Thar Roxx 2025 by Mahindra Introduces Ventilated Seating and Superior Safety Features

Updated On: September 4, 2025

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Thar Roxx 2025 by Mahindra Introduces Ventilated Seating and Superior Safety Features

Mahindra’s Thar ROXX — the five-door evolution of the beloved Thar — receives meaningful comfort and safety updates for 2025. With ventilated front seats now available on higher trims, a rich safety kit that helped it score top marks in crash testing, and a host of convenience upgrades, the ROXX aims to be a more rounded daily driver while keeping the off-road capability that made the Thar nameplate popular.

What’s new for 2025

For model year 2025 Mahindra has added a few high-value features focused on occupant comfort and convenience. Most notable is the availability of powered and ventilated front seats on the luxury variants — a clear plus in hot climates and for buyers who want more premium cabin comfort. Other small but useful updates (across select trims) include sliding passenger armrest, keyless entry, and improved aero wipers.

Safety first — 35+ features and strong crash performance

Safety is one of the Thar ROXX’s headline strengths. Mahindra lists 35+ standard safety features across the ROXX range, and independent and manufacturer testing highlights extensive passive and active safety systems: six airbags, ISOFIX child-seat anchors, seat-belt reminders, ESC (electronic stability control), traction control, hill-hold and hill-descent control, TPMS and more. The ROXX’s comprehensive equipment and engineering have been emphasized in coverage of its crash performance and safety ratings.

Beyond basic safety hardware, higher ROXX variants are offered with Level-2 ADAS functionality — including features like forward collision warning, autonomous emergency braking and adaptive cruise control — which improves the car’s real-world ability to help avoid or mitigate accidents.

Interior and packaging: comfort meets practicality

The ROXX is packaged as a family-friendly five-seater with a taller, roomy cabin compared with the two-door Thar. The ventilated seats give the ROXX a more premium feel on top trims, pairing well with an available dual-screen infotainment + instrument cluster setup, Harman Kardon audio options, and a panoramic skyroof on select variants. Practical touches such as multiple USB-C ports, ample storage, and a sliding passenger armrest make the car livable day-to-day while retaining the rugged controls and materials that suit off-road use.

Powertrain and driving character

Under the bonnet the ROXX is offered with Mahindra’s established 2.2-litre diesel (around the 170–175 bhp band and ~370 Nm torque depending on state of tune) and automatic transmission options — tuned to provide tractable torque for both highway cruising and low-speed off-road work. The chassis and 4×4 systems (on equipped variants) retain the Thar’s off-road pedigree with dedicated terrain modes, locking diffs (on select trims) and hill-related assists. These traits make the ROXX equally comfortable on asphalt and rough trails.

Variants and pricing — who should buy which trim?

Mahindra offers the Thar ROXX across multiple trims from value-focused MX grades up to fully loaded AX Luxury variants. Ventilated seats and other premium amenities are reserved for the higher-end Luxury packs. Pricing varies by variant and options — the ROXX lineup spans mainstream to premium price points depending on 4×4, infotainment and accessory choices, so buyers should pick the trim that matches their mix of comfort, tech and off-road capability.

Verdict — a sensible step up for the Thar family

The Thar ROXX 2025 evolution is a pragmatic, correctly targeted update. Adding ventilated seating and useful convenience upgrades addresses everyday comfort — particularly important in warmer markets — while retaining the thorough safety and off-road credentials that set the model apart. For buyers seeking a lifestyle SUV that must be capable off-road yet comfortable and safe for family duty, the ROXX makes a strong case.

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