Mahindra Thar is a much loved SUV in the Indian market and we have seen some crazy modifications from people.
Mahindra Thar is a much loved SUV in the Indian market and we have seen some crazy modifications from people. To cater to the demand of customizations, Mahindra started the customization department some time back. The team at Mahindra customization have come up with an eye-catching concept of the Thar at the Auto Expo.
Custom Mahindra Thar is mechanically the same but the similarities end there itself. Starting with the headlamps, it gets circular DRL’s and has a heavy duty factory fitted winch attached to stinger bumper. The second prominent modification is the massive 37-inch tyres the Mahindra Thar sits on. They have given an exhaust snorkel making water wading capability easy as you don’t have to worry about the engine and exhaust clogging up with water and mud. The bonnet gets a massive hood scoop, although we are not sure if it is just to increase the aesthetic look or has some functionality.
The new car comes with completely revamped interiors with and features a touchscreen interiors and racing seats. It has got aluminium pedals with a dead pedal. The rear seats are front facing and for safety, feature an extended roll cage. As a regular jack won’t suffice for such high 37-inch wheels, Mahindra Thar comes with a high rising jack. There is no information available if Mahindra intends to sell this concept, but nevertheless is a pretty neat custom job painted in matte grey.
The Mahindra Thar is powered by a 2.5-litre diesel engine that produces 105bhp and 247Nm of torque that is delivered through a five-speed gearbox. The 4×4 variant gets a Borg Warner manual shift with low reduction gear. The Thar is available in five colours – Diamond White, Mist Silver, Fiery Black, Toreador Red and Rocky Beige.