Mahindra & Mahindra has launched Mahindra Thar Rocks Star Edition in the Indian market. This new edition builds on the range-topping AX7L variant, which starts at Rs 16.85 lakh (ex-showroom), features a revised black-out treatment for both the exterior and interior, while also bringing a new paint option to the Thar line-up with the Star Edition. Interested customers can book the SUV online or visit their nearest Mahindra dealership. Deliveries are expected to begin soon.
The Rocks Star Edition is available in three main variants: Petrol AT priced at Rs 17.85 lakh, Diesel MT priced at Rs 16.85 lakh and Diesel AT priced at Rs 18.35 lakh (all prices ex-showroom). Mechanically, it remains the same; It continues to be offered with the MStalion 2.0-litre turbo petrol engine, which produces 177 PS of power and 380 Nm of torque. Talking about diesel, the 2.2-litre mHawk turbo diesel gives 175 PS power and 370 Nm torque in the 4×4 variant and 152 PS power and 330 Nm torque in the RWD variant. The diesel engine is offered with both manual and automatic gearbox options, while the petrol version is only available with an automatic transmission. Notably, the Star variant does not have a 4×4 system and is sold exclusively in rear-wheel-drive configuration.
The Thar Rocks Star Edition gets some cosmetic upgrades compared to the Thar Rocks, including a gloss-black grille and alloy wheels. It also has a Star EDN badge installed on the C-pillar. In contrast, the regular model uses a body-coloured grille and diamond-cut wheels. Mahindra has also introduced a new Citrine Yellow paint option with this variant, joining the existing options like Tango Red, Everest White and Stealth Black.
The cabin changes to an all-black layout, with the light upholstery replaced with black leather seats with suede accents. Apart from these visual changes, the feature list remains the same as the AX7 trim. In terms of features, the Roxx comes with panoramic sunroof, 19-inch alloy wheels, leather-wrapped door trims, 6-way powered driver seat, front ventilated seats, cooled glove box, 360-degree camera, blind spot monitor, obstacle view, 9-speaker Harman/Kardon speakers with subwoofer, power foldable ORVMs, 65 W USB C port, a Gets 10.25-inch touchscreen. Infotainment system, fully digital cluster, Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, wireless charger, an acoustic windshield, leather-wrapped steering wheel, auto headlights with wipers, footwell lighting, ambient lighting and more. Safety features include six airbags, a 360-degree camera, an electronic parking brake with auto hold, all-wheel disc brakes, TPMS and more.
