Mahindra Thar OG: LXT 2.2 Diesel AT vs ZXT 2.2 Diesel AT
The ZXT 2.2 Diesel AT costs ₹1,00,000 more than the LXT 2.2 Diesel AT. The equipment it adds covers 93% of that on our values — a fair upgrade. Every feature is priced below.
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You pay extra
₹1,00,000
₹16,49,000 → ₹17,49,000
Features are worth
₹93,575
8 gained
Equipment covers
93%
of what the variant costs extra
ZXT 2.2 Diesel AT costs ₹1,00,000 more than LXT 2.2 Diesel AT and brings 8 features we value at ₹93,575, roughly 93% of the price difference. Reasonable if you specifically want what it adds; not a bargain.
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
- ₹51,300 · 2 features
- Could be fitted later
- ₹42,275 · 6 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
8 of 77 features differ between these trims.
| Feature | LXT 2.2 Diesel AT | ZXT 2.2 Diesel AT | 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 |
| Front Parking SensorsSensors in the front bumper for tight parking. | No | Yes | +₹5,700 |
| Comfort & convenience | |||
| 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 | |||
| Wireless Phone ChargerA Qi wireless charging pad built into the console. | No | Yes | +₹6,650 |
| Exterior & wheels | |||
| 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 | 8 gained | ₹93,575 | |
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₹Wireless Phone Chargeradded
ours₹Full LED Headlamps with LED DRLsadded
ours₹LED Fog Lampsadded
ours₹Front Parking Sensorsadded
ours₹Leatherette Upholsteryadded
ours₹Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheeladded
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On our figures
₹93,575 of equipment against ₹1,00,000 — 93% of the variant
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LXT to ZXT on all 7 powertrains
Mahindra sells this upgrade on 7 powertrains. The price gap and what it buys are not always the same, so here is each one, worked out the same way as this page. It is cheapest on the Petrol automatic 4WD (₹52,500) and dearest on the Petrol automatic (₹1,32,500).
| Powertrain | Costs more | Equipment worth | Covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel manual | ₹1,00,000 | ₹93,575 | 93%Fair upgrade |
| Petrol automatic | ₹1,32,500 | ₹93,575 | 70%Fair upgrade |
| Petrol manual 4WD | ₹1,00,500 | ₹93,575 | 93%Fair upgrade |
| Diesel manual 4WD | ₹1,06,500 | ₹93,575 | 87%Fair upgrade |
| Diesel automatic (this page) | ₹1,00,000 | ₹93,575 | 93%Fair upgrade |
| Petrol automatic 4WD | ₹52,500 | ₹93,575 | 178%Worth it |
| Diesel automatic 4WD | ₹99,500 | ₹93,575 | 94%Fair upgrade |
On-road price, side by side
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In Delhi, ZXT 2.2 Diesel AT costs ₹1,18,680 more on the road than LXT 2.2 Diesel AT, against ₹1,00,000 ex-showroom. ₹17,680 of that is road tax, insurance and charges that rise with the price. TCS adds ₹1,000, which you can claim back against income tax. The verdict above is measured against the ex-showroom difference.
LXT 2.2 Diesel AT
diesel · automatic · Delhi
- Ex-showroom price
- ₹16,49,000
- RTO road taxDelhi slab for diesel, ₹4,000 of state levies, plus a 0.18% cess charged on ex-showroom
- ₹2,13,093
- Insurance (comprehensive)1-yr own damage (zero dep) + 3-yr third party, incl. GST
- ₹82,450
- TCS1% above ₹10 L ex-showroom — adjustable against income tax
- ₹16,490
- 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 2.2 Diesel AT
diesel · automatic · Delhi
- Ex-showroom price
- ₹17,49,000
- RTO road taxDelhi slab for diesel, ₹4,000 of state levies, plus a 0.18% cess charged on ex-showroom
- ₹2,25,773
- Insurance (comprehensive)1-yr own damage (zero dep) + 3-yr third party, incl. GST
- ₹87,450
- TCS1% above ₹10 L ex-showroom — adjustable against income tax
- ₹17,490
- 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 LXT 2.2 Diesel AT and ZXT 2.2 Diesel AT?
- ₹1,00,000 ex-showroom — LXT 2.2 Diesel AT is ₹16,49,000 and ZXT 2.2 Diesel AT is ₹17,49,000.
- Is the Mahindra Thar OG ZXT 2.2 Diesel AT worth the extra money over the LXT 2.2 Diesel AT?
- ZXT 2.2 Diesel AT costs ₹1,00,000 more than LXT 2.2 Diesel AT and brings 8 features we value at ₹93,575, roughly 93% of the price difference. Reasonable if you specifically want what it adds; not a bargain.
- What do you actually get on the ZXT 2.2 Diesel AT that the LXT 2.2 Diesel AT doesn't have?
- 8 features, led by 6 Airbags Standard, Full LED Headlamps with LED DRLs, Leatherette Upholstery. The full list with our rupee valuation for each is in the table above.