The Mahindra Thar OG is the iconic 3-door off-roader that made the Thar a household name, now freshly updated with a September 2026 facelift. It is a four-seat, ladder-frame SUV with a choice of a 1.5-litre diesel, a 2.2-litre diesel and a 2.0-litre turbo-petrol, with manual and automatic gearboxes and both rear-wheel drive and proper 4×4 options. It gets a 10.25-inch touchscreen, LED lighting and rear AC vents, and prices run from about Rs 10.32 lakh to Rs 18.99 lakh (ex-showroom). Mahindra now calls the 3-door the Thar OG to set it apart from the bigger 5-door Thar Roxx.
The photos below take you around the Mahindra Thar OG inside and out, so you can enjoy every angle of this proper adventure SUV.
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Mahindra Thar OG Exterior
Nothing on the road has the presence of the Thar OG, and the facelift keeps its tough, boxy shape while adding a few modern touches.
Front:
A redesigned upright grille wears the THAR name across it, flanked by round LED headlamps with C-shaped daytime running lights on higher trims.
Side profile:
The short, boxy profile rides on 18-inch alloys on the LXT and 19-inch all-terrain wheels on the ZXT, with a side-opening rear door.
Rear:
The full-size spare wheel is mounted on the tailgate, with the reversing camera set into its centre and new C-shaped LED tail-lamps either side.
Mahindra Thar OG Exterior Features
A quick look at the exterior features and where they appear.
| Exterior Feature | Details / Availability |
|---|---|
| Round LED headlamps with C-shaped DRLs | LXT, ZXT (halogen on AXT) |
| LED fog lamps with cornering function | ZXT (top) |
| Grille with forged THAR branding | All variants |
| 18-inch alloys | LXT |
| 19-inch all-terrain alloys | ZXT |
| Tailgate-mounted spare with rear camera | Higher trims |
| Side-opening rear door | All variants |
| Hard-top and convertible soft-top options | By variant |
Mahindra Thar OG Interior Images
Inside, the Thar OG feels rugged and built to be used, but the facelift adds a good dose of comfort and tech.
Dashboard and layout:
A 10.25-inch touchscreen with wireless Android Auto and wired Apple CarPlay sits in the familiar rugged dashboard, with circular vents and physical shortcut keys.
Seats and space:
It is a four-seater, with two forward-facing rear seats that now get AC vents and an armrest, plus leatherette upholstery on the top ZXT.
Boot space:
Boot space is tight with the rear seats up, so it is best for soft bags, but folding the rear seats frees up plenty of room for gear.
Key touchpoints:
Higher trims add cruise control, a wireless phone charger, a six-speaker sound system and a part-digital instrument display.
Mahindra Thar OG Interior Features
The main interior features and the trims that get them.
| Interior Feature | Details / Availability |
|---|---|
| Touchscreen infotainment | 10.25-inch on LXT and ZXT |
| Wireless Android Auto, wired Apple CarPlay | LXT and above |
| 6-speaker sound system | LXT and above |
| Wireless phone charger | ZXT |
| Cruise control | LXT and above |
| Rear AC vents | Facelift, higher trims |
| Part-digital instrument cluster | Most trims |
| Up to 6 airbags | ZXT (dual airbags lower down) |
Mahindra Thar OG Colour Variants
The Thar OG comes in a rugged, outdoorsy set of eight shades, including a couple of fresh options for the facelift.
| Colour | Shade | Available on |
|---|---|---|
| Everest White |  | Across the range |
| Stealth Black | | Across the range |
| Galaxy Grey | | Across the range |
| Battleship Grey | | Across the range |
| Artemis Silver | | Across the range |
| Jeans Blue | | Across the range |
| Tango Red | | Across the range |
| Deep Forest | | Across the range |
The swatches here are close matches for guidance only, not official paint codes. Colours change with the model year, so check the live Spinny listing for the exact shade on a car.
Mahindra Thar OG Variants
The Thar OG comes in three trims, AXT, LXT and ZXT, across the 1.5 diesel, 2.2 diesel and 2.0 turbo-petrol engines, with rear-wheel drive and 4×4 options. Here are the main price points across the range.
| Variant | Fuel and drivetrain | Ex-showroom price (approx.) |
|---|---|---|
| AXT | 1.5 diesel MT, RWD | Rs 10.32 lakh |
| LXT | 1.5 diesel MT, RWD | Rs 12.99 lakh |
| ZXT | 1.5 diesel MT, RWD | Rs 13.99 lakh |
| LXT | 2.2 diesel AT, 4×4 | Rs 18 lakh |
| ZXT | 2.2 diesel AT, 4×4 | Rs 18.99 lakh |
Prices are indicative ex-showroom starting figures for each trim and engine and vary by city, fuel, transmission and drivetrain; check current on-road pricing before you decide.
Mahindra Thar OG Alternatives
If you are shopping for a lifestyle off-roader, here is how the Thar OG lines up against its rivals on price.
| Model | Fuel | Ex-showroom price (approx.) |
|---|---|---|
| Mahindra Thar OG | Petrol / Diesel | Rs 10.32 to 18.99 lakh |
| Maruti Suzuki Jimny | Petrol | Rs 12.74 to 15.05 lakh |
| Force Gurkha | Diesel | Rs 16.75 lakh onwards |
| Mahindra Thar Roxx | Petrol / Diesel | Rs 12.52 to 23.52 lakh |
Prices are indicative ex-showroom figures and vary by city and variant; check current on-road pricing before you decide.
Summary
The Thar OG is one of the most fun and characterful vehicles you can own, happy on a trail yet cool enough for everyday city life, and a used one costs a good deal less than new. Every Thar OG on Spinny goes through a 200-point inspection and comes with a 5-day money-back option and a 1-year warranty, so you can buy with confidence. Once a colour and variant feel right, book a test drive on that car.
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FAQs About the Mahindra Thar OG Image Gallery
Q. What is the Mahindra Thar OG?
The Mahindra Thar OG is the iconic 3-door version of the Thar, a four-seat, ladder-frame off-road SUV. Mahindra uses the OG name to tell it apart from the larger 5-door Thar Roxx.
Q. What is the difference between the Thar OG and the Thar Roxx?
The Thar OG is the compact 3-door, four-seat off-roader, while the Thar Roxx is a larger, five-door, more family-friendly SUV with more space, more power options and a panoramic sunroof.
Q. What colours is the Mahindra Thar OG available in?
The Thar OG comes in eight colours shown in the gallery: Everest White, Stealth Black, Galaxy Grey, Battleship Grey, Artemis Silver, Jeans Blue, Tango Red and Deep Forest.
Q. Which variants of the Mahindra Thar OG are available?
The gallery covers the AXT, LXT and ZXT trims, so you can see the differences in wheels, lighting and cabin trim, from the base AXT up to the fully loaded ZXT.
Q. What does the Mahindra Thar OG look like from outside?
In the exterior photos the Thar OG shows off its boxy, upright shape, an updated grille with THAR branding, round LED headlamps with C-shaped DRLs, chunky alloys and the tailgate-mounted spare wheel.
Q. What does the Mahindra Thar OG interior look like?
The interior photos show the rugged dashboard with circular vents, a 10.25-inch touchscreen, the four-seat cabin with forward-facing rear seats and leatherette upholstery on the top ZXT trim.
Q. What engines does the Mahindra Thar OG get?
The Thar OG comes with a 1.5-litre diesel, a 2.2-litre diesel and a 2.0-litre turbo-petrol, with manual and automatic gearboxes and both rear-wheel drive and 4×4 options.
Q. How many seats does the Mahindra Thar OG have?
The current Thar OG is a four-seater, with two forward-facing rear seats that now get their own AC vents and an armrest after the facelift.
