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Hindustan Times
30-05-2025
- Automotive
- Hindustan Times
Watch: Stock Mahindra Thar wades through flooded streets in a viral video
The Mahindra Thar can wade through 650 mm of water, a stock model recently waded through flooded roads in a viral video. The Mahindra Thar gets an official water wading capacity of 650 mm. (Pala Town/Instagram) Notify me In a viral video recently uploaded on social media, a white coloured Mahindra Thar is seen wading through a flooded section of road. The surprising thing is the SUV is stock without a snorkel or any other intake modification. The SUV's hood is almost completely submerged in the water as it goes through without any tantrums. Check out the video below: Mahindra states that the stock Thar has a water wading capability of 650 mm ( 0.65 meters). However, the water level should not exceed the grille height. The engine requires air for proper operation. It utilises designated air intakes to draw in air, essential for the functioning of an engine. This system includes an air filter box and a rectangular opening leading to the engine's intake manifold. When navigating through heavily flooded roads, it's possible for water to enter the engine bay and be drawn into the engine. This can interfere with the combustion process, potentially causing the engine to stall due to piston seizure, a situation known as 'hydrolock'. Additionally, the vehicle's electrical components may also be impacted in these circumstances. Mahindra Thar: Pricing and rivals The Thar is a lifestyle SUV from Mahindra, known for its off-road capabilities. Its price ranges from ₹ 13.16 lakh to ₹ 17.62 lakh (ex-showroom), competing with models like the Maruti Suzuki Jimny and Force Gurkha. Mahindra Thar: Engine options and features Under the hood, the SUV gets both petrol and diesel engine options. One is a 2-litre mStallion turbo petrol with direct injection (TGDi) which produces 150 bhp of power and 300 Nm of torque in the manual and 320 Nm of torque in the automatic transmission. The second is a 1.5-litre mHawk turbo diesel with CRDe making 117 bhp of power and 300 Nm of torque. The diesel engine is a 2.2-litre mHawk turbo diesel with CRDe churning out 130 bhp of power and 300 Nm of peak torque. It comes mated to both manual and automatic transmission options. The SUV gets modern features such as a 7-inch touchscreen infotainment system and wired Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. Check out Upcoming Cars in India 2024, Best SUVs in India. First Published Date: 30 May 2025, 12:35 PM IST
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Business Standard
02-05-2025
- Automotive
- Business Standard
Smallcap auto stock soars 12%, nears record high; what's behind the rally?
Force Motors share price today Shares of Force Motors, a leading manufacturer of rugged and reliable vehicles, moved higher by 12 per cent to hit a fresh 52-week high of ₹9,991 on the BSE in Friday's intraday deals after the company reported a healthy operational performance in the March 2025 quarter (Q4FY25). Stock price of the smallcap automobile company surpassed its previous high of ₹9,885.05, which it had touched on May 6, 2024. It has bounced back 61 per cent from its February low of ₹6,210.55, hit on the BSE. Meanwhile, the stock had hit an all-time high of ₹10,272.65 on April 29, 2024. Force Motors Q4 results: For the January to March 2025 quarter (Q4FY25), Force Motors' reported profit before exceptional items and tax increased by 27.2 per cent year-on-year (Y-o-Y) and 56 per cent quarter-on-quarter (Q-o-Q) to ₹268.11 crore. Revenue from operations grew 17 per cent Y-o-Y and 24.7 per cent Q-o-Q to ₹2,355.89 crore. Exceptional items in the quarter represented exceptional income of ₹394.57 crore, being Government Incentives, as per the Madhya Pradesh Industrial Investment Promotion Assistance Scheme, 2010, recognised on the basis of sanction orders dated February 21, 2025, received in March, 2025, for FY 2022-23 and FY 2023-24. Out of the said sanctioned amount of ₹394.57 crore, Force Motors said the company has received disbursement amounting to ₹294.57 crore. Force Motors to supply over 2,900 Force Gurkha vehicles to the Indian Defence Forces On March 27, 2025, Force Motors announced a landmark order of 2,978 vehicles from the Indian Defence Forces. The company has to deliver 2,978 Force Gurkha light vehicles (GS 4X4 800 kg Soft Top) to the Indian Defence Forces. The order was awarded by Directorate General of Capb, Devp (CD-13/14) General Staff Branch, IHQ of MoD (Army), New Delhi. These vehicles are tailored to meet the diverse operational requirements of both the Indian Army and the Indian Air Force, showcasing Force Motors' capability to deliver mission-ready vehicles designed to perform in demanding defence environments, the company said in an exchange filing. Force Motors has been catering to the defence sector for many years through its Gurkha LSV (Light Strike Vehicle) , a vehicle renowned for its durability, off-road prowess, and adaptability. About Force Motors Founded in 1958, Force Motors began its journey with an aim to provide affordable, reliable, and efficient transportation to the masses. Today, it stands as a fully integrated automobile company, specialising in the engineering, development, and manufacture of vehicles, aggregates, and components. Force Motors is a versatile automotive company with the capability to cater to diverse international markets by offering customized, country-specific solutions. Its formidable product range spans light commercial vehicles and multi-utility vehicles, and its export presence extends to the Middle East and Gulf region, Asia, Latin America, and Africa. Mercedes-Benz and BMW assigned Force Motors the responsibility of producing and testing engines for all cars and SUVs manufactured in India. Every Mercedes-Benz vehicle made in India is powered by an engine produced at Force Motors in Chakan Pune. Force MTU Power Systems Pvt. Ltd. is a joint venture between Force Motors and Rolls-Royce Power Systems AG. The venture specialises in producing 10 and 12-cylinder Series 1600 engines, ranging from 545 hp to 1050 hp, at its manufacturing facility in Chakan, Pune. These engines are supplied globally for power generation and underfloor rail applications.
