Popularity of Thar and it’s successor Thar Roxx and why it’s way ahead than Maruti Suzuki Jimny and Force Gurkha
The SUV segment is keen to appear, that has the two five-door off-road SUV- Mahindra Thar Roxx and Maruti Jimny. It become the popular off road vehicles among Indian enthusiast. Mahindra aims to shake the market with the launch of five-door thar roxx on 15 August. The Mahindra Thar roxx is the 5 door version of thar, and has launched in market with lot of thrill. It adds new specifications and features. It competes with the force gurkha 5 door and maruti jimny in market.
Off Road Specifications
Here are the off road specifications of the Mahindra Thar Roxx, Maruti Jimny, and Force Gurkha 5-door. You can read all given specifications, compare the Mahindra Thar Roxx with Maruti Jimny and Force Gurkha 5 door, and see how thrilling it is
| Specs | Mahindra Thar Roxx | Maruti Jimny | Force Gurkha 5-door |
| Approach Angle | 41.7 degree | 36 degree | 39 degree |
| Departure Angle | 36.1 degree | 46 degree | 37 degree |
| Breakover Angle | 23.9 degree | 24 degree | 28 degree |
| Water Wading Capacity | 650 mm | Not Available | 700 mm |
| Ground Clearance | Not Available | 210 mm | 233 mm |
Mahindra Thar Roxx Vs Maruti Jimny Vs Force Gurkha 5-door: Features
If we compare all offroad SUVs, then here are factors that come to know
- The Mahindra Thar Roxx provide high approach angle, 41.7 degree. Maruti Jimny has a maximum departure angle 46 degrees, and Gurkha 5-door has a maximum break-over angle of 28 degrees
- Gurkha 5-door has highest water wading capacity, 700mm, that is more than thar roxx ( 650 mm). The exact water wading capacity of Maruti Jimny has not been determined yet
- Gurkha 5-door offers 233mm ground clearance, which is more than the Maruti Jimny. Currently, Mahindra company do not announce the ground clearance figure for thar roxx.
- Thar roxx and Maruti Jimny have manual transfer control levers ( to shift between 2H, 4H and 4L modes). But the Gurkha 5-door only has electric transfer case-control to make ESOF (electronic shift-on-fly).
Engine Specs Compared: Thar Roxx Vs Maruti Jimny Vs Force Gurkha
The new thar roxx 4 x 4 is offered by Mahindra, with 2.2 L diesel engine. The Force Gurkha 5 Door has a 2.6L diesel engine capacity, whereas the Maruti Suzuki Jimny has a 1.5L normal petrol engine. Here how they compete against each other
The new Thar roxx produces the most torque and power among 5-door off-road SUV rivals. The Jimny is the less powerful and considered lightest in comparison. The Thar Roxx and Jimny has facilitate the automatic transmission, and The Force Gurkha is a compact suvproduced by Indian manufacturer Force motor Force Gurkha 5 Door has facilitate the manual transmission only. Here are the engine comparisons of these SUV vehicles
| Mahindra Thar Roxx | Maruti Jimny | Force Gurkha 5-door | ||
| Engine | 2-litre turbo-petrol | 2.2-litre diesel | 1.5-litre naturally aspirated (N/A) petrol | 2.6-litre diesel |
| Power | 162 PS (MT)/177 PS (AT) | 152 PS (MT)/ Up to 175 PS (AT) | 105 PS | 140 PS |
| Torque | 330 Nm (MT)/380 Nm (AT) | 330 Nm (MT)/ Up to 370 Nm (AT) | 134 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Drive Type | RWD | RWD/ 4WD* | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission | 6-speed MT/6-speed AT^ | 6-speed MT/6-speed AT | 5-speed MT, 4-speed AT | 5-speed MT |
Thar Roxx vs Jimny Vs Force Gurkha 5-door: Prices
Mahindra will soon announce the price of thar roxx 4 x4 variants. On the launch, Mahindra has said that they will soon reveal the complete price list of thar on 3 october. So, it is expected that the thar roxx 4 x4 AX7L costs around Rs. 21.99 lakh (ex-showroom).The Gurkha was popularly known as the “Desi G-Wagen The price of Gurkha 5 Door is Rs. 18 lakh (ex-showroom). The price of Jimny 4×4 is ranges between Rs. 12.74 lakh to Rs. 13.69 lakh, and considered as the most affordable SUV
| Thar Roxx | Jimny | Force Gurkha 5-door |
| Rs 12.99 to Rs 20.49 lakh (only for RWD variants) | Rs 12.74 lakh to Rs 14.95 lakh | Rs 18 lakh |
Conclusion-
The Mahindra Thar Roxx stands out in the off-road SUV segment due to its powerful engine, high torque, and superior off-road capabilities, making it a strong competitor against the Maruti Suzuki Jimny and Force Gurkha 5-door. While the Jimny is the most affordable and lightweight option, it lacks the power and features of the Thar Roxx. The Force Gurkha excels in water wading and ground clearance, but its larger size and manual transmission may limit its appeal to certain buyers. Overall, the Thar Roxx offers a balanced mix of power, technology, and off-road prowess, setting it apart from its rivals.
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