This Is Thar Armada, The Rival Of Suzuki Jimny 5-Door In India

Mahindra Thar three doors (Doc. Mahindra)

JAKARTA - Automotive manufacturer from India Mahindra will present a five-door version of the Thar model. It is reported that this SUV is one of the most eagerly awaited cars this year.

Launching Autocar India, Monday, July 1, the model, known as Thar Armada, is assembled at Mahindra's factory, precisely in Chakan, India.

The Mumbai-based Indian manufacturer has reportedly increased production for these five-door Thars on the grounds of high demand from potential customers. Initially, the brand planned a monthly production of around 2,500 units, now up to 5,000 to 6,000 units per month. Thus, the production of this SUV model can reach nearly 70,000 units per year, up from the planned 30,000 units from scratch.

Thar five doors will be an alternative option that prioritizes the practicality side compared to the three-door version. The model will have a long wheelbase with a wider cabin and baggage room.

Mahindra will offer several powertrain options for this model, ranging from a rear-wheeled 1.5 liter diesel engine (RWD) as an entry-level type of up to 2.2 liters diesel with four wheels (4WD). In addition, Thar Armada will be present with the option of a 2.0 liter turbo gasoline engine.

In addition to powertrain, Mahindra also expands options in the dental parts with automatic transmission options for urban users.

Apart from various machines, choices of gyrboks, and 4WD optional movers, manufacturers also embed a complete variety of safety features and technologies, such as large amounts of airbags and the ADAS Level 2 system in higher variants.

In addition, there will be options on the infotainment screen, seat, LED lights, wheels and even a sunrooft design, with a higher variant getting a panorama unit. Mahindra Thar Armada will compete with a number of models, including the Suzuki Jimny 5-door in the Indian market.

Although the order has not yet been officially started, several dealers have started receiving reservations for the five-door Thar unofficially. Details regarding specifications and prices are expected to be revealed in the coming months.