The Mahindra Thar Roxx will get the option of petrol and diesel engines in two different states of tune; The 5-Door SUV will be based on a new lighter platform.
With the global debut of Mahindra Thar Roxx scheduled for August 15, we have enough information about its design and features. In the latest development, the powertrain details of the off-road SUV have surfaced online, making some of our assumptions correct. The pricing of the Thar Roxx will likely be announced soon after its debut and the bookings are expected to commence by the end of August. Deliveries are expected to start around the festive season in a phased manner. Mahindra Thar Roxx Powertrain Details.
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Mahindra Thar Roxx Powertrain Details: The Diesel Engine
Diesel engines have been the bread and butter for Mahindra and for the Thar Roxx, they will be relying on the familiar Gen-2 2.2 litre mHawk diesel engine. This all-titanium unit will be available in two states of tune. The entry-level variants will get 150 bhp and 350 Nm of peak torque while the range-topping trims will draw 172 bhp and 370 Nm.
With the same engine, the power output numbers of the Scorpio N are 130 bhp and 172 bhp. The transmission options on offer include a 6-speed manual and a 6-speed torque converter automatic. Earlier, the 1.5-litre diesel engine was also speculated to power the 2WD variants of the Thar Roxx, however, we have no details regarding it as of now.
Mahindra Thar Roxx Powertrain Details: The Petrol Engine
The 2.0 litre Stallion which powers the Thar, XUV700 and Scoprio N will make its way to the Thar Roxx. The lower trims will get 160 bhp and 330 Nm of peak torque, while the higher variants will do away with 175 bhp and 380 Nm. For the record, this engine produces 200 bhp in the Scorpio N. The petrol powertrain will also get two gearbox options i.e. a manual and automatic.
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Mahindra Thar Roxx Powertrain Details: The New Platform
As per the media reports, the Thar Roxx will not be underpinned by the Scorpio N’s 3G platform. Instead, it will be based on a more advanced version of this platform which is said to be 40kg lighter than the original platform. This can also be attributed to the reduced length of the Thar Roxx, thereby, making the platform smaller helps the cause.