New Force Gurkha vs Mahindra Thar: Battle of 'Desi' 4x4 Titans

Car Review: New Force Gurkha : May the Force be with the Gurkha

If a man says he is not afraid tidying he is either lying or he is a Gurkha.' - Sam Manekshaw. 

Force Gurkha 3-door SUV vs Mahindra Thar, Maruti Jimny: Price comparison

2024 Force Gurkha 3-door, 5-door launched: Mahindra Thar rival's price, features and more

Force Gurkha 5-door launched at Rs 18 lakh
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The new Force Gurkha has finally launched in India – the new Gurkha 5-door is priced at Rs 18 lakh, while the updated Gurkha 3-door costs Rs 16.75 lakh. Bookings had commenced on April 29, though the brand has now specified that an amount of Rs 25,000 is required. Force Motors says despatches to dealers shall commence this week and test drives and deliveries to customers shall start from mid-May.

New Force Gurkha launched at a starting price of INR 16.75 lakh
New Delhi: Force Motors has launched its all-new 5-door and 3-door 2024 Force Gurkha at a starting price of INR 16,75,000. The ex-showroom pan India price of the 3-door variant (4-seater) is INR 16,75,000/- and INR 18,00,000/- for the 5-door (7-seater) variant (exclusive of TCS). Accessories, road tax, registration and insurance charges will be payable extra as applicable.

2024 Force Gurkha 3-door and 5-door bookings open for ₹25,000, launch in May

Force Gurkha returns as 5-door with more power, torque — launch soon
Force Motors has finally unveiled the Gurkha in its new 5-door form. At the same time, the Pune-based automaker has retained the 3-door version of Gurkha and made some critical updates to it. Force has officially started accepting bookings for the updated Gurkha range, both 3-door and 5-door version, at a token amount of Rs 25,000.

2024 Force Gurkha 5 door review: Bigger is better
Force Motors is perhaps best known for its commercial vehicles, but it has also built a reputation in the off-road community thanks to its Gurkha SUV. Now, the Gurkha has undergone its most comprehensive overhaul yet: a new 5-door body style, a 7-seater layout, new features and an updated powertrain. So is it a more complete package now? Read on to know.

Force Gurkha returns with more powerful 140hp engine
After taking the SUV off the shelves for more than a year, Force Motors has finally revealed the heavily updated Gurkha and it's now available in two body styles – 3-door and 5-door. Besides the introduction of the Gurkha 5-door, the company has also taken the opprtunity to refresh the design, add quite a few new features and, most importantly, plonk a more powerful engine that meets emission norms.

New Force Gurkha bookings open, launch likely in coming week
Force Motors outlets have officially begun accepting bookings for the Gurkha twins. The all-new Gurkha 5-door and the heavily updated Gurkha 3-door will go on sale by early May 2024. A few dealer sources have conveyed to us that the price announcement could take place later this week, most likely on May 2, 2024. However, there is no official confirmation from the brand. 

2024 Force Gurkha Review: Rock Steady Juggernaut
Label it niche or singular in focus, the Gurkha stands as an unyielding entity that thrives in the most extreme and rugged landscapes. Force Motors has unleashed the 2024 version of this 4×4 powerhouse, now available, for the first time in both a three-door and a five-door variant. With Force Motors targeting the broader market, particularly with the five-door Gurkha, we take the SUV outside its comfort zone and see how it handles the rigours of the urban jungle.

Force Motors unveils new 3 and 5-door variants of Gurkha
New Delhi: Force Motors, which has introduced brands like the Tempo, Trax, Traveller, and Urbania, has revealed the 3-door and 5-door variants of its fully revamped Force Gurkha. It is now powered by a 2.6 litre turbocharged intercooled diesel engine delivering band from 1400 to 2600rpm.

2024 Force Gurkha SUV to launch this month: What to expect

New Force Gurkha interior, features revealed
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The launch of the updated Force Gurkha, in both 3-door and 5-door form, is just a few days away, and the brand has released another teaser showing its interior and the features available. While the teaser only show the Gurkha 5-door, the 3-door version is highly likely to get the same level of kit.

2024 Force Gurkha 5-door to get digital cluster, new infotainment system & more

2024 Force Gurkha will be loaded with features— new touchscreen, TFT IP, TPMS
It was recently revealed that Force Motors will be launching an all-new 5-door Gurkha, alongside an updated version of the 3-door Gurkha, later this month. The 5-door model has been in development for a very long time and test mules of the same have been caught on camera on numerous occasions over the past couple of years.

Force Gurkha 5 door to get 7 seat layout
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In the run up to the launch of the Force Gurkha 5-door, new details regarding the upcoming SUV's interiors have surfaced: it has a seven-seater layout.

New Force Gurkha to get digital cluster, large infotainment screen: Launch soon

Force Gurkha 5-door spotted nearly undisguised, interior revealed in spy shot

Force Gurkha 5-door SUV teased ahead of nearing launch. What's new

5-door Force Gurkha teased ahead of launch— Thar, Jimny rival
Force Motors has been working on a 5-door version of the Gurkha for a very long time. Test mules of the 5-door Gurkha have been spied on numerous occasions over the past couple of years. However, its launch was only confirmed recently when we received a media ride event for later this month.

Force Gurkha to return with three, five door bodystyles
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Force Motors has teased the Gurkha again, but this time, along with the five-door model, the brand has stated that it will also bring back the Gurkha 3-door; the 3-door was discontinued with the start of BS6 Phase II norms in April 2023. While both models are expected to be revealed in the coming weeks, the teaser video only shows design details of the larger SUV.

Force Gurkha 5-door teaser reveals fresh details: 5-door Mahindra Thar rival launch soon

Force Gurkha 5-door SUV to challenge Mahindra Thar 5-door: Key things to expect

Force Gurkha with five doors incoming
Force Motors will soon join the five-door, off-road-focussed SUV group with the introduction of the five-door variant of the Gurkha. Looking back at the Gurkha’s history, it’s not the first time the carmaker is going down this route, but with the latest model, Force readies itself to take on the Jimny and the upcoming five-door derivative of the Mahindra Thar.

Force Gurkha 5-door teased ahead of launch: To take on Jimny and Thar 5-door

5-door Force Gurkha teased, launch soon
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.

Force Gurkha 5-door launch by mid-2024
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Force Motors has been testing the Gurkha 5-door for a long time, with test mules having been spotted across the country in different pre-production stages. Autocar India can now confirm that the Force Gurkha 5-door will finally launch in India by mid-2024.

Spartan EV 2, the Gurkha’s EV sibling breaks cover — All you need to know
The electric vehicle market is an interesting segment with new vehicles and out-of-the-box ideas. However, when it comes to building an EV that can go off-road, why build from scratch when there are plenty to choose from to use? That’s what Czech start-up MW Motors has done with the Gurkha, converting it to an all-electric vehicle and retaining its capabilities.