Comparing the Mahindra Thar and the Toyota Urban Cruiser Taisor 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 Taisor is priced at ₹916,000. On the engine front, the Mahindra Thar comes with a 1997 cm3 unit compared to the Toyota Urban Cruiser Taisor's 998 cc (Turbo & NA), producing 112kW @ 5000 r/min and 99 bhp @ 5500 rpm (Turbo) / 66 bhp @ 5500 rpm (NA) respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at 15.2 kmpl for the Mahindra Thar versus 22.28 kmpl (Turbo MT) / 20.89 kmpl (NA MT) - ARAI for the Toyota Urban Cruiser Taisor. 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 | — |
| Displacement | 1997 cm3 | 998 cc (Turbo & NA) |
| Drive Type | RWD/ 4WD | Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) |
| Engine Type | 2.0 L mStallion Turbocharged Gasoline Direct Injection (TGDi) | K10C Turbo Petrol / K10B NA Petrol / CNG |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 37 Litres |
| Fuel Type | Petrol / Diesel | Petrol / CNG |
| Gearbox | 6‑speed (MT/AT) | 5-Speed Manual / 6-Speed DCT (Turbo) / 5-Speed AMT (NA) |
| Mileage | 15.2 kmpl | 22.28 kmpl (Turbo MT) / 20.89 kmpl (NA MT) - ARAI |
| Number of Cylinders | 4 | 3 |
| Power | 112kW @ 5000 r/min | 99 bhp @ 5500 rpm (Turbo) / 66 bhp @ 5500 rpm (NA) |
| Starter | keyless engine ignition system | Electric (Push Button Start on S/G/V) |
| Torque | 320Nm @ 1500-3000 r/min | 147.6 Nm @ 2000-3500 rpm (Turbo) / 89 Nm @ 3500 rpm (NA) |
| Transmission Type | Manual / Automatic | Manual / Automatic (DCT / AMT) |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Boot Space | 257 l | 318 Litres |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 2110 kg | 1385 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 226 mm | 160 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 1650 kg | 945 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | 3850 mm, 1820 mm, 1855 mm | 3995 mm / 1765 mm / 1550 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 4 | 5 |
| Wheelbase | 2,450 mm | 2520 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | Hydraulic Power Steering column with mechanical Tilt adjustment only; telescopic adjustment is omitted | Tilt Adjustable |
| Auto-Dimming IRVM | Manual day/night anti-glare internal rearview mirror adjustment toggle | — |
| 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 (top variants) |
| Cluster | 4.2-inch colored digital driver's data hub paired with analog dials | Semi-Digital Instrument Cluster |
| Cruise Control | Steering wheel-mounted electronic speed cruise controls | Yes (top) |
| Electrically Adjustable Seats | No | — |
| Infotainment System | Upgraded floating 10.25-inch touchscreen supporting wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay profiles | 9-inch SmartPlay Pro+ with Android Auto & Apple CarPlay (G/V) |
| 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 - All 4 Windows |
| 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 | Fabric (base) / Premium Fabric (top) |
| Sound System | Roof-mounted 4-speaker and 2-tweeter system layout designed to maintain audio clarity during open-top conversion | Arkamys 6-Speaker Sound System |
| Sunroof | Hard Top | Panoramic Sunroof (V variant) |
| USB Ports | Dedicated front dashboard fast-charging USB ports | Yes |
| Voice Command | Smart voice recognition logic built into the center touchscreen module | Yes |
| Wireless Charger | No | Yes (V) |
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 - LED Fog Lamps |
| Headlight | Classic round Halogen headlamps with an integrated manual leveling switch | LED Projector Headlamps (top) |
| 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 | — |
| Tail Lamp Type | Full-LED signature rectangular rear tail lamps | LED Tail Lamps |
| Tyre Size | 255/65 R18 | 195/65 R15 (base) / 195/60 R16 (top) |
| Tyre Type | Radial Tubeless | Radial, Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | Steel, Alloy | 15-inch / 16-inch Alloy Wheels |
Safety |
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| ABS | Yes | Yes |
| Airbags | Dual front airbags | 6 Airbags |
| Brake Assist | Hydraulic Brake Assist logic | Yes |
| EBD | Yes | Yes |
| Electronic Stability Program (ESP) | Yes | Yes - ESC |
| 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 (S/G/V) |
| 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 SilverBluish BlackSportin RedGaming GreyLucent Orange |
| Expert Name | — | Motoautiv Expert |
| Expert Rating | — | 3.9 |
