Thar 4X4 vs 4X2: The Mahindra Thar SUV is known for its offroading capabilities and great road presence. The company has recently launched the Real Wheel Drive variant (Thar RWD) of Thar. Most of its features and design are similar to the already available four-wheel drive Thar (Thar 4WD). However, some minor changes are definitely seen in its interior and powertrain. The special thing is that where Thar RWD price starts from Rs. 9.99 Lakh, 4WD Thar starts from Rs. 13.59 lakh, ex-showroom. In such a situation, many people may get confused that which of these Thar would be better to buy. Here we are going to tell what is the difference between both models.
1. Powertrain option
Both versions of Thar have been given the option of petrol and diesel engines. While the RWD Thar gets the new 1.5-liter diesel engine, it also gets the 2.0-liter petrol engine from earlier. At the same time, 2-liter turbo-petrol and 2.2-liter diesel engines are available in 4WD variants.
2. Off-roading Capability
The biggest difference between the RWD Thar and the 4WD Thar is the off-roading capability. The RWD Thar gets power only to the rear wheels. On the other hand, in 4X4 Thar, you can also give power to the front wheel if needed, which makes traveling on difficult roads easier.
3. Exteriors
From the outside, both the Thar are almost identical. The only difference is in the badging. While the 4WD Thar gets ‘4X4’ badging, the RWD Thar gets no such badging. Also, the RWD Thar is only available in a hard-top roof option. While the 4WD also gets the option of a convertible soft-top. Mahindra has also introduced two new color options on the RWD Thar: Blazing Bronze and Everest White, which were previously not available on the 4WD Thar.
4. Interior
There is no major change in the interior as well. However, the RWD Thar misses out on the 4X4 gear lever. Instead, you get a small storage space that you can use to keep phone, keys, or coins.
5. Price
RWD Thar prices start at Rs 9.99 lakh (ex-showroom). This price is Rs. 3.60 lakh less than the entry-level 4WD Thar. For those who wanted to buy the Thar for city driving but couldn’t do so due to the high cost, the RWD option could be a good option.
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