Comparing the Mahindra Thar and the Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder 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 Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder is priced at ₹1,418,000. On the engine front, the Mahindra Thar comes with a 1997 cm3 unit compared to the Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder's 1490 cc (Hybrid) / 1462 cc (Petrol), producing 112kW @ 5000 r/min and 91.18 bhp @ 5500 rpm (Hybrid) / 102 bhp @ 6000 rpm (Petrol) respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at 15.2 kmpl for the Mahindra Thar versus 27.97 kmpl (Strong Hybrid) / 21.12 kmpl (Manual) / 20.58 kmpl (Automatic) - ARAI for the Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder. 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 | 168-cell Nickel-Metal Hydride (Ni-MH) - Strong Hybrid |
| Displacement | 1997 cm3 | 1490 cc (Hybrid) / 1462 cc (Petrol) |
| Drive Type | RWD/ 4WD | Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) / AWD (top variant) |
| Engine Type | 2.0 L mStallion Turbocharged Gasoline Direct Injection (TGDi) | M15D-FXE (Strong Hybrid) / K15C (Petrol) |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 45 Litres |
| Fuel Type | Petrol / Diesel | Petrol / Strong Hybrid |
| Gearbox | 6‑speed (MT/AT) | e-Drive (Hybrid) / 5-Speed Manual / 6-Speed Automatic Torque Converter |
| Mileage | 15.2 kmpl | 27.97 kmpl (Strong Hybrid) / 21.12 kmpl (Manual) / 20.58 kmpl (Automatic) - ARAI |
| Number of Cylinders | 4 | 3 (Hybrid) / 4 (Petrol) |
| Power | 112kW @ 5000 r/min | 91.18 bhp @ 5500 rpm (Hybrid) / 102 bhp @ 6000 rpm (Petrol) |
| Starter | keyless engine ignition system | Electric (Push Button Start) |
| Torque | 320Nm @ 1500-3000 r/min | 122 Nm @ 4400-4800 rpm (Hybrid) / 136.8 Nm @ 4400 rpm (Petrol) |
| Transmission Type | Manual / Automatic | Automatic (Hybrid) / Manual & Automatic (Petrol) |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Boot Space | 257 l | 273 Litres (Hybrid) / 373 Litres (Petrol) |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 2110 kg | 1755 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 226 mm | 195 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 1650 kg | 1310 kg (Hybrid) / 1250 kg (Petrol) |
| Length, Width, Height | 3850 mm, 1820 mm, 1855 mm | 4365 mm / 1795 mm / 1645 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 4 | 5 |
| Wheelbase | 2,450 mm | 2600 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | Hydraulic Power Steering column with mechanical Tilt adjustment only; telescopic adjustment is omitted | Tilt & Telescopic |
| Auto-Dimming IRVM | Manual day/night anti-glare internal rearview mirror adjustment toggle | Yes (top variants) |
| 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 | Automatic Climate Control |
| Cluster | 4.2-inch colored digital driver's data hub paired with analog dials | 7-inch Digital Instrument Cluster |
| Cruise Control | Steering wheel-mounted electronic speed cruise controls | Yes |
| Electrically Adjustable Seats | No | Yes - Driver (top variants) |
| Infotainment System | Upgraded floating 10.25-inch touchscreen supporting wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay profiles | 9-inch Touchscreen with Android Auto & Apple CarPlay (top variants) / 7-inch (mid variants) |
| Keyless Entry | Smart remote central keyless locking fob | Yes - Smart Entry |
| 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 - All 4 Windows |
| Push Start | No | Yes - Push Button Start |
| Rear AC Vents | Rear AC air ventilation modules to improve back row cooling | Yes |
| Rear Seat Armrest | No | Yes - Centre Armrest |
| Seat Upholstery | Premium, heavy-duty black fabric or washable vinyl upholstery built to repel water and trail dirt | Fabric (base) / Premium Leatherette (top variants) |
| Sound System | Roof-mounted 4-speaker and 2-tweeter system layout designed to maintain audio clarity during open-top conversion | 4 Speakers + 2 Tweeters |
| Sunroof | Hard Top | Panoramic Sunroof (G and V variants) |
| USB Ports | Dedicated front dashboard fast-charging USB ports | Yes - Front & Rear |
| Voice Command | Smart voice recognition logic built into the center touchscreen module | Yes - via Infotainment |
| Wireless Charger | No | Yes (G and V variants) |
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 | LED DRLs |
| Fog Lamps | Front bumper-integrated round Halogen fog lights | Yes - Halogen Fog Lamps |
| Headlight | Classic round Halogen headlamps with an integrated manual leveling switch | LED Projector Headlamps (top variants) / Halogen (base) |
| 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 | Yes |
| Tail Lamp Type | Full-LED signature rectangular rear tail lamps | LED Tail Lamps |
| Tyre Size | 255/65 R18 | 215/60 R17 |
| Tyre Type | Radial Tubeless | Radial, Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | Steel, Alloy | 17-inch Alloy Wheels |
Safety |
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| ABS | Yes | Yes |
| Airbags | Dual front airbags | 6 Airbags (Driver, Passenger, 2 Side, 2 Curtain) |
| Brake Assist | Hydraulic Brake Assist logic | Yes |
| EBD | Yes | Yes |
| Electronic Stability Program (ESP) | Yes | Yes - Electronic Stability Control (ESC) |
| Hill Hold Assist | Standard incline descent control and slope-holding safety lock framework | Yes - Hill Assist Control |
| ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts | Dedicated anchoring brackets mounted directly into the rear seats | Yes |
| Rear Parking Camera | Yes | Yes - with Guidelines |
| 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 | Cafe WhiteEnticing SilverGaming GreySpeedy BlueMidnight BlackSportin RedCave Black |
| Expert Name | — | Motoautiv Expert |
| Expert Rating | — | 4.0 |
