Mahindra Thar OG

The electronic locking diff and terrain modes effortlessly cleared deep mud tracks during our recent trip to the hills.

My wife and mother struggle immensely while wearing traditional Indian attire like sarees or suits.

The car looks phenomenal in black and the interior feels quite modern with the soft-touch materials and touchscreen display.

Getting into the back seat is an absolute nightmare. Flipping the front seat forward doesn't leave enough clearance, and you constantly bump your head or drag your shoes across the side steps.

Buying this as a family car was a huge mistake purely because of rear seat access. My elderly parents simply cannot squeeze through the narrow gap when folding the front passenger seat. Crawling into the back row requires athletic agility, making family outings a total headache.

Mahindra did a commendable job refining the suspension and steering effort.

The 3-door layout makes second-row ingress/egress comically awkward.

It has fantastic styling, a refined engine, and legendary road presence, but it isn't an all-rounder. The ride quality is better than before but still feels jittery over sharp potholes. It’s perfect for personal commutes or weekend fun, but definitely not suitable as your primary family vehicle.

The 2.0L Turbo-Petrol variant is super responsive and linear in power delivery. Cruising on the highway at 100 km/h feels far more planted now thanks to the new Pentalink rear suspension setup.

If you want an authentic 4x4 lifestyle vehicle, nothing comes close at this price point.