Anand Mahindra has shared images of a new all-terrain vehicle (ATV) developed by the Mahindra Group for defense and security forces. As seen in the images, the vehicle appears to be a heavily modified, mission-ready machine based on the Mahindra Thar Roxas platform. While technical specifications are still pending, the vehicle clearly prioritizes functionality and battlefield readiness. Here’s everything you need to know.
Mahindra’s New ATV: Key Specifications
As seen in the images, the ATV features a stripped-down design with a clear focus on purpose. Gone are the doors and roof, replaced by a full tubular roll cage that spans the cabin and rear. The overall layout is open and rugged. It rides on chunky off-road tires with steel wheels, while its stance appears taller and more aggressive, suggesting upgrades in suspension and ground clearance.
Up front, the vehicle gets a heavy-duty bumper equipped with a winch and recovery hooks, along with multiple mounting points on the bonnet. The rear has been completely rebuilt into a skeleton frame, with modular storage spaces, rear-door jerry cans and what appear to be additional cargo-carrying arrangements. Apart from this, it also gets elements like side step guards, exposed hinges and tow hooks. Inside, the cabin is minimal, with basic seating and no visible comfort features, indicating its role as a mission-focused machine.
The ATV is also said to be airdrop ready, indicating that it could be deployed in air operations.
While Mahindra hasn’t revealed engine details, the platform could be derived from the Thar Roxas’ current powertrains, including a 2.2-litre diesel engine producing 172hp and 370Nm, or a 2.0-litre turbo-petrol unit delivering 174hp and 380Nm. For defense use, the engine may have been tuned differently, paired with a standard four-wheel drive system. Apart from this new ATV, Mahindra & Mahindra also offers specialty vehicles like the Armado ALSV, Marksman while platforms like the Scorpio continue to serve in various roles with the Indian Armed Forces. Describing it as a reflection of Mahindra’s core philosophy, he said the vehicle represents flexibility, adaptability and the ability to go anywhere.
