The Mahindra Thar Roxx Star Edition 2026 brings a darker and more premium look to one of Mahindra’s most talked-about SUVs. Launched in January 2026, the Star Edition is based on the AX7L trim and focuses heavily on exclusive styling, blacked-out exterior elements and a premium dark cabin. At launch, prices started at ₹16.85 lakh ex-showroom for the diesel-manual version.
Bold Black Exterior Design
The biggest attraction of the Star Edition is its darker appearance. The Stealth Black colour gives the Thar Roxx a strong road presence, while the special edition adds a piano-black front grille and matching black alloy wheels.
The SUV also gets a Star Edition badge, gloss-black treatment for the rear-mounted spare wheel and 19-inch piano-black alloy wheels. Mahindra has also introduced Citrine Yellow as an exclusive colour, while Stealth Black, Everest White and Tango Red are available as other choices.
The basic Thar Roxx silhouette remains unchanged, so the Star Edition still carries the upright stance, squared wheel arches and distinctive six-slot grille that define the model.
All-Black Premium Interior
Step inside and the Star Edition continues the darker theme. Mahindra has introduced all-black leatherette seats with suede accents, giving the cabin a more premium and sporty appearance.
The dashboard layout remains familiar, but the dark seats change the overall ambience considerably. The Star Edition also retains features such as ventilated front seats, a sliding armrest, automatic climate control and 60:40 split rear seats with multi-point recline.
For buyers who prefer a darker cabin over lighter upholstery, this setup gives the SUV a distinctly different character.
Features and Technology
The Thar Roxx Star Edition comes with a strong collection of technology. Key features include 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment and digital instrument displays, wireless Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, wireless phone charging and a cooled glovebox.
Higher-end equipment includes a panoramic Skyroof, ventilated front seats and a nine-speaker Harman Kardon sound system. However, the Star Edition does not offer every feature available on the regular AX7L, with some equipment such as ADAS and the electronic parking brake omitted.
Engine and Performance
The Star Edition is available with petrol and diesel powertrains, but it is offered in 2WD/RWD configuration rather than four-wheel drive. At launch, the diesel version used the 2.2-litre mHawk diesel with a six-speed manual or automatic transmission, while the petrol version was offered with the 2.0-litre turbo-petrol and automatic gearbox.
This makes the Star Edition more focused on urban road presence and premium styling than being a dedicated factory off-road special.
Price and Overall Package
At launch, the Star Edition was priced from ₹16.85 lakh for the diesel-manual, while the diesel automatic was ₹18.35 lakh and the petrol automatic was ₹17.85 lakh ex-showroom. Mahindra’s current online listing shows the petrol Star Edition at a higher ₹18.785 lakh, so buyers should check the latest dealership price before purchase.
Overall, the 2026 Thar Roxx Star Edition is primarily a styling-focused version. Its Stealth Black colour, piano-black grille, black alloy wheels and all-black suede-accented interior give the SUV a distinctive appearance while retaining the core Thar Roxx package.
FAQ
Is the Thar Roxx Star Edition available in black?
Yes. Stealth Black is one of the available colours for the Star Edition.
Is the Thar Roxx Star Edition 4WD?
No. The Star Edition is offered in 2WD/RWD configuration rather than the 4WD setup available on selected regular Thar Roxx variants.
What makes the Star Edition different?
The main changes include a piano-black grille, black alloy wheels, special badging, black exterior detailing and an all-black leatherette interior with suede accents.