The Mahindra Thar LX Hard Top AT RWD (₹14.09 lakh) and Maruti Suzuki Jimny Alpha Dual Tone AT (₹14.95 lakh), excel at urban usability and lifestyle considerations.
City-Focused Performance
Thar RWD AT:
- 2.0L turbo-petrol engine
- 150.19bhp/320Nm output
- 6-speed automatic
- 10.2 kmpl efficiency
- Rear-wheel drive setup
Jimny Dual Tone AT:
- 1.5L naturally aspirated
- 103.39bhp/134.2Nm output
- 4-speed automatic
- 16.39 kmpl efficiency
- AllGrip 4WD system
Urban Dimensions & Space
Thar measurements:
- 1820mm width
- 1855mm height
- 600L cargo space
- 2-door layout
- Higher ground clearance
Jimny specifications:
- 1645mm width
- 1720mm height
- 211L cargo space
- 5-door practicality
- Compact footprint
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Premium Features
Thar urban amenities:
- 7-inch touchscreen
- LED DRLs/taillights
- 18-inch alloy wheels
- Semi-digital cluster
- Drizzle-resistant interior
Jimny premium features:
- LED headlamps with washers
- Arkamys sound system
- Dual-tone exterior
- Engine start/stop
- Leather steering wheel

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City Practicality
Thar advantages:
- Better highway stability
- Larger cargo capacity
- Superior sound insulation
- Modern 6-speed AT
- Stronger acceleration
Jimny benefits:
- Better fuel economy
- Easier parking
- 5-door accessibility
- Lower running costs
- Tighter turning radius
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Value Analysis
Price differential: ₹86,000
For urban use prioritization:
Thar strengths:
- More powerful engine
- Better highway manners
- Larger cargo space
- Modern transmission
- Lower entry price
Jimny advantages:
- Better fuel efficiency
- Enhanced practicality
- Premium styling
- Superior safety
- Better city maneuverability
For the urban lifestyle buyer seeking automatic convenience, the choice depends on specific urban priorities. The Jimny Alpha Dual Tone AT offers better efficiency, practicality, and premium features at a higher price point. The Thar RWD AT provides superior power, space, and modern transmission at a lower price but compromises on urban practicality.