Mahindra has officially launched the much-awaited Mahindra Thar 5-Door 2025 in India, finally offering a more practical and spacious version of its legendary off-road SUV. With the same rugged DNA but a longer wheelbase, added doors, and enhanced comfort, the 5-door Thar is designed to appeal not just to adventurers but also families and urban buyers looking for a lifestyle SUV. The launch price starts at ₹14.99 lakh (ex-showroom).
Iconic Design with Added Practicality
The new 5-door Thar retains its iconic Jeep-like stance with round LED headlamps, a signature slatted grille, bold cladding, and chunky bumpers. However, it now gets a stretched wheelbase and two rear doors for easier access to the back seat. The proportions have been tweaked slightly to make it feel more balanced, and it sits on larger diamond-cut alloy wheels. Mahindra has also added new color options and a hard top as standard for a more premium and urban appeal.
Spacious Cabin with Modern Features
Inside, the Thar 5-door features a roomier cabin with a proper second-row bench, generous legroom, and added boot space. The dashboard has been upgraded with a 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment system, wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, a semi-digital instrument cluster, and roof-mounted speakers. Mahindra has also added convenience features like push-button start, automatic climate control, rear A/C vents, cruise control, and a rear camera to make it a more daily-usable SUV.
Engine Options and Off-Road Capability
The Thar 5-door is available with the same reliable 2.0L mStallion turbo petrol and 2.2L mHawk diesel engines, offering both 6-speed manual and 6-speed torque converter automatic gearboxes. Power delivery has been optimized for better highway comfort, while the 4×4 variants retain Mahindra’s proven shift-on-fly transfer case, mechanical locking differential, and terrain modes. Despite its larger size, the Thar continues to be an off-road-ready beast with impressive ground clearance and approach angles.
Safety and Family-Readiness
To make the 5-door Thar more family-friendly, Mahindra has added six airbags, electronic stability control, hill descent control, ISOFIX mounts, and ABS with EBD as standard across variants. The high-strength steel chassis and reinforced body structure also improve crash protection, ensuring it’s not just fun but safe too.
Variants and Pricing
The Mahindra Thar 5-door is available in multiple trims with 4×2 and 4×4 configurations. Prices start at ₹14.99 lakh for the base petrol 4×2 and go up to ₹19.79 lakh for the top-end diesel 4×4 automatic with all premium features. Deliveries are set to begin in the coming weeks, and bookings are already live both online and at dealerships.
Conclusion
The Mahindra Thar 5-Door 2025 is more than just a stretched version of the iconic SUV — it’s a bold step toward practicality without losing its adventurous soul. With added space, smarter features, and the same go-anywhere capability, this version of the Thar is built for those who want rugged freedom with everyday usability.
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