At political rallies, politicians are often seen using open-top vehicles to greet people on the roads.

Recently, Prime Minister Modi was seen waving to the public on the roads of Gandhinagar, Gujarat using a Thar vehicle. Thar is a lifestyle off-roader, capable of conquering any terrain. If you’re looking for an SUV that’s bold in both height and road presence, this is a great choice. Due to these attributes, it is certainly no surprise that PM Modi chose this vehicle to tackle this rally.

For the vehicle used by Modi, there are no traditional seats, but an open trunk space, thus leaving enough space for others to stand in it. This Thar looks like Steel Gray Shades with minute face changes. The visuals show black elements slapped on the bumper to complement the grille. The hood is decorated with lots of flowers, Thar is both sturdy and the sturdy build quality is a big plus for it to be worthy of a PM hauler.

Specifications

The Thar comes with 2 engine options, a 2.2 liter turbo diesel and a 2 liter turbo petrol. The oil burner does 130 PS/320 Nm max figures. Transmission options for both powertrains are a 6-speed manual and a 6-speed automatic with a low-range box. You will receive a mechanical locking transfer case and center differential.

Thar prices vary between Rs. 13.17 lakh and Rs. 15.53 lakh, ex-showroom. The only direct rival is the Force Gurkha, which recently received a next-gen upgrade.