This new grille has a extra distinguished retro aesthetic in comparison with the Roxx-like grille seen on earlier check mules
Mahindra launched a number of updates for the 3-door Thar final yr in October. Check mule sightings in latest months point out that the 2026 Thar facelift mannequin is now being readied. Mahindra might introduce the facelift model later this yr. Forward of that, one other check mule has been noticed with a refreshed entrance fascia together with a brand new grille design.
Thar facelift new grille spied
Check mules of 3-door Thar noticed earlier had been seen with a grille design virtually an identical to that of Thar Roxx. In these newest spy photographs, the check mule is utilizing a particular 4-bar slatted grille. To present it a extra dynamic look, a small horizontal strip has additionally been added on the highest proper of the grille. It’s doable that this area could possibly be utilized to put in a badge.
With check mules noticed with totally different grille designs, it’s doable that the grilles might range primarily based on the variant. This new 5-slot grille is nearer to the design seen with the present 3-door Thar. Nevertheless, the present mannequin has 6 vertical bars, creating seven slots. The brand new grille seen with the latest check mule seems extra rectangular, as in comparison with the squarish grille design seen with the present mannequin.
Fanatics preferring a robust retro flavour are prone to respect this new grille design. There could possibly be another minor adjustments as properly on this latest check mule. Nevertheless, finer particulars are usually not obvious as a result of heavy camouflage. Different options such because the headlamps and bumper seem largely the identical as that of check mules spied earlier. These have largely the identical design as that of Roxx.
Thar facelift could be seen utilizing a 5-spoke alloy wheel design. That is totally different from the present mannequin, however considerably resembles the alloy wheel design of the Roxx. Wheel measurement has additionally modified, with the facelift model anticipated to get 19-inch items. These could possibly be elective or supplied with the upper trims. The present 3-door Thar has R16 wheels with the AXT variant and R18 wheels with the LXT.
New options, efficiency
Inside, the 2026 Thar facelift might get essential updates like Stage 2 ADAS. The bundle might mirror the ADAS options accessible with the Roxx. Mahindra has designed these ADAS options to raised swimsuit Indian street circumstances. Relying on the variant, numerous different options could possibly be added similar to ventilated entrance seats and automated local weather management.
Thar facelift might additionally get options like auto folding ORVMs, wi-fi charging pad, keyless entry with push button begin, and auto dimming IRVM. Powertrain choices for Thar facelift are anticipated to be the identical as the present mannequin. The 1.5-litre diesel engine generates 117 hp and 300 Nm of torque. It has a RWD setup and is obtainable with solely a 6-speed guide transmission.
With the two.0-litre turbo petrol engine, the output is 150 hp and 300 Nm (MT) / 320 Nm (AT). Each RWD and 4WD choices can be found. Thar can be accessible with a 2.2-litre diesel engine that generates 130 hp and 300 Nm of torque. It’s supplied solely in a 4WD configuration. Transmission choices for the two.0-litre petrol and the two.2-litre diesel embody a 6-speed guide and a 6-speed torque converter automated.
