- Force Gurkha will go against the Maruti Suzuki Jimny and the upcoming Mahindra Thar 5-door.
Force Motors has commenced the deliveries of the Gurkha 5-door and Gurkha 3-door in India. The 5-door version starts at ₹18 lakh whereas the 3-door version starts at ₹16.75 lakh. Both prices are ex-showroom and introductory. Both vehicles’ features and powertrain are the same, but as expected, the 5-door version comes with a longer wheelbase.
With the 2024 iteration, the Gurkha looks modern when compared to the previous generation. There is a new set of bumpers in the front as well as at the rear. On the sides, there is a larger 18-inch alloy wheels that have a new design. Up-front there are circular LED headlamps with new Daytime Running Lamps.
The 5-door version of the Gurkha comes with a longer wheelbase. This has helped in adding rear doors to the SUV which means that the ingress and egress for the rear occupants have improved significantly. In fact, Force offers a bench seat for the second row and two captain seats for the third row.
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Force Motors has introduced a 7-inch digital instrument console and a 9-inch touchscreen infotainment system to the off-roader, enhancing its features. The manual lever for the 4WD shifter has been replaced with a shift-on-fly rotor knob located between the front seats. Despite these upgrades, the Gurkha range maintains its simple and practical design.
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The major enhancement in the Force Gurkha range is the significantly updated 2.6-litre turbocharged inter-cooled diesel engine. The engine now delivers 138 bhp and 320 Nm of peak torque. The torque is available in a wider range between 1,400 rpm and 2,600 rpm, enabling higher speeds on the highway. Power is transmitted to all four wheels through the 5-speed manual gearbox. Additionally, the off-roader is equipped with a front and rear locking differential.
First Published Date: 19 Jun 2024, 12:50 PM IST