Force Gurkha 5 port to get cosmetic changes and more features on 3 ports
Force Motors has launched its upcoming Gurkha 5 door. After extensive testing and numerous test mule sightings across the country, the Gurkha 5 door is expected to hit the Indian market in May 2024.
The Gurkha 5-door has been in development since 2022, promising some notable changes compared to its 3-door predecessor. Among these changes are cosmetic changes, including new square headlights replacing the circular ones, maintaining the two-slat grille. Additionally, the SUV will feature larger 18-inch diamond-cut alloy wheels, potentially along with revisions to the front and rear bumpers.
One of the most anticipated modifications is the inclusion of two additional rear doors, increasing the Gurkha’s accessibility and practicality. Despite these changes, the overall exterior design is expected to remain more or less the same.
Inside the cabin, the Gurkha 5-door is likely to offer a familiar layout but with a significant upgrade in terms of functionality. A shift-on-the-fly 4WD button will replace the previous manual controls. Force Motors can supply several seating configurations, including a 5-seat two-row version, a 6-seat three-row variant, and a 7-seat option with individual captain’s seats for the third row.
Under the hood, the Gurkha 5-door is likely to retain the same 2.6-litre diesel engine from Mercedes, mated to a 5-speed manual transmission.
While the exact price remains undisclosed, it is speculated that the Gurkha 5 port could cost a premium of Rs. 2 lakh over its 3-door counterpart, which retails for Rs. 15.10 lakhs (ex-showroom).
The Gurkha 5 port will enter a segment with limited direct competitors, including Maruti Suzuki Jimny and the upcoming Mahindra Thar 5 port, scheduled for launch in late 2024.
Would you buy the Force Gurkha 5 door over the Mahindra Thar 5 door or even the Maruti Jimny? Let us know in the comments section.
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