said Victor Hugo “Imitate nothing and no one, a lion who copies a lion becomes a monkey.” This quote is no better echoed than in the current automotive market. In the past, manufacturers and coachbuilders tried to bring their own vision to the car. Offer unique models that differ from competitors. But now you have to save your money, not develop and design a car that will bring something new. It was like this 30 years ago in Russia, like it was 20 years ago in China. But the actors of these countries are finally experiencing a creative surge. BYD M6 (Toyota Previa), Lifan 320 (Mini Cooper), Landwind X6 (Range Rover Evoque). There was no shortage of examples of copies!

Mahindra Thar, a Punjabi debater

In India, the most populous country in the world, and soon the largest automobile marketwe have seen similar scenarios. Aunt Sumo (Toyota Kijang), Tata’s estate (Mercedes-Benz W124), Mahindra Bolero Neo (Mitsubishi Pajero Pinin/TR4), several models were once based on Japanese or European cars. As in China, it continues with some manufacturers, and the latter is called Mahindra Thar…

The first generation was released in 2010, and the second – in 2020. this is a very accurate copy of the Jeep Wrangler. Like the Chinese BAIC BJ40 we covered a few months ago, it looks exactly like its American counterpart! Round headlights, vertical grille, silhouette, hard top and even interior : a dilettante who would walk ahead would be trapped! Until now, the Thar could not be sold in the United States because of its too ambiguous resemblance to the Wrangler. But it won’t be like that The 100% electric Thar.e that was just unveiled…

An electric version that reproduces it more subtly

Mahindra, in order to pass intellectual property laws in the United States, did make some changes to this maneuver. The silhouette has changed, the headlights have become square, and the look has become more geometric and aggressive. than the thermal Thar we know so far. Because yes, this new model has been approved for sale at Uncle Sam! He claims a with a power of about 300 horsepower and a theoretical range of up to 450 kilometers. The model you see now in the images is a pre-production concept car, but it will be very close to the final version. Mahindra, owner of Pinifarina, should a priori not offer it to us. If you miss the Jeep Wrangler of Wish, you always can cross the Alps to buy Ickx K2!

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