മഹീന്ദ്ര ഥാര് 3-Door Facelift: New Design and Premium Features Detailed

Mahindra has updated its legendary off-roader, the മഹീന്ദ്ര ഥാര് (Mahindra Thar) 3-door, transitioning it from a rugged utility vehicle into a more premium icon. Following a teaser released on September 18, 2026, with the tagline "An icon, now more iconic," the vehicle was scheduled for official presentation and launch on September 22, 2026 [3].

The 2026 facelift focuses on adopting the sophisticated design language of the Thar Roxx while maintaining the core off-road capabilities that define the 3-door model.

Design Evolution: The Roxx Influence

The most prominent updates are visible at the front. The മഹീന്ദ്ര ഥാര് facelift adopts a look similar to the 5-door Thar Roxx, featuring a revised front grille with vertical slots and circular projector LED headlamps paired with C-shaped LED Daytime Running Lights (DRLs) [2], [3].

While the front bumper and LED fog lamps (including cornering functions) have been updated, the rear remains largely traditional. The signature split tailgate and rear-mounted spare wheel are retained, though the model may see minor refinements to the LED taillights and rear bumper [2].

Premium Interior and Tech Upgrades

Mahindra has significantly enhanced the cabin to provide a more luxurious feel. Key interior upgrades include:

• Comfort: Ventilated front seats and perforated leatherette upholstery [2].
• Technology: A digital instrument cluster, automatic climate control, and an auto-dimming IRVM [3].
• Utility: A 360-degree camera system and updated parking sensors [2].

Reports indicate that Level-2 ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance Systems) may be available as an option for the top LX variant, though this has not been officially confirmed by Mahindra [3].

Powertrain and Market Positioning

The technical specifications and engine options remain consistent with the previous generation to ensure off-road reliability. The available powertrain configurations include:

Engine Option	Drive Type	Transmission
1.5L Turbo Diesel	RWD	Manual
2.0L Turbo Petrol	RWD / 4WD	Manual / Automatic
2.2L Turbo Diesel	4WD	Manual / Automatic

Prior to the facelift, the 3-door Thar was priced between ₹10.32 lakh and ₹18 lakh (ex-showroom). Due to the addition of premium features, a slight price increase is anticipated [3]. The primary competitor in this segment remains the Force Gurkha 3-door.