On January 23, 2026, Mahindra officially pulled the silk off its latest showstopper: the Thar Roxx Star Edition. this special edition arrives with a starting introductory price of ₹16.85 Lakh (ex-showroom).
1. The Aesthetic Upgrade:
Mahindra’s design team clearly followed a simple rule for the Thar Roxx Star Edition: if it isn’t bold, it isn’t there. The primary goal was to take the “family-friendly” 5-door Thar and give it a sophisticated, dark edge.
The “Star” Elements
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The Piano Black Grille: Gone is the body-colored grille. In its place sits a sleek, high-gloss Piano Black front grille that makes the SUV look significantly more expensive than its price tag suggests.
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19-inch Piano Black Alloy Wheels: The standard diamond-cut wheels are out. The Star Edition sports massive 19-inchers finished in a deep gloss black, giving the SUV a “murdered-out” stance right from the showroom.
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The Citrine Yellow Hero Shade: While you can still get it in Tango Red, Everest White, or Stealth Black, the launch hero is Citrine Yellow. It’s a vibrant, youthful color that contrasts perfectly with the blacked-out accents.
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C-Pillar Branding: To remind your neighbors that you didn’t just buy the “base” model, there is a prominent “STAR EDN” badge on the C-pillar in the iconic Thar font.
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2. Inside the Cabin:
One of the biggest gripes with the standard Thar Roxx was the Ivory White interior. While it looked premium, keeping it clean in Indian monsoon or dust conditions was a full-time job.
Mahindra listened. The Thar Roxx Star Edition introduces a Dark-Themed Interior that is as practical as it is pretty.
Premium Cabin Features
Thar Roxx Star Edition interior now features All-Black Leatherette seats with Suede Accents. It feels sportier, hides the dirt better, and arguably looks cooler. Despite the dark theme, the cabin doesn’t feel claustrophobic, thanks to the massive Panoramic Sunroof (Skyroof) that floods the interior with natural light.
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| Feature | Standard Thar Roxx (Top Trim) | Thar Roxx Star Edition |
| Interior Theme | Ivory White / Mocha Brown | All-Black with Suede Accents |
| Dashboard | Dual Tone | Black with Soft-touch Materials |
| Grille | Body Color | Piano Black |
| Alloy Wheels | Diamond Cut (Silver/Black) | High-Gloss Piano Black |
3. Technology & Comfort
Logic says that if you’re paying for a “Special Edition,” you shouldn’t lose out on the tech. Mahindra based the Thar Roxx Star Edition on the high-spec AX7 trim, ensuring it remains a technological powerhouse.
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Infotainment: You get the dual 26.03 cm (10.25-inch) HD screens—one for the digital instrument cluster and one for the touchscreen infotainment.
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Audio Experience: It retains the 9-speaker Harman Kardon Quantum Logic sound system. If you want to feel like you’re at a concert while crawling through Connaught Place, this is your rig.
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Cooling Off: Ventilated front seats are included. In a country where “summer” lasts nine months, this isn’t a luxury; it’s a human right.
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Safety: Engineered for a 5-star Bharat NCAP rating, it comes standard with 6 airbags, a 360-degree surround-view camera, and Level 2 ADAS features (on higher trims).
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4. Performance & Powertrain
The Thar Roxx Star Edition is exclusively Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD).
Mahindra is positioning this specifically for the “urban adventurer.” This isn’t the car you buy to climb the Himalayas—though it probably could—it’s the car you buy to dominate the urban jungle. By skipping the 4×4 hardware, Mahindra keeps the weight down, the mileage up (around 15.2 kmpl for the diesel), and the price competitive.
The Engine Lineup
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2.0L mStallion Turbo Petrol: Producing 177 PS and 380 Nm of torque. Available exclusively with a 6-speed Automatic transmission.
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2.2L mHawk Diesel: Producing 152 PS and 330 Nm (Manual) or up to 400 Nm (Automatic). This is the workhorse of the range.
5. Price
Mahindra has launched this with introductory pricing that undercuts several mid-size SUV rivals while offering significantly more “road presence.”
| Variant | Engine & Gearbox | Price (Ex-Showroom) |
| Diesel Manual | D22 mHawk 2WD | ₹16.85 Lakh |
| Petrol Automatic | G20 mStallion 2WD | ₹17.85 Lakh |
| Diesel Automatic | D22 mHawk 2WD | ₹18.35 Lakh |