Why The New Mahindra Thar a More Capable Offroader

Not only is the new Mahindra Thar a much better SUV on the road, its still a hardcore off-roader and gets several improvements on that front too. So here’s all that makes the new Thar a much better off-roader.

The new second-gen Mahindra Thar has created quite a buzz and honestly, it deserves all the attention it is getting. For the first time, the Mahindra Thar is more than just an off-roader and a regular SUV for that matter. It has gained a new petrol engine, an automatic transmission, a touchscreen infotainment system and a few more other essential goodies as well. But while enough has already been talked about the Thar’s improved on-road dynamics, it still remains a hard-core off-roader and that is still what a large part of its buying audience will look at. So here’s all the off-road goodies that the new Mahindra Thar gets and those that make it even more capable off the road.

Off-road specs

The soon-to-be-launched at Group 1 Mahindra in SA - the new Thar comes with improved break-over and departure angles. The new Thar has a departure angle of 36.8 degrees which is a massive 9.8 degrees improvement over its predecessor. Meanwhile, the break-over angle too has been massively improved by 12 degrees, now standing at 27 degrees. The ground clearance of the new Thar stands at 226mm, again a huge improvement of 26mm over its predecessor. All this will help the Thar much more in situations where the SUV is rock crawling or having to go over steep inclines or declines.

The approach angle of the new Thar has however dropped marginally by 2.2 degrees, now standing at 41.8 degrees. The new Thar has a water wading depth of 650mm which is plenty deep. It will wade through most of Mumbai’s flooded roads in the monsoons quite easily indeed.

Suspension Setup

The second-gen Mahindra Thar has ditched its old-school leaf spring suspension from its predecessor and adopts a new multi-link suspension at the rear and an independent double-wishbone front suspension. The advantages of this new suspension setup are many, ranging from better approach and departure angles, longer suspension travel and better wheel articulation, better flexing and can better handle abrupt forces like sudden landings. Moreover, the benefits with regard to on-road dynamics are on a separate level.

Low Range Transfer Case and Locking Differentials

The second-gen Thar continues with its shift-on-the-fly low-range transfer case and it has three modes on offer – 2H, 4H, 4L. The 4×4 system on the Thar also includes a mechanically locking differential at the rear which helps to distribute power to the wheels which have the maximum traction in slippery conditions. What’s completely new on the second-gen Thar is an electronically controlled brake locking differential, which essentially acts as a traction control in low grip conditions, braking wheels that do not have grip and sending power to where it’s needed most.

Other off-road goodies

As mentioned before, the new Mahindra Thar is a thoroughly modern SUV and it gets features like hill-hold and hill descent control. Such features were unimaginable on the previous-gen Thar. The hill-hold feature helps the SUV stay stationary on an inclined surface while the hill descent feature eases downhill excursions. The Thar also gets ESP with rollover mitigation and an electric driveline disconnect which helps in the better transition from 2WD to 4WD modes. These are nifty features that make a world of a difference and makes the Thar much more capable than it has ever been.

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2021 Mahindra Scorpio: 5 Expectations

Mahindra & Mahindra has plans to launch a slew of new products in 2021. First, the second generation XUV500 and then next-generation Mahindra Scorpio can make an appearance. The homegrown auto major has the Bolero and Scorpio as two of its top-selling vehicles in the Indian market for many years, and the Scorpio is definitely due a big upgrade considering the rise in competition. Find out below about 5 expectations about Mahindra Scorpio 2021

Recently, the Indian carmaker registered new names for the next-generation Scorpio in 4 different formats (Scorpio Sting, the Sting, Sting and Scorpio Sting). Mahindra may use the all-new Sting name-plate for the new SUV. According to reports, Mahindra will also sell the current generation model.

Now, yet another name for the Scorpio has been registered by Mahindra, and the name is ScorpioN – Scorpio to the power of N; in mathematical terms. Just like Sting, this is also likely to be the name for a more powerful variant of the upcoming Scorpio. Mahindra may either use Sting or N as the production name.


Engine and Performance

One of the major updates will come in the form of the all-new 2.2L mStallion turbocharged petrol engine. It’s the same powertrain that does duty in the new Thar, but it will be tuned for generating higher power output. The 2021 Mahindra Scorpio petrol version will deliver power around 190bhp and 380Nm of peak torque.

There will also be an updated 2.2L turbo diesel engine on offer. It will produce power around 160bhp with 350Nm of torque. The diesel engine may only come with a 6-speed manual transmission. The petrol engine may be available at Group 1 Mahindra with both manual and automatic transmission. TGDi engines may also be available.

Better Interiors

Like all the modern launches, the next generation Mahindra Scorpio will come with reasonably simple interiors but with all the modern features. A fresh dashboard layout with a touchscreen infotainment system will be present. The new Mahindra Scorpio is also expected to share a lot of interior components with the Mahindra Marazzo which will keep the prices of the new generation quite competitive. The next generation Mahindra Scorpio’s interiors has been conceptualized and shaped at Mahindra’s North American Technical Centre in Detroit, United States, and engineered and developed at the Mahindra Research Valley in Chennai.

The next generation Mahindra Scorpio will also get new body panels and come with a similar upright stance which is a trademark of this SUV since the early times. New Mahindra Scorpio will also keep pedestrian safety norms also on the forefront.

The tail-end of the vehicle will be short and stubby, with a near-vertical tailgate. We expect the taillights to be LED units, and there will probably be ‘Scorpio’ lettering on the tailgate. The loading lip on the prototype models is quite low, which should make it easy to load luggage.


Better Safety and Platform

We have already spotted the new generation Mahindra Scorpio testing for quite some time. The next generation Mahindra Scorpio may be based on the next-generation Thar’s ladder-frame chassis. Thar’s chassis is pretty safe with a 4-star GNCAP rating.



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New Mahindra XUV300 Achieves Global NCAP’s Highest Crash-Test Score In SA

Global NCAP says the new Mahindra XUV300 achieved a “solid” five stars in its latest round of crash testing in India.

Furthermore, with five stars for adult occupant protection and four stars for child occupant protection, the crossover registered the highest combined score yet in Global NCAP’s crash-testing of Indian-spec vehicles.

The safety authority added the XUV300 also showed the “lowest level of intrusion and best side-impact crashworthiness performance of any model tested so far”.

The entry-level XUV300 tested features two front airbags as standard (just like the base model offered at Group 1 Mahindra; locally, the high-spec variants boast seven airbags and stability control as standard), with electronic stability control and side airbags listed as options.

Global NCAP rated the crossover’s structure and footwell area as “stable”, adding that head and neck protection for adult occupants was “good”. Chest protection for the passenger was also “good” while driver chest protection was listed as “adequate”.

The vehicle offered “good” protection to the 18-month-old dummy (with the child-restraint system installed facing the rear and using the standard Isofix anchors) and “fair” protection to the three-year-old dummy (with the child-seat installed front-facing). The lack of three-point belts in all seating positions, as well as what Global NCAP calls “poor” Isofix markings, explain the four-star rating for child occupant protection.

“Mahindra is the second Indian manufacturer [after Tata] to achieve Global NCAP’s coveted five-star status and the Mahindra XUV300 scores the highest combined crash test result of all the cars we’ve tested in India to date,” said David Ward, CEO and president of Global NCAP.



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