Reinventing An Icon Thar 2.0

The all-new Mahindra Thar has been unveiled and ahead of its launch, Dhruv Saxena got a chance to take a closer look at the SUV's exterior, interior, features and get a feel of the way it drives on the road Pictures Gurdeep Bhalla

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Mahindra has taken the wraps off the brand new Thar that's slated to go on sale on October 2 and in terms of mechanicals, features and engines, it is a big leap forward. The Thar follows the same philosophy as most other modern interpretations of iconic off-roaders like the Jeep Wrangler, Mercedes-Benz G-Wagen, Ford Bronco and the Land Rover Defender with its classic Jeep inspired lines, circular headlamps and an upright multi slat grille. One of the most noteworthy improvements is the availability of a factoryfitted hardtop. It will also be available with a fixed soft top in the lower AX grade and a removable soft top as well, along with removable doors. The tailgate is hinged to the right and the rear windshield flips up to reveal a very modest space for small backpacks and shopping bags with the second row up. Interiors witness major improvements in terms of ergonomics, quality and general fit and finish. The front seats seemed comfortable and even the front-facing rears seemed better than we expected in terms of space and general comfort. Switchgear within the cabin including the ones on