The 5-door Force Gurkha has been in development for ages. The standard 3-door version of the compact off-roading SUV was given a major overhaul in 2021, and soon after the launch, Force announced the development of a larger 5-door version of the same. Ever since then, test mules of the 5-door Gurkha have been spied on numerous occasions on the roads.
However, it wasn’t until now when we received an idea about its prospective launch. The Pune-based automaker has sent “block your date invites” to media houses scheduled for the end of April. Hence, we expect Force to launch the 5-door Gurkha during this period or at the start of May 2024.
5-door Force Gurka teased
Besides, Force has also shared a teaser image of the 5-door Gurkha along with the invite. The image partially reveals the silhouette of the lifestyle vehicle. As expected, like its 3-door sibling, the 5-door Force Gurkha will flaunt a boxy profile with tall, upright pillars to go with a flat roofline. The teaser also reveals a large greenhouse area segregated into three window panels on each side.
Visual highlights such as a tailgate-mounted spare wheel, a roof-mounted luggage rack, jerry cans, and a snorkel enhance the appeal of a lifestyle adventure vehicle. Although, some of these elements could be offered only as accessories. One major difference between the 3-door and the upcoming 5-door Gurkha will be the square-ish headlamps in the latter replacing the circular units offered in the former.
Further, the 5-door verison is likely to come equipped with 18/17-inch diamond-cut alloy wheels as opposed to the 16-inch wheels seen on the 3-door Gurkha. Front and rear bumpers might also be revised. This is besides the fact that the 5-door Gurkha will be significantly longer than its 3-door sibling.
5-door Force Gurka powertrain
Powering the 5-door Force Gurkha will be the same Mercedes-sourced 2.6-litre diesel engine that propels the 3-door Gurkha. This motor churns out 89 bhp and 250 Nm of peak torque. It is paired exclusively with a five-speed gearbox. Power is sent to all four wheels via a low-range transfer case. Off-roading capabilities are enhanced by mechanical locking differentials.
