Mahindra to launch Thar Roxx on August 15 with 5 key upgrades over regular Thar
New Delhi: Mahindra is all set to launch its new Thar Roxx on August 15, 2024. This larger version of the current 3-door Thar is expected to come with a higher price tag due to a host of key upgrades.
The most obvious difference is the Thar Roxx's size. While the sub-4 meter 3-door Thar is roughly the same length as a Tata Nexon, the Thar Roxx will be longer, potentially matching the Mahindra ScorpioN in length. This increase in size will push the Thar Roxx into a higher tax bracket, contributing to its higher price.
The Thar Roxx will feature a major platform update. It will share the same platform as the ScorpioN but in a long-wheelbase version, specially modified for the Thar Roxx. This new platform should provide better ride quality than the current Thar or ScorpioN, and could even be used in future Scorpio models.
As a 5-door vehicle, the Thar Roxx will offer more interior space than the 3-door Thar. The second row will be more spacious and practical, featuring a proper 3-seat layout with more legroom. The boot will also be larger, as indicated by spy images showing it accommodating several large cans.
Under the hood, the Thar Roxx will get new engine options. While the existing Thar offers a 1.5-litre diesel and a 2.0-litre petrol motor, the Thar Roxx is likely to feature the ScorpioN's 2.0-litre petrol and 2.2-litre diesel engines. These new engines offer better performance, with the petrol engine delivering 200bhp. However, for the RWD models, Mahindra is expected to retain the 1.5-litre diesel engine to keep entry-level models affordable.
Finally, the Thar Roxx will be packed with features, surpassing even the ScorpioN in some aspects. Expected features include a twin 10.25-inch display for the touchscreen and digital instrument cluster, LED headlamps, automatic headlights, rain-sensing wipers, front armrest, rear AC vents, Level-2 ADAS, a 360-degree camera, and a panoramic sunroof. These upgrades will make the Thar Roxx more family-friendly by incorporating several luxury elements into the cabin.
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Ready to face no-confidence motion, says Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah
Hassan (Karnataka) (PTI): Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Saturday said that the Congress government led by him was ready to face the no-confidence motion if moved by the opposition during the legislature session from December 8.
With Deputy CM D K Shivakumar by his side, he reiterated that they would both abide by the high command's decision on the leadership issue.
"Let them (opposition) bring in a no-confidence motion or adjournment motion or any other motion. We are ready to face it. Ours is an open book, transparent government. We are ready to face anything," Siddaramaiah said in response to a question.
However, BJP state President B Y Vijayendra and Leader of Opposition in the Legislative Assembly R Ashoka, clarified that the party, along with the JD(S) has not discussed or decided anything so far regarding moving a no-confidence motion against the government.
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The winter session of the Karnataka legislature will begin in Belagavi, bordering Maharashtra, on December 8 and will go on till 19th of this month.
Not wanting to react to a question on the leadership issue, the CM said the Congress high command is very strong.
"D K Shivakumar and I will be committed to whatever the high command decides," he said.
Earlier in the day in Bengaluru, Shivakumar accompanied AICC Mallikarjun Kharge till airport from Vidhana Soudha, after paying tributes to B R Ambedkar on his 69th death anniversary, which had led to some speculation about possible discussion between the two on the leadership issue.
The power tussle within the ruling party had intensified amid speculation about a change in chief minister in the state, after the Congress government reached the halfway mark of its five-year term on November 20.
However, both the CM and Deputy CM had recently held breakfast meetings at each others residences, on the instructions of the high command, which is seen as a move to pause the leadership tussle between the two and to signal Siddaramaiah's continuation as the CM for the time being, especially ahead of the Belagavi legislature session.
