If you’re eyeing the Thar for weekend bashes, the upcoming facelift means you get a fresher look and a bigger infotainment screen without paying extra.
Under the hood, the Thar keeps its 152‑hp 2.0‑liter turbo‑petrol, 119‑hp 1.5‑liter diesel, and 132‑hp 2.2‑liter diesel, all paired with six‑speed manuals or automatics.
In the compact SUV segment, rivals like the Tata Harrier and Hyundai Creta have already updated their cabins; the Thar’s facelift aims to keep it in the conversation by borrowing design cues from the up‑market Thar Roxx.
Test mules show a new C‑shaped DRL, projector LED headlights, a redesigned alloy wheel pattern, and tail‑lights that echo the Roxx’s signature look. A 10.25‑inch touchscreen, steering wheel, and rear vents were added in 2025; the next wave may also bring wireless charging and a 360‑camera.
Mahindra hints that the refreshed Thar will launch on September 22, 2026, rolling out first in metros like Mumbai, Delhi, and Bengaluru before cascading to tier‑2 cities.
Buyers should keep an eye on the price, as the current 10.32‑18 lakh range may shift, and on the possibility of an automatic 4WD variant for the petrol model, which would broaden the Thar’s appeal.