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Mahindra Thar vs Proton Sagain Nepal — price & specs compared

Ex-showroom, KathmanduPrices verified 03 Sept 2026Comparing Thar CRDe 4WD STD vs Standard MT variants
The short answer

Proton Saga costs रु 16,000 less ex-showroom.

Choose the Mahindra Thar if
You prefer its body style, brand or dealer near you — the numbers are close.
Choose the Proton Saga if
Proton Saga costs रु 16,000 less ex-showroom.

The entry-level MT offers a sturdy build and essential features for budget-conscious buyers who prefer a traditional sedan over a hatchback.

Pros
Competitive entry-level pricing for a sedan
Proven 1.3L VVT engine reliability
Decent boot space for its class
Cons
Lacks modern infotainment features
Steel wheels feel dated
Low ground clearance for rural Nepal roads
As of 30 Aug 2026
18 rows compared
Mahindra
रु 43,15,000
Proton
रु 42,99,000Lowest price
💰Price & availabilityEx-showroom
Ex-showroom price
रु 43,15,000
रु 42,99,000Cheapest
Range, all variants
रु 43,15,000
रु 42,99,000 – रु 49,99,000
Variants on sale
1
2
Fuel
diesel
petrol
Distributor
Agni Incorporated Pvt. Ltd.
Jagdamba Motors Pvt. Ltd.
⚙️Engine, power & drivetrainVerified spec data
Engine capacity
Not disclosed
1,299 cc
Max power
Not disclosed
95 PS
Max torque
Not disclosed
120 Nm
Transmission
Not disclosed
manual
Drivetrain
Not disclosed
FWD
📐Size & practicalityVerified spec data
Length
Not disclosed
4,331 mm
Width
Not disclosed
1,689 mm
Height
Not disclosed
1,491 mm
Wheelbase
Not disclosed
2,465 mm
Ground clearance
Not disclosed
150 mm
Boot space
Not disclosed
420 litres
🔧After-sales reachCounted from distributor listings
Showrooms in Nepal
97Better
32
Service centres
99Better
4
1 category hiddenBattery & Range does not apply to these two diesel models.
📋Other verified detailsAs researched, per category
🛋️Comfort & Interior
Not disclosed
·Seating capacity: 5
·Fabric seat upholstery
·Manual air conditioning
·Urethane steering wheel
·Standard instrument cluster with LCD
As of 30 Aug 2026
📱Infotainment & Convenience
Not disclosed
·Standard radio with Bluetooth connectivity
·Infotainment size: Not applicable/non-touchscreen
·2 speakers
·Manual lever parking brake
·Auto hold: Not available
As of 30 Aug 2026
🛡️Safety
Not disclosed
·Airbag count: 2 (Driver & Passenger)
·ABS with EBD and Brake Assist
·Rear parking sensors
·ISOFIX child seat anchors
·ADAS level: None
·Camera 360: Not available
As of 30 Aug 2026
Design & Exterior
Not disclosed
·Halogen headlamps
·14-inch steel wheels with covers
·Manual fold side mirrors
·Sunroof: None
As of 30 Aug 2026
📊Sales & Imports
Not disclosed
·Imported as CBU from Malaysia via Jagdamba Motors
As of 30 Aug 2026

Every variant, priced

Ex-showroom by trim — pick one to load it into the columns above.

Mahindra Thar
Proton Saga

What each one really costs you

From our tax and EMI tools — bagmati province rates, 5-year loan at 7.5% with 40% down.

Ex-showroom
रु 43,15,000
रु 42,99,000
Road tax + registration
≈ रु 25,500
≈ रु 25,500
Third-party insurance
≈ रु 8,485
≈ रु 8,485
Estimated on-road
≈ रु 43,48,985
≈ रु 43,32,985
EMI / month
≈ रु 51,878 · 5 yr @ 7.5%
≈ रु 51,686 · 5 yr @ 7.5%

Estimates, not quotes. Road tax follows the published provincial schedule; insurance is the third-party tariff. Confirm with the dealer and insurer.

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Mahindra Thar vs Proton Saga — questions buyers ask

Which is cheaper in Nepal — Mahindra Thar or Proton Saga?

As of September 2026, the Proton Saga starts at Rs 42.99 lakh ex-showroom — Rs 0.16 lakh less than the Mahindra Thar at Rs 43.15 lakh.

What is the price of the Mahindra Thar and Proton Saga in Nepal?

The Mahindra Thar costs Rs 43.15 lakh and the Proton Saga costs Rs 42.99 lakh to Rs 49.99 lakh (ex-showroom, September 2026).

Should I buy the Mahindra Thar or the Proton Saga?

Weigh the current prices, the variant-wise specifications on this page, and each brand's showroom and service reach near you. There is no single winner — the side-by-side table shows exactly where each car is ahead.

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