Mahindra to Launch the Thar 4x4 on December 21st

Mahindra will launch the highly anticipated Thar jeep on the 21st of the this month at its Kandivali facility. The company has stated that the fans' response to the 4×4 has been so great, that the Thar CRDe will be launched tomorrow. Several media reports were already predicting an end-of-December launch of the Thar Jeep-lookalike, which attracted a lot of attention at the Delhi Auto Expo this year. The launch will take place at Mahindra’s Kandivali facility where the Thar is being manufactured.

Conceived as a purely recreational vehicle, the new Thar uses the same 2.5-liter CRDI engine found in the Bolero, offering 105 hp and 247 Nm (185 lb-ft) of torque. Using a 5-speed manual transmission and a Borg Warner Manual Shift transfer case, the Thar promises exciting off-road action.

According to the company, the Thar has an approach angle of 46 degree and a departure angle of 30 degree with 200mm (7 inches) ground clearance, so it clearly means business when it comes to off-roading. But this is no stripped-out spartan vehicle, as it comes as standard with luxury features like air-conditioning, power steering, independent front suspension, as well as stabilizer bars that guarantee limitless off-roading.

On the outside, the Indian 4x4 keeps its masculine, square jaw signature look, which has been a favorite among its owners. The Jeep-like round headlights and its signature style slotted grille make for a bold statement at the front. A range of four colors is being offered by the company: Mist Silver, Arctic White, Toreador Red and Black.