Mahindra Thar Roxx: Star Edition 2.2 Diesel MT vs AX7L 2.2 Diesel MT
The AX7L 2.2 Diesel MT costs ₹1,60,000 more than the Star Edition 2.2 Diesel MT. The equipment it adds covers 15% of that on our values — pricey. Every feature is priced below.
Spotted something wrong? Report a correctionStar Edition 2.2 Diesel MT → AX7L 2.2 Diesel MT
You pay extra
₹1,60,000
₹17,97,000 → ₹19,57,000
Features are worth
₹24,700
2 gained
Equipment covers
15%
of what the variant costs extra
AX7L 2.2 Diesel MT costs ₹1,60,000 more than Star Edition 2.2 Diesel MT and brings only ₹24,700 of equipment we can put a price on — about 15% of what you pay. Unless you specifically need something in the list below, Star Edition 2.2 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
- ₹24,700 · 2 features
- Could be fitted later
- ₹0 · 0 features
Most of it — ₹24,700 of the ₹24,700 this variant adds — is equipment that only comes from the factory, led by Electronic Parking Brake with Auto Hold and Powered Driver Seat (4- or 6-Way). 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
2 of 77 features differ between these trims.
| Feature | Star Edition 2.2 Diesel MT | AX7L 2.2 Diesel MT | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Comfort & convenience | |||
| Electronic Parking Brake with Auto HoldSwitch-operated parking brake that holds the car in traffic. | No | Yes | +₹13,300 |
| Powered Driver Seat (4- or 6-Way)Driver's seat with powered slide and recline (and, on a 6-way seat, height), but fewer than the eight powered adjustments of the level above. | No | Yes | +₹11,400 |
| Net feature value | 2 gained | ₹24,700 | |
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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On our figures
₹24,700 of equipment against ₹1,60,000 — 15% of the variant
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Star Edition to AX7L on all 3 powertrains
Mahindra sells this upgrade on 3 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 (₹1,01,500) and dearest on the Diesel manual (₹1,60,000).
| Powertrain | Costs more | Equipment worth | Covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel manual (this page) | ₹1,60,000 | ₹24,700 | 15%Pricey |
| Petrol automatic | ₹1,01,500 | ₹95,950 | 94%Fair upgrade |
| Diesel automatic | ₹1,35,000 | ₹95,950 | 71%Fair upgrade |
On-road price, side by side
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In Delhi, AX7L 2.2 Diesel MT costs ₹1,89,888 more on the road than Star Edition 2.2 Diesel MT, against ₹1,60,000 ex-showroom. ₹28,288 of that is road tax, insurance and charges that rise with the price. TCS adds ₹1,600, which you can claim back against income tax. The verdict above is measured against the ex-showroom difference.
Star Edition 2.2 Diesel MT
diesel · manual · Delhi
- Ex-showroom price
- ₹17,97,000
- RTO road taxDelhi slab for diesel, ₹4,000 of state levies, plus a 0.18% cess charged on ex-showroom
- ₹2,31,860
- Insurance (comprehensive)1-yr own damage (zero dep) + 3-yr third party, incl. GST
- ₹89,850
- TCS1% above ₹10 L ex-showroom — adjustable against income tax
- ₹17,970
- 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.
AX7L 2.2 Diesel MT
diesel · manual · Delhi
- Ex-showroom price
- ₹19,57,000
- RTO road taxDelhi slab for diesel, ₹4,000 of state levies, plus a 0.18% cess charged on ex-showroom
- ₹2,52,148
- Insurance (comprehensive)1-yr own damage (zero dep) + 3-yr third party, incl. GST
- ₹97,850
- TCS1% above ₹10 L ex-showroom — adjustable against income tax
- ₹19,570
- 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 Star Edition 2.2 Diesel MT and AX7L 2.2 Diesel MT?
- ₹1,60,000 ex-showroom — Star Edition 2.2 Diesel MT is ₹17,97,000 and AX7L 2.2 Diesel MT is ₹19,57,000.
- Is the Mahindra Thar Roxx AX7L 2.2 Diesel MT worth the extra money over the Star Edition 2.2 Diesel MT?
- AX7L 2.2 Diesel MT costs ₹1,60,000 more than Star Edition 2.2 Diesel MT and brings only ₹24,700 of equipment we can put a price on — about 15% of what you pay. Unless you specifically need something in the list below, Star Edition 2.2 Diesel MT is the better buy.
- What do you actually get on the AX7L 2.2 Diesel MT that the Star Edition 2.2 Diesel MT doesn't have?
- 2 features, led by Electronic Parking Brake with Auto Hold, Powered Driver Seat (4- or 6-Way). The full list with our rupee valuation for each is in the table above.