Mahindra Thar OG: AXT 1.5 Diesel MT vs ZXT 1.5 Diesel MT
The ZXT 1.5 Diesel MT costs ₹3,67,000 more than the AXT 1.5 Diesel MT. The equipment it adds covers 54% of that on our values — pricey. Every feature is priced below.
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You pay extra
₹3,67,000
₹10,32,000 → ₹13,99,000
Features are worth
₹1,99,025
15 gained
Equipment covers
54%
of what the variant costs extra
ZXT 1.5 Diesel MT costs ₹3,67,000 more than AXT 1.5 Diesel MT and brings only ₹1,99,025 of equipment we can put a price on — about 54% of what you pay. Unless you specifically need something in the list below, AXT 1.5 Diesel MT is the better buy.
We price the equipment that separates these two trims. The rest of the difference pays for things we don't itemise — materials, fit and finish, and the manufacturer's own margin. An upgrade that clears 100% is one where the equipment alone is worth what it costs.
*Ex-showroom, Delhi · Prices checked Nov 2026
Factory-only or fit it later
- Only from the factory
- ₹72,200 · 6 features
- Could be fitted later
- ₹1,26,825 · 9 features
Of the equipment this variant adds, at our valuations. Which features count as fit-later is set per feature in the methodology.
Feature-by-feature valuation
16 of 77 features differ between these trims.
| Feature | AXT 1.5 Diesel MT | ZXT 1.5 Diesel MT | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Safety & driver assistance | |||
| 6 Airbags StandardFront, side, and curtain airbags for complete occupant cabin safety. | No | Yes | +₹28,500 |
| Tyre Pressure Monitoring (TPMS)Individual tyre pressure readout on the instrument display. | No | Yes | +₹6,175 |
| Rear Defogger & Wiper/WasherEssential rainy season safety features for clear rear visibility.Up from Rear Defogger — the figure is the difference between the two, not the full value. | No | Yes | +₹2,850 |
| Front Parking SensorsSensors in the front bumper for tight parking. | No | Yes | +₹5,700 |
| Rear DefoggerHeated rear screen, without the rear wiper and washer. The tier below defogger-and-wiper.Counted in Rear Defogger & Wiper/Washer, which replaces it. | Yes | No | — |
| Comfort & convenience | |||
| Cruise ControlElectronic highway speed control for relaxed long-distance cruising. | No | Yes | +₹9,500 |
| Steering-Mounted ControlsAudio and phone controls on the steering wheel. Cruise control buttons are priced with cruise control. | No | Yes | +₹3,800 |
| Electrically Adjustable ORVMsWing mirrors adjust from a switch inside the cabin. | No | Yes | +₹4,750 |
| Leatherette UpholsterySynthetic leather seat and trim finish in place of fabric. | No | Yes | +₹11,400 |
| Leather-Wrapped Steering WheelLeather or leatherette covering on the steering wheel, and usually the gear lever too, rather than plastic. A wrapped gear knob on its own does not count. | No | Yes | +₹3,800 |
| Infotainment & connectivity | |||
| 10.25-Inch HD Touchscreen InfotainmentA wide 10.25-inch HD touchscreen, often with built-in navigation. | No | Yes | +₹36,100 |
| Wireless Phone ChargerA Qi wireless charging pad built into the console. | No | Yes | +₹6,650 |
| Wireless Android AutoThe factory touchscreen runs Android Auto without a cable — built into the head unit, or through a wired-to-wireless adapter the manufacturer supplies as standard. Most cars that have it pair Apple CarPlay wirelessly too, but this entry asks only about Android Auto. Wired-only Android Auto does not count. | No | Yes | +₹2,850 |
| Exterior & wheels | |||
| 18-Inch Alloy WheelsFactory 18-inch alloy wheels; larger wheels are credited at this level too. | No | Yes | +₹45,600 |
| Full LED Headlamps with LED DRLsFull-LED headlamp units with integrated LED daytime running lights. | No | Yes | +₹22,800 |
| LED Fog LampsDedicated low-mount LED fog lamps for adverse weather. | No | Yes | +₹8,550 |
| Net feature value | 15 gained | ₹1,99,025 | |
Values are our own estimates of what each feature is worth on this segment of car, not manufacturer pricing. We only price equipment that differs between trims, so this column will not add up to the full price gap — the rest pays for materials, fit and finish, and margin. Every valuation and its reasoning is published here.
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6 Airbags Standardadded
ours₹Tyre Pressure Monitoring (TPMS)added
ours₹Rear Defogger & Wiper/Washeradded
replaces Rear Defogger — the figure is the difference between the two
ours₹Cruise Controladded
ours₹10.25-Inch HD Touchscreen Infotainmentadded
ours₹Wireless Phone Chargeradded
ours₹18-Inch Alloy Wheelsadded
ours₹Full LED Headlamps with LED DRLsadded
ours₹LED Fog Lampsadded
ours₹Steering-Mounted Controlsadded
ours₹Electrically Adjustable ORVMsadded
ours₹Front Parking Sensorsadded
ours₹Leatherette Upholsteryadded
ours₹Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheeladded
ours₹Wireless Android Autoadded
ours₹
On our figures
₹1,99,025 of equipment against ₹3,67,000 — 54% of the variant
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On-road price, side by side
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In Delhi, ZXT 1.5 Diesel MT costs ₹4,35,555 more on the road than AXT 1.5 Diesel MT, against ₹3,67,000 ex-showroom. ₹64,885 of that is road tax, insurance and charges that rise with the price. TCS adds ₹3,670, which you can claim back against income tax. The verdict above is measured against the ex-showroom difference.
AXT 1.5 Diesel MT
diesel · manual · Delhi
- Ex-showroom price
- ₹10,32,000
- RTO road taxDelhi slab for diesel, ₹4,000 of state levies, plus a 0.18% cess charged on ex-showroom
- ₹1,34,858
- Insurance (comprehensive)1-yr own damage (zero dep) + 3-yr third party, incl. GST
- ₹51,600
- TCS1% above ₹10 L ex-showroom — adjustable against income tax
- ₹10,320
- Registration & FASTagOne-off RTO registration fee, HSRP plates and the FASTag tag
- ₹1,200
- Hypothecation & handling₹1,500 hypothecation endorsement and ₹400 miscellaneous — charged on the invoice whether or not the car is financed
- ₹1,900
Estimate. Road tax slabs checked September 2026; insurance premiums vary by insurer and dealer handling charges are not included.
ZXT 1.5 Diesel MT
diesel · manual · Delhi
- Ex-showroom price
- ₹13,99,000
- RTO road taxDelhi slab for diesel, ₹4,000 of state levies, plus a 0.18% cess charged on ex-showroom
- ₹1,81,393
- Insurance (comprehensive)1-yr own damage (zero dep) + 3-yr third party, incl. GST
- ₹69,950
- TCS1% above ₹10 L ex-showroom — adjustable against income tax
- ₹13,990
- Registration & FASTagOne-off RTO registration fee, HSRP plates and the FASTag tag
- ₹1,200
- Hypothecation & handling₹1,500 hypothecation endorsement and ₹400 miscellaneous — charged on the invoice whether or not the car is financed
- ₹1,900
Estimate. Road tax slabs checked September 2026; insurance premiums vary by insurer and dealer handling charges are not included.
Common questions
- What is the price difference between the Mahindra Thar OG AXT 1.5 Diesel MT and ZXT 1.5 Diesel MT?
- ₹3,67,000 ex-showroom — AXT 1.5 Diesel MT is ₹10,32,000 and ZXT 1.5 Diesel MT is ₹13,99,000.
- Is the Mahindra Thar OG ZXT 1.5 Diesel MT worth the extra money over the AXT 1.5 Diesel MT?
- ZXT 1.5 Diesel MT costs ₹3,67,000 more than AXT 1.5 Diesel MT and brings only ₹1,99,025 of equipment we can put a price on — about 54% of what you pay. Unless you specifically need something in the list below, AXT 1.5 Diesel MT is the better buy.
- What do you actually get on the ZXT 1.5 Diesel MT that the AXT 1.5 Diesel MT doesn't have?
- 15 features, led by 18-Inch Alloy Wheels, 10.25-Inch HD Touchscreen Infotainment, 6 Airbags Standard. The full list with our rupee valuation for each is in the table above.