Mahindra Thar ATV Rolling Out Of Workshop Makes Tata Tiago EV Look Tiny: Video

A recent video circulating on social media shows a rugged Mahindra Thar-based All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV) rolling out from a workshop. The ATV draws attention for its imposing size next to a Tata Tiago EV. Shared by  Prad 4x4 on Instagram, the footage captures the military-grade ATV moving into city streets, highlighting its battlefield-ready design developed for India's armed forces.

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This Thar ATV, built on the Thar Roxx platform in collaboration with Bengaluru-based Prad 4x4, represents Mahindra's push into defence mobility. Anand Mahindra first unveiled images on X, describing it as a "no excess, no ornamentation" machine focused on capability.

The vehicle ditches the standard cabin for a sturdy roll cage, metal bumpers front and rear, heavy-duty tow shackles, and a rear tandem tyre carrier with jerrycan holders. Key modifications enhance its tactical role. It features a gun mount, complete underbody protection against blasts, blackout lights, a front winch, and windshield guards for mission-grade survivability.

Designed for airdrop readiness, it tackles diverse terrains with shortened overhangs for better approach angles and RT-grade tyres on steel wheels. Powered by the familiar 2.2-litre diesel engine from the Thar Roxx, it delivers 172 hp and 400 Nm of torque.

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The video's contrast shows the ATV's road presence. While the Tata Tiago EV, a compact electric hatchback measuring about 3.76 metres long and aimed at urban commuters, appears to be extremely small beside it, the Thar ATV's ladder-frame chassis and off-road stance dominate the frame. This real-world debut follows its showcase at the Raksha Triveni Sangam event in Prayagraj, where Defence Minister Rajnath Singh inspected the prototype.

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Mahindra Defence plans to assess operational fitness of the SUV before potential orders. The ATV builds on Mahindra's legacy in rugged vehicles, adapting civilian off-road prowess for security needs without unnecessary frills.