Mahindra Thar Armada: Latest Spy Shots Reveal Exciting New Features

Mahindra is getting ready for one of its biggest launches this year with the Five-door Thar SUV. Recently spotted in testing, this new version is expected to be officially revealed next month. The latest spy shots show several new features of this SUV, which will compete with the Maruti Jimny and Force Gurkha. The new model is likely to be called the Thar Armada, a name Mahindra recently patented.

The Five-door Thar will have updated designs compared to the three-door version. The spy shots, taken in Kerala, show a different grille with a mix of traditional five slats and a vertical bar, a design not used in other Mahindra SUVs. At the rear, the SUV features a large cover on the spare wheel and redesigned LED taillights to distinguish it from the smaller version. Additional design updates include new LED headlights, circular DRLs, LED fog lamps, and 18-inch alloy wheels similar to those on the three-door Thar.

Inside, the Five-door Thar will offer more space due to its longer wheelbase. Mahindra plans to introduce a new touchscreen infotainment system, likely the same as in the XUV400 Pro. Other updates include a new steering wheel, climate control, and an electric sunroof.

The Five-door Thar is expected to debut on August 15, aligning with the launch date of the new generation three-door Thar four years ago. The new model will be priced higher than its smaller sibling, with an expected starting price of ₹12 lakh. Once launched, it will compete with SUVs like the Maruti Suzuki Jimny and Force Gurkha in the lifestyle SUV segment.