Comparing the Mahindra Thar and the Range Rover SV Black Edition (Special Edition) 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 Range Rover SV Black Edition (Special Edition) is priced at a price on request. On the engine front, the Mahindra Thar comes with a 1997 cm3 unit compared to the Range Rover SV Black Edition (Special Edition)'s 4999 cc (V8 Petrol) / 2997 cc (Diesel), producing 112kW @ 5000 r/min and 518-575 bhp respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at 15.2 kmpl for the Mahindra Thar versus 8-12 km/l for the Range Rover SV Black Edition (Special Edition). 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 | 12V Lead-Acid / Mild Hybrid Battery |
| Displacement | 1997 cm3 | 4999 cc (V8 Petrol) / 2997 cc (Diesel) |
| Drive Type | RWD/ 4WD | All-Wheel Drive |
| Engine Type | 2.0 L mStallion Turbocharged Gasoline Direct Injection (TGDi) | 5.0L Supercharged V8 Petrol / 3.0L Turbocharged Diesel |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 86 litres |
| Fuel Type | Petrol / Diesel | Petrol / Diesel |
| Gearbox | 6‑speed (MT/AT) | 8-speed |
| Mileage | 15.2 kmpl | 8-12 km/l |
| Number of Cylinders | 4 | 8 (V8 Petrol) / 6 (Diesel) |
| Power | 112kW @ 5000 r/min | 518-575 bhp |
| Starter | keyless engine ignition system | Push Start |
| Torque | 320Nm @ 1500-3000 r/min | 625 Nm |
| Transmission Type | Manual / Automatic | Automatic |
Electric Vehicle Specs |
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| Regenerative Braking | — | Yes |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Boot Space | 257 l | 909 litres |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 2110 kg | — |
| Ground Clearance | 226 mm | 213 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 1650 kg | 2,500 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | 3850 mm, 1820 mm, 1855 mm | 5,200 mm x 2,073 mm x 1,870 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 4 | 5 |
| Wheelbase | 2,450 mm | 3,120 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | Hydraulic Power Steering column with mechanical Tilt adjustment only; telescopic adjustment is omitted | Power Adjustable |
| Auto-Dimming IRVM | Manual day/night anti-glare internal rearview mirror adjustment toggle | Yes |
| Central Locking | Speed-sensing automatic central door-locking logic | Yes |
| Climate Control | Heavy-duty manual air conditioning unit paired with newly introduced rear AC vents | 4-Zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Cluster | 4.2-inch colored digital driver's data hub paired with analog dials | Digital Instrument Cluster |
| Cruise Control | Steering wheel-mounted electronic speed cruise controls | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Electrically Adjustable Seats | No | Yes |
| Infotainment System | Upgraded floating 10.25-inch touchscreen supporting wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay profiles | Pivi Pro Touchscreen System |
| Keyless Entry | Smart remote central keyless locking fob | Yes |
| Power Adjustable ORVMs | Power-adjustable exterior side mirrors standard on higher-spec configurations | Yes |
| Power Windows | Front doors only (switches mounted logically on the center console layout) | Yes |
| Push Start | No | Yes |
| Rear AC Vents | Rear AC air ventilation modules to improve back row cooling | Yes |
| Rear Seat Armrest | No | Yes |
| Seat Upholstery | Premium, heavy-duty black fabric or washable vinyl upholstery built to repel water and trail dirt | Premium Windsor Leather |
| Sound System | Roof-mounted 4-speaker and 2-tweeter system layout designed to maintain audio clarity during open-top conversion | Meridian Surround Sound System |
| Sunroof | Hard Top | Fixed Panoramic Sunroof |
| USB Ports | Dedicated front dashboard fast-charging USB ports | Multiple USB ports |
| Voice Command | Smart voice recognition logic built into the center touchscreen module | Yes |
| 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 | Yes |
| DRLs | Bumper-integrated LED Daytime Running Lights paired with fender-mounted turn indicators | Yes |
| Fog Lamps | Front bumper-integrated round Halogen fog lights | Yes |
| Headlight | Classic round Halogen headlamps with an integrated manual leveling switch | LED with Signature DRLs |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | No | Yes |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Fully integrated into the glass window section of the rear opening tailgate | Yes |
| Roof Rails | No | Gloss Black Roof Rails |
| Tail Lamp Type | Full-LED signature rectangular rear tail lamps | Yes |
| Tyre Size | 255/65 R18 | 22-inch or 23-inch Alloy Wheels |
| Tyre Type | Radial Tubeless | Run-Flat Tyres |
| Wheel Type | Steel, Alloy | Gloss Black Alloy Wheels |
Safety |
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| ABS | Yes | Yes |
| Airbags | Dual front airbags | Multiple Airbags |
| Brake Assist | Hydraulic Brake Assist logic | Yes |
| 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 | Yes |
| Rear Parking Sensors | Bumper-flush sonar proximity sensors | Yes |
| TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System) | Advanced Tyre Pressure Monitoring System featuring a unique Tyre Direction Monitoring System to display steering wheel orientation | Yes |
Other Specifications |
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| Color Options | Stealth BlackDeep ForestEverest WhiteTango RedBattleship GreyGalaxy Grey | Santorini Black, Narvik Black, and other dark-themed colors |
