The Mahindra Thar is known for things like extreme off-road capabilities and ruggedness. But with the introduction of the rear-wheel drive variants of the Thar, Mahindra has opened up the SUV to a whole new section of buyers – those who tackle traffic and office commutes more than off road trails.

Having tested the 2020 Mahindra Thar with a diesel engine on various terrains, this time around we pit the Mahindra Thar Petrol AT against the hardest off-road test we know to see if the petrol version is as capable as the diesel.

The legendary Thar has received quite an extensive makeover for 2020. Watch our 2020 Mahindra Thar First look video where we cover each and every aspect of the exterior of this off-roader.

After witnessing numerous spy shots and rumors, here's your first look at the 2020 Mahindra Thar, which is slated to launch in India in the upcoming weeks. Watch it in action here.

When Mahindra invited us on an adventure to Ladakh in a Thar, that too in Winters, it was surprisingly shocking. However, it turned out to be an exciting adventure even when the temperature dropped to -25 degrees.