Mahindra
Mahindra Thar on-road price
The Thar starts at ₹13,04,300 on the road in Delhi, against ₹11,50,000 ex-showroom — ₹1,54,300 of road tax, insurance and fees on top. All 7 variants are priced below, in any of 12 states.
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Every variant, on-road price
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Before you buy
What works
- Real low-range 4x4 that will go where nothing else here goes
- 4-star Global NCAP despite the ladder frame
- Nothing on the road looks like it
- Holds its resale value better than almost any SUV
What to watch
- Rear seat access is awkward in the three-door
- Mileage in the low teens whatever you do
- Ride is firm and busy on broken tarmac
- Feature list is thin for the money
What it costs after you have bought it
On-road price is paid once; fuel is paid every week. We measure what the Thar actually returns against its ARAI figure.
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Thar on-road price — common questions
What is the on-road price of the Mahindra Thar?
The Thar starts at ₹13,04,300 on the road in Delhi for the AX (O), against ₹11,50,000 ex-showroom. The top LX Convertible reaches ₹20,74,800. The difference is road tax, first-year insurance, TCS, FASTag and dealer handling.
How much more is the Thar on-road price than ex-showroom?
About ₹1,54,300 on the base variant in Delhi — roughly 13% on top of the ₹11,50,000 ex-showroom price. Road tax is the largest single line.
Why does the Thar cost more in Bengaluru than Delhi?
Road tax is set by each state. The same base Thar is ₹13,04,300 on the road in Delhi and ₹14,10,300 in Karnataka — ₹1,06,000 more for an identical car, because Karnataka's lifetime tax slab is higher and it adds a flat cess.
How many variants does the Thar have?
7 variants across Petrol, Diesel, from the AX (O) at ₹11,50,000 to the LX Convertible at ₹18,00,000 ex-showroom.
Road tax slabs, insurance and dealer handling are modelled from published state slabs as of 2026-08-14, not quoted by a dealer. Ex-showroom prices are indicative. This is a comparison tool, not a quotation.