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Mahindra Thar OG Specifications

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Grey Mahindra Thar, a three door off-roader

The Mahindra Thar OG specifications shift with engine, gearbox and drivetrain, so the spec sheet rewards a close look. This is where its off-road focus shows in hard numbers rather than marketing. Every figure points to trail ability first.

The 1.5 litre diesel makes 116 bhp and stays rear-wheel drive, the value way in. The 2.0 litre turbo petrol makes 160 bhp and the 2.2 litre diesel 150 bhp, both offering four-wheel drive. Six-speed manual and automatic gearboxes appear across the higher grades. All three engines make 300 to 330 Nm of solid torque.

Mahindra has not published ARAI mileage for the Thar OG in this data, so we will not invent a number. As a heavy off-roader, it is built for capability more than economy. The smaller 1.5 litre diesel should sip least, by its size, in steady driving. So we describe economy in words rather than quote a figure.

At 3995 mm long with a short 2450 mm wheelbase, it is compact and easy to place on trails. Ground clearance of 232 mm is the standout figure for rock work. Four seats keep the focus on ability, so line up the Thar OG trims by need. The 55 litre tank suits long, remote drives away from fuel.

Safety on the 2026 car covers six airbags, ESP and hill descent control on the 4WD grades. Low-range gearing and locking hardware make the difference off tarmac. Once a version appeals, check the Thar OG road price to plan the spend. Six airbags now come standard across the 2026 range.

Fuel
Variant

Showing the full spec sheet for the AXT RWD Diesel MT. Features this variant does not get are marked NA.

Engine
1.5L D117 CRDe Turbo Diesel
Displacement
1497 cc
Max Power
116 bhp (117 PS) @ 3500 rpm
Max Torque
300 Nm @ 1750-2500 rpm
Transmission
6-Speed Manual
Drive Type
Rear Wheel Drive
Fuel Type
Diesel

Mahindra Thar OG power and torque explained

The Mahindra Thar OG gives you three engines to weigh up. There is a 1.5 litre diesel, a stronger 2.2 litre diesel, and a 2.0 litre turbo petrol.

The two diesels feel happiest low down, pulling early and staying calm at a cruise. The petrol pulls strongly from low revs too, yet it also loves to spin right up high for its power.

Power (PS)Torque (Nm)Flexibility band
038751131500881752633501k1.5k2k2.5k3k3.5k4kflexibility band · 1,750 rpm300 Nm@ 1,750-2,500 rpm117 PS@ 3,500 rpmPower (PS)Torque (Nm)Engine speed (RPM)

How to read this chart. Torque is the push you feel when you accelerate, and it peaks low on the rev range. Power is how hard the engine keeps pulling as it revs higher, and it peaks further up. The two dots mark those peaks. The shaded strip between them is the flexibility band: a wider band pulls easily across more revs and feels relaxed in traffic, while a narrower band asks you to rev the engine more to get its best. Use the buttons above to compare this car's engines.

Peak figures come from the 1.5L D117 CRDe Turbo Diesel spec sheet. The line between the two peaks is not a measured dyno curve.

The 1.5 litre diesel is the affordable way into the Thar OG. It gives its full 300 Nm from 1,750 rpm and holds that to 2,500 rpm, so its strongest pull sits in a narrow, low window. Top power of 117 PS arrives low at 3,500 rpm, so there is little point revving it hard. The 1,750 rpm gap between the two peaks is the tightest of the three, so you keep it in that band and shift a bit more often. It suits lighter city runs and easy weekend trips rather than heavy loads or towing. If you are still sizing up the range, our full look at what the 2026 Thar offers shows where this engine fits.

The 2.2 litre diesel is the stronger of the two and the one built for proper Thar duty. It serves up 330 Nm all the way from 1,500 rpm and keeps it flowing to 3,000 rpm, a broad band of strong pull. Because that muscle starts so early, the Thar crawls over rocks and slow trails without you working the throttle. Its 152 PS peak sits low at 3,750 rpm, so steady effort matters more than chasing revs here. The 2,250 rpm spread between the peaks keeps it calm on a long drive and full of grunt when the car is loaded. Mahindra quotes no mileage figure for the Thar OG, so weigh the diesel's full spec sheet before you choose.

The 2.0 litre turbo petrol carries the same 330 Nm as the bigger diesel, held from 1,500 to 3,000 rpm, so it pulls strongly from low down as well. The real difference sits at the top. Its 162 PS peak waits up at 5,000 rpm, the highest revving of the three engines. That gives it a wide 3,500 rpm span between the peaks, the broadest here, so it stays willing whether you potter about or press on. Low down it feels smooth and quiet, then it wakes up and spins freely for a quick overtake. Pick this petrol if you want that easy low pull plus a lively, refined top end for mixed city and highway miles.