Mahindra Thar Roxx AX3L vs MX5: which one should you buy?
The MX5 actually undercuts the AX3L by ₹26,000 on the same engine and gearbox, at ₹17.02L against ₹17.28L ex-showroom, even though it sits higher up the range.-₹26,000
The full story
The MX5 actually undercuts the AX3L by ₹26,000 on the same engine and gearbox, at ₹17.02L against ₹17.28L ex-showroom, even though it sits higher up the range.
And you still get tyre pressure monitor, single-pane sunroof, front parking sensors and speakers (6 against 4), and 5 more.
It is not all one way: the MX5 gives up level 2 (core suite) ADAS, connected car tech, auto climate (single zone) and driver display (10.25" digital against Semi-digital).
AX3L or MX5, and what each costs
Where you start
AX3L
The tech track: Level 2 ADAS, digital cluster and connected car tech on the diesel manual, but none of MX5's comfort kit.
- AX3L Diesel MT₹17.28Lex-showroom Delhi
The step up
MX5
The comfort track: sunroof, leatherette, alloys and TPMS, and the cheapest way into the 4WD hardware. No ADAS here.
- MX5 Turbo Petrol MT₹16.64Lex-showroom Delhi
- MX5 Diesel RWD MT₹17.02Lex-showroom Delhi
- MX5 Turbo Petrol AT₹18.02Lex-showroom Delhi
- MX5 Diesel AT₹18.52Lex-showroom Delhi
- MX5 Diesel AWD MT₹19.42Lex-showroom Delhi
Our take
₹64,000 more buys level 2 (core suite) ADAS and connected car tech
What the MX5 adds
- Tyre pressure monitor
- Front parking sensors
- Wheel typeSteel → Alloy
- LED fog lamps
- Speakers4 → 6
- SunroofSingle-pane
- Auto headlamps
- Rain-sensing wipers
- Leatherette upholstery
And what it gives up
- ADASLevel 2 (core suite)
- Driver display10.25" digital → Semi-digital
- Connected car tech
- Auto climate (single zone)
The working behind our take
₹64,000 more buys level 2 (core suite) ADAS and connected car tech. Here is everything that fed that call.
- Extra featuresThar Roxx AX3Ldriver display (10.25" digital against Semi-digital)
The full story
Worth the extra ₹64,000: the Thar Roxx AX3L adds level 2 (core suite) ADAS for it. The useful extras on top: connected car tech and auto climate (single zone).
- Also on the Thar Roxx AX3L: driver display (10.25" digital against Semi-digital)
- Going to the Thar Roxx AX3L, you give up tyre pressure monitor, single-pane sunroof and front parking sensors, which the Thar Roxx MX5 keeps
AX3L vs MX5: the questions people ask
- Should you buy the Mahindra Thar Roxx MX5 or the AX3L?
- It costs ₹26,000 less and still brings tyre pressure monitor and single-pane sunroof, on top of 7 other things the AX3L goes without. You would give up level 2 (core suite) ADAS and connected car tech, and 2 more.
- What does the Mahindra Thar Roxx MX5 have that the AX3L does not?
- It adds tyre pressure monitor, single-pane sunroof, front parking sensors, speakers (6 against 4), auto headlamps and rain-sensing wipers, and 3 more, and it opens up the Turbo Petrol and 2.2L mHawk Diesel (4WD).
- What does the Mahindra Thar Roxx MX5 give up against the AX3L?
- It gives up level 2 (core suite) ADAS, connected car tech, auto climate (single zone) and driver display (10.25" digital against Semi-digital). Worth weighing against what it adds before deciding the dearer trim is simply the better car.
- How much is the Mahindra Thar Roxx AX3L?
- ₹17.28L ex-showroom, and it is sold one way only: the AX3L Diesel MT.
- How much is the Mahindra Thar Roxx MX5?
- From ₹16.64L for the MX5 Turbo Petrol MT to ₹19.42L for the MX5 Diesel AWD MT, ex-showroom, across 5 ways of buying it.
- Is there an automatic AX3L or MX5?
- Only the MX5, from ₹18.02L ex-showroom. The AX3L is sold with a manual gearbox only, so wanting two pedals decides this one for you.
Prices are ex-showroom and features follow each maker's official material. Data updated . Verify current prices and features with a dealer before buying.