Jimny vs Thar Roxx (MX5 / AX5L): What would you buy for this use case?

Hey folks,

I’ve been going back and forth between:

•	Mahindra Thar Roxx MX5 (MT)

•	Mahindra Thar Roxx AX5L (MT)

•	Maruti Suzuki Jimny (MT, 4x4)

My use case is pretty simple, I want one car that can do everything reasonably well.

•	Mostly city driving (groceries, school runs, general chores)

•	Weekend trips with family (2 adults + 2 kids)

•	Occasional off-roading (nothing hardcore, but I do want proper 4x4 capability)

•	I prefer manual transmission

I don’t care too much about flashy screens and gimmicks. I care more about:

•	Ease of driving in traffic

•	Practicality with family

•	Maintenance costs

•	Reliability

•	And whether I’ll still enjoy owning it 4–5 years down the line

On paper:

•	**Jimny** feels more city-friendly and probably cheaper to maintain.

•	**Roxx MX5** feels more powerful and spacious.

•	**Roxx** **AX5L** seems more feature-loaded, but I’m not sure if those features really matter in day-to-day life.

If you actually own one of these:

•	How is it in daily traffic?

•	Is rear seat comfort decent for kids as well as for adults on longer drives?

•	How are service costs?

•	Any ownership regrets?

•	Would you buy the same car again?

Would really appreciate real-world inputs instead of spec comparisons.

Thanks 🙏