KEY HIGHLIGHTS
- Force Gurkha 5 Door interiors revealed
- Gets a bigger touchscreen, more features
- Shift-on-the-fly 4WD system, TPMS, and more introduced
The upcoming Force Gurkha has been teased just recently where the exterior elements were hinted. Adding to the hype, the brand has now revealed the interior that gives away new feature additions coming your way soon with the updated Gurkha. Let's look at what the latest reveal suggests. but before that, make sure to join our 91Wheels WhatsApp Group community of petrolheads to never miss out on any updates from the automotive world.
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Upcoming Force Gurkha Interiors Revealed; New Features Incoming
After revealing the exterior, Force Gurkha interiors have been revealed in its latest teaser and there are a lot of major updates. As you can see the layout and visuals almost resemble the outgoing model. there are some key areas that have been upgraded for modern times. You will now notice a bigger touchscreen infotainment than the previous 7-inch unit and comes with Android Auto/Apple CarPlay.
The latest teaser confirms a new user-friendly shift-on-the-fly 4WD system. This replaces the previous, potentially not-so-convenient lever. The new system is conveniently located on the driver's side, opposite the front power window buttons, flanking the 5-speed manual gear lever. The familiar differential lock controls remain positioned slightly forward of the gear shifter for easy access.
The new Gurkha's digital instrument cluster hints at a significant upgrade in features and safety. It showcases a tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) that even tracks the spare tire on the back - a feature typically found only in luxury SUVs like the Land Rover Defender. Beyond the existing dual airbags, speed-sensing door locks, and rear parking sensors, the Gurkha gets a boost in capability with the addition of traction control and hill assist, making it even more adept at tackling tough terrain.
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Powertrain
Sharing its DNA with the 3-door Gurkha, the upcoming 5-door variant is likely to pack the same 2.6-liter diesel engine. While official power figures are yet to be revealed, the 3-door Gurkha's engine churns out 91hp and 250Nm of torque. Whispers suggest the 5-door might get a tweaked engine for potentially more muscle power.
Price Bump Expected
The Gurkha launch is anticipated in the coming weeks, and a slight price increase is on the horizon. The 3-door when it was lat active, sat at Rs. 15.10 lakh, but expect a bump in the price tag. With the added practicality of five doors, the 5-door Gurkha is estimated to cost Rs. 1 lakh to Rs. 1.5 lakh more compared to its 3-door counterpart.
Verdict
The Force Gurkha continues to build its hype and is doing a good job at it. Prospective buyers are holding off their purchases until it hits the showrooms to assess their options and then take their off-roader home. However, if it wants to seriously impact the Mahindra Thar sales number, the pricing and the final product needs to match its level of experience that it provides.
