Comparing the Mahindra Thar and the Tata Nexon EV 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 Tata Nexon EV is priced at ₹1,249,000. 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 | High-Energy Density Lithium-Iron-Phosphate (LFP) chemistry with IP67 liquid cooling protection |
| Displacement | 1997 cm3 | — |
| Drive Type | RWD/ 4WD | Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) |
| Engine Type | 2.0 L mStallion Turbocharged Gasoline Direct Injection (TGDi) | Permanent Magnet Synchronous AC Motor |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | — |
| Fuel Type | Petrol / Diesel | Electric |
| Gearbox | 6‑speed (MT/AT) | 1-Speed Single-Stage Reduction Gearbox |
| Mileage | 15.2 kmpl | — |
| Number of Cylinders | 4 | — |
| Power | 112kW @ 5000 r/min | 106 kW |
| Starter | keyless engine ignition system | Electronic |
| Torque | 320Nm @ 1500-3000 r/min | 215 Nm |
| Transmission Type | Manual / Automatic | Automatic |
Electric Vehicle Specs |
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| Battery Capacity | — | 45 kWh |
| Charging Time | — | 6 hrs 36 min (SOC 10% to 100% from 7.2 kW AC fast charger) |
| Fast Charging Support | — | CCS-II port that hooks up to 60 kW DC Fast Chargers, filling the battery from 10% to 80% in exactly 40 minutes |
| Range | — | 489 km |
| Regenerative Braking | — | 4-level adjustable multi-mode regenerative braking operated via steering-mounted paddle shifters |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Boot Space | 257 l | 350 l |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 2110 kg | 1810 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 226 mm | 190 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 1650 kg | 1400 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | 3850 mm, 1820 mm, 1855 mm | 3995, 1802, 1625 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 4 | 5 |
| Wheelbase | 2,450 mm | 2498 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | Hydraulic Power Steering column with mechanical Tilt adjustment only; telescopic adjustment is omitted | Electric power-assisted steering wheel with Tilt adjustment functionality |
| Auto-Dimming IRVM | Manual day/night anti-glare internal rearview mirror adjustment toggle | Electrochromic auto-dimming interior rearview mirror on higher specs |
| Central Locking | Speed-sensing automatic central door-locking logic | Smart speed-sensing auto-door central lock system with impact-sensing auto unlock |
| Climate Control | Heavy-duty manual air conditioning unit paired with newly introduced rear AC vents | Automatic climate control paired with a single-zone front-row cooling system |
| Cluster | 4.2-inch colored digital driver's data hub paired with analog dials | 26.00 cm (10.25-inch) High-Definition Digital Cockpit / Instrument Cluster |
| Cruise Control | Steering wheel-mounted electronic speed cruise controls | Cruise control system fitted with multi-level adjustments |
| Electrically Adjustable Seats | No | 6-Way manually adjustable front seats with 3-stage driver & co-passenger seat ventilation |
| Infotainment System | Upgraded floating 10.25-inch touchscreen supporting wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay profiles | 31.24 cm (12.3-inch) Cinematic Touchscreen by HARMAN with Arcade.ev app suite, wireless Android Auto, and Apple CarPlay |
| Keyless Entry | Smart remote central keyless locking fob | Passive keyless entry via smart proximity fob sensors |
| Power Adjustable ORVMs | Power-adjustable exterior side mirrors standard on higher-spec configurations | Standard electrically adjustable mirrors with auto-folding convenience |
| Power Windows | Front doors only (switches mounted logically on the center console layout) | Comfort touch-toggle power windows across all 4 doors |
| Push Start | No | Motor Start-Stop cabin button |
| Rear AC Vents | Rear AC air ventilation modules to improve back row cooling | Dedicated rear-facing climate conditioning ducts |
| Rear Seat Armrest | No | Central fold-out armrest with integrated dual cupholders |
| Seat Upholstery | Premium, heavy-duty black fabric or washable vinyl upholstery built to repel water and trail dirt | Premium perforated eco-leatherette upholstery on top-tier trims |
| Sound System | Roof-mounted 4-speaker and 2-tweeter system layout designed to maintain audio clarity during open-top conversion | 9-Speaker Premium JBL Cinematic Sound Array with a dedicated subwoofer on flagship variants |
| Sunroof | Hard Top | Voice-assisted Electric Sunroof styled with remote open/close functionality |
| USB Ports | Dedicated front dashboard fast-charging USB ports | High-output Type-A and fast-charging Type-C USB ports mounted front and rear |
| Voice Command | Smart voice recognition logic built into the center touchscreen module | Multi-lingual voice assistant managing sunroof, media, navigation, and climate controls |
| Wireless Charger | No | Integrated inductive smartphone wireless charging pad |
Exterior & Lighting |
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| Body-Colored Bumpers | Dual-tone bumpers featuring scratch-resistant deep charcoal cladding panels for off-road protection | Dual-tone body-colored bumpers with rugged lower body cladding |
| DRLs | Bumper-integrated LED Daytime Running Lights paired with fender-mounted turn indicators | Full-width connected LED Daytime Running Lamps with welcome and goodbye animations |
| Fog Lamps | Front bumper-integrated round Halogen fog lights | Front LED fog lamps equipped with speed-sensitive cornering assistance |
| Headlight | Classic round Halogen headlamps with an integrated manual leveling switch | LED projector headlamp clusters with automatic rain-sensing and cornering lights |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | No | Electrically adjustable and auto-folding side mirrors finished in piano black with integrated sequential LED turn signals |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Fully integrated into the glass window section of the rear opening tailgate | Integrated rear wash wiper assembly with a heating defogger grid |
| Roof Rails | No | Sporty aerodynamic roof rails |
| Tail Lamp Type | Full-LED signature rectangular rear tail lamps | Full-width X-factor connected sequential LED taillight arrays |
| Tyre Size | 255/65 R18 | 215/60 R16 |
| Tyre Type | Radial Tubeless | Radial Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | Steel, Alloy | Alloy wheels |
Safety |
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| ABS | Yes | Yes |
| Airbags | Dual front airbags | 6 Airbags |
| Brake Assist | Hydraulic Brake Assist logic | Intelligent electronic brake actuation control |
| EBD | Yes | Yes |
| Electronic Stability Program (ESP) | Yes | Yes |
| Hill Hold Assist | Standard incline descent control and slope-holding safety lock framework | Active Hill Start Assist + Hill Descent Control |
| ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts | Dedicated anchoring brackets mounted directly into the rear seats | Dedicated rear outer seat anchor points |
| Rear Parking Camera | Yes | 360-degree high-definition surround-view camera layout with a dynamic blind-view monitor |
| Rear Parking Sensors | Bumper-flush sonar proximity sensors | Reverse distance sonar sensors with audible proximity warnings |
| TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System) | Advanced Tyre Pressure Monitoring System featuring a unique Tyre Direction Monitoring System to display steering wheel orientation | Real-time Tyre Pressure Monitoring System |
Other Specifications |
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| Color Options | Stealth BlackDeep ForestEverest WhiteTango RedBattleship GreyGalaxy Grey | OxidePure GreyOcean BluePristine WhiteDaytona Grey |
