By Muhammed Hashim 
Ever since the arrival of the Mahindra Thar Roxx, the 3-door version is being offered at discounted prices
The Mahindra Thar 3-door is currently offering hot deals worth up to Rs 3.06 lakh. That is a huge amount for a vehicle which costs around Rs 15 lakh. The reason seems to be quite simple. Its larger and more practical sibling, the Thar Roxx (5-door), has taken the market by storm. It has attracted immense interest from potential buyers ever since the bookings commenced. With such huge demand for the off-roading SUV, the regular 3-door iteration is struggling a bit. To remedy that, the Indian auto giant is making the deal incredibly sweeter.
Mahindra Thar 3D Discounts
Note that multiple variants of the Mahindra Thar 3-door boast varying degrees of benefits and offers as year-end discounts. This ranges from the 2WD avatar to the 4WD version. Hence, there is something for everyone. The overall offers range from Rs 56,000 to Rs 3.06 lakh. Therefore, this might be the best time to get your hands on this iconic off-roader. The details include:
| Model | Discount |
| Mahindra Thar Petrol 2WD | Rs 1.31 lakh |
| Mahindra Thar Diesel 2WD | Rs 56,000 |
| Mahindra Thar 4WD | Rs 1.06 lakh |
| Mahindra Thar Earth Edition | Rs 3.06 lakh |
The Mahindra Thar 3-door comes in three variants in terms of powertrains – a 2.0-litre mStallion turbo petrol, a 2.2-litre mHawk turbo diesel, and a 1.5-litre turbo diesel (exclusively for the RWD trim) engine. These mills generate 150 hp / 300 Nm, 130 hp / 300 Nm and 115 hp / 300 Nm of peak power and torque, respectively. Furthermore, performing the transmission duties are manual and automatic gearboxes. Remember the 4×4 configuration is reserved for the higher trims. At the moment, the prices range from Rs 11.35 lakh to Rs 17.60 lakh, ex-showroom.
| Specs | Mahindra Thar (P) | Mahindra Thar (D) |
| Engine | 2.0L Turbo-petrol | 2.2L Turbo Diesel / 1.5L Turbo Diesel |
| Power | 150 hp | 130 hp / 115 hp |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Transmission | 6-speed MT, 6-speed AT | 6-speed MT, 6-speed AT |
| Drivetrain | 4×4 | 4×4 |
My View
Offering discounts is the quickest way to spur demand. It is a technique every carmaker uses from time to time. With the increased competition in almost every market segment in India, people look for cars with hefty benefits. The regular Thar has currently been overshadowed by the new Thar Roxx. Hence, Mahindra wants to push its sales and demand up with such enticing offers. We shall have to wait to see how well these discounts translate into actual sales going forward.
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