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Due to the recent GST reforms, Mahindra Thar has become cheaper by Rs 81,400-1.35 lakh in the Indian market, depending upon the variant
The Union Govt introduced the restructured version of the GST last week in the country with revised tax slabs. Dubbed as GST 2.0, it only has three tax slabs in the form of 5 percent, 18 percent and 40 percent as the 28 percent and 48 percent categories have been abolished. This has led to several automakers slashing the prices of their cars and SUVs with effect from Sep 22. However, Mahindra is one such brand which is passing on the GST benefits to the buyers even from Sep 6 on its entire model range including the Thar SUV.
Mahindra Thar base variants in diesel fuel trim with 4×2 drive system namely LX and AX Opt have become cheaper by Rs 1.35 lakh and Rs 1.18 lakh, respectively. Earlier they used to attract 31 percent GST (28 percent tax + 3 percent cess) but with the revised GST rates, they fall under 18 percent GST slab. As for the Thar LX, the entry-level grade in petrol fuel trim with 2WD system, it gets more affordable by Rs 81,400 as the GST has been reduced from 48 percent to 40 percent.
Moving to the Thar LX and AX Opt diesel variants with 4×4 drive system, they get a price cut of Rs 1.01 lakh and Rs 86,900, respectively. Both these models were taxed at 48 percent earlier, but now it has been lowered down to 40 percent under GST 2.0 in the country. Last but not the least, the Thar LX and AX Opt petrol trims with 4WD system have also become economical by Rs 96,300 and Rs 83,100, respectively due to the GST cut from 48 percent to 40 percent.
The revised GST structure has resulted in price reduction of most of the cars and SUVs in the Indian market. Every leading auto brand such as Maruti Suzuki, Tata Motors, Hyundai and Toyota among others have passed the complete benefits to the buyers by lessening the prices of their vehicle range. Hence, ahead of the Diwali festive season, it is a big opportunity for the buyers to purchase their favorite cars at cheaper price.
Mahindra Thar is currently available with three engine options which consists of two diesel and one petrol mill. The diesel variants are powered by a 1.5L 4-cylinder turbocharged mHawk engine which delivers top power of 117 bhp and peak torque of 300 Nm. The off-roader is also available with a bigger and more powerful 2.2L 4-cylinder turbo CRDe diesel engine which develops 130 bhp and 300 Nm.
As for the petrol variants, they are equipped with a 2.0L 4-cylinder turbocharged mStallion TGDi engine which generates maximum power of 150 bhp and highest torque of 300 Nm. However, the torque performance is higher for 6-speed torque converter automatic gearbox variants at 320 Nm. The manual variants also use a 6-speed transmission.
Some of the notable features onboard the Thar 3-door SUV are Power Windows, Electrically Adjustable ORVMs, 50:50 Split Seats, Roof-mounted Speakers, Blue Sense App, Cruise Control, TFT Multi-Information Display, Steering-mounted Audio & Phone Controls, Touchscreen Infotainment System, Dual Front Airbags and Intellipark Rear Parking System.
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