The most diversified auto manufacturer of the country, Mahindra and Mahindra is planning to bring back the Jeep, after at least a decade of its launch. The term Jeep invokes several interesting images in our mind, including an adventurous world full of tough terrain and big mountains. The idea of bringing back of a Jeep will be a real pleasure for those who love adventure and thrill in driving. The company is in the final stage of its plan of bringing back the Jeep. The announcement for the same is likely to be done by the end of this year. This new model of Jeep by M&M will incorporate a soft-roof. The model will have a powerful 2.6 litre turbo-charged engine. This new product of the company is speculated to be available with the price tag of Rs 4.5-5.5 lakh. Also, Mahindra & Mahindra expects to sell around five thousand units of this model per year as the company will be targeting the tourist markets of Rajasthan, North East and Kerala. As per a source close to the matter, bringing back the Jeep, is a part of company’s strategy for doing something different from its market competitors. Read more…
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Mahindra & Mahindra India are yet again venturing in the SUV segment with their off road vehicle, Thar. The vehicle will be a revamped version of the Commander Jeep which was phased out from the Indian roads in early 2000. As per the officials from the company, it is expected that the Indian auto maker will price the SUV revised version at around 7 lacs and if the grapevines are to be believed, the Commander Jeep will be launched in Rajasthan and Kerala approximately by next month. The Commander Jeep, Thar has been on the South African roads for two years, and is priced for 9.5-10 lacs. From a long time a need of a retro style vehicle was felt which made Mahindra India to develop a four wheeler to launch in the domestic market. As per the industry sources, the Jeep will be retro style vehicle and will attract the mass crowd especially the youngsters and Jeep fanatics. The revamped Jeep will be coming in two variants, the soft top model and hard top model. Read more…
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Mahindra’s retro-looking new offering called the Thar has been unleashed in South Africa. The Thar epitomises the whole “old school” look and this reflects in its slogan”old school is good.” It looks capable to handle rugged terrain as well as smooth highways. Its looks are stunning and minimal borrowed from Jeep designs of yester-years but adapted to our modern world. You will recall that the Mahindra Group began its operations in India by assembling the Willy’s Jeep some 65 years ago. The jeep design has been blended perfectly into this remarkable SUV.
The Thar is powered by a robust 2.5 direct injection turbo-diesel engine which is the result of a joint venture between Austrian company AVL and Bosch in Germany.The 2.5 engine develops
78kw at 3800 r/min and 247 Nm of torque at 1800 r/min. It drives the rear wheels or four wheels when required – through a five-speed gearbox with a two-speed transfer box with low speed selection. It drives the rear- wheels or all four wheels when required, through a five speed gear box, a two speed transfer box to low speed selection.The Thar is capable of facing up to the most gruelling terrain with ease. Suspension is independent by means of torsion bars in front
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