New Delhi: Mahindra Thar has a huge fan following in the country. In such a situation, Mahindra Thar has emerged as the best selling model for the company in January 2022. The Indian automaker sold 4,646 units of the Thar SUV last month as against 3,152-unit sales in January 2021.
Mahindra XUV300 has missed out on the top spot by only 96 units. Moreover, the sales of XUV300 declined by one per cent with 4,550-unit sales in January 2022 as compared to 4,612-unit sales in the same period last year. The recently launched Mahindra XUV300 is a popular choice in its segment which has witnessed a record number of bookings with waiting period of up to 18 months. Despite the limitations, the XUV700 continues to grow in volumes and has registered 4,119-unit sales in January 2022.
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The five-gate edition that will be offered to the onlookers as their customers is one of the nine models to be introduced in India by 2026. The five-door Thar will be built on top of a ladder-frame chassis and the longer wheelbase will also mean more room for passengers. Most importantly, the five-door version will now meet the needs of a family, as access to the second row of seats limits the three-door version.
Mechanically Mahindra Thar is available in two engine options. The 2.0-litre, four-cylinder Amstallion petrol engine produces 150bhp and 320Nm of torque. While the diesel version is powered by a 2.2-litre mHawk engine that produces 130bhp and 320Nm of torque. These engines can be had in one of six-speed manual or six-speed automatic options. The rough and tough off-roader gets a four-wheel-drive system and a manual-shift transfer case.