India, Dec. 31 -- Next-gen Mahindra Thar

Mahindra is testing the production version of the new-gen Thar ahead of its debut that could take place soon. A spy video shared on the web reveals the new instrument cluster of the second-gen model. As seen in the spy image above, the Mahindra Thar will come equipped with an all-new instrument cluster that features a two-pod dial separated by a digital MID. Sitting above the latter are the tell-tale lights. The tachometer redlines at 5,000rpm, hinting that the model is powered by a diesel engine.

Next-gen Mahindra Thar instrument cluster

Powering the new Mahindra Thar could be a BS6 compliant 2.0-litre diesel engine paired to a six-speed manual transmission, the latter of which is seen in the spy...