2025 Mahindra Thar Roxx: Versions, Specifications and Buying Guide
Scope: documented 2025 sales/production-year edition; documented market: IN. Do not transfer specifications to other jurisdictions or production years.
Model-Year Identity and Market Context
The five-door Mahindra Thar ROXX entered India's market in 2024 and remained a distinctive 2025 sale-year off-road-capable SUV. It is not merely a standard short-wheelbase three-door Thar with a decorative trim change. The longer body, rear doors and altered chassis/suspension engineering shift its purpose towards family use while retaining a terrain-oriented layout. Mahindra described an M_GLYDE platform and significant cabin technology at launch. The Indian trim and engine combinations must be checked against local build documentation, not substituted with an export Thar specification.
Verified Powertrain and Equipment
Mahindra's 2024 launch documents list a turbocharged 2.0-litre petrol engine with up to 130 kW and 380 Nm in a specified version, and a 2.2-litre mHawk diesel variant with up to 128.6 kW and 370 Nm. Manual and Aisin six-speed automatic transmissions appear in the manufacturer range; actual output and drivetrain depend on trim. Buyers must not assume every diesel has the higher tuning or full 4×4. The vehicle's specialist 4Xplor driving modes and differential equipment have model/grade boundaries, while the manufacturer's crash-engineering assertions should not be repeated as independently earned ratings without the exact test record.
Verified Regional Specifications
| Market / version | Configuration | Source-scoped data |
|---|---|---|
| IN — Thar ROXX petrol | 2.0 L mStallion direct-injection turbo petrol; 6-speed manual or 6-speed automatic by trim; RWD in sourced core version | power: 130 kW, torque: 380 Nm |
| IN — Thar ROXX diesel automatic | 2.2 L mHawk turbo diesel; 6-speed Aisin automatic; RWD or available 4×4 by variant | power: 128.6 kW, torque: 370 Nm |
What Works for Buyers
Thar ROXX's value is combining five-door accessibility with real attention to rough roads, water crossings and leisure trails. Families who previously rejected the narrower short Thar may find rear-seat loading much more sensible. Diesel torque and available 4×4 can be attractive for demanding terrain, but neither guarantees good handling on inappropriate road tyres. Petrol variants may suit people who drive predominantly on paved city routes. It is important to test the car over the sort of roads it will actually use, not judge it from an isolated exhibition specification.
Limitations and Trade-Offs
A ladder-frame lifestyle SUV makes different compromises from a monocoque crossover. Height, ride response, turning behaviour and fuel use can matter more on long city commutes than maximum approach angle. Features such as camera systems, twin displays and adaptive assistance depend on the exact variant and can suffer from wear or software changes. Modifications are especially common among off-road owners and may change legality, tyre loading or warranty eligibility. A headline water-wading figure must not be interpreted as a safe recommendation to enter floodwater.
2026 Used-Buyer Checklist and Alternatives
For a used ROXX, verify engine tuning, gearbox and driven axles from the Indian specification for its build month. Inspect chassis and underbody impacts, recovery points, wheel alignment, differential operation and any aftermarket lift or wiring work. Confirm braking and safety-system behaviour on a professional inspection, examine service invoices and check VIN recall status. Compare with the five-door Suzuki Jimny for a smaller mechanically focused 4×4 and with a monocoque family SUV when comfort outweighs trail usage. Do not accept an unsourced reliability or safety ranking.