Mahindra Thar Roxx: MX5 2.2 Diesel AT vs AX5L 2.2 Diesel AT
The AX5L 2.2 Diesel AT costs ₹76,000 more than the MX5 2.2 Diesel AT. The equipment it adds covers 192% of that on our values — worth it. Every feature is priced below.
Spotted something wrong? Report a correctionMX5 2.2 Diesel AT → AX5L 2.2 Diesel AT
You pay extra
₹76,000
₹18,65,000 → ₹19,41,000
Features are worth
₹1,46,300
7 gained
Equipment covers
192%
of what the variant costs extra
AX5L 2.2 Diesel AT costs ₹76,000 more than MX5 2.2 Diesel AT and brings 7 features we value at ₹1,46,300 — 192% 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
- ₹1,39,650 · 6 features
- Could be fitted later
- ₹6,650 · 1 feature
Most of it — ₹1,39,650 of the ₹1,46,300 this variant adds — is equipment that only comes from the factory, led by Level 2 ADAS Suite and 10.25-Inch Full Digital Instrument Cluster. If you want it, a dearer variant is the only way to get it.
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
7 of 77 features differ between these trims.
| Feature | MX5 2.2 Diesel AT | AX5L 2.2 Diesel AT | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Safety & driver assistance | |||
| All 4 Disc BrakesDisc brakes on the rear wheels as well as the front, in place of rear drums. | No | Yes | +₹13,300 |
| Level 2 ADAS SuiteAutonomous Emergency Braking, Lane Keep Assist, Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop & Go. | No | Yes | +₹71,250 |
| Comfort & convenience | |||
| Automatic Climate ControlSet a temperature and the car holds it, instead of manual fan and dial control. | No | Yes | +₹11,400 |
| Electronic Parking Brake with Auto HoldSwitch-operated parking brake that holds the car in traffic. | No | Yes | +₹13,300 |
| Infotainment & connectivity | |||
| 10.25-Inch Full Digital Instrument ClusterConfigurable digital color cockpit with driving modes and navigation display. | No | Yes | +₹19,000 |
| Wireless Phone ChargerA Qi wireless charging pad built into the console. | No | Yes | +₹6,650 |
| Connected Car TechnologyEmbedded SIM giving remote lock, climate start, location and alerts from a phone app. | No | Yes | +₹11,400 |
| Net feature value | 7 gained | ₹1,46,300 | |
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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All 4 Disc Brakesadded
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ours₹Wireless Phone Chargeradded
ours₹Electronic Parking Brake with Auto Holdadded
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On our figures
₹1,46,300 of equipment against ₹76,000 — 192% of the variant
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On-road price, side by side
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In Delhi, AX5L 2.2 Diesel AT costs ₹90,197 more on the road than MX5 2.2 Diesel AT, against ₹76,000 ex-showroom. ₹13,437 of that is road tax, insurance and charges that rise with the price. TCS adds ₹760, which you can claim back against income tax. The verdict above is measured against the ex-showroom difference.
MX5 2.2 Diesel AT
diesel · automatic · Delhi
- Ex-showroom price
- ₹18,65,000
- RTO road taxDelhi slab for diesel, ₹4,000 of state levies, plus a 0.18% cess charged on ex-showroom
- ₹2,40,482
- Insurance (comprehensive)1-yr own damage (zero dep) + 3-yr third party, incl. GST
- ₹93,250
- TCS1% above ₹10 L ex-showroom — adjustable against income tax
- ₹18,650
- 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.
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.
Common questions
- What is the price difference between the Mahindra Thar Roxx MX5 2.2 Diesel AT and AX5L 2.2 Diesel AT?
- ₹76,000 ex-showroom — MX5 2.2 Diesel AT is ₹18,65,000 and AX5L 2.2 Diesel AT is ₹19,41,000.
- Is the Mahindra Thar Roxx AX5L 2.2 Diesel AT worth the extra money over the MX5 2.2 Diesel AT?
- AX5L 2.2 Diesel AT costs ₹76,000 more than MX5 2.2 Diesel AT and brings 7 features we value at ₹1,46,300 — 192% 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 AX5L 2.2 Diesel AT that the MX5 2.2 Diesel AT doesn't have?
- 7 features, led by Level 2 ADAS Suite, 10.25-Inch Full Digital Instrument Cluster, All 4 Disc Brakes. The full list with our rupee valuation for each is in the table above.