As
the 2020 Thar's Auto Expo 2020 world premiere gets closer, Mahindra has started
testing it with more and more production elements. Recently, the company was
testing the next-gen model with new twin-spoke alloy wheels. The next-gen Mahindra Thar sit on the same
platform as the next-gen Mahindra Scorpio and have a more rigid build in order
to adhere to the stricter regulations both those now in effect and those to
come in the years to follow. It will be made available in both soft- as well as
hard-top configuration.
On
the outside, the 2020 Mahindra Thar will feature an evolutionary design and be
sit slightly bigger. It will carry the classical design elements, such as the
seven-slot vertical grille, front fender-mounted turn indicators, wide and flat
bonnet, round halogen headlamps, side-hinged tailgate and the vertical brick-shaped
combination lamps.
Bigger
visual changes will be seen on the inside, with a host of fully redesigned
elements such as the dashboard, centre console, steering wheel, the instrument
panel and more, as well as front-facing rear seats instead of side-facing rear
seats. Expect a touchscreen infotainment system as well, replete with Apple
CarPlay and Android Auto. Mahindra will try to make the Thar more suitable as a
primary vehicle and appeal to more customers with these changes.
The
2020 Mahindra Thar will employ a newly developed, BS-VI 2.0-litre diesel engine
that produces 140 PS of maximum power and 300 Nm of peak torque. A 6-speed
manual transmission will be standard and a manually-operated 4WD system will be
optionally available.
