All New Force Gurkha 2021:- The Force Gurkha is back. Yes, this vehicle which we first saw at the 2020 Auto Expo is finally going to hit the market. The new Gurkha has been improved in every sense compared to the previous model and Force Motors claims that it has become a better everyday car than before. So in today’s review, we will look at all the aspects of Force Gurkha and know what has been upgraded, what features have been added, and how much will this new Gorkha cost.
New Force Gurkha 2021 Looks & Design
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If you are aware of the Mercedes G Wagon, then Gurkha will look quite similar. It gets a boxy design, flat clamshell bonnet with large indicators and over-round LED headlamps that get the Juul style DRS treatment. This gives it a classic look like the G Wagon, which feels great. It gets Gurkha badging on the mesh grille and gets a wide bumper below that, with fog lamps and a sturdy batch plate underneath. As before, it comes with a snorkel stander, so the water wading capacity of the Gurkha is quite an impressive 700mm.
If you park the new vehicle with the old one, then you will see that almost every panel is new and its fitment is also quite tight and needy. A lot of site laddering has been given. Along with this, site steps have also been given, which is necessary to climb such a high SUV.
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Looking at the upper part of the vehicle, now a large single-piece glass has been used in the rear which looks quite luxurious. It doesn’t open but Force Motors may bring a sliding option in the future. The rear gets body integrated tail lamps, a full-size spare wheel, a new window fitment, and an updated bumper design.
Overall, this vehicle makes a lot of standouts and a big hand in this also goes to its color shade. There are also tons of accessories to make each Gurkha a little more unit, including a small rear ladder, jerrycan with roof rack, all-terrain tires, and more. The new model is already 20mm high, 22mm wide, but the wheelbase is the same 2400mm. However, the length has increased from 124 mm as the front overhang has been slightly extended to meet the new pedestrian safety and crash test rules.
New Force Gurkha 2021 Chassis and Suspension
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The strength of this vehicle is it’s mechanical. So let’s look at them first. This 2021 model now uses a new ladder-frame chassis which is much stronger than before. This frame can support 3 doors as well as 4 different length vehicles. The Gurkha gets an independent double-wishbone front setup for suspension and the real one gets a multilink live axle unit. Along with this, anti-roll bars have been used at the front and rear, and coil springs have been used in all four wheels. This suspension already feels very refined.
Front Suspension | Independent double-wishbone with coil spring |
Rear Suspension | Multi-link with Pan hard rod & Coil Spring |
Front Anti-roll Bar & Shock Absorber | Yes |
Rear Anti-roll Bar | Yes |
Wheelbase (mm) | 2400 |
Overall Length (mm) | 4116 |
Overall Width (mm) | 1812 |
Overall Height (mm) | 2075 |
Track Front | 1490 |
Track Rear | 1480 |
New Force Gurkha 2021 Engine
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The beast gets its power from a 2.6-liter diesel engine from Mercedes that meets BS6 norm and produces 91 hp power and 250 Nm torque, its peak torque or cooling tower is available from 1400 rpm only. Moves on quite effortlessly and these numbers are a little better than before. Mercedes’ G28/5 speed manual gearbox has been used for transmission. It also gets the capability of 4*4 low range.
Engine Model | FM 2.6 CR CD BS VI |
No. of Cylinders | 4 |
Displacement (CC) | 2596 CC |
Max Power | 67 kW (91 hp) @ 3200 rpm |
Max Torque | 250 Nm @ 1400-2400 rpm |
Transmission Type | G28/5 (Manual Synchromesh Gear Box) |
No. of forward gears | 5 Forward and 1 reverse |
New Force Gurkha 2021 Off-road Ability and Brake
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The Gurkha is a stalwart in off-roading, so front and rear locking differentials are also rated for hardcore situations. With a ground clearance of 205 mm and normal off-roading angles, any Terrain never fails to pose a problem for the Gurkha, but mechanically, the Force Gurkha has always been a force to be reckoned with. If there was a lack in its cabin quality and features, then just test the cabin and know what has been improved.
Air Intake snorkel | Yes |
Water Wading capacity | 700 mm |
Gradeability | 35 Degree – 4X4 Mode |
Brake Type | Dual circuit Hydraulic Brake, vacuum-assisted |
Front Brakes | Disc |
Rear Brakes | Drum |
ABS & EBD | Yes |
New Force Gurkha 2021 Interior
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The cabin of the new Gurkha cannot be compared to a new age monocoque SUV, but it has left the old model far behind. Higher plastic quality, touchpoints, infotainment unit looks quite build to budget but there is a lot of improvement in terms of functionality. The seat is raised and supportive. The steering gets both tilt and telescopic adjustments and the instrument cluster is also easy to read. In comparison, the tachometer of the previous Gurkha was fitted in the dashboard. To see it, one had to get out of sight.
Door Trims with Dark Grey Theme | Yes |
Floor console with Bottle holders | Yes |
Moulded Floor Mat | Yes |
Seat Upholstery with Dark Grey Theme | Yes |
Touch screen size | 17.78 cm |
Number of speakers | 4 |
USB + FM + Bluetooth Music & Calling | Yes |
Android Auto & Apple Carplay | Yes |
New Force Gurkha 2021 Features
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It also gets a 7-inch touchscreen infotainment unit with support for Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity. There is a separate tire pressure monitor on the right-hand side of the dashboard. Which seems to have been planted later.
Captain seats with Armrest for 2nd-row passengers | Yes |
Total Cabin space | 3900 Litres |
Luggage space | 500 Litres |
Multi-direction AC vents | Yes |
Power windows | Yes |
Central Locking | Yes |
12V Accessories Socket in Dashboard | Yes |
Dual USB Socket on Dashboard | Yes |
Dual USB Socket for 2nd row Passengers | Yes |
Second-row passengers entry | From Rear |
New Force Gurkha 2021 Safety Features
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Apart from these, dual front airbags, Isofix mounds, rear parking sensors are available for safety. But no reversing camera.
Air Bag for Driver & Co-Driver | Yes |
Follow me Home & Lead me to Gurkha | Yes |
Rear Parking Sensor | Yes |
One Touch Lane change Indicator | Yes |
Cornering Lamp | Yes |
Speed-sensing auto door lock | Yes |
Tyre Pressure monitoring system | Yes |
Front Fog Lamps | Yes |
Full LED Head lamp with DRL | Yes |
New Force Gurkha 2021 Rear seat
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The rear-seat passengers of Force Gurkha have to take an entry from the backdoor. A bit tricky but acceptable from standard three-door SUVs. There is a lot of space in the rear seat but in the seat, you get a lap belt and not a three-point seatbelt. And those big single-piece windows make the cabin feel quite airy. The boot space is 500 leaders, but if the car is high, then loading or unloading will take a lot of effort.
New Force Gurkha 2021 Colour
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Force Motor has given this new Gurkha five color options, which include red, green, white, gray, and orange.
New Force Gurkha 2021 Price
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The price of the new 2021 Force Gurkha is expected to be around 13 lakhs ex-showroom. Its launch will take place on 27 September and the deliveries will start from Dussehra i.e. 15 October. It competes directly with the Mahendra Thar, which also offers a variety of petrol units and automatics along with a more powerful diesel engine.
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The Thar also has more features but the rear seats of the Gurkha are better and it also provides better control to the experience off-roaders. Will you pick Force Gurkha or will Mahendra Thar start in the comments and let us know. Do share this article with off-roader lovers.