The eagerly awaited Force Gurkha has finally made its grand entry into the Indian market.
Priced at Rs 18 lakh (ex-showroom), the new Gurkha 5-door version is ready to roll, while the updated Gurkha 3-door comes at Rs 16.75 lakh (ex-showroom).
Bookings are open now and to secure your spot, a deposit of Rs 25,000 is needed. Force Motors assures that deliveries will kick off this week, with test drives and customer deliveries starting from mid-May.
2024 Force Gurkha: Design
In terms of design, the 2024 Force Gurkha gets several updates. These include a redesigned single-slat grille featuring ‘Gurkha’ lettering, circular LED headlamps with integrated LED DRLs, and fog lamps equipped with a cornering function. Other highlights include 18-inch alloy wheels, roof rack with an integrated ladder, tailgate-mounted spare wheel, and a tow hook.
2024 Force Gurkha: Features
Moving inside the cabin, the dashboard receives notable upgrades. The 2024 Force Gurkha comes packed with features like a 9.0-inch touchscreen infotainment system, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, digital instrument cluster, powered ORVMs, a tilt and telescopic adjustable steering wheel, rear camera, and a tyre pressure monitoring system, and many more.
2024 Force Gurkha: Engine
Under the hood, both Gurkha versions boast a 2.6-litre Mercedes-sourced diesel engine, now tuned to deliver 140 bhp and 320Nm, a significant bump from its earlier 91 bhp. This power boost surpasses the Thar’s 132 bhp, 2.2-litre diesel engine.
2024 Force Gurkha: Rivals
In the battle of off-road giants, the Gurkha’s main rival is the Mahindra Thar, currently available only in the 3-door model. However, the Thar boasts options like a petrol engine, 2WD, and automatic gearbox, unlike the Gurkha, which sticks to diesel-manual and 4WD.
Priced at Rs 16.75 lakh, the Gurkha 3-door stands Rs 1.75 lakh above the Thar AX Optional 4WD, Mahindra’s entry-level diesel 4WD. As for the Gurkha 5-door, it currently stands without a direct competitor until the anticipated arrival of the Thar 5-door (likely named Thar Armada).
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