Force Gurkha is one of the most affordable off-roaders available in India. Currently, there is only a three-door, four-seat version of the SUV available. A 5-door model that the company is testing will likely go on sale soon. In a recent development, a Force Gurkha 5-door with an extended wheelbase and 13 seats was spotted. This five-door Gurkha is looking a bit odd, although having a Gurkha body shape, its expanded rear makes it look like a Force Trax Cruiser people mover.
Force Gurkha 5-Door, 13 Seater Spied
The Gurkha five-door vehicle we're discussing has two side-facing rear bench seats and centre bench seats, which together can hold 13 passengers. With a private number plate, the car has been seen in Pune. The vehicle is registered to Force Motors Ltd and registered one month ago, according to a search of the number on the mParivahan portal.
The Force Gurkha 5-door that was spotted has the same front fascia as the 3-door model, with circular LED DRLs and headlamps, as well as Gurkha badging on the grille. The 13-seater Gurkha is equipped with a snorkel, windscreen bar, back ladder, and 18-inch alloy wheels, among other features. It may also get the same Kenwood sourced touchscreen infotainment unit with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Additionally, it will have dual front airbags and rear parking sensors for safety. Will this car serve as a 13-seater Trax Cruiser in the personal vehicle market under the Gurkha name?
If we talk about the engine, Force only provides a 2.6-liter diesel engine for the Gurkha 3-door. The engine has a maximum torque of 250 Nm and 90 bhp of power. For this engine, there is just a 5-speed manual transmission available. The manufacturer might upgrade the engine in the Gurkha 5-door to produce more torque and power.
