Comparing the Mahindra Thar and the Mahindra XEV 9e side by side helps you weigh how each car fits your driving needs before you decide. In terms of pricing, the Mahindra Thar is available at ₹999,000, while the Mahindra XEV 9e is priced at ₹2,189,993. The full specification, pricing and feature breakdown for both cars is available in the table below.
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Engine & Performance |
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| Battery | 12V heavy-duty automotive electrical architecture | BYD-sourced LFP Blade Battery |
| Displacement | 1997 cm3 | — |
| Drive Type | RWD/ 4WD | Rear-Wheel Drive |
| Engine Type | 2.0 L mStallion Turbocharged Gasoline Direct Injection (TGDi) | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | — |
| Fuel Type | Petrol / Diesel | Electric |
| Gearbox | 6‑speed (MT/AT) | 1-Speed Automatic Reduction Gearbox |
| Mileage | 15.2 kmpl | — |
| Number of Cylinders | 4 | — |
| Power | 112kW @ 5000 r/min | 170 kW |
| Starter | keyless engine ignition system | Electronic Keyless Start via Digital Dashboard Touch-Button |
| Torque | 320Nm @ 1500-3000 r/min | 380 Nm |
| Transmission Type | Manual / Automatic | Automatic |
Electric Vehicle Specs |
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| Battery Capacity | — | 59 kWh and 79 kWh |
| Charging Time | — | 20–80% in ~20 min (140–180 kW DC); 8–11.7 h via AC (7.2/11.2 kW) |
| Fast Charging Support | — | Yes (140–180 kW DC) |
| Range | — | 542 km (59 kWh), 656 km (79 kWh) |
| Regenerative Braking | — | Yes, features a multi-step 4-Level adjustment setup |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Boot Space | 257 l | 663 l |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 2110 kg | 2600 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 226 mm | 207 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 1650 kg | 2,200 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | 3850 mm, 1820 mm, 1855 mm | 4,789 mm × 1,907 mm × 1,694 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 4 | 5 |
| Wheelbase | 2,450 mm | 2,775 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | Hydraulic Power Steering column with mechanical Tilt adjustment only; telescopic adjustment is omitted | Tilt & Telescopic Electric Power Steering |
| Auto-Dimming IRVM | Manual day/night anti-glare internal rearview mirror adjustment toggle | Yes |
| Central Locking | Speed-sensing automatic central door-locking logic | Smart Speed-Sensing Central Locking |
| Climate Control | Heavy-duty manual air conditioning unit paired with newly introduced rear AC vents | Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control with touch-capacitive controls |
| Cluster | 4.2-inch colored digital driver's data hub paired with analog dials | 10.25-inch or 12.3-inch Digital Instrument Cluster |
| Cruise Control | Steering wheel-mounted electronic speed cruise controls | Level 2+ ADAS Adaptive Cruise Control with full Stop & Go highway assist |
| Electrically Adjustable Seats | No | 6-Way or 8-Way powered driver seat adjustment with cooling/ventilation |
| Infotainment System | Upgraded floating 10.25-inch touchscreen supporting wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay profiles | Triple-Screen Cinematic Setup (including Dedicated Front Passenger Screen on top trims) |
| Keyless Entry | Smart remote central keyless locking fob | Proximity walk-away auto lock/unlock |
| Power Adjustable ORVMs | Power-adjustable exterior side mirrors standard on higher-spec configurations | Electrically adjustable and auto-folding mirrors |
| Power Windows | Front doors only (switches mounted logically on the center console layout) | All 4 Windows with Driver Side Anti-Pinch functionality |
| Push Start | No | Dashboard touch console engine start |
| Rear AC Vents | Rear AC air ventilation modules to improve back row cooling | Yes |
| Rear Seat Armrest | No | Integrated cup holders |
| Seat Upholstery | Premium, heavy-duty black fabric or washable vinyl upholstery built to repel water and trail dirt | Premium Fabric | Perforated Leatherette |
| Sound System | Roof-mounted 4-speaker and 2-tweeter system layout designed to maintain audio clarity during open-top conversion | 16-Speaker, 1400W Harman Kardon Sonic Suite Audio |
| Sunroof | Hard Top | Panoramic Glass Infinity Roof |
| USB Ports | Dedicated front dashboard fast-charging USB ports | 4 USB Ports (including Type-C high-speed charging slots front/rear) |
| Voice Command | Smart voice recognition logic built into the center touchscreen module | Integrated with Alexa assistant support |
| Wireless Charger | No | Yes |
Exterior & Lighting |
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| Body-Colored Bumpers | Dual-tone bumpers featuring scratch-resistant deep charcoal cladding panels for off-road protection | Lower sections finished in glossy piano black accents |
| DRLs | Bumper-integrated LED Daytime Running Lights paired with fender-mounted turn indicators | Edge-to-edge full-width LED Daytime Running Lights |
| Fog Lamps | Front bumper-integrated round Halogen fog lights | Integrated LED Cornering Fog Lamps |
| Headlight | Classic round Halogen headlamps with an integrated manual leveling switch | Jewel-design Automatic LED Projector Headlamps with high-speed Booster function |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | No | Dual-tone powered mirrors housing turn-indicators and 360-view cameras |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Fully integrated into the glass window section of the rear opening tailgate | Rear Defogger present; Wiper omitted to assist coupe aero-efficiency |
| Roof Rails | No | — |
| Tail Lamp Type | Full-LED signature rectangular rear tail lamps | C-Shaped Connected LED Tail Lamps |
| Tyre Size | 255/65 R18 | 245/55 R19 |
| Tyre Type | Radial Tubeless | Tubeless Radial |
| Wheel Type | Steel, Alloy | Alloy |
Safety |
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| ABS | Yes | Yes |
| Airbags | Dual front airbags | 7 Airbags |
| Brake Assist | Hydraulic Brake Assist logic | Electronic automatic emergency assistance mapping |
| EBD | Yes | Yes |
| Electronic Stability Program (ESP) | Yes | Yes |
| Hill Hold Assist | Standard incline descent control and slope-holding safety lock framework | Yes |
| ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts | Dedicated anchoring brackets mounted directly into the rear seats | Yes |
| Rear Parking Camera | Yes | 360-Degree Surround View Camera Matrix with guided gridlines |
| Rear Parking Sensors | Bumper-flush sonar proximity sensors | Dual-sensor arrangement |
| TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System) | Advanced Tyre Pressure Monitoring System featuring a unique Tyre Direction Monitoring System to display steering wheel orientation | Active Tyre Pressure Monitoring System with individual digital psi readout |
Other Specifications |
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| Color Options | Stealth BlackDeep ForestEverest WhiteTango RedBattleship GreyGalaxy Grey | Nebula BlueSatin WhiteDeep ForestEverest WhiteDesert MystTango RedRuby VelvetStealth BlackSatin Black |
