If you’re eyeing a compact off‑road badge that still packs a punch, the 2026 Thar OG is the first thing you’ll notice. With a 162‑hp turbo‑petrol engine and a 330‑Nm torque curve, it gives you enough grunt to conquer rough trails without lugging around a hulking body.
The OG keeps the three‑door, 3,995‑mm long form that Mahindra has loved for decades. That’s 433 mm shorter than the Roxx, and its 2,450‑mm wheelbase is 400 mm more compact. Less length means easier city parking and tighter maneuverability, but it also means the cabin feels a bit cramped compared to the Roxx’s five‑seater layout.
Under the hood, the OG gives you a choice of a 2.0‑litre turbo‑petrol or a 2.2‑litre diesel. The diesel comes in two flavours—119 hp 300 Nm on a 1.5‑litre base and 152 hp 330 Nm on the 2.2‑litre version—both behind a six‑speed manual. The higher‑end petrol is available in a six‑speed manual or a torque‑converter automatic, while the diesel can get a 4WD‑couped automatic on select trims.
Suspension is where the OG shines on the trail. An independent double‑wishbone front, a multi‑link rear with Watts link, and Mahindra’s DAVINCI dampers give it a solid, compliant ride. The Roxx, by contrast, sticks to a rigid rear axle, which feels heavier but offers a slightly lower ride height.
Inside, four seats and two doors keep the interior simple. Boot space is modest (I’ve seen around 400 litres), but the OG’s shorter body means you can still fit a medium‑sized back‑pack. The top‑tier ZXT trim gifts you LED lighting, a corner‑sensing fog lamp, and a 19‑inch alloy wheel set that looks good on any terrain.
You’ll hit the road with the OG on May 15, 2026, when Mahindra opens showrooms across Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, and Hyderabad. Look out for the 2.0‑turbo‑petrol variant, as it’s the one that balances performance and practicality best for most adventure‑hungry buyers.