Car BlogNewlaunch Cars Under Rs 11 – 18 Lakhs In India
Mahindra Thar: Pricing ranges for it include Rs 11.25 lakh to Rs 17.20 lakh. The cost of the SUV’s Earth Edition ranges from Rs 15.40 lakh to Rs 17.60 lakh. Ex-showroom rates apply to all of India.
Engine and Transmission: Mahindra provides the Thar with three engine options:
- a 2-liter, 152 horsepower/300 Nm turbo-petrol engine
- Two-and-a-half-liter (132 PS/300 Nm) diesel engine
There are two gearbox options for the aforementioned engines: a 6-speed manual and a 6-speed automatic. A 1.5-liter diesel engine (118 PS/300 Nm) with a 6-speed manual transmission is another feature of the RWD variant, whilst the turbo-petrol unit has a 6-speed manual or a 6-speed torque converter automatic transmission.
Features: The Thar has a 7-inch touchscreen infotainment system with support for Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, cruise control, manual air conditioning, halogen headlights with LED DRLs, washable interior flooring, and detachable roof panels.
Safety: Dual front airbags, traction control, hill descent control, rear parking sensors, and seat belt reminders for the driver and front passengers are among the safety features.
Rivals: The Mahindra Thar is up against the Force Gurkha and Maruti Suzuki Jimny, as well as other comparably priced monocoque small SUVs such the Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara, Hyundai Creta, Kia Seltos, MG Astor, Skoda Kushaq, Volkswagen Taigun, and Toyota Hyryder.
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REVIEWS & VIDEOSMahindra Scorpio
The Mahindra is an eight-seater SUV with the option for RWD. The base price of the Mahindra Scorpio is Rs. 13.59 Lakh, while the top model is Rs. 17.35 Lakh. There is a 2184 cc engine option for this model. This vehicle is offered with a manual transmission and a diesel alternative. This model includes two airbags for safety. Four colors are available for this model. Mahindra Scorpio has received an overall user rating of 4.5 out of 5 based on feedback from other users.
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News & Top StoriesRear-wheel drive variants account for half of Mahindra Thar’s sales
- Approximately half of the 6,000 Thars that Mahindra sells each month are rear-wheel drive (RWD) models.
- The 1.5-liter diesel and 2-liter turbo-petrol engines are available for these RWD versions.
- Mahindra can only produce a restricted number of 1.5-liter diesel engines at this time.
- The rear-wheel drive versions may have longer waiting times as a result of this restriction.
In India, the most popular lifestyle off-road vehicle is the Mahindra Thar. Mahindra opened up the market for this off-road competent SUV last year by lowering the cost of models with rear-wheel drive. It was disclosed at a recent investor meeting that these rear-wheel drives Thar models account for almost half of the vehicle’s sales.
Statement from Mahindra
In response to a question regarding production capacity, Rajesh Jejurikar, Executive Director and CEO (Auto & Farm Sector), Mahindra & Mahindra, said during the investor meeting: “On Thar we have roughly out of the current sales that we do, which is about 6,000-odd a month, roughly half is four-wheel drive and the balance is two-wheel drive” The two-wheel drive is what many reservations are for.
One of Mahindra’s best-selling models in the nation is the Thar, with models with rear-wheel drive accounting for about half of sales. This might be because these versions are more reasonably priced, making this tough-looking off-road vehicle more accessible. Additionally, it appears that only around half of the Thar’s purchasers are interested in off-roading seriously and are instead purchasing the vehicle for its appearance, road presence, and performance.
Time Waits for Thar Rear-wheel Drive
The rear-wheel-drive Thar wait times are not going to decrease anytime soon, despite Mahindra’s best efforts to keep them at a reasonable level. The Indian automaker has been increasing production across the board, but capacity problems with the engines further complicate matters for the Thar RWD versions. During the same investor meeting, Rajesh Jejurikar added, “We are not able to ramp up two-wheel drive production right now because the assembly line and manufacturing-related capacities beyond 3,000 are not there, only the engine-related capacity is.
The 1.5-liter engine, which transitions from rear-wheel drive to two-wheel drive, has a very specific capacity, so that will increase with time. Hence, that is the particular limitation on our ability to raise the Thar two-wheel drive’s volume.
The Mahindra Thar’s primary assembly and manufacturing capacities are centered on its 2-liter turbo-petrol and 2.2-liter diesel engines, both of which have been available from the vehicle’s 2020 introduction. Mahindra has not yet altered its manufacturing process, which will take time, and this new 1.5-liter diesel engine was only introduced last year exclusively for the Thar’s rear-wheel drive versions. Up until then, the waiting times for the rear-wheel-drive versions might go much longer because of this engine’s restricted production capacity.
Details of the Thar Engine Options
| Engine | 2-litre turbo-petrol | 2.2-litre diesel engine | 1.5-litre diesel engine |
| Power | 152 PS | 132 PS | 118 PS |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 300 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Transmission | 6MT/6AT | 6MT/6AT | 6MT |
| Drivetrain | RWD/4WD | 4WD | RWD |
The 1.5-liter diesel engine (118 PS/300 Nm) and the 2-liter turbo-petrol engine (152 PS/300 Nm) are the available engines for this rear-wheel drive model. For the turbo-petrol engine, a 6-speed manual and an automatic transmission are available, whereas the diesel engine only has a 6-speed manual gearbox.
There are two engine options for the four-wheel-drive versions: a 2.2-liter diesel (132 PS/300 Nm) and a turbo-petrol engine. Options for the transmission for both of these engines include a 6-speed manual and a 6-speed automatic.
Features and Safety of Thar
A 7-inch touchscreen infotainment system, cruise control, manual air conditioning, steering-mounted controls, dual front airbags, hill descent control, traction control, rear parking sensors, and ISOFIX child seat anchors are all standard on the Mahindra Thar. It also has wired Android Auto and Apple CarPlay.
A larger, five-door Thar with additional options such as a sunroof, dual-zone air conditioning, and a computerized driver’s display is also being developed. It is anticipated to make its debut in 2024’s second half.
Price and Rivals of Thar
The Mahindra Thar is available for purchase for between Rs 11.25 lakh and Rs 17.60 lakh (ex-showroom), with the rear-wheel-drive versions costing between Rs 11.25 lakh and Rs 14 lakh. The Maruti Jimny and the Force Gurkha are rivals to the Mahindra Thar, however, only 4WD versions of each vehicle are available.
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Car BlogMahindra Scorpio N Under Rs 13 – 25 Lakhs In India
Mahindra has introduced the Scorpio N Z8 Select versions. Cost: The ex-showroom, the all-India price range for the Mahindra is Rs 13.60 lakh to Rs 24.54 lakh. The prices of the Z8 Select versions (ex-showroom nationwide) range from Rs 16.99 lakh to Rs 18.99 lakh.
Color Options: Deep Forest, Everest White, Napoli Black, Dazzling Silver, Red Rage, and Midnight Black are the six color options offered.
There is one diesel engine and one petrol engine available for the Scorpio N. The gasoline engine is 1997 cc, and the diesel engine is 2198 cc. Both an automatic and a manual transmission are offered. The Scorpio N’s mileage varies based on the version and kind of fuel. Scorpio N has seven seats.
Features: Wireless phone charging, dual-zone climate control, cruise control, front and back cameras, and an 8-inch touchscreen infotainment system are among the main features. Highlights also include a semi-digital instrument cluster, a single-pane sunroof, and a 6-way power driver’s seat.
In the Australasian NCAP crash test, Mahindra Scorpio N receives a zero-star safety rating. Under the Australasian NCAP, the Mahindra Scorpio N has undergone crash testing! The Mahindra SUV scored 0 stars in the A NCAP crash test despite having a complete five-star safety rating from the Global NCAP.
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News & Top StoriesMahindra XUV300 Facelift: What to Anticipate
The Mahindra XUV300 has been available for purchase since 2019 in its current configuration, and a facelifted version is scheduled to be released shortly. It has been repeatedly spied on throughout testing, giving some indication of the improvements that the midlife update would contain. Here’s what to anticipate if you’ve been waiting for the XUV300 facelift
Modern Design Theory
For the redesigned XUV300, Mahindra will be using a new design language that will be consistent with its next line of Born Electric (BE) vehicles. Numerous spy photos that revealed fang-shaped LED DRLs up front and attached taillights, as seen on the BE.05 concept, have already confirmed this. Redesigned alloy wheels and adjusted bumpers are only a couple of the external modifications. Rather than being a completely new design, it is more of an extension of the Mahindra design that already exists.
A More Modern Cabin
Inside, the XUV300 will have a reworked dashboard with repositioned and redesigned central air conditioning vents, a new temperature control panel featuring rear air conditioning vents, and two new screens (one for instruments and one for infotainment). On the facelifted XUV300, Mahindra is even expected to give new seat upholstery.
New Set Of Features
As previously stated, the revised XUV400 EV is expected to give the 2024 XUV300 two new, larger digital displays (10.25 inches each) as well as a panoramic sunroof that ranks first in the segment. Push-button start/stop, cruise control, wireless phone charging, dual-zone air conditioning, and ventilated front seats are possible additional features.
Mahindra is anticipated to outfit it with advanced driving assistance systems (ADAS) and a 360-degree camera as safety technology. Electronic stability control (ESC), a tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS), and six airbags (as standard) could also be added to the redesigned SUV.
What Is It Going To Get Inside?
Mahindra most likely plans to provide the new XUV300 with the same choices for gasoline and diesel engines as the current model. Two of these are a 1.5-liter diesel engine (117 PS/300 Nm) and a 1.2-liter turbo-petrol engine (110 PS/200 Nm). Either a 6-speed AMT or a 6-speed manual transmission is available for both.
A T-GDi (direct-injection) turbo-petrol engine (130 PS/up to 250 Nm) is also an option for the XUV300. This engine is only compatible with a 6-speed manual transmission. We believe Mahindra may switch out the existing AMT for an automated torque converter unit.
Pricing, Rivals, and Anticipated Launch
The facelifted Mahindra XUV300 is expected to be on sale in March of this year. Pricing is anticipated to start at Rs 8.5 lakh (ex-showroom). The new XUV300 will rekindle competition from vehicles such as the Hyundai Venue, Maruti Brezza, Kia Sonet, and Tata Nexon.
News & Top StoriesMahindra Still Needs To Fulfill Over Two Lakh Orders, With Scorpio Classic, Scorpio N, And Thar Leading The Way
Mahindra Cars recently revealed the total number of pending orders for all of its vehicles, along with other particulars for each brand, at a financial report conference. As of the beginning of February 2024, 2.26 lakh orders were outstanding, including some of the company’s most popular SUVs, like the Mahindra XUV700, Mahindra Scorpio N, and Mahindra Thar.
Pending Orders according to Model
| Model | Pending Order |
| Scorpio Classic and Scorpio N | 1,01,000 |
| Thar | 71,000 |
| XUV700 | 35,000 |
| Bolero and Bolero Neo | 10,000 |
| XUV300 and XUV400 | 8,800 |
1.01 lakh open bookings are shared by the Mahindra Scorpio N and Mahindra Scorpio Classic. That the Scorpio siblings receive an average of 16,000 bookings each month is a statistic that further emphasizes its appeal. Following up with 71,000 pending orders is the Mahindra Thar, which includes the rear-wheel drive variant. Three thousand five hundred XUV700s, ten thousand Bolero, and Bolero Neos, and about nine thousand XUV300 and XUV400 EVs have not yet been delivered by BMW.
The Mean Wait Durations For These SUVs
| Model | Average Waiting Period* |
| Scorpio Classic | 2.5-3 months |
| Scorpio N | 6 months |
| Thar | 3.5 months |
| XUV700 | 6.5 months |
| Bolero | 3 months |
| Bolero Neo | 3 months |
| XUV300 | 4 months |
| XUV400 | 3 months |
The maximum wait times for the Scorpio N and XUV700 in India’s top 20 cities are as high as 6.5 months, as can be observed above. At 2.5 months, the Scorpio Classic has the shortest average waiting period.
Even though the current back order total of over 3 lakh units is an improvement over the previous total, Mahindra has not formally disclosed the cause of the enormous pending numbers. However, deliveries are likely being delayed due to a variety of issues, such as supply chain and production limitations. Please let us know in the comments section what kind of waiting period you’re facing if you have any of the aforementioned Mahindra Cars models on order.