Force Motors teased both 3 and 5-door versions of the Gurkha SUV, with the latter surprising by adopting circular headlamps like its 3-door counterpart. The 5-door model accommodates rear doors, boasting a longer wheelbase of 2825mm, and offering potential seating configurations from five to seven seats.
Force Motors released a teaser for the 3 and 5-Door version of the Gurkha SUV. Previous spy shots suggested that the Gurkha 5-door variant would feature square headlamps, however, latest teaser reveals that it’ll adopt the same circular units as its 3-door version. Likewise, both versions are expected to share the distinctive two-slat grille with the Gurkha lettering, with little differentiation in their front and rear bumper designs.
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From the side if you at the two versions of the SUV, differences emerge as the Gurkha 5-door accommodates rear doors, resulting in a longer wheelbase of 2825mm which is 425 MM more than the 3-door variant. The teaser also showcases new alloy wheels, likely 16 inches in size. Additionally, Force Motors’ released video highlights various accessories such as a rear ladder and roof rack with a jerry can holder.
Interior differences between the two SUVs primarily revolve around seating arrangements. While the Gurkha three-door is strictly a four-seater, the five-door version may offer multiple configurations—ranging from a five-seater to a seven-seater layout; if it does get a third row, the second row could get the captain seats for premium feel.
Spy shots of the Gurkha five-door’s interior reveal a shift-on-the-fly 4WD knob positioned adjacent to the driver’s seat on the center console. In contrast, the three-door variant featured separate front and rear diff-lock levers and a manually operated transfer case located behind the gear lever.
Now moving towards the engine options, it’s likely to continue offering the Mercedes-sourced 2.6 L Diesel Engine producing 90 BHP, 250 NM Torque with a 5 Speed Manual Gearbox. This engine was offer with the 3-door version before the model was discontinued due to BS6 norms. However, it may make a return to 3-door version with same power and torque while on the 5-door version, both power and torque may go up slightly.
The Gurkha 5-door and 3-door will launch in the coming weeks. Both the versions will compete with the Mahindra Thar 3-door which is already on sale, and 5-door set to launch on August 15th. Maruti Jimny will compete against the 5-door Gurkha.
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