Mahindra Thar Roxx: AX5L 2.2 Diesel AT vs Star Edition 2.2 Diesel AT
The Star Edition 2.2 Diesel AT costs ₹7,000 more than the AX5L 2.2 Diesel AT. The equipment it adds covers 298% of that on our values — worth it. Every feature is priced below.
Spotted something wrong? Report a correctionAX5L 2.2 Diesel AT → Star Edition 2.2 Diesel AT
You pay extra
₹7,000
₹19,41,000 → ₹19,48,000
Features are worth
₹20,900
7 gained, 2 lost
Equipment covers
298%
of what the variant costs extra
Star Edition 2.2 Diesel AT costs ₹7,000 more than AX5L 2.2 Diesel AT and brings 7 features we value at ₹20,900 — 298% of what you pay, so the equipment alone covers the price rise. If you want any of them, this is the trim to 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 · 4 features
- Could be fitted later
- ₹33,250 · 3 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
11 of 77 features differ between these trims.
| Feature | AX5L 2.2 Diesel AT | Star Edition 2.2 Diesel AT | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Safety & driver assistance | |||
| Surround View CameraCameras around the car stitched into a bird's-eye view on the screen. A 540-degree system, which adds a view of the ground under the car, earns the same credit. | No | Yes | +₹23,750 |
| Level 2 ADAS SuiteAutonomous Emergency Braking, Lane Keep Assist, Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop & Go. | Yes | No | −₹71,250 |
| Day/Night Inside MirrorManually flipped anti-glare inside rear-view mirror. The tier below the auto-dimming mirror.Counted in Auto-Dimming Inside Mirror, which replaces it. | Yes | No | — |
| Auto-Dimming Inside MirrorInside mirror that darkens by itself against headlamp glare. The tier above the manual day/night mirror.Up from Day/Night Inside Mirror — the figure is the difference between the two, not the full value. | No | Yes | +₹2,850 |
| Comfort & convenience | |||
| Single-Pane Electric SunroofPower-operated tilt and slide single glass sunroof.Counted in Dual-Pane Panoramic Sunroof, which replaces it. | Yes | No | — |
| Dual-Pane Panoramic SunroofFull-length dual-pane panoramic glass roof whose front panel opens.Up from Single-Pane Electric Sunroof — the figure is the difference between the two, not the full value. | No | Yes | +₹19,000 |
| Front Ventilated Seats3-stage cooling air circulation for front seats, vital for Indian summers. | No | Yes | +₹26,600 |
| Auto-Folding ORVMsWing mirrors fold in automatically when the car is locked. | No | Yes | +₹5,700 |
| Electronic Parking Brake with Auto HoldSwitch-operated parking brake that holds the car in traffic. | Yes | No | −₹13,300 |
| Cooled GloveboxGlovebox fed by the air-conditioning duct. | No | Yes | +₹2,850 |
| Infotainment & connectivity | |||
| Premium Branded Sound SystemBranded multi-speaker audio system with amplifier and subwoofer. | No | Yes | +₹24,700 |
| Net feature value | 7 gained, 2 lost | ₹20,900 | |
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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Surround View Cameraadded
ours₹Dual-Pane Panoramic Sunroofadded
replaces Single-Pane Electric Sunroof — the figure is the difference between the two
ours₹Front Ventilated Seatsadded
ours₹Premium Branded Sound Systemadded
ours₹Auto-Folding ORVMsadded
ours₹Cooled Gloveboxadded
ours₹Auto-Dimming Inside Mirroradded
replaces Day/Night Inside Mirror — the figure is the difference between the two
ours₹Level 2 ADAS Suitedropped
ours₹Electronic Parking Brake with Auto Holddropped
ours₹
On our figures
₹20,900 of equipment against ₹7,000 — 298% of the variant
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On-road price, side by side
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In Delhi, Star Edition 2.2 Diesel AT costs ₹8,307 more on the road than AX5L 2.2 Diesel AT, against ₹7,000 ex-showroom. ₹1,237 of that is road tax, insurance and charges that rise with the price. TCS adds ₹70, which you can claim back against income tax. The verdict above is measured against the ex-showroom difference.
AX5L 2.2 Diesel AT
diesel · automatic · Delhi
- Ex-showroom price
- ₹19,41,000
- RTO road taxDelhi slab for diesel, ₹4,000 of state levies, plus a 0.18% cess charged on ex-showroom
- ₹2,50,119
- Insurance (comprehensive)1-yr own damage (zero dep) + 3-yr third party, incl. GST
- ₹97,050
- TCS1% above ₹10 L ex-showroom — adjustable against income tax
- ₹19,410
- 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.
Star Edition 2.2 Diesel AT
diesel · automatic · Delhi
- Ex-showroom price
- ₹19,48,000
- RTO road taxDelhi slab for diesel, ₹4,000 of state levies, plus a 0.18% cess charged on ex-showroom
- ₹2,51,006
- Insurance (comprehensive)1-yr own damage (zero dep) + 3-yr third party, incl. GST
- ₹97,400
- TCS1% above ₹10 L ex-showroom — adjustable against income tax
- ₹19,480
- 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 Roxx AX5L 2.2 Diesel AT and Star Edition 2.2 Diesel AT?
- ₹7,000 ex-showroom — AX5L 2.2 Diesel AT is ₹19,41,000 and Star Edition 2.2 Diesel AT is ₹19,48,000.
- Is the Mahindra Thar Roxx Star Edition 2.2 Diesel AT worth the extra money over the AX5L 2.2 Diesel AT?
- Star Edition 2.2 Diesel AT costs ₹7,000 more than AX5L 2.2 Diesel AT and brings 7 features we value at ₹20,900 — 298% of what you pay, so the equipment alone covers the price rise. If you want any of them, this is the trim to buy.
- What do you actually get on the Star Edition 2.2 Diesel AT that the AX5L 2.2 Diesel AT doesn't have?
- 7 features, led by Front Ventilated Seats, Premium Branded Sound System, Surround View Camera. The full list with our rupee valuation for each is in the table above.