The Gypsy’s light weight makes it better in the sand as it does not sink so easily. Otherwise, the Thar with its strong engine and power steering is a more rounded vehicle and has the economy of the diesel too. And that it looks absolutely smashing with a bull bar, fog lamps and XXXL size alloys and tires seals it for me.

Puneet, take a look at this comparison of both vehicles we did sometime back. http://www.cartoq.com/expertvoice/the-better-off-roader-mahindra-thar-or-maruti-gypsy-king/ The new Thar has AC too though.

I would go with the Thar. Simple advantages – robust diesel engine, power steering, AC and much better torque for off-road use.

The Thar now comes with AC and a hardtop (Optional), that makes it more sensible. Especially when it comes to fuel economy!

The Thar CRDe is powered by a 2498 cc common-rail engine that puts out 103 bhp of power and 247 Nm of torque. The Thar DI is powered by Mahindra’s older 2523 cc, 63 Bhp direct injection diesel engine with 183 Nm of torque. Also the Thar CRDe has independent front suspension derived from the Scorpio, while the DI has leaf springs in front…[Read more]

Have you seen a san storm? It is a convertible, but looks like a shoddy convertible!