Gurkha 3 Door :Everything you want to know about ADV News, Photos & Exclusive stories.

<p><a href="https://www.autox.com/news/car-news/force-gurkha-launched-in-india-at-rs-1675-lakh-116998/">Force Motors launched the updated&nbsp;Gurkha</a> 3-door SUV at Rs 16.75 lakh (ex-showroom) in early May 2024. Alongside, it also introduces a&nbsp;5-door version with extra seats, additional features, and a more powerful engine,&nbsp;all of which&nbsp;command&nbsp;an ex-showroom price of Rs 18 lakh. While the <a href="https://www.autox.com/news/car-news/force-gurkha-5-door-bookings-commence-ahead-of-india-launch-in-may-116962/">bookings for the Gurkha</a> twins began in late April 2024, Force has just begun their deliveries across India.</p>

<p>At the front, the Force Gurkha 5-door looks identical to its updated 3-door counterpart, with both versions getting&nbsp;a&nbsp;two-slat grille with Gurkha lettering, round LED headlamps,&nbsp;fog lights with cornering function,&nbsp;fender-mounted turn indicators, and a snorkel. When viewed from the side,&nbsp;the 5-door SUV features a&nbsp;425mm longer wheelbase to make room for an additional third row of captain seats. Additionally, the SUVs get&nbsp;blacked-out door handles, chunky wheel arches, and 18-inch diamond-cut alloy wheels.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>At the rear too, the&nbsp;Gurkha 3-door and 5-door appear the same with&nbsp;vertically stacked LED taillamps,&nbsp;a tailgate-mounted spare wheel,&nbsp;and a roof rack.&nbsp;Both versions can be had in four exterior colours&nbsp;– Red, Green, White, and Black.</p>

<p><img alt="Front view of the 2024 Force Gurkha 3-Door and 5-Door. Force Gurkha 3-Door is red in color and Force Gurkha 5-Door is green." src="/uploads/2024/05/2024-Force-Gurkha.jpg" style="width: 1280px; height: 720px;" /></p>

<h2>Force Gurkha: Engine</h2>

<p>Under the hood, the updated&nbsp;Force Gurkha gets a&nbsp;2.6-litre four-cylinder diesel engine sourced from&nbsp;Mercedes-Benz. The engine makes&nbsp;138bhp of maximum power&nbsp;(up by 48bhp) and&nbsp;320Nm of peak torque. While there&nbsp;is a new&nbsp;shift-on-the-fly 4WD system, the SUV&nbsp;retains its front and rear manual diff lock levers.&nbsp;</p>

<h2>Force Gurkha: Features</h2>

<p><img alt="Force Gurkha 3 door interior view" src="/uploads/2024/04/Force-Gurkha-5-door-interior.jpg" style="width: 1280px; height: 720px;" /></p>

<p>Features-wise, the Gurkha has a 9.0-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Apple CarPlay/Android Auto connectivity, along with&nbsp;a 7.0-inch digital driver's display. You also get&nbsp;powered OVRMs (outside rearview mirrors),&nbsp;tilt and telescopic adjustable steering,&nbsp;an auto start-stop system, and&nbsp;overhead AC vents for second and third rows.&nbsp;</p>

<p>For safety, <a href="https://www.autox.com/new-cars/force-motors/">Force</a> offers&nbsp;a&nbsp;tyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS),&nbsp;dual airbags, traction control, hill-hold assist,&nbsp;three-point seatbelts for all, an anti-lock braking system (ABS), and&nbsp;electronic brakeforce distribution (EBD).&nbsp;</p>

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<p>In terms of market competition, the Force Gurkha 5-door goes against the upcoming <a href="https://www.autox.com/new-cars/mahindra/five-door-thar/">Mahindra Thar 5-door</a> (Armada), whereas the 3-door SUV continues to rival the <a href="https://www.autox.com/new-cars/mahindra/thar/">Mahindra Thar</a> (3-door).&nbsp;</p>


Force Gurkha 5-Door, 3-Door Deliveries Commence in India, Prices Start at Rs 16.75 lakh

The Force Gurkha twins get a more powerful Mercedes-Benz-sourced 2.6-litre four-cylinder diesel engine, which makes 138bhp (up by 48bhp) and 320Nm of peak torque.

<p><a href="https://www.autox.com/new-cars/force-motors/">Force Motors</a> is planning to introduce a rear-wheel-drive variant of the 3-door Gurkha SUV in India soon, according to several industry reports.&nbsp;Last month, the <a href="https://www.autox.com/news/car-news/force-gurkha-launched-in-india-at-rs-1675-lakh-116998/">company&nbsp;launched the all-new 5-door Gurkha alongside the improved 3-door variant in India</a>, priced at Rs 18 lakh and Rs 16.75 lakh, respectively. It is now ready to introduce an RWD version of the SUV, which currently comes with four-wheel drive (4WD) as standard.&nbsp;Although an official announcement is pending, the new edition is expected to be less expensive than its 4WD sibling. It will compete with the Mahindra Thar RWD,&nbsp;which costs between Rs 11.35 lakh and Rs 14.10 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi).</p>

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<h2>Force Gurkha 4X2 Variant: What to Expect?</h2>

<p>The Gurkha's entry-level 4x2 variant is likely to cost around Rs 15 lakh (ex-showroom).&nbsp;It will not alter mechanically, which means you will get the same 2.6-litre diesel engine that powers the 4WD model, delivering 138bhp and 320Nm with a 5-speed manual gearbox.&nbsp;Features-wise, the RWD variant&nbsp;will retain dual front airbags, rear parking sensors, a 9-inch touchscreen infotainment system, Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, and a tyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS).</p>

<p>Though the company hasn't made any official announcements, the Gurkha 4x2's potential release in India broadens the options available to SUV aficionados in our market who do not prefer 4X4 equipment. The RWD model is expected to go on sale in India later this year.&nbsp;</p>

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<h2>Force Gurkha 5-Door</h2>

<p><img alt="Force Gurkha 5 Door" height="720" src="/uploads/2024/04/Force-Gurkha-5-door1.jpg" width="1280" /></p>

<p>The new 5-door <a href="https://www.autox.com/new-cars/force-motors/gurkha/">Gurkha</a> costs Rs 1.25 lakh more than its 3-door counterpart. Its style is similar to its upgraded&nbsp;sibling, with a redesigned grille with Gurkha lettering, fender-mounted turn indicators, circular LED headlights with daytime running lights (DRLs), fog lights with cornering function,&nbsp;and a snorkel. It also mirrors the boxy shape and body lines of the Gurkha 3-door.&nbsp;Dimensionally, the Gurkha 5-door is 425mm longer and 15mm taller than the 3-door variant,&nbsp;measuring 2,095mm in height (without a roof carrier).&nbsp;Moreover, it has a greater wheelbase at 2,825mm, compared to the 3-door's 2,400mm.&nbsp;Besides this, all other dimensions are the same.</p>


Force Gurkha 4X2 Variant Likely to Launch in India Soon, New Mahindra Thar RWD Rival

Although there is no formal announcement, Force Motors will likely introduce a rear-wheel-drive variant of the 3-door Gurkha in India soon. The upcoming RWD version is expected to cost somewhere around Rs 15 lakh (ex-showroom) in India.

<p>Force Motors has launched the much-awaited Gurkha SUV&nbsp;in India. The SUV comes in two different body styles: 3-door&nbsp;and 5-door. The former is available at Rs 16.75 lakh, whereas the latter sets you back by&nbsp;Rs 18 lakh. Both prices are ex-showroom. As expected, the&nbsp;Gurkha 5-door commands a premium of Rs 1 lakh+ over its 3-door sibling.&nbsp;The bookings for both versions are open for a token amount of&nbsp;Rs 25,000, while the deliveries for the same will commence in the coming days.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In terms of design, the brand-new Force Gurkha 5-door closely resembles its updated 3-door counterpart. Both models get a new grille with&nbsp;Gurkha lettering, circular LED headlamps with daytime running lights (DRLs),&nbsp;fender-mounted turn indicators, fog lights&nbsp;with cornering function,&nbsp;and a snorkel. Along the sides,&nbsp;the 5-door&nbsp;retains the boxy silhouette and body lines of the Gurkha 3-door but has a 425mm longer wheelbase and&nbsp;two additional rear doors. Besides, there are blacked-out door handles, chunky wheel arches, 18-inch diamond-cut alloy wheels, as well as vertically stacked LED taillamps, a tailgate-mounted spare wheel, and a roof rack at the rear.&nbsp;Both versions can be had in four exterior colours&nbsp;– Red, Green, White, and Black.</p>

<p><img alt="Force Gurkha 5-Door and 3-Door SUV " src="/uploads/2024/04/Force-Gurkha1.jpg" style="width: 1280px; height: 720px;" /></p>

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<h2>Force Gurkha: Dimensions</h2>

<p>Coming to its dimensions, the&nbsp;Gurkha 5-door is 4,390mm in length and&nbsp;2,095mm (without a roof carrier) in height, making it 425mm longer and 15mm taller than the 3-door model. Moreover, it has a longer wheelbase&nbsp;(2,825mm versus the 3-door's 2,400mm). However, all&nbsp;other dimensions, including the width, remain the same as&nbsp;the 3-door.&nbsp;</p>

<h2>Force Gurkha: Features</h2>

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

<p>Features-wise, the Gurkha packs in&nbsp;a 9.0-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Apple CarPlay/Android Auto connectivity, along with&nbsp;a 7.0-inch digital driver's display. You also get&nbsp;powered OVRMs (outside rearview mirrors),&nbsp;tilt and telescopic adjustable steering,&nbsp;an auto start-stop system, and a&nbsp;shift-on-the-fly four-wheel-drive selector.</p>

<p>The Force Gurkha prioritises the safety of the passengers with&nbsp;a&nbsp;tyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS),&nbsp;dual airbags, traction control, hill-hold assist,&nbsp;three-point seatbelts for all, an anti-lock braking system (ABS), and&nbsp;electronic brakeforce distribution (EBD).&nbsp;</p>

<h2>Force Gurkha: Engine, Performance</h2>

<p>Under the hood, the Gurkha gets a&nbsp;more powerful&nbsp;diesel engine sourced from&nbsp;Mercedes-Benz. A&nbsp;&nbsp;2.6-litre four-cylinder diesel unit now makes 138bhp of maximum power&nbsp;(up by 48bhp) and&nbsp;320Nm of peak torque. Power is sent to all four wheels through a&nbsp;5-speed manual transmission.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

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<h2>Force Gurkha: Rivals</h2>

<p>In terms of market competition, the new <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/">Force Gurkha 5-door goes against the&nbsp;upcoming Mahindra&nbsp;Thar 5-door</a> (Armada), whereas the four-seat&nbsp;Gurkha continues to rival&nbsp;the Mahindra Thar (3-door).&nbsp;</p>


Force Gurkha 5-Door and 3-Door Launched in India; Price Starts from Rs 16.75 lakh

The Force Gurkha 3-Door is available at Rs 16.75 lakh, whereas the 5-Door version is priced at Rs 18 lakh. Both prices are ex-showroom.

<p>The Force Gurkha has finally returned&nbsp;to&nbsp;Indian shores after a hiatus of over a year. Now available in two body styles, 3-door and 5-door, the Force Gurkha is equipped with a more powerful&nbsp;diesel engine that adheres to the stricter BS6 Phase&nbsp;II emission norms. Though it uses the same Mercedes-Benz-sourced&nbsp;2.6-litre four-cylinder diesel unit as before, the SUV&nbsp;develops 138bhp of maximum power, which is an increase of 48bhp over the outgoing version. Besides, the torque figure now stands at 320Nm. For transmission, it gets a&nbsp;5-speed manual unit as standard.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In terms of design, the new Force Gurkha 5-door looks quite identical to its updated 3-door counterpart. At the front, both versions feature a&nbsp;two-slat grille with Gurkha lettering, round LED headlamps with daytime running lights (DRLs),&nbsp;fog lights with cornering function,&nbsp;fender-mounted turn indicators, and a snorkel. When viewed from the side, the 5-door seems to retain the boxy silhouette and body lines of the Gurkha 3-door but has a 425mm longer wheelbase and&nbsp;two additional rear doors. Furthermore, the Gurkha&nbsp;gets blacked-out door handles, chunky wheel arches, and 18-inch diamond-cut alloy wheels.</p>

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<p>At the rear, the Gurkha sports vertically stacked LED&nbsp;taillamps,&nbsp;a tailgate-mounted spare wheel, and a roof rack. Both versions can be had in four exterior colours&nbsp;– Red, Green, White, and Black.</p>

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

<h2>Force Gurkha 5-door, 3-door: Dimensions</h2>

<p>In terms of dimensions, the&nbsp;Gurkha 5-door measures 4,390mm in length and&nbsp;2,095mm (without roof carrier) in height, making it 425mm longer and 15mm taller than the 3-door model. Also, it features a longer wheelbase&nbsp;(2,825mm versus the 3-door's 2,400mm). All other dimensions, including the width, however, remain the same as&nbsp;the 3-door.&nbsp;</p>

<h2>Force Gurkha 5-door, 3-door: Features</h2>

<p>The dashboard of the Force Gurkha now features&nbsp;a 9.0-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Apple CarPlay/Android Auto connectivity, along with&nbsp;a 7.0-inch digital driver's display. The SUV also gets&nbsp;tilt and telescopic adjustable steering,&nbsp;powered OVRMs, a second-row bench seat&nbsp;(5-door), an auto start-stop system, and an electronically controlled shift-on-the-fly four-wheel-drive selector.</p>

<p><img alt="Gurkha 5 Door Interior" src="/uploads/2024/04/Gurkha-5-door-iNTERIOR.jpg" style="width: 1280px; height: 720px;" /></p>

<p>Safety-wise, the SUV gets a&nbsp;tyre pressure monitoring system,&nbsp;traction control, hill-hold assist, dual airbags,&nbsp;three-point seatbelts for all, an anti-lock braking system (ABS), and&nbsp;electronic brakeforce distribution (EBD).&nbsp;</p>

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<h2>Force Gurkha 5-door, 3-door: Availability, Market Competition</h2>

<p>The price announcement of the Force Gurkha is scheduled to take place in early May 2024, which will be soon followed by customer deliveries. Interested customers can make their reservations at a token amount of Rs 25,000.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Though <a href="https://www.autox.com/new-cars/force-motors/">Force Motors</a> offers no details on its pricing, we expect the&nbsp;Gurkha 5-door to command a premium of Rs 1 lakh+ over its 3-door sibling.&nbsp;In terms of market competition, the new Force Gurkha 5-door&nbsp;will take on the upcoming Mahindra&nbsp;Thar 5-door (Armada) and act as a&nbsp;bigger <a href="https://www.autox.com/reviews/car-reviews/maruti-suzuki-jimny-vs-hyundai-venue-n-line-vs-kia-seltos-vs-volkswagen-taigun-best-drivers-suv-in-rs-20-lakh-114699/">alternative to the Maruti Suzuki Jimny</a>. Meanwhile, the four-seat&nbsp;Gurkha will continue its rivalry with the Mahindra Thar (3-door).&nbsp;</p>


Force Gurkha 5-Door SUV Unveiled Along with Updated 3-Door Counterpart, Gets 138bhp Diesel Engine

The Force Gurkha, now available in both 3-door and 5-door guises, is equipped with a more powerful diesel engine that adheres to the stricter BS6 Phase II emission norms.

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