Maruti Suzuki 5-Door Jimny vs. Force Gurkha: Off-Road Capabilities Compared

Maruti Suzuki 5-door Jimny will soon be launched in India while production has already started at Maruti Suzuki's production facility based at Gurugram, Haryana. As expected, the 5-door Jimny will compete with Force Gurkha, along with other 4WD off-road SUVs available in the market; let's compare the off-road capabilities of Force Gurkha and 5-door Suzuki Jimny to understand what sets these SUVs apart.

Maruti Suzuki 5-Door Jimny vs. Force Gurkha: Dimensions

Starting with the upcoming Maruti Suzuki 5-door Jimny, it measures 3985 mm in length, 1645 mm in width, 1720 mm in height, 2590 mm wheelbase, and 210 mm ground clearance. On the other hand, Force Gurkha measures 4116 mm in overall length, 1812 mm in width, 2075 mm in height, 2400 mm in wheelbase, and 205 mm in ground clearance.

Force Gurkha contains more vehicle length, width, and height, while the upcoming Jimny has a higher wheelbase and ground clearance.

Maruti Suzuki 5-Door Jimny vs. Force Gurkha: Powertrain

Gurkha gets a 2.6-liter turbo diesel engine capable of generating 92 PS power output and 250 Nm of peak torque. Maruti Suzuki Jimny packs a 1.5-liter normal petrol engine capable of delivering 105PS power output and 134 Nm of peak torque.

Further, the 5-door Force Gurkha is available in only 5-speed manual transmission, while the upcoming Jimny will offer a 5-speed manual and 4-speed automatic transmission. So, Suzuki Jimny gets an advantage over Force Gurkha in terms of engine performance.

Maruti Suzuki 5-Door Jimny vs. Force Gurkha: Specifications

Suzuki Jimny offers six airbags, a push button to an on/off the engine, automatic LED headlamps, a headlamp washer, a 9-inch infotainment system, Android Auto/Apple CarPlay, and multifunction steering. Maruti Suzuki also equips the 5-door Jimny with hill hold control, ESP, rear parking sensor, and touchscreen infotainment system.

In comparison, Gurkha gets dual airbags, cornering lamps, rear parking sensors, a 12V accessory socket, and a USB socket. Moreover, Force has provided a tire pressure monitoring system, LED headlamps with DRLs, a 7-inch touchscreen infotainment system, and Android Auto/Apple CarPlay support.

Maruti Suzuki 5-Door Jimny vs Force Gurkha: Price

The starting price of the upcoming Suzuki 5-door Jimny is yet to be announced by Maruti Suzuki. It's anticipated that the 5-door Jimny can be priced from Rs 10 lakh to Rs 14 lakh. The Force Gurkha is available in only a single diesel variant and is priced at Rs 14.75 lakh.