Mahindra and Mahindra Launched the new generation Thar SUV. The new Thar is based on an all new platform featuring lots of new features and new petrol engine option with automatic gearbox. With this new gen Thar, Mahindra have made it more road and user friendly. Here are all the details on the new Indian made lifestyle SUV.

Exterior:

    The new Mahindra Thar has grown in every dimension while maintaining the traditional Thar design. With a wider track and longer wheelbase, the Thar now resembles the Jeep Wrangler. The front grille and the bumpers are quite different in design though. The higher

spec LX variants also feature LED DRLs along with 18” alloy wheels. The lower spec AX variants get 16” Steel rims. The new Thar will be available either as a Hard top on the LX variants or with a fixed or convertible soft top on the AX variants. As standard all variants come with a tailgate mounted spare wheel with the LX variant getting a full size alloy wheel.

Interior:

    The interior of the new gen Thar gets revolutionary changes when compared to the previous model. The design, layout and materials are vastly superior with more creature comfort and features.

Variants:

The new gen Thar will be available in two variant series; the Adventure focused AX series and the feature oriented LX series.

    The AX series variant offers the following standard features:

• AC

• Power steering

• Power windows

• Central locking

• 16” Steel wheels

• Reverse sensors

• Steel foot steps

• Mechanical Diff lock 4x4

• Fixed soft top

• 6 seats (side facing rear seats)

However the AX series can also be had with an option pack including the following features:

• Remote locking

• Forward facing rear seats

• ISOFIX child seat mounts

• Height adjustable driver seat

The comfort oriented LX series will include the following additional features:

• 18” alloy wheels

• Front fog lamps

• LED DRLs

• Electric ORVMs

• Driver seat lumbar adjust

• TFT instrument cluster

• 7” touchscreen system

• 4 roof mounted speakers

• Android auto & Apple carplay

• Adventure stats and Tyre direction assist

• Electronic AC controls

• Cruise control

• 4 seats

• Convertible or Hard top

• Moulded foot steps

• Brake locking differential

All these features will make the new Thar more modern and comfortable for daily usage too.

Safety:

       Safety features on the new Mahindra Thar BS6 include:

• ABS with EBD

• Dual airbags

• ISOFIX child seat mounts (only on 4 seater)

• Pretensioner seatbelts

• Engine immobilizer

• Hill hold assist

• ESP with traction control

• Tyre pressure monitoring system

Powertrains:

       The new Thar will be offered with both Turbo petrol and Turbo diesel engines. The 2.2L MHawk turbo diesel engine produces 130PS Power and 300NM torque through either a 6 speed manual or a 6 speed Torque converter automatic gearbox (only on LX variants). Mahindra's new 2.0L MStallion turbo petrol engine will be debuting on the new Thar, producing Max Power of 150PS and torque of 320NM. The turbo petrol will be available with a 6 speed manual transmission only on the AX variants and with a 6 speed automatic transmission only on the LX variants.

All Thar variants will be available with a standard manual Shift-on the fly 4X4 transfer gear box with diff locks.

Price :

        The new Mahindra Thar launched pricing starts 9.8lakh ex-showroom.

The All New THAR 4WD MT : 

AX Std 6 Seat Soft Top Petrol : 9.8 Lakh

AX 6 Seat Soft Top Petrol : 10.65Lakh

AX 6 Seat Soft Top Diesel : 10.85 Lakh

AX ( O) 4 Seat Convertible Top Petrol- 11.9 Lakh

AX (O) 4 Seat Convertible Top Diesel - 12.10 Lakh

AX (O) 4 Seat Hard Top Diesel - 12.20 Lakh

LX - 4 Seat Hard Top Petrol- 12.49 Lakh

LX - 4 Seat Convertible Top Diesel - 12.85 Lakh

LX - 4 Seat Hard Top Diesel - 12.95 Lakh

The All New THAR 4WD - AT: 

LX - 4 Seat Convertible Top Petrol - 13.45 Lakh

LX - 4 Seat Hard Top Petrol- 13.55 Lakh

LX - 4 Seat Convertible Top Diesel - 13.65 Lakh

LX - 4 Seat Hard Top Diesel - 13.75lakh

The AX series price starts from ?9.8L to ?12.2L and 12.49L to 13.75L for the LX series. With all the additional features and power, we expect this new Thar to give a tough time to the urban oriented compact Crossovers too.

Suzuki’s popular Swift has been around for many years. After all, the Japanese manufacturer has been giving it all the important touches and updates over time, making it seem fresh and ageless.

After its latest update in 2016, the Suzuki Swift has now been launched in Japan with many changes and we could expect to see this in India towards the last quarter of 2020. Not only are the updates just cosmetic, we expect to see some changes related to engine and performance too!

Expected Features: The new Swift won’t have too many significant changes in terms of looks. Small changes like

a new grille and a redesigned front bumper could make it look like it got a much needed change but the overall look remains the same. Images also suggest a new look in terms of skirts and new alloy wheels. Auto folding ORVMs, cruise control feature, a new 4.2 inch MID colour display and new upholstery to refresh the feel inside could be a part of the new Facelifted Swift.  However, not much could be said about additions in terms of safety features as they remain the same. Electronic Stability Control and hill hold assist could new additions to the AMT variants.

 

Price:
The new facelifted Maruti Suzuki Swift is expected to cost Rs. 20,000 more than the outgoing model. So prices could start at around 5.5 Lakhs and go all the way upto Rs. 8.20 Lakhs (Ex- Showroom Delhi).

 

Engine and Performance: The new Facelifted Maruti Suzuki Swift 2021 could be launched with a 1.2-litre DualJet petrol engine as seen on the facelifted Maruti Suzuki Dzire. The new engine produces 90PS power, 7PS more than the current Swift’s petrol engine while the torque remains unchanged at 113NM. We do think that’s a good step taken towards offering more power.

In terms of fuel efficiency, we expect the new Swift to fetch similar mileage figures as the existing Maruti Suzuki Swift. Howver, the engine in question comes with an idle start-stop feature which could help improve overall fuel efficiency. Speaking of the transmission, Maruti will continue to offer the facelifted Swift the 5 speed manual and AMT gearbox. Keeping in mind the BS6 norms, there would be no diesel engine on offer in the facelifted Swift.

 

So, would the new Facelifted Maruti Suzuki Swift make you want to buy it? Or, would you consider any of the other hatchbacks in the market like the Hyundai Grand i10 Nios, Ford Figo, Ford Freestyle, Hyundai i20 and the Volkswagen Polo?

 

Tata Tiago was first launched in 2016. Since then it has been one of key models in transforming Tata motors images in the market. The BS6 facelift model was launched earlier this year and almost immediately established itself as a favourite entry-level hatchback in India. However, the Tiago had a service schedule of every 6 months or 7500kms; whichever comes earlier. But now, Tata motors extended the service interval of the Tiago to one year or 15,000kms.

As a result of this, all BS6 Tiago owners can get their cars serviced once a year instead of every six months as before.

However, it should be noted that the revised service schedule is applicable for the BS6 Tata Tiago only and doesn’t apply for the pre facelifted models.

Warranty:

The facelifted BS6 Tiago has a standard warranty of 2 years/ 75,000 km, whichever is earlier. An extended warranty is available which is valid upto either 3 years/ 75,000 km or 4years/ 1 L km or 5 years/ 1.25 L km.

The popular Tata Tiago entry level hatchback comes with only a BS6-compliant 1.2L Revotron 3cylinder petrol engine which produces 86PS of max power and 113Nm of peak torque through either a 5-speed manual or AMT gearbox. 

The BS6 Tiago is priced from ?4.7L to ?6.74L (ex-showroom) and competes against the likes of Maruti Wagon R, Hyundai Grand i10 Nios and others in the entry-level hatchback segment.