The Mahindra Thar climbs up to Kolukkumalai!
We drive to the highest tea estate in the world for some stunning views and a piping hot cup of chai!
Casually driving up an impossible trail is a regular occurrence from behind the wheel of a Thar, which makes us challenge ourselves to find a crazy new mountain trail every other month. For the cover story of this issue of Engage 4x4 India, we decided to drive down south in search of the highest tea estate in the world, just so we could enjoy some stunning views with a cup of tea in hand. In addition, Tarushi attempts a tight autocross track with the Thar, Ruman finds out what living with a RWD Thar is like and we send our fresh new recruit to the adventure academy for some mandatory training. There’s a lot more than that so buckle up for a wild ride!

This issue offers an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the design process and engineering marvel that is the Thar Roxx, alongside a 3,000 km road trip review and a head-to-head comparison with the 3-door Thar, highlighting the key differences between the two.
The highly anticipated 5-door Thar Roxx has finally made its debut, exceeding even Mahindra Auto’s expectations. With an astonishing 1.76 lakh bookings within just an hour of its launch, the Roxx has made its mark in automotive history. But the Roxx is far more than a stretched version of the original 3-door Thar. With updated styling, significant mechanical upgrades, and a host of new features, the Thar Roxx has evolved into an exceptional all-rounder. Don’t miss our in-depth review of the Thar Roxx in this latest issue.
We also explore the intricacies of its design, with exclusive insights from Pratap Bose, Chief Designer and Creative Officer at Mahindra Auto. Additionally, we provide a comprehensive comparison between the Roxx and the original 3-door Thar, helping you decide where to invest your hard-earned money.
In this issue, you’ll also find a detailed tutorial on water wading, covering the essential skills needed to safely navigate your 4x4 through water. Join us on a cross-country road trip that captures India’s development story, explore the tale behind Mahindra Adventure’s latest mascot car, and marvel at a stunning resto-modded FC. There’s so much more packed into this issue!
Order your copy of Engage 4x4 India by clicking here.

We’ve also got a special road test review, some incredible road trips and a few amazing stories of Mahindra aficionados and their notable 4x4s in this issue of Engage 4x4 India!

Kerala’s sizable off-road community came to the rescue of hundreds during the Wayanad landslide and the floods that followed in July this year. During this unprecedented natural disaster, local off-roading clubs, along with their extremely capable 4x4s, swung into action and assisted in the rescue effort of people who were affected. At a time of immense tragedy, these 4x4s were beacons of light – moving supplies into inaccessible regions and moving the affected people out. Read all about these heroes and their rescue efforts in the latest issue.

In what is our wackiest road test yet, we get behind the wheel of the Mahindra Roadmaster motor-grader to see how it functions and the effort that goes in making a butter smooth road. Sruthi Santhosh also tells us what’s it like to go overlanding through the gorgeous terrains of Namibia, while we meet a few Thar owners in Chandigarh to see why the SUV gets so much love around there, and also join the Indian Army on the Mahindra Hearts to Bravehearts drive which celebrated the 25th anniversary of the Kargil War. We also visit the Mahindra off-road academy in Chennai to sharpen our off-roading skills and join Mahindra SUV owners on the Monastery Escape 2024 to explore Ladakh’s natural beauty.

All this and much more in issue #15 of Engage 4x4 India — get your copy today by clicking here.

Subtitle: In the latest issue, we bring you the Mahindra XUV 3XO, several road trips – Thar in Ladakh, Bolero Camper to Sandakphu, and we also take you to Mahindra’s off-road training academy

Drifting is fun! Always has been. But RWD sedans cost a bomb. Luckily, we have the RWD Thar and the new XUV 3XO. The Thar RWD offers the perfect receipt for those long drifts, and while the XUV 3XO is FWD, it is one of the most dynamically sorted SUVs, allowing you to throw it sideways without worrying twice. If you're an SUV owner with a passion for drifting, these tutorials are a must-read. Also included is a drive review for the new XUV 3XO.

No Engage 4x4 issue is complete without road trips. In this issue, we explore Ladakh in a Thar, take the Bolero Camper up to Sandakphu, and rent a Thar in Goa to understand why it’s such a popular rental. Tarushi Vikram is an up-and-coming Autocross racer who, rather interestingly, has used a Thar for racing. Her story’s inside. Additionally, we attended the Mahindra off-road training academy in Igatpuri and interviewed Pratap Bose about Mahindra’s UK design studio and upcoming BEVs. We also spoke with Najira Noushad, known for her cross-country drives in a Thar custom-fitted with a bed and kitchen. We can’t forget classic Mahindras – Vansh Shetty gives new life to his grandfather’s MM 540, and several such older Mahindras help run the show seamlessly at a coffee estate in Karnataka. We have also included a compilation of stories about vintage Mahindra owners and their prized possessions in a special feature called the ‘Passionates’. Finally, we bid goodbye to our diesel hard-top Thar long-termer and welcome a new petrol soft-top Thar. We have exchanged mods and are now hoping for good weather.

All this and more in the latest issue of Engage 4x4. Order now!

In this Defence special issue, we bring to you the Mahindra Armado’s first road test, BTS of an advert shoot, plus we explore Nagaland, Ladakh, and even Siberia in Mahindra SUVs

Gone are the days when military vehicles were mere adaptations of civilian vehicles. The Armado changes that – this is the first time that an ALSV has been designed specifically for military purposes. This 6-tonne vehicle is powered by a 3.2-litre 6-cylinder diesel engine and can do speeds of up to 120kmph on the harshest of terrains. But there’s a lot more to this than what meets the eye. Read all about it in our latest issue.

In the sun-kissed sands of Goa, where waves crash relentlessly, a band of heroes emerges. Join us as we pay homage to the fearless lifeguards who stand as sentinels, saving lives with nothing but their courage and trusty Mahindras. Mandar fulfils his dream of driving to Ladakh in a Scorpio N, a group of Thars drives deep into the Nagaland wilderness, Bijoy reflects on 10 years of the Mahindra Off-road Academy, reports from the recent Himalayan drive, a convoy of Mahindras drive to Siberia and many more such drives. We also answer what happens in an advertorial shoot when we take you behind the scenes of the new Thar Earth Edition photoshoot. We also have a tuned Bolero camper that has now become an off-road beast and there’s a CJ-3B that is on its journey to a complete restoration. 

All this and more in the March 2024 issue of Engage 4x4 India issue #13 – get your copy today!

The year-ending issue of Engage 4x4 delves into the diverse world of Mahindra’s international operations. Beyond its Indian roots, Mahindra operates in 34 countries worldwide, each with its own triumph and growth story. Mahindra vehicles serve diverse landscapes, from propelling South Africa's automobile industry to empowering Nepal's rugged terrain. Discover the strategic alliances that are driving their success in Tunisia, as well as the brand's advancements in international vehicle conversions and electric technology. All of these compelling stories, and more, await in the pages of Engage 4x4, providing an exclusive look at Mahindra's global footprint and diverse triumphs across borders. 

Also included in this issue of Engage 4x4 are narratives of conquering South Africa's challenging terrain and breaking records in the Simpson Desert. Discover how the brand evolved from farm equipment to iconic vehicles such as the Roxor and Thar. We also discuss the automaker's track record in motorsports. Exclusive interviews with figures such as Mahindra's Senior Vice President of Global Operations, Sachin Arolkar and cricket legend Matthew Hayden provide unique insights into the company's global presence and the driving force behind its success.

In this special Futurescape issue, we bring you news of the Mahindra Thar.e, Global Pik Up, Oja Tractor range and all the announcements from Futurescape

The Mahindra Thar, celebrated for its versatility and iconic design, has a massive fan following. Yet, introducing an electric Thar with a distinct design language while preserving its revered icon status from its ICE counterpart posed a formidable challenge, given our innate resistance to change. In this issue, we embark on a journey to uncover Mahindra's future vision, as presented during the Futurescape event, aiming to gain valuable insight into the company's forecasts and aspirations within the constantly evolving automotive landscape


In what is possibly our most incredible story yet, we get aboard the INS Vikrant aircraft carrier. We take the Mahindra XUV 700, XUV 300 and Scorpio-N, aboard India’s first indigenous aircraft carrier to drive the first mile of the Indian Navy’s Sham No Varuna 7500km coastal drive. We also paid a visit to M&M’s Igatpuri plant near Nashik, to celebrate the roll-out of the 100,000th Thar and dive into how the beast is made. The editor tells you what it is like to live with the Mahindra Thar. We sit down with Mahindra’s design chief Pratap Bose, to get up to speed on the BE Rall-E electric SUV concept, which will soon make it to production. There’s a  brief on the 13th edition of the IBA Women’s Boxing championship and the off-road experience which we curated to show you the importance of good tyres. Also in this issue are epic drives to the Thar Desert, the freezing cold mountains of Spiti and to the roof of the world, the Himalayas. All that, and much much more. You know you don’t want to miss this issue of Engage 4x4!

The Mahindra Thar has always been the archetype of an SUV, possessing superb road presence, go-anywhere capability and it continues to be immensely desirable. We have spoken about these characteristics of the Thar in depth, but what we haven’t touched upon is the impact that the Thar has had on culture and lifestyle. Until now. In this issue of Engage 4x4, we speak about how the Thar has transformed the pop culture in Punjab. In addition, we drive the Thar RWD that gets a new diesel engine and promises to make more sense to the city-slicker. We also take a closer look at the holy grail of endurance races, the Dakar Rally. All that and a lot more.

If it’s a Thar, a Scorpio-N and an XUV 700 that are in contention, then a good meeting place is Umling La, the world’s highest motorable road. There’s also the phenomenal feat of conquering 57 passes in just 31 days, the art and science of making an SUV safe and finally, a deep dive into the very culture of off-roading. All that, and more. In this issue of Engage 4x4!
Straight to the top
The Thar, Scorpio-N and the XUV 700 head to Umling La, the world’s highest motorable road
Safe!
What does it take to build safety into a modern SUV? 
Forced induction
We test the latest, turbocharged Mahindra XUV 300 T-GDi
Nothing’s impossible
Adhiraaj Singh’s story of conquering 57 mountain passes in just 31 days
Necessity is the mother
How the need to create a practical, functional and hardy 4x4 machine eventually helped shape the culture of off-roading
Spiti it out
Have a Thar, will head to Spiti for the Himalayan Spiti Escape
What’s so special about Sakleshpur?
This tough 4x4 trail that only Mahindra owners can access is a ton of fun too 
Rally on
This year’s Himalayan Drive retraces the adventure of the 1982 Himalayan Rally
Thar fanboys
Talking to Sunny Benjamin and Akshay Mahendran about their Thars
Rocky Escape
The ringside view of what the participants of the Udaipur/Jawai rock trail enjoyed
Monster story
A look at the brand new collab between the Mahindra Thar and Monster Energy
Timeless Mahindra
Even back in the 1980s, Mahindra was foraying into motorsports like no one else was. Excerpts from Adil Jal Darukhanawala’s book
Once upon a soldier
We find out how to get an Army surplus Mahindra and help it get back to civvy life.
A tryst with the Diesel Peugeot
What’s it like to drive a Classic with the diesel engine sourced from Peugeot
Revival run
Manish Sarser finally manages to get his old CJ-3B up and running
All that and a whole lot more in the latest issue Engage 4x4!

ORDER ISSUE #6 OF ENGAGE 4X4, EXPLORING THE IDEA OF FREEDOM FROM THE DRIVER’S SEAT OF THE MAHINDRA THAR
What does the Thar symbolise? Freedom obviously, but what kind of Freedom? 
From its wild stallion characteristics to its ability to get you from the desert sands of Jaisalmer to the snowy mountains of the Himalayas in 24 hours flat, we have done all sorts of looney things with the Thar. In this issue, celebrating India’s 75th year of INdependence, the Editor delves deep  to understand what the Thar means from the perspective of Freedom. We also settle one of the oldest debates of the off-road community - 4WD vs AWD and offer a peek into Mahindra’s state-of-the-art design centre in the UK. All that, and a lot more.

Every single aspect of the Thar smacks of functionality. Yet, the Thar is also, literally, the four-wheeled pictograph of Freedom. 
With one mighty effort and a little bit of help from Velusamy R of Mahindra, we have finally managed to put to bed an old quarrel - 4WD vs AWD.
Pratap Bose gives us a lowdown on Mahindra’s spanking new design centre in the UK.
Born Electric is the catchphrase for the company’s drive into a sustainable future.
We present Mahindra’s new offering in the burgeoning EV space - the XUV400.
Can a Mahindra bust a tank? A trip to the Longewala Museum has the answers.
In this mother of a throwback, Sirish remembers what it was like driving through Azerbaijan.
Drive around and turn the planet green with the Scorpio-N Green Drive.
Looney Ouseph took the angry orange Super Thar to the forbidden Mana Pass.
Never heard of Designer Mahindras? Well, yet another reason to pick up this issue of Engage 4x4.
The final part of the hunt for a diesel motor, in this issue’s Timeless Mahindra
Top tips on Driving in the Snow
Agent Vinod investigates the differences between Terrain Modes
All that, and more!

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The all-new Mahindra Scorpio-N headlines the #005 issue of Engage 4x4 India! The Mahindra Thar welcomes its iconic sibling, with a dash to the beautiful Little Rann of Kutch. The two brothers are let loose on the salt flats where they play onto the roads less travelled! We explore what’s under the skin of the new beast, line-up all of its generations together and have a blast belting them out and also get a masterclass on the new Scorpio-N’s evocative design from Mahindra’s chief design officer Pratap Bose. Not to forget our usual shenanigans where we embark on a dreamy adventure, this time to the oh-so-pretty north-east, pay a look into the interesting past of Mahindra SUVs and also tell you more about the fantastic lifestyle that off-roading is! Want to restore an old Mahindra, but don't know the basics? Worry not, we’ve got your back with a story on all the things you need to know before indulging in this beautiful hobby. Also included is the Ed’s crazy travelogue with Mahindra Adventure to Iran back in 2018, in the last generation Scorpio; an insane Thar CRDe that’s pushing out 180bhp, why their 2017 Thar is the Kovoor family’s favourite child, an adventure road trip where three ladies head off to Munsiyari in a Scorpio, a close look at the limited edition final 700 units of the old generation Thar and off-road expert Manish Sarser tells us how to pilot a 4x4 when the heavens come pouring down. All that, and much much more. You know you don’t want to miss it!

ORDER ISSUE #4 OF ENGAGE 4X4 AND FIND OUT HOW YOU CAN GET FROM SAND TO SNOW IN A DAY
From the desert sands of Jaisalmer to snowy Jispa in 24 hours. Can it be done?
When you’re in the middle of a desert dune with the sun scalding your skin all you can think of are the snowy Himalayas. And of course, how quickly you can get there. In a classic case of exploring the impossible, we got from one to the other in a Mahindra Thar in less than 24 hours! We also got around to pitting the old Thar with the new just to see how much of an evolution the latter is. For the classic Mahindra enthu cutlet who’s clueless about how to get started, we have Manish Sarser giving you a thorough shakedown. All that, and much more. You know you don’t want to miss it!
From beige sand to white powdery snow, in a Thar, in 24 hours. #Sand2Snow was a challenge unlike any other
What can you teach the BSF about the Thar Desert? I guess you’ll have to ask them. Or you can read about it in our mag
Evolution or revolution? We answer that question that people ask about the Mahindra Thar by introducing the new Thar to the old one 
What’s it like to use the Thar in the concrete jungle on the daily grind? The Ed finds out
We took the old Thar up where the air is so thin that you do stupid things like trying to light a fire under the fuel tank. That’s how high up the Everest base camp is 
Sam Kurian founded Kerala’s oldest 4x4 club. We spoke to him about club culture
The thing about the Great Arc is that hardly anyone knows about it or the incredible history of finding it. Unless you speak to 4x4 enthusiast Uday Bhan Singh. Just like we did
Meet YouTube sensation DCV Expeditions and his trusted Thar
We tell you about how M&M got diesel power in Timeless Mahindra
The angry orange Super Thar that was meant to go rallying but became Ouseph’s runabout
All that, and more!
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Engage 4x4, Issue #3
The winter edition of Engage 4x4 is here, and we also turn up the heat with the world’s fastest Mahindra
Call us bonkers but the Thar inspires us to do things. Each crazier than the one before. So this time around we decided to eyeball a high altitude Himalayan pass in peak winter. And guess who blinked first? While we were at it, we also got you a low down on all we could find on snow chains. We didn’t stop there either because we also got into the hot seat of the hot-as-hell Mahindra XUV300 rally car, besides taking a close look at Mahindra’s new mStallion petrol engine that points at a petrol-rich legacy. All that, and much more. You know you don’t want to miss it!
• Taking the Thar to explore Ladakh in the winters
• Getting through the winters needs equipment, specifically snow chains. How to use it and why it is necessary, explained in depth 
• Whether it’s a brand spanking new Thar or an old Classic, the romance and joy of a wind in the hair experience from a soft top remains unrivalled.
• The Editor gets behind the wheel of the Super XUV 300 rally car to get his fill of dirty sliding 
• Mahindra’s new petrol engine is a throwback to a legacy built on petrol engines. The mStallion and its roots, decoded 
• A story on a very special Mahindra Getaway
• Exploring Nagaland, by off-road, with Wander Beyond Borders
• Mahindra and tinsel town. There’s a deeper connect than what you may have thought. 
• Snorkels, how to use them, and why you need them, explained in our ongoing tutorial series
• How to rig your off-roader for different terrain, explained in the second tutorial series 
• 2022 edition of the world’s greatest, toughness and gnarliest motorsport event, the Dakar 
• All that, and more!


Taking the Mahindra Thar to the last village of India, speaking to the engineers behind the Thar, a whole bunch of adventures, tutorials, tips and tricks plus road tests of the AWD XUV 700 in the second issue of India’s only off-road culture magazine, Engage 4x4  
To the LOC: Thar heads to the village of Keran, literally on the edge of India, and gives us a sneak peek across the LOC. It’s so remote that you won’t even find it on Google Maps but guess what? It’s open to civilians and we tell you how to get there. 
Meeting the engineers: Reinventing the wheel is never easy but the folks at Mahindra have not only reinvented the Thar, they have made the new Thar more sophisticated, safer, faster, better handling, more liveable, better as a daily driver, and desirable. How? We spent some quality time at the Mahindra Research Valley to find out. 
Trail Survivor: What does it take to survive a trail? Off-road noob Selina Chandran finds out, with some fairly unhelpful egging from the Editor.
24 hour Speed Endurance Challenge: How far can you go in 24 hours? How fast can you go, for how long? All of these answered with one big-bang national record in the Mahindra XUV700.
To the rescue: When it’s flooded in Chennai, the Terra Tigers come to the rescue. In their Thars of course. Find out about this super helpful off-road club
Mahindra and the Indian Armed forces: Through the hell of wars, Mahindra’s relationship with the Indian Armed Forces proves it’s a match made in heaven. Excerpts from Adil Jal Darukhanawala’s Timeless Mahindra
A to Z of expeditioning: Not every road trip is an expedition. Kicking off a brand new series on off-road expeditioning with Nidhi Salgame of WBB
Merch: A whole range of Thar merchandise just waiting for you to order this Christmas!
All that, and more!
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Celebrating the spirit of adventure in the launch issue of Engage 4x4, the official magazine of the Mahindra Thar.

Legendary rally driver and off-roader Hari Singh takes us on a epic drive through the most remote corners of Arunachal. The Thar goes dune-bashing at its namesake. We go in search of the snows in the Himalayas. Down South we (left hand) drive the great-great-grandfather of the Thar. And we tell you how to get lost with Mahindra Adventure, be it on a weekend drive or a cross-border expedition to destinations like Mount Everest base camp, Iran, Egypt, Russia not to forget our immediate neighbours. 

Our behind the scenes access kicks off at the Mahindra Design Studio where head of design Kripa Ananthan gives us an all-access tour. We then sit down with the lead designers to document the story of how the new Thar came to life.

Experts have penned tutorials on off-road equipment, off-road driving, mods and upgrades so that you don’t experience what they have — getting stuck while showboating on dates!

And most importantly the off-road culture is a huge part of the magazine with stories on and by the community. Get muddy with India’s only 4x4 magazine!

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Engage 4x4 is the official magazine of the Mahindra Thar, a celebration of the off-road culture in India! With unprecedented access, the magazine takes 4x4 enthusiasts behind the scenes with intimate stories of how India’s most iconic 4x4 came to life. From the concept to design, engineering, testing, manufacturing and much more — including the designers and engineers behind it all — successive issues go into depth and detail that you won’t find anywhere, all backed up by evocative imagery. 

We celebrate the spirit of adventure and engage 4x4 in the most remote nooks of India, from snow-capped Himalayas to virgin corners of Arunachal, the Thar desert and jungles of the South. Great escapes, cross country expeditions, iconic drives across borders, you’ll find it all here. And we will tell you how to get lost. 

The content mix includes tutorials on 4x4 equipment, how to drive off-road, mods, accessories and personalisation. You will find plenty of black & white imagery as we trace the evolution of the iconic 4x4 over the decades with in-depth stories penned by the most knowledgeable historians. Every issue we drive classic 4x4s that shaped the movement in India. And we feature the restorers at the forefront of keeping these classics road, and mud!, worthy.

This is a bi-monthly magazine that celebrates heroes and icons. Off-road clubs are a special focus with stories on and by the community. After all Every cult has its bible and off-roading in India now has Engage 4x4.

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