As
the next-gen Mahindra Thar is nearing its official reveal, its spy shots have
become more common than ever. It
will be safe to say that the next-gen Mahindra Thar will be a thoroughly
updated model from skin to bone. As the spy picture suggest its cabin
has been redesigned for more practicality and comfort. It now sports an all-new
black dashboard with a dedicated space for a touchscreen display. The steering
wheel is also new and hosts a bunch of control buttons for more convenience and
functionality.
The
air-con vents design is new and so are the AC control dials with silver outline
and a re-positioned passenger grab-handle. Furthermore, the all-new Thar will
also feature a refreshed instrument console with a fairly sizeable
multi-information display (MID) unit. As visible, the seats have also been
redesigned and now sport contrast white stitching. It will be safe to say that
the new seats will be plusher and more comfortable for everyday driving. Also
what's noticeable is the re-positioned 4x4 lever which now sits on the left
side of the gear knob. Also new will be the front-facing rear seats which will offer
greater comfort and safety to the passengers at the back.
In
terms of body parts and mechanicals, the 2020 Mahindra Thar will make use of
the same ladder-frame chassis as the upcoming 2020 Mahindra Scorpio. It will
feature more robust construction and it goes without saying that it will pass
the active BNVSAP crash tests.
The
2020 Mahindra Thar's motive power will reportedly be sourced from a newly
developed BS-VI 2.0-litre diesel engine which develops 140 PS of maximum power
and 300 Nm of peak torque. This engine will be teamed up with a 6-speed manual
transmission. Expect a shift-on-fly 4WD system as an option.
