India, Feb. 27 -- Mahindra Thar has been an incredible success for the manufacturer. The brand is preparing to launch the 5-door version of the Thar in the Indian market but just before that they have introduced a new special edition of the 3-door Thar. It is called the Thar Earth Edition and it is available with petrol as well as diesel engine. Transmission options include a manual and an automatic gearbox. Mahindra has only made a few cosmetic changes that make the Thar Earth Edition stand out.

The exterior gets an 'Earth Edition' badge and a new Satin Matte colour that Mahindra calls Desert Fury. The ORVMs and the grille now get body colour accents. There are also desert-themed decals and alloy wheels with Thar branding inserts. Apart...