105 bhp and 247 NM torque with zero turbo lag.

Does Thar have diff lock?

An additional feature in the new Thar is an electronically controlled brake locking differential which essentially acts as traction control in low grip conditions. Another nifty off-road feature is an electric driveline disconnect which helps in better transition from 2WD to 4WD modes.

Does Thar have Sport mode?

The mHawk engine of the Thar has improved by a lot with the 6-speed automatic, it works like a charm. There is no sport mode in the transmission but you can always choose to shift the gears manually by pulling the gear lever towards you.

Is the Mahindra Thar easy to drive in traffic?

The light clutch, 300Nm of torque and the linear and creamy power delivery meant that it found bumper to bumper traffic as easy to conquer as a tricky off-road setting, its natural habitat. One thing that you will have to get used to is the width of the Thar, as it can be a bit intimidating at first.

Do parking sensors in Mahindra vehicles help in parallel parking?

Parallel parking this vehicle will test your skills like the RTO never did. Mahindra does offer a rear camera as an accessory, but it should have been a standard fitment, at least on the LX variant. Yes, the parking sensors do help, but barely.

Is the Mahindra mstallion a good car?

Sprightly, but not F-A-S-T like a Creta turbo-petrol, mind you. Mahindra’s mStallion is a likeable motor. Petrol lovers, Delhi-NCR BHPians & those who don’t care about FE will appreciate this offering. The engine is smooth & quite city-friendly.

Does Mahindra offer a rear camera as an accessory?

Mahindra does offer a rear camera as an accessory, but it should have been a standard fitment, at least on the LX variant. Yes, the parking sensors do help, but barely. So if you live in an area where flower pots or kids’ bicycles are often on the driveway, practice your apology letter writing skills. Or just install the camera.