Renault Duster vs Mahindra Thar Comparison

Carbike360 comprehensive Renault Duster and Mahindra Thar comparison based on price, specifications, fuel efficiency, features, and more.
Renault Duster Authentic Petrol 1.0L Turbo Manual is priced at ₹10.49 Lakh, Mahindra Thar AXT Diesel MT RWD is priced at ₹9.99 Lakh.
Renault Duster Authentic Petrol 1.0L Turbo Manual comes with 999 cc, 3 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC engine, Mahindra Thar AXT Diesel MT RWD comes with 1497 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC, Single-point fuel distribution engine.

Renault Duster vs Mahindra Thar Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Renault Duster	Mahindra Thar
Engine Capacity	999 cc, 3 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	1497 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC, Single-point fuel distribution
Power	99 bhp @ 5000 rpm	130 bhp @ 3750 rpm
Transmission	Manual - 6 Gears	Manual - 6 Gears
Fuel Type	Petrol	Diesel

Renault Duster

₹ 10.49 Lakh

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Mahindra Thar

₹ 9.99 Lakh

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Ex-Showroom Price

10.49 Lakh

9.99 Lakh

EMI

₹19,370

@ 8.5% for 5 years

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₹18,446

@ 8.5% for 5 years

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User Rating

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NCAP Rating

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Colors

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Bootspace

700 L (measured Up To The Roof) – 518 L (up To Parcel Tray) – 1789 L (rear Seats Folded) litres

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Seating Capacity

5 Person

4 Person

No of Rows

2 Rows

Doors

5 Doors

3 Doors

Fuel Tank Capacity

50 litres

47 litres

Frunk Storage

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Ground Clearance

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Minimum Turning Radius

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Acceleration (0-100 kmph) Claimed

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14.3 seconds

Performance on Alternate Fuel

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AC Fast Charging

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Mileage (ARAI)

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15.2 kmpl

Engine

999 Cc, 3 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC

1497 Cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC, Single-point Fuel Distribution

Max Engine Torque (Nm@rpm)

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300 Nm @ 1600-2800 Rpm

Transmission

Manual - 6 Gears

Range

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Fuel Type

Petrol

Diesel

Alternate Fuel

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AC Regular Charging

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Max Torque (Nm@rpm)

166 Nm @ 2000 Rpm

300 Nm @ 1600-2800 Rpm

Max Power (bhp@rpm)

99 Bhp @ 5000 Rpm

130 Bhp @ 3750 Rpm

DC Fast Charging

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City Mileage

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Engine Type

Turbo TCe 100

D117 CRDe

Others

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Pure Electric Driving Mode

No N

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Electric Motor Assist

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Electric Motor

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Emission Standard

BS6 Phase 2

Battery

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Highway Mileage

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Battery Charging

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Max Motor Performance

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Drivetrain

FWD

4WD

Turbocharger / Supercharger

Turbocharged

Driving Range

—

Top Speed

—

E20 Compatibility

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Ethanol Compatibility

E20

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Drive Modes

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Terrain Modes

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Chassis Type

—

Acceleration (0-100 kmph)

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14.3 seconds

Wheelbase

2657 mm

2450 mm

Height

1701 mm

1850 mm

Width

1815 mm

1820 mm

Length

4346 mm

3985 mm

Ground Clearance (unladen)

212 mm

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Kerb Weight

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Ground Clearance

212 mm

226 mm

Legroom

Second Row: 190 Mm

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Front Tyres

225 / 60 R17

245 / 75 R16

Spare Wheel

Steel

Wheels

Steel Rims

Rear Suspension

Twist Beam Suspension With Coil Spring

Multilink Solid Rear Axle With Coil Spring & Stabiliser Bar

Front Brake Type

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Disc

Rear Tyres

225 / 60 R17

245 / 75 R16

Rear Brake Type

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Drum

Tyre Construction

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Radial - Tubeless

Front Suspension

MacPherson Strut With Lower Transverse Link

Independent Double Wishbone With Coil Over Damper & Stabiliser Bar

Minimum Turning Radius

5.2 metres

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Steering Type

Power-assisted (Electric) Steering

Power Assisted (Hydraulic)

Chassis Type

Unibody/Monocoque Frame

Ladder Frame

Differential Lock

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Four-Wheel-Drive

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equency Selective Damping (FSD)

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Tyres

Road Radial - Tubeless Tyres

Radial - Tubeless Tyres

Four Wheel Steering

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Roof Rails

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Body-Coloured Bumpers

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Body Kit

Black

Cladding - Black/Grey

Chrome Finish Exhaust pipe

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Spoiler

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Antenna

Sunroof / Moonroof

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Roof-mounted Antenna

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Chrome Finish Exhaust Pipe

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Body-coloured Bumpers

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Engine Immobilizer

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Child Safety Lock

Speed Sensing Door Lock

Central Locking

Keyless

Remote

Engine Immobiliser

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Headrests

Front & Rear

Seat Upholstery

Fabric

Vinyl

Driver Seat Adjustment

6 Way Manually Adjustable (seat: Forward / Back, Backrest Tilt: Forward / Back, Headrest: Up / Down)

8 Way Manually Adjustable (seat Forward / Back, Backrest Tilt Forward / Back, Headrest Up / Down, Seat Height Up / Down)

Front Passenger Seat Adjustment

6 Way Manually Adjustable (seat: Forward / Back, Backrest Tilt: Forward / Back, Headrest: Up / Down)

6 Way Manually Adjustable (seat Forward / Back, Backrest Tilt Forward / Back, Headrest Up / Down)

Second Row Seat Adjustment

2 Way Manually Adjustable (headrest: Up / Down)

2 Way Manually Adjustable (headrest Up / Down)

Ergo lever / Boss Mode

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Comfort Headrest

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Driver Armrest

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Split Rear Seat

60:40

50:50

Folding Rear Seat

Flat

Split Third Row Seat

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Rear Passenger Seat Type

Bench

Rear Parcel Tray

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Third Row Seat Type

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Interior Colours

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Black

Front Seatback Pockets

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Interiors

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Single Tone

Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel

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Rear Row Seat Adjustment

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2 Way Manually Adjustable (headrest Up / Down)

Leather-wrapped Gear Knob

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Child Seat Anchor Points

Seat Belt Warning

Overspeed Warning

1 Beep Over 80kmph, Continuous Beeps Over 120kmph

Airbags

6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)

2 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger)

Third Row Middle Seat Safety

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Skid Plate

Front & Rear

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Child Safety Rating

Not Tested

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NCAP Rating

Not Tested

4 Star (Global NCAP)

Seatbelts

Pretensioning With Load Limiter (Front)

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Traffic Sign Recognition

—

Lane Functions

—

Lane Departure Warning

Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)

Automatic Emergency Braking

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Driver Drowsiness Detection

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Rear Collision Assist

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Blind Spot Detection

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High-beam Assist

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Emergency Brake Light Flashing

ornering Brake Control (CBC)

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Dual Tone Horn

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Heated ORVM

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Motor Slip Regulation (MSR)

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Boot Open Warning

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Reflectors

Rear Bumper

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Multi-collision Brake

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r & Protection System

Rollover Sensor

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Park Distance Control

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Rear Middle Three Point Seatbelt

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Power Windows

Front & Rear

Front Only

Inside Rear View Mirror (iRVM)

Manual Dimming

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Outside Rear View Mirrors (ORVMs)

Body-Coloured Finish, Turn Indicators On ORVMs

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Rain-sensing Wipers

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Rear Wiper

Rear Defogger

ORVMs Tilt on Reverse

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Exterior Door Handles

Body Coloured Door Handles, Pull Handles Type

Black

Interior Door Handles

Painted

Black

Adjustable ORVM

Externally Adjustable

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Integrated Washer Jets with Wiper

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Boot Opener

Manual

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Additional Windshield & Window Features

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Turn Indicators on ORVMs

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Optional

One Touch Up

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ORVM (Outside Rear View Mirrors)

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One Touch Down

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Scuff Plates

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Door Pockets

—

Adjustable ORVMs

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Internally Adjustable

Interior Door Handles Finish

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Black

Exterior Door Handles Finish

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Black

ORVM Colour

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Black

Power Windows Position

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Front Only

Bootlid Opener

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Internal

Infotainment Screen

7 Inch TFT Display

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Voice Assistant

—

Audio System

4 Arkamys Speakers

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AM/FM Radio

Steering-mounted controls

Bluetooth Compatibility

Smart Connectivity

Android Auto (No), Apple Car Play (No)

Gesture Control

—

Wireless Charger

—

Summon Mode

—

AUX Compatibility

—

Integrated (in-dash) Music System

—

Touchscreen Size

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USB Compatibility

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Speakers

—

Display

—

Infotainment Screen Size

—

Android Auto

—

Apple CarPlay

—

Voice Command

—

Head Unit Size

—

Not Available

iPod Compatibility

—

GPS Navigation System

—

Low Battery Warning

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Instrument Cluster

7 Inch TFT Instrument Cluster With Adjustable Cluster Brightness

Analogue - Digital

Speedometer

Digital

Digital & Analog

Trip Meter

2 Trips Electronic

Door Ajar Warning

Average Speed

Tachometer

Digital

Analogue

Gear Indicator

Gear Shift Indicator

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Clock

Digital

Shift Indicator

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Instantaneous Consumption

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Average Fuel Consumption

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Instantaneous Fuel Consumption

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Adjustable Cluster Brightness

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Instrument Cluster Screen Type

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Analogue - Digital

Low Fuel Level Warning

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Distance to Empty

—

Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)

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Warranty (In Years)

—

Battery Warranty (In Years)

—

Warranty (In Kilometres)

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Unlimited

Warranty (Years)

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3 Years

Warranty (Kilometres)

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Unlimited Km

Cup Holders

Cupholders In Front Only

Front Only

Cooled Glovebox

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Driver Armrest Storage

Cup Holders Position

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Front Only

Air Purifier

—

Cruise Control

Parking Sensors

Rear

Steering Adjustment

Tilt & Telescopic

Tilt

Air Conditioner

Manual (Front AC: Single Zone With Fan Speed Control, Second Row AC: Vents Behind Front Armrest)

Yes (Manual)

Driver Rear View Monitor (DRVM)

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Keyless Start/ Button Start

Roof-Grab Handles

Front (Foldable) & Rear (Foldable With Hooks)

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Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors

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Extendable Sun Visor

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ight and Ignition on Reminder

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Creep Function

—

Fuel Fillers Lid

Manual

Ambient Sounds

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Charging Ports

12V Power Outlet

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Electronic Parking Brake

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Cabin Boot Access

Dashcam

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Front AC

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Single Zone, Common Fan Speed Control

Headlight and Ignition on Reminder

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Parking Assist

—

Visual Display

Heater

—

12V Power Outlets

—

Air Conditioner- Automatic/Zones

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Manual

Anti-glare Mirrors

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Manual - Internal Only

Roof-Grab Handle Front

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Stop Lamp

—

Follow me home headlamps

—

Fog Lights

—

Daytime Running Lights

LED

Automatic Head Lamps

—

Ambient Interior Lighting

—

Tail Lights

LED

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Headlights

LED

Halogen

Headlight Height Adjuster

Puddle Lamps

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Cornering Headlights

Sequential Turn Indicators

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Interior Lamps

Button Controlled Front And Rear LED Cabin Lamps, Reading Lamp, Boot Lamp

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Welcome and Goodbye Animation

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Automatic Headlamps

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Taillights

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LED

Rear Reading Lamp

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Follow Me Home Headlamps

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Cabin Lamps

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Centre

Cabin Lamps Position

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Centre

Reading Lamp

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Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)

Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)

Brake Assist (BA)

Electronic Stability Program (ESP)

Traction Control System (TC/TCS)

Hill Hold Control

Hill Descent Control

Torque Vectoring Brake Assist

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Differential Lock

Electronic

Limited Slip Differential (LSD)

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Four-Wheel-Drive

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Manual Shift - Lever

Brakes

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Disc (Front), Drum (Rear)

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Pros And Cons

Pros

Cons

Mahindra Thar

✓Rugged, macho design with strong street and road presence.
✓Offers more usable features and improved everyday convenience.
✓Powerful and responsive turbo-petrol engine; refined performance.
✓Available with petrol and diesel options plus 6-speed manual or automatic gearbox.
✓Excellent off-road capability with shift-on-the-fly 4x4 and low range.
✓Advanced tech: brake-based differential locking, auto-locking rear differential, and off-road gauges.
✓Gets a large 10.25-inch touchscreen with Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, and built-in navigation.
✓Better noise, vibration, and harshness (NVH) control for a more refined drive.