The Auto Episode - May 2022 - Launchpad 10
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A 2nd 2.2-litre mHawk diesel engine with 130hp and 300Nm of torque powers the revamped Thar. A brand-new 2.0-litre turbocharged direct-injection petrol engine, the first from the mStallion family, makes its premiere in the new Thar. This engine certainly makes a good argument for itself, with power and torque outputs of 150hp and 320Nm. An Aisin-sourced 6-speeder handles transmission operations in the automatic. Shifts are generally smooth and seamless, and the clever torque converter works in concert with the diesel engine. In fact, the massive torque on offer masks the transmission's relatively sluggish reactions, especially when downshifting. This one races from 0-100kph in 13.52 seconds, which is almost as fast as the 6 speed diesel-manual.
Quality and fit-finish are unquestionably superior to the previous-generation Thar, which shares parts with several other Mahindras. The interiors, on the other hand, have a utilitarian feel to them, with a simple design and layout. Designers at Mahindra have cleverly utilised exposed screws as a style component that gives ruggedness to the environment and adds character to the interior design, just as they have on the outside. The dashboard chassis plate is a wonderful detail that proudly displays this Mahindra's Indian roots. When you're behind the wheel, towering over crossovers on the road gives you an invincible, ego-boosting sense. You're sitting much higher, virtually on the same level as smaller buses and trucks. The balcony-style seating provides a dominating frontal perspective, the pillars are slim, and the wide outside mirrors provide ample coverage on all sides.
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