The
2020 Mahindra Thar isn't far from making its expected official debut at Auto
Expo 2020 now. New spy shots have surfaced online, giving a close look at its
final interior and fob. The
2020 Mahindra Thar will be a much better product compared to the first-gen
model with respect to comfort and convenience, so as to be suitable as an
everyday vehicle and a primary choice of purchase for a larger set of audience.
On
the inside, the cabin has been redesigned in order to accommodate a more
comfortable seating along with a new infotainment system display (appears to be
no larger than 7 inches), steering wheel, instrument panel, and more. All these
changes have been implemented to make it a better daily-runner which provides a
significantly more comfortable and friendly ride than the model it replaces.
Also new in the list is the re-positioned passenger grab handle and the 4x4
lever which now sits on the left side of the gear knob. Furthermore, the use of
front-facing rear-seats will also provide more comfort and safety to the rear
passengers.
Although
not as easily apparent, the 2020 Mahindra Thar will be a fully refreshed on the
outside as well. The evolutionary design spy will comprise the typical
classical design elements including 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 in an
enhanced look. The
new-gen Mahindra Thar will be based on the same ladder-frame chassis as the
upcoming 2020 Mahindra Scorpio. Also, its comparatively more rigid body
structure will help it to pass the active BNVSAP crash tests.
Set
to rival the 2020 Force Gurkha, the 2020 Mahindra Thar will reportedly source
power from a newly developed BS-VI 2.0-litre diesel engine that pushes out 140
PS of maximum power and 300 Nm of peak torque. This engine will be mated to a
6-speed manual transmission. A shift-on-fly 4WD system can be expected as an
optional offering.
