A latest video clip has emerged which shows a complete walkaround tour of the Force Gurkha 5-door in real life. Gurkha is a prominent affordable off-roading SUV. It has been around for a long time in our market. It is particularly revered among the off-roading community. Up until last year, it only had the Mahindra Thar as its sole rival. But now, the buyers even get the option to go for the Maruti Jimny 5-door. In fact, the 5-door Thar is also on its way. That is what made Force come up with a 5-door iteration of the Gurkha too.
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Force Gurkha 5-Door Walkaround Video
This video comes from INESH KUMAWAT on YouTube. It captures thorough real-life footage of the upcoming Force Gurkha 5-door. On the outside, it bears a resemblance with the iconic Mercedes G-Wagon to some extent. There are round headlamps with integrated LED DRLs, turn indicators mounted on the edges of the bonnet, Gurkha lettering on the broad grille, a rugged bumper with fog lamps and a working snorkel on the side for improved water-wading capabilities. On the sides, there are prominent wheel arches with black cladding, a solid luggage carrier on the roof, side steps for easier ingress and egress, 18-inch diamond cut alloy wheels, boot lid-mounted spare tyre, vertical taillamps, a compact ladder and rugged bumper. I feel the Gurkha looks butch enough to grab people’s attention.
Interior and Features
The first thing to notice on the inside is the availability of a 7-seat layout. It will enhance the practicality of the new Gurkha substantially. I believe that it will be its biggest advantage over its rivals. Apart from that, the overall cabin layout and amenities are bare basic. There are 2 airbags, a bench seat in the middle row, two captain seats in the third row, a compact touchscreen infotainment display, a 4×4 gear lever in the centre, functional and utilitarian steering wheel, dashboard, AC vents and other components.
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Specs
What will also likely remain the same is what powers the Gurkha at the moment. I expect the familiar Mercedes-sourced 2.6-litre turbo diesel engine to continue in the 5-door version as well. It is good for 91 hp and 250 Nm of peak power and torque. The sole 5-speed manual transmission will also complement this engine. It will be a full-time 4×4 SUV designed for abuse off the tarmac. At present, the Gurkha is available in single trim which costs Rs 15.10 lakh, ex-showroom. The 5-door version will bear a rather significant premium over this price.
Author’s Note
I believe that the 5-door version of the Force Gurkha has been overdue for a long time now. I still remember writing about the test mule a couple of years ago. Somehow it took a long time for Force to actually come up with this iteration. Still, since the Mahindra is also yet to launch the Thar in a 5-door guise, the ship has not sailed yet for Force. I am quite excited to witness the launch of the new Gurkha and how well customers respond to it.
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