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E20Compliant
Mahindra Thar E20 compliance status

Is Mahindra Thar E20 compliant?

⚠E20 Compatible from 2023+
dieselpetrolcng2012-202522 variants

Petrol variants manufactured from 2023 onwards can safely use E20 fuel. Older petrol variants are not certified for E20.

E20 compatible from: 2023 onwards

Expected mileage impact: 4–6% reduction(ARAI controlled tests (2026))

Mahindra warranty: 3 years / 1,00,000 km. E20 use covered for 2023+ variants. Older variants may not be covered for E20-related damage.

Year-wise E20 compliance status

2025

LXT 2.0 Petrol AT 4WD

petrol · automatic

✓E20 Compatible

LXT 2.0 Petrol MT 4WD

petrol · manual

✓E20 Compatible

AXT 1.5 Diesel MT 2WD

diesel · manual

-Not Applicable (Diesel/CNG/EV)

LXT 2.2 Diesel AT 4WD

diesel · automatic

-Not Applicable (Diesel/CNG/EV)
2024

Earth Edition Petrol AT 4WD

petrol · automatic

✓E20 Compatible

Earth Edition Petrol MT 4WD

petrol · manual

✓E20 Compatible

Earth Editon Diesel AT 4WD

diesel · automatic

-Not Applicable (Diesel/CNG/EV)

Earth Editon Diesel MT 4WD

diesel · manual

-Not Applicable (Diesel/CNG/EV)
2023

AX (O) Convertible Top Diesel MT 4WD

diesel · manual

-Not Applicable (Diesel/CNG/EV)

AX (O) Convertible Top Petrol MT 4WD

petrol · manual

✓E20 Compatible

LX Convertible Top Diesel AT 4WD

diesel · automatic

-Not Applicable (Diesel/CNG/EV)

LX Convertible Top Petrol AT 4WD

petrol · automatic

✓E20 Compatible
2020

AX (O) Convertible Top Petrol MT 4WD

petrol · manual

⚠Partially E20 Compatible

AX (O) Hard Top Diesel MT 4WD

diesel · manual

-Not Applicable (Diesel/CNG/EV)

LX Convertible Diesel AT 4WD

diesel · automatic

-Not Applicable (Diesel/CNG/EV)

LX Convertible Petrol AT 4WD

petrol · automatic

⚠Partially E20 Compatible

LX Hard Top Petrol AT 4WD

cng · automatic

-Not Applicable (Diesel/CNG/EV)
2019

700 Special Edition

diesel · manual

-Not Applicable (Diesel/CNG/EV)
2016

DI 2WD BS IV

diesel · manual

-Not Applicable (Diesel/CNG/EV)
2015

CRDe 4x4 AC

diesel · manual

-Not Applicable (Diesel/CNG/EV)
2013

DI 2WD PS BS III

diesel · manual

-Not Applicable (Diesel/CNG/EV)
2012

CRDe 4x4 AC1

diesel · manual

-Not Applicable (Diesel/CNG/EV)

What to do if your Thar is not E20 compliant

1

Regular Servicing: Get your fuel system inspected at regular intervals. Ask your mechanic to check fuel lines, seals, gaskets, and O-rings for signs of wear.

2

Fuel Filter Replacement: Replace your fuel filter more frequently, every 15,000-20,000 km instead of 30,000 km.

3

Monitor Mileage: Track your fuel efficiency. If you notice a drop beyond 10%, consult your service centre.

4

Consider Retrofit: Some service centres offer ethanol-compatible fuel system component upgrades. Costs vary from Rs 2,000-8,000 depending on the vehicle.

5

Premium Fuel Option: Indian Oil XP100 (100-octane, ethanol-free) is available at select pumps at Rs 150+/litre for those who want to avoid E20 entirely.

Other Mahindra models

Bolero
✗Not E20 Compatible
Scorpio
✗Not E20 Compatible
Xylo
-Not Applicable (Diesel/CNG/EV)
Verito
✗Not E20 Compatible
XUV500
✗Not E20 Compatible
Quanto
-Not Applicable (Diesel/CNG/EV)

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Mahindra Thar E20 FAQ

Is Mahindra Thar E20 compatible?

The Mahindra Thar is partially E20 compatible. Models manufactured from 2023 onwards are E20 ready, while older models were designed for E10 fuel only.

What happens if I use E20 petrol in my Mahindra Thar?

Using E20 in a non-compatible Thar may cause 5-12% mileage drop, faster wear of rubber fuel system components (hoses, seals, gaskets), and potential cold-start issues. Consider getting fuel system components inspected.

How much mileage will I lose with E20 in Mahindra Thar?

Non-E20 compatible Thar models may see a 5-12% mileage drop. If you currently get 20 km/l, expect around 17.6-19 km/l on E20.