Mahindra readies refreshed Thar 3-door launch in India with cabin and styling upgrades

Mahindra & Mahindra is set to launch an updated Thar 3-door SUV in India on September 22, 2026. The refresh is expected to retain existing petrol and diesel engines while adding revised styling, a 10.25-inch touchscreen and possible ventilated seats. Expected ex-showroom pricing is Rs 11 lakh–Rs 18 lakh.

— Source publishedTue, 22 Sept, 2026, 16:16 IST·First seen Tue, 22 Sept, 2026, 16:37 IST·Source NDTV Profit

What happened

Mahindra Thar · Mahindra & Mahindra is set to launch the refreshed Thar 3-door SUV in India, featuring revised styling, cabin upgrades and potentially

Key facts

  • Launch date: September 22, 2026
  • Expected price: Rs 11 lakh-Rs 18 lakh ex-showroom
  • Current price: Rs 10.32 lakh-Rs 18 lakh ex-showroom
  • 1.5-litre diesel: 87.2kW, 300Nm
  • 10.25-inch touchscreen

What changed

Mahindra & Mahindra is set to launch the refreshed Thar 3-door SUV in India, featuring revised styling, cabin upgrades and potentially ventilated seats. The model is expected to retain its existing petrol and diesel powertrains, with pricing estimated at Rs 11 lakh-Rs 18 lakh.

Why this matters

Mahindra’s September 2026 Thar 3-door refresh gives dealers a feature-led reason to stimulate showroom traffic and protect demand without requiring major powertrain retraining or a significant price reset.

What to watch

  • Official September 22, 2026 launch pricing and variant-wise feature list.
  • Confirmation of ventilated seats, connected-car functions, camera/safety additions and infotainment software capabilities.
  • Price gap versus the outgoing Thar and versus the Thar 5-door/Roxx.
  • Booking volumes, waiting periods and dealer-level conversion rates during the first 30 to 90 days.
  • Mix of higher trims and accessory-package take rates.