Mahindra Thar Roxx: MX5 2.2 Diesel MT vs AX3L 2.2 Diesel MT
The AX3L 2.2 Diesel MT costs ₹33,000 more than the MX5 2.2 Diesel MT. On our values the equipment change covers none of it — pricey. Every feature is priced below.
Spotted something wrong? Report a correctionMX5 2.2 Diesel MT → AX3L 2.2 Diesel MT
You pay extra
₹33,000
₹17,07,000 → ₹17,40,000
Features given up, net
₹56,525
5 gained, 9 lost
Equipment covers
none
of what the variant costs extra
AX3L 2.2 Diesel MT costs ₹33,000 more than MX5 2.2 Diesel MT and carries ₹56,525 less of the equipment we price, not more. It goes without 18-Inch Alloy Wheels, Single-Pane Electric Sunroof, Leatherette Upholstery and 6 more. It does add 10.25-Inch Full Digital Instrument Cluster, All 4 Disc Brakes, Electronic Parking Brake with Auto Hold and 2 more. These two sit on different lines of the range rather than one above the other, so this is a choice between two sets of equipment rather than a step up — which one is worth it depends on which list you want. The table below has both in full.
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
- ₹68,400 · 5 features
- Could be fitted later
- ₹0 · 0 features
Most of it — ₹68,400 of the ₹68,400 this variant adds — is equipment that only comes from the factory, led by 10.25-Inch Full Digital Instrument Cluster and All 4 Disc Brakes. 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
16 of 77 features differ between these trims.
| Feature | MX5 2.2 Diesel MT | AX3L 2.2 Diesel MT | 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 |
| Tyre Pressure Monitoring (TPMS)Individual tyre pressure readout on the instrument display. | Yes | No | −₹6,175 |
| Front Parking SensorsSensors in the front bumper for tight parking. | Yes | No | −₹5,700 |
| Comfort & convenience | |||
| Single-Pane Electric SunroofPower-operated tilt and slide single glass sunroof. | Yes | No | −₹33,250 |
| Automatic Climate ControlSet a temperature and the car holds it, instead of manual fan and dial control. | No | Yes | +₹11,400 |
| Smart Keyless Entry & Push Button StartPassive proximity keyless unlocking and engine start/stop button.Counted in Push-Button Start, which replaces it. | Yes | No | — |
| Electronic Parking Brake with Auto HoldSwitch-operated parking brake that holds the car in traffic. | No | Yes | +₹13,300 |
| Leatherette UpholsterySynthetic leather seat and trim finish in place of fabric. | Yes | No | −₹11,400 |
| Push-Button StartEngine started by a button, with a remote key that still has to be pressed to unlock. No passive entry.Down from Smart Keyless Entry & Push Button Start — the figure is the difference between the two, not the full value. | No | Yes | −₹4,750 |
| 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. | Yes | No | −₹3,800 |
| Infotainment & connectivity | |||
| 10.25-Inch Full Digital Instrument ClusterConfigurable digital color cockpit with driving modes and navigation display. | No | Yes | +₹19,000 |
| Connected Car TechnologyEmbedded SIM giving remote lock, climate start, location and alerts from a phone app. | No | Yes | +₹11,400 |
| Exterior & wheels | |||
| 18-Inch Alloy WheelsFactory 18-inch alloy wheels; larger wheels are credited at this level too. | Yes | No | −₹45,600 |
| Full LED Headlamps with LED DRLsFull-LED headlamp units with integrated LED daytime running lights.Counted in LED Projector Headlamps, which replaces it. | Yes | No | — |
| LED Fog LampsDedicated low-mount LED fog lamps for adverse weather. | Yes | No | −₹8,550 |
| LED Projector HeadlampsProjector-type LED headlamps with a sharper beam pattern.Down from Full LED Headlamps with LED DRLs — the figure is the difference between the two, not the full value. | No | Yes | −₹5,700 |
| Net feature value | 5 gained, 9 lost | −₹56,525 | |
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
ours₹Automatic Climate Controladded
ours₹10.25-Inch Full Digital Instrument Clusteradded
ours₹Electronic Parking Brake with Auto Holdadded
ours₹LED Projector Headlampsdropped
replaces Full LED Headlamps with LED DRLs — the figure is the difference between the two
ours₹Push-Button Startdropped
replaces Smart Keyless Entry & Push Button Start — the figure is the difference between the two
ours₹Connected Car Technologyadded
ours₹Tyre Pressure Monitoring (TPMS)dropped
ours₹Single-Pane Electric Sunroofdropped
ours₹18-Inch Alloy Wheelsdropped
ours₹LED Fog Lampsdropped
ours₹Front Parking Sensorsdropped
ours₹Leatherette Upholsterydropped
ours₹Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheeldropped
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On our figures
₹56,525 of equipment given up, net, against ₹33,000 — none of the variant
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On-road price, side by side
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In Delhi, AX3L 2.2 Diesel MT costs ₹39,164 more on the road than MX5 2.2 Diesel MT, against ₹33,000 ex-showroom. ₹5,834 of that is road tax, insurance and charges that rise with the price. TCS adds ₹330, which you can claim back against income tax. The verdict above is measured against the ex-showroom difference.
MX5 2.2 Diesel MT
diesel · manual · Delhi
- Ex-showroom price
- ₹17,07,000
- RTO road taxDelhi slab for diesel, ₹4,000 of state levies, plus a 0.18% cess charged on ex-showroom
- ₹2,20,448
- Insurance (comprehensive)1-yr own damage (zero dep) + 3-yr third party, incl. GST
- ₹85,350
- TCS1% above ₹10 L ex-showroom — adjustable against income tax
- ₹17,070
- 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.
AX3L 2.2 Diesel MT
diesel · manual · Delhi
- Ex-showroom price
- ₹17,40,000
- RTO road taxDelhi slab for diesel, ₹4,000 of state levies, plus a 0.18% cess charged on ex-showroom
- ₹2,24,632
- Insurance (comprehensive)1-yr own damage (zero dep) + 3-yr third party, incl. GST
- ₹87,000
- TCS1% above ₹10 L ex-showroom — adjustable against income tax
- ₹17,400
- 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 MT and AX3L 2.2 Diesel MT?
- ₹33,000 ex-showroom — MX5 2.2 Diesel MT is ₹17,07,000 and AX3L 2.2 Diesel MT is ₹17,40,000.
- Is the Mahindra Thar Roxx AX3L 2.2 Diesel MT worth the extra money over the MX5 2.2 Diesel MT?
- AX3L 2.2 Diesel MT costs ₹33,000 more than MX5 2.2 Diesel MT and carries ₹56,525 less of the equipment we price, not more. It goes without 18-Inch Alloy Wheels, Single-Pane Electric Sunroof, Leatherette Upholstery and 6 more. It does add 10.25-Inch Full Digital Instrument Cluster, All 4 Disc Brakes, Electronic Parking Brake with Auto Hold and 2 more. These two sit on different lines of the range rather than one above the other, so this is a choice between two sets of equipment rather than a step up — which one is worth it depends on which list you want. The table below has both in full.
- What do you actually get on the AX3L 2.2 Diesel MT that the MX5 2.2 Diesel MT doesn't have?
- 5 features, led by 10.25-Inch Full Digital Instrument Cluster, All 4 Disc Brakes, Electronic Parking Brake with Auto Hold. The full list with our rupee valuation for each is in the table above.