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<p>There are very few automobiles in our industry that have stayed true to their roots, despite modernization pressures from new-age buyers. The formidable Force Gurkha, with its boxy design, utilitarian interior design and go-anywhere ability embodies this trend to the tee. However, while the outgoing Gurkha tried its level best to combine rugged mechanical hardware with a hint of creature comforts, the lack of a five-door option was definitely one of its biggest downsides. With its 2024 iteration, the Force Gurkha doesn’t just bring in new, and more high-tech, features but also gets an added dose of practicality from the addition of its two rear doors. So, is it now the five-door, seven-seater SUV that you’ve always wanted? Should you even bother waiting for the <a href="https://www.autox.com/news/car-news/mahindra-thar-5-door-to-be-unveiled-on-august-15-in-india-heres-what-to-expect-116620/">arrival of Mahindra’s Thar 5-door</a> rival? Well, we try to answer all the questions you might have had in this review.</p>

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<h2>Force Gurkha 5-Door First Drive Review: What’s Changed?</h2>

<p>Well, if you talk about differences between the old and new outside, not much. First and foremost, in my opinion, the biggest change has to be the fact that the Gurkha 5-door looks a lot more proportionate than its 3-door counterpart. The wheelbase, length and height have grown by 425mm, 495mm and 15mm respectively. It also gets an added ground clearance of 23mm. The 3-door was referred to as the ‘desi’ G-Wagon but the 5-door actually looks like one. The key design changes though is an updated mesh grille, wider fenders due to the increased wheel track, 18-inch alloy and ofcourse, addition of the two rear doors. Overall, it still retains the boxy shape, flat body lines and sharp edges, and I love it for that very fact.</p>

<p><img alt="Force Gurkha 5-Door Front and Side View " src="/uploads/2024/05/Force-Gurkha-First-Drive-2.jpg" style="width: 1280px; height: 720px;" /></p>

<p>However, where you find the <a href="https://www.autox.com/news/car-news/force-gurkha-5-door-suv-unveiled-along-with-updated-3-door-counterpart-gets-138bhp-diesel-engine-116948/">key differences in the Gurkha</a> are inside. Though the design remains largely the same, its key feature differences give it the aura of a work horse wearing a tuxedo. You love it for what it is but you can't help escape the feeling it's trying a bit too hard. You now get a 9-inch touchscreen infotainment system from Nippon which works well but you can only mirror your phone through the Carbitlink app, for which you also need to download an application on your smartphone. You also get a 7-inch all-digital instrument cluster and it rather impresses with its graphics and intuitive information display.&nbsp;</p>

<p><img alt="Force Gurkha 5-Door dashboard" src="/uploads/2024/05/Force-Gurkha-First-Drive-5.jpg" style="width: 1280px; height: 720px;" /></p>

<p>Crucially, you now also find the dial to adjust the electric ORVMs right next to it but I did find the size of the mirrors a bit too small for the size of the vehicle. Not to forget, you now have two rear doors and the buttons for all four electric windows can be found on centre consoles, similar to the 3-door version. All four of them have a one-touch down function and that was rather a neat touch. A great thing here though is that the window switches for rear occupants are integrated on top the door pad as normal, unlike the out-of-reach position for the front. Well, what about comfort and practicality though?</p>

<h2>Force Gurkha 5-Door First Drive Review: Comfort and Practicality&nbsp;</h2>

<p>It's a mixed bag, I'd say. At the front, you continue to get a similar layout and that means two large accommodating seats with loads of storage spaces. The second row of seats, though, left me thoroughly unimpressed. You get a bench seat with an armrest and integrated cup holders, charging ports, storage space behind the front seat back but no actual space. The third row of seats, on the other hand, are the same size as the ones at the front. Which means, they are large and accommodating, offering plenty of space for full-grown adults. Ironically, the actual usable adult space has no charging ports and a rudimentary cloth style bottle holder. One saving grace though are the roof-mounted AC vents which also get their own blower control.</p>

<p><img alt="Force Gurkha 5-Door second row seat space review" src="/uploads/2024/05/Force-Gurkha-First-Drive-11.jpg" style="width: 1280px; height: 720px;" /></p>

<p>So, how does all this space translate to practicality? Is this what we expected from a Gurkha 5-door? Well, I think it is. In my opinion, what we wanted was space for four adults and a tad more practicality. Here, you get the benefit of a 5-door configuration but the only downside is that the space for adults at the back has moved to the third row. The second row is best left for children or dogs who would like window space to feel the wind of their face. Over that, the limited movement of the rear AC vents means shorter passengers will have cold air blowing straight into their face and the second and third row space suffer from lack of adjustability. The 3-door configuration gets a claimed boot of 500-litre but Force Motors has not mentioned numbers for the 5-door. I feel it might have decreased slightly but still had plenty of space for four people's full size luggage during our test event. Yes, it might leave you unimpressed as I was about the second row seat space but it tries to make up for it in other areas.</p>

<p><img alt="Force Gurkha 5-Door third row seat space review" src="/uploads/2024/05/Force-Gurkha-First-Drive-12.jpg" style="width: 1280px; height: 720px;" /></p>

<h2>Force Gurkha 5-Door First Drive Review: Improved Performance</h2>

<p>Another area of difference in the new Gurkha is the added performance that it has to offer. You still get the familiar 2.6-litre turbo-diesel engine option but it now makes 140bhp and 320Nm of peak torque, compared to 99bhp and 250Nm in the outgoing version. &nbsp;The unit is still the tried and tested derivative of Mercedes-Benz' OM616 engine which has been in continuous development for almost 5 decades.&nbsp;</p>

<p><img alt="Force Gurkha 5-Door engine review" src="/uploads/2024/05/Force-Gurkha-First-Drive-6.jpg" style="width: 1280px; height: 720px;" /></p>

<p>This latest iteration has very strong low-end grunt, with its now usable mid-end power delivery making it more tractable than the outgoing Gurkha. In fact you can really feel the peak power band coming in around 3500rpm and the surge of power makes it usable in a wide variety of conditions. Now, this is not a sporty or eager unit by any means but it is definitely hardy, and feels that way too. Vibrations are a lot smoother but it is still gruff around all edges. It is a purposeful engine for a no-nonsense purposeful SUV.</p>

<p>Adding to list of new featuturea, the new Gurkha now also gets two drive modes - Eco and Power. You start off in Power mode as default and to be honest, I never bothered switching because I wished to experience the full power all the time. However, thanks to the good low-end grunt and flat torque curve thereafter, you never have to push too hard to get the most out of the engine either. This, along with the new auto start-stop system, will definitely aid with the SUV's efficiency as well</p>

<p><img alt="Force Gurkha 5-Door Drive Review" src="/uploads/2024/05/Force-Gurkha-First-Drive-4.jpg" style="width: 1280px; height: 720px;" /></p>

<p>Overall, how is it to live with on a day to day basis? Well, if you're stepping into the Gurkha from a high revving petrol, there'll definitely be some getting used to. However, if you know what you're getting into, the new Gurkha is now easier and more powerful than it has ever been before.</p>

<h2>Force Gurkha 5-Door First Drive Review: Familiar Handling Dynamics</h2>

<p>Now, when it comes to handling, where it feels most at home is off road. We got a brief chance to explore its capabilities at a curated track and to be frank, it was too easy for it to be exciting. With the approach, departure and breakover angles being as good as they are, it really felt like a walk in the park. In fact, switch the dial to 4L, stick it in first and you can literally let it walk itself across those obstacles. I was literally doing nothing.</p>

<p><img alt="Force Gurkha 5-Door off road review" src="/uploads/2024/05/Force-Gurkha-First-Drive-10.jpg" style="width: 1280px; height: 720px;" /></p>

<p>However, it's on-road dynamics remain similar to what you had in the outgoing Gurkha. It's a bit, tall and heavy utilitarian SUV and that's exactly what you feel while driving it too. It is far from what you can call sporty and you'll just have to make peace with that fact because off-road prowess comes at a price. What it is though, is comfortable. The suspension absolutely irons out potholes and bad patches of road like it's nothing. With the increase length, wheel and track and tyre width, the new Gurkha now also feels a lot more at home on the highway. Don't get me wrong, it can deal with slow-speed situations well and if they're broken patches of tarmac, it still seems unfazed.</p>

<p><img alt="Force Gurkha 5-Door Rear and Side View" src="/uploads/2024/05/Force-Gurkha-First-Drive-3.jpg" style="width: 1280px; height: 720px;" /></p>

<h2>Force Gurkha 5-Door First Drive Review: What's The Verdict?</h2>

<p>Well, I'd be lying if I didn't say that it's hard for me to fault the Gurkha just for its sheer coolness factor. Ofcourse, the only SUV that can ever be cooler is a G-Wagon but that is more than 10 to 15 times the cost of the new Gurkha's expected price tag. The Gurkha, on the other hand, has always appealed to a niche crowd but with the addition of its 5-door variant, it can only help it grow bigger. As for the new 2024 iteration, the price&nbsp;for the 3-door variant has been updated to Rs 16.75 lakh (ex-showroom), while the price tag for its 5-door variant is Rs 18 lakh (ex-showroom). So, while the updates to its styling, features list and performance has brought the Gurkha into contention with other modern SUVs, its off-road ability&nbsp;gives it an edge over them at a relatively competitive price too. Not just that, the addition of its rear doors and seating for 7 has, to an extent, elevated that status to a practical, 'proper' family off-roader too. Yes, it has its fault and shortcomings but they all contribute towards its character too and I absolutely love it for that.</p>


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<p><strong>Fuel:</strong> Diesel </p>

<p><strong>Transmission:</strong> 5-Speed mt / Four-Wheel Drive</p>

<p><strong>Engine:</strong> 2596cc/Four-Cylinder</p>

<p><strong>Power:</strong> 138bhp @ 3,200rpm</p>

<p><strong>Torque:</strong> 320nm @ 1,400 - 2,600rpm</p>

<p><strong>Price:</strong> ₹16.75 Lakh Onwards (Ex-Showroom)</p>

<p><strong>X-Factor:&nbsp;</strong><em>The new gurkha now combines old-school charm with new-age amenities & more practicality.</em></p>

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			• Rear-seat space </p>
			<p>•&nbsp; Scratchy plastics </p>
			<p>•&nbsp; Sub-par infotainment system </p>
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Force Gurkha 5-Door Review: Old School Brawn Meets New Age Comfort

Bringing its big, burly old-school SUV into the new age, Force Motors has updated the Gurkha with updated styling, improved performance, new features and a five-door option. So, is this the practical ‘proper’ off-roader we’ve all been waiting for?

<p>Force Motors India has officially unveiled the 2024 Force Gurkha 4x4.&nbsp;It is essentially a longer-wheelbase version of the 3-door Gurkha with extra seats for more passengers. Along with several&nbsp;added&nbsp;creature comforts and an updated&nbsp;engine, the model&nbsp;receives significant exterior and interior changes.&nbsp;The manufacturer has also revamped&nbsp;the three-door variant of the SUV. The bookings for the all-new model&nbsp;are now open for a token amount of Rs&nbsp;25,000. As for the launch, expect the Gurkha 5-door to arrive on our market by the first week of May. The 5-door will likely&nbsp;go on sale&nbsp;with prices starting at Rs 16 lakh (ex-showroom).&nbsp;Four colour options will be&nbsp;available for customers to choose&nbsp;from: Green, Red, White, and Black.</p>

<h2>Force Gurkha 5-door: Dimensions</h2>

<p><img alt="Force Gurkha 5 Door Rear and Side View" src="/uploads/2024/04/Force-Gurkha-5-door-rear-quarter.jpg" style="width: 1280px; height: 720px;" /></p>

<p>The Gurkha 5-door is 425mm longer and 15mm taller than the 3-door variant in terms of dimensions, measuring 4,390mm in length and 2,095mm in height (without roof carrier). In addition, its wheelbase is longer (2,825mm compared to 2,400mm for the 3-door). However, the width and all other measurements stay the same as the 3-door.</p>

<p><strong>Also Read:&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.autox.com/news/car-news/force-gurkha-5-door-suv-unveiled-along-with-updated-3-door-counterpart-gets-138bhp-diesel-engine-116948/">Force Gurkha 5-Door SUV Unveiled Along with Updated 3-Door Counterpart, Gets 138bhp Diesel Engine</a></p>

<h2>Force Gurkha 5-door: Styling Cues</h2>

<p>The new Force Gurkha 5-door and its revised 3-door version have a nearly identical design. Both variants include a dual-slat grille with Gurkha lettering up&nbsp;front, circular LED headlamps with daytime running lights (DRLs), cornering fog lights, turn indicators positioned on the fenders, and a snorkel. The Gurkha 3-door's boxy shape and body lines appear to be retained by the 5-door model&nbsp;when viewed from the side, however, the latter&nbsp;has two more rear doors. In addition, the Gurkha has 18-inch alloy wheels with diamond cuts, massive&nbsp;wheel arches, and blacked-out door handles. The rear end&nbsp;features a roof rack, a spare wheel mounted on the tailgate, a tow hook, and vertically stacked LED taillamps.</p>

<h2>Force Gurkha 5-door: Powertrain</h2>

<p>Mechanically, Force has used the same 2.6-litre turbo diesel engine&nbsp;sourced from Mercedes-Benz, but it has been enhanced to produce 138bhp of maximum power&nbsp;and 320Nm of torque. This mill&nbsp;is coupled&nbsp;to&nbsp;a five-speed manual gearbox. Power is distributed to all four wheels via a low-range transfer case. Moreover, mechanical locking differentials on the front and rear wheels improve off-road performance.</p>

<h2>Force Gurkha 5-door: Interior Layout</h2>

<p><img alt="Force Gurkha 5 Door Interior" height="720" src="/uploads/2024/04/Force-Gurkha-5-door-interior.jpg" width="1280" /></p>

<p>The Gurkha 5-door's dashboard arrangement is mostly unchanged from the previous 3-door model. The additional row of seats and the redesigned upholstery&nbsp;are the only prominent&nbsp;changes to the cabin. The second row of the five-door Gurkha has bench seats, and the third row has captain seats. Later on, Force is probably going to offer the elongated Gurkha with a different seating arrangement.</p>

<p><strong>Also Read:&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.autox.com/news/car-news/force-gurkha-5-door-interior-teased-ahead-of-india-launch-shows-big-infotainment-and-second-row-bench-seat-116845/">Force Gurkha 5-door Interior Teased Ahead of India Launch, Shows Big Infotainment and Second-row Bench Seat</a></p>

<h2>Force Gurkha 5-door: Feature Suite</h2>

<p>Features-wise, the model has&nbsp;four power windows,&nbsp;a 7.0-inch digital driver's display,&nbsp;a manual air conditioner with rear vents positioned on the roof, and a nine-inch touchscreen with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. Other comforts&nbsp;come in the form of&nbsp;a second-row bench seat (5-door),&nbsp;an electronically controlled shift-on-the-fly four-wheel-drive selector,&nbsp;tilt and telescopic adjustable steering,&nbsp;an auto start-stop system, and powered OVRMs.&nbsp;</p>

<p>To ensure passenger safety, the SUV includes a tyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS), traction control,&nbsp;rear parking sensors, hill-hold assist, dual airbags, three-point seatbelts for all passengers, anti-lock braking (ABS), and electronic brakeforce distribution (EBD).</p>


Force Gurkha 5-door Bookings Commence Ahead of India Launch in May

The Force Gurkha 5-door is 425mm longer and 15mm taller than the 3-door variant in terms of dimensions, measuring 4,390mm in length and 2,095mm in height (without roof carrier).

<p>Following a teaser a few days ago, the Force Gurkha 5-door is back to offer us a first glimpse into its interior. The dashboard layout looks quite familiar,&nbsp;albeit with a big infotainment touchscreen. We expect the&nbsp;display to be larger than the one currently available. The teaser also reveals a new digital instrument cluster, providing access to information such as speed and tyre pressure. Another update is in the form of a revamped centre console, ditching the&nbsp;traditional 4x4 selector in favour of a knob and therefore offering more space.&nbsp;</p>

<p>A second-row bench seat along with two individual chairs for the rear occupants can also be seen, indicating that the upcoming Force Gurkha 5-door will be available in different seating configurations, whereas the 3-door Gurkha will continue with a four-seater arrangement. For off-roading, the 5-door SUV&nbsp;will be equipped with&nbsp;an electronically controlled shift-on-the-fly four-wheel-drive selector enabling you to&nbsp;shift from two-wheel-drive to four-wheel-drive&nbsp;with the turn&nbsp;of a knob. This is mounted on the centre console.&nbsp;</p>

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<h2>Force Gurkha 5-door:&nbsp;Safety Equipment</h2>

<p>Safety-wise, there seems to be a new tyre pressure monitoring system&nbsp;integrated into a TFT meter. Other than that, we expect the&nbsp;Gurkha 5-door to come with traction control, parking sensors, speed-sensing door locks, hill assist, and multiple airbags.&nbsp;</p>

<h2>Force Gurkha 5-door:&nbsp;Powertrain&nbsp;</h2>

<p>Under the hood, the <a href="https://www.autox.com/new-cars/force-motors/">Force</a>&nbsp;Gurkha 5-door will likely&nbsp;feature the same&nbsp;Mercedes-sourced 2.6-litre diesel engine as the Gurkha 3-door. This&nbsp;engine comes mated to a&nbsp;5-speed manual transmission. Like the Gurkha&nbsp;3-door, the&nbsp;5-door lifestyle SUV will likely receive&nbsp;a snorkel for deeper water wading.</p>

<h2>Force Gurkha 5-door: Availability, Price</h2>

<p>Though the&nbsp;company offers no details on its pricing, we expect the&nbsp;Gurkha 5-door to command a premium of over Rs 1 lakh. For reference, the price of the Gurkha 3-door starts at&nbsp;Rs 14.75 lakh (ex-showroom). Upon arrival, the new Force Gurkha 5-door&nbsp;will rival the upcoming Mahindra&nbsp;Thar 5-door and act as a&nbsp;bigger alternative to the Maruti Suzuki Jimny.</p>

<p>Speaking of the competition, the&nbsp;Mahindra Thar 5-door, which has been undergoing testing for nearly two years now, will be <a href="https://www.autox.com/news/car-news/mahindra-thar-5-door-to-be-unveiled-on-august-15-in-india-heres-what-to-expect-116620/">unveiled on August 15, 2024</a>. Upon arrival, the upcoming Mahindra Thar 5-door could use the 'Thar Armada' moniker. Its prices will&nbsp;be revealed a few weeks after its unveiling.</p>

<p>Mechanical specifications for the 5-door Thar are expected to remain unchanged, meaning that the three-door model's 2.0-litre turbo-petrol and 2.2-litre diesel engine options will be carried over.&nbsp;The latter develops 130bhp&nbsp;and 300Nm of peak torque, whereas&nbsp;the former churns out 150bhp and 320Nm of torque.&nbsp;</p>


Force Gurkha 5-door Interior Teased Ahead of India Launch, Shows Big Infotainment and Second-row Bench Seat

While the exact launch date is yet to be announced, Force Motors is expected to bring the new 5-door Gurkha alongside the updated 3-door version later this month.

<p>Force Motors has teased the new Gurkha 5-door on social media, hinting at its upcoming launch. The SUV retains the boxy and bold appearance of its three-door sibling, which is also getting a makeover, according to the most recent teaser. The new 5-door variant sports circular LED headlamps with LED DRLs and a grille with the 'Gurkha' logo, similar to the 3-door model.&nbsp;To make the SUV stand out, the Pune-based automaker could make some changes to the front and rear sections.&nbsp;The fresh alloy wheel design and other functional features, such as a snorkel, a roof rack with a jerry can holder and a rear ladder, can also be seen in the new teaser. Let's look at the likely features of the upcoming model in more detail.</p>

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<h2>Force Gurkha 5-door: Interior and Features</h2>

<p>The brand hasn't revealed exact details about the upcoming 5-door model's cabin yet. However, market reports and spy photos suggest that the <a href="https://www.autox.com/news/car-news/mahindra-thar-rivaling-force-gurkha-5-door-to-launch-this-year-5-things-to-expect-116663/">new Gurkha </a>will have multiple seating options, including three rows. It is likely to feature a 7-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, a 12V power outlet, manual air conditioning, front power windows, a tyre pressure monitoring system, dual front airbags, and ABS and rear parking sensors.</p>

<h2>Force Gurkha 5-door: Engine&nbsp;</h2>

<p>Force Motors has not disclosed any details about the powertrain. The new Gurkha, with a longer wheelbase than its predecessor, is likely to sport the same 2.6-litre four-cylinder turbo-diesel engine&nbsp;that produces 88.7bhp and 215Nm. For increased power requirements, the engine could undergo some modifications.</p>

<h2>Force Gurkha 5-door: Rivals and Price&nbsp;</h2>

<p>The new Force Gurkha 5-door will likely command a premium of more than Rs 1 lakh over the price of the 3-door model, which currently retails at Rs 15.10 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi). The new SUV will compete with vehicles such as the <a href="https://www.autox.com/reviews/car-reviews/maruti-suzuki-jimny-review-the-best-off-roader-to-buy-in-india/">Maruti Suzuki Jimny</a> and the upcoming Mahindra Thar 5-door.&nbsp;While the exact launch date is yet to be announced, Force Motors is expected to introduce the new 5-door model, alongside the updated 3-door version, later this month.&nbsp;</p>


Force Gurkha 5-door SUV Teased Ahead of Upcoming India Launch, Reveals New Design Details

Under the bonnet, the upcoming Force Gurkha 5-door SUV is likely to have the same 2.6-litre, four-cylinder turbo-diesel engine as the three-door model.

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