The Mahindra Thar Roxx is an off-road star that's joined the Nagaland Police. Launched in 2024, the Thar Roxx became a sensation in the Indian SUV market for its great performance and look. By having this vehicle in the fold, the Nagaland Police will be able to increase their on-road and off-road response capabilities and guarantee that they join other Indian police services using the finest SUVs on the market for operations in the field.
Body: Features and Police-Specific Modifications
1. Police Fleet Enhancement
- The Thar Roxx joins a growing roster of police vehicles including the Toyota Innova, Mahindra Bolero, Maruti Ertiga, Mahindra Scorpio, and the standard Thar.
- The combination of its heavy duty construction, high ground clearance and multiple engine options make it great for hilly and tough routes encountered in Nagaland.
2. Special Police Design
- Two blue stripes, a strip of bold “POLICE" printed in larger font between the stripes at the front and rear.
- "POLICE" also printed at the front and rear in crisp white lettering on the windshields.
- Roof strobe lights mounted and ready to go.
- Fender guides at front added front for use with splashing through rain water as a useful feature.
- Some small touches such as rain visors on every door ensure a low profile functional look.
3. Powertrain and Variants
- Starting Price: ₹12.99 lakh (ex-showroom).
- Top Variant Price: ₹23.09 lakh (ex-showroom).
- Engine options include:
- 2.0-litre TGDi petrol engine (2WD).
- 2.2-litre diesel engine (RWD & 4x4).
- Manual and automatic transmission choices enhance versatility for patrolling and rough terrain use.
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4. Premium Features
- Level 2 ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance Systems).
- Panoramic sunroof for added visibility.
- A large 10.24-inch touchscreen infotainment system for modern connectivity.
Conclusion
Adding the Mahindra Thar Roxx to the Nagaland Police fleet is a strategic decision adding practicality and a fresh look to the patrol fleet. When coupled with off-road capability and updated safety features, the external appearance design has the visual authority you would expect from a law enforcement vehicle. This selection reinforces earlier research showing Indian police departments now regularly adopt high-performance SUVs for their patrol fleets. This usage shows how the profile of utility vehicles, such as the Roxx, is becoming elevated, and that Mahindra's vehicle range is dedicated to increasing its presence in this segment.
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