Mahindra Thar 5-Door Review – Practical or Just Hype?
From its launch in India in 1997, Mahindra Thar has been an off-road SUV. Over the years, it gained popularity for its aggressive styling and presence on the road. With the newly launched Thar 5-door variant, the company aims to provide a little bit of practicality and convenience along with the bold personality.
Recently, Thar 5-door became quite a sensation among buyers. But the key question is – will it be able to offer enough practicality along with its bold personality? We will try to find out.
Design, Interior and Features
Thar 5-door retains its iconic square shape styling that makes it quite noticeable in a crowd. The additional two doors give it a slightly longer appearance and add more functionality to the SUV.
With regards to interior of the vehicle, there have been considerable improvements made by Mahindra. For starters, rear seating becomes more spacious with the new 5-door variant. Getting in and out of the car becomes easier because of the additional two doors.
Moreover, features such as enhanced touchscreen infotainment system, increased connectivity and higher quality materials improve overall convenience of the car. Although the cabin of the SUV cannot be called luxurious or premium, it provides good usability.
“The interior of the Mahindra Thar has been upgraded and now it becomes more practical than ever.”
Performance, Comfort and Safety
In terms of performance, the 5-door variant is expected to have identical petrol and diesel engine to its 3-door counterpart. These engines are quite powerful and are perfect for both urban areas and off-road conditions.
As far as driving experience is concerned, Thar remains a muscular SUV with impressive off-road performance and driving characteristics. Driving in the urban area can become uncomfortable, however, as it may feel heavy and bulky compared to other compact SUVs.
The suspension of the car has been revised in order to ensure better comfort for rear seat passengers. Airbags, Anti-lock Braking System, Electronic Stability Control, strong body construction make Thar quite safe for driving.
Final Conclusion
The latest 5-door Mahindra Thar represents a significant step towards making the model more practical. Not only has it improved in comfort and features department but retained its aggressive styling and outstanding off-road capabilities.
Although the Thar 5-door does not provide ultimate comfort or fuel efficiency, it has become a great choice for family transportation. The car still stands out with its bold styling and unmatched off-road driving experience.
