Force Motors recently took the covers off the updated Gurkha range which now comes with an additional 5-door version along with the existing 3-door version. The 3-door gets a four-seat layout priced at Rs 16.75 lakh, while the 5-door version gets a seven-seat layout with two captain seats at the rear priced at Rs 18 lakh (both prices ex-showroom).
Bookings for the boxy off-roading SUV started a couple of days ago at a token amount of Rs 25,000. The Pune-based automaker will start with the dispatch of the vehicle to dealerships from this week onwards, while test drives are expected to commence from mid-May onwards.
Commenting on the launch of the new Gurkha, Prasan Firodia, Managing Director, Force Motors said, “The Force Gurkha is a testament to our commitment towards providing an unparalleled driving experience by combining our legacy of robust engineering and manufacturing excellence.”
Force Gurkha: Exterior & Interior updates
Exterior design of Gurkha remains largely unchanged barring a revised honeycomb nose front grille. Other visual highlights include flared wheel arches, 5-spoke 18-inch, dual-tone alloy wheels, and round LED headlamps with circular dotted LED DRLs. LED fog lamps with cornering function, snorkel, side steps, and roof rack come as standard fitment.
The 5-door Gurkha is 125mm longer, and 26-mm taller than its smaller sibling although the width is identical. Both versions can be had in four exterior colour schemes – red, green, white, and black.
Interiors of Gurkha have witnessed minor revisions, the most prominent of all being a 9-inch aftermarket touchscreen infotainment system compatible with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Other features include tilt and telescopic adjustable steering, electronically adjustable ORVMs, an auto start-stop system, and an electronically controlled shift-on-fly four-wheel-drive selector. Safety features include dual airbags, ABS, and EBD.
Force Gurkha: Powertrain
Powering Gurkha is the same 2.6-litre turbo diesel engine sourced from Mercedes Benz. This power mill has now been upgraded to deliver 138 bhp and 320 Nm of peak torque. It is paired exclusively with a 5-speed manual gearbox. There are two drive modes on offer: Eco and Power.
Power is sent to all four wheels via a low-range transfer case. Off-roading capabilities are enhanced by front and rear mechanical locking differentials.
