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