Mahindra’s popular off-roader duo—the Thar 3-door and the new Thar Roxx 5-door—continue to drive strong demand across India. According to SIAM data, the automaker has dispatched a combined total of 2,59,921 units of the Thar lineup between August 2020 and April 2025. To meet this growing popularity, Mahindra has been actively ramping up production, resulting in noticeably shorter waiting periods for both models.
Thar Roxx: Updated Waiting Period (May 2025)
Buyers eyeing the entry-level Thar Roxx MX1 variant will still need to wait the longest—up to six months—but this is a significant improvement from the earlier 18-month delay. The top-spec AX7 L variants also carry a similar waiting period of up to six months, depending on the powertrain and drivetrain chosen.
Variant-wise Thar Roxx Waiting Period – May 2025
| Variant | Petrol MT 2WD | Petrol AT 2WD | Diesel MT 2WD | Diesel AT 2WD | Diesel MT 4WD | Diesel AT 4WD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MX1 | Up to 6 months | – | Up to 6 months | – | – | – |
| MX3 | – | Up to 4 months | Up to 4 months | Up to 4 months | – | – |
| AX3 L | – | – | Up to 4 months | – | – | – |
| MX5 | Up to 4 months | Up to 4 months | Up to 4 months | Up to 4 months | Up to 6 months | – |
| AX5 L | – | – | – | Up to 4 months | – | Up to 6 months |
| AX7 L | – | Up to 6 months | Up to 6 months | Up to 6 months | Up to 6 months | Up to 6 months |
In comparison to March 2025, when buyers waited up to 18 months for the MX1 and 12 months for the AX7 L 4×4 diesel, the latest waiting period of six months maximum reflects a major improvement across the board. Most mid-level variants now carry a more manageable up to 4-month wait.
The Thar Roxx is offered with a 2.0-litre turbo-petrol and a 2.2-litre diesel engine, mated to either a 6-speed manual or 6-speed automatic transmission. Only the diesel engine is available with both 2WD and 4WD drivetrains. Prices for the Thar Roxx range from Rs 12.99 lakh to Rs 23.39 lakh (ex-showroom, India).
Thar 3-Door: Shortest Waiting Period Now Just 2 Months
The 3-door Mahindra Thar continues to be in high demand, especially the diesel RWD variants, which now have the shortest waiting period—up to 2 months. This marks a one-month reduction compared to March 2025.
Thar 3-Door Waiting Period – May 2025
| Variant | Waiting Period |
|---|---|
| RWD Diesel | Up to 2 months |
| RWD Petrol | Just over 2 months |
| 4WD Diesel | Just over 2 months |
| 4WD Petrol | Just over 2 months |
Pricing for the Mahindra Thar 3-door ranges from Rs 13.16 lakh to Rs 17.62 lakh (ex-showroom, India).
With shorter delivery timelines and diverse configurations, both the Thar Roxx and 3-door Thar continue to cater to off-road enthusiasts and daily drivers alike, maintaining Mahindra’s dominance in the lifestyle SUV segment.
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