Thar Rival Force Gurkha 5 Door Video Emerges On Web; Check out All it Reveals

Key Highlights:

• Force Motors preps Gurkha 5-door for India debut.
• Rivalry with Mahindra's Thar 5-door anticipated.
• The camouflaged video hints at Gurkha's boxy Mercedes G-Class-like design.
• Expected 7-seat layout, potential touchscreen infotainment system.
• Powered by a 2.6L diesel engine, robust off-road performance is expected.

Force Gurkha 5 Door: Force Motors has been working on the Gurkha 5-door for the past few years. The vehicle is expected to make its India debut soon. The upcoming Force Gurkha 5 door will sit above the three-door variant of the Gurkha. The Gurkha 5-door will be a straight rival to Mahindra’s forthcoming Thar 5-door which will be officially launched on August 15, 2024. Among all the rumours floating on the web for both these lifestyle vehicles, a video of Gurka 5 Door has recently emerged on the web. Despite being heavily camouflaged, the video reveals some key design elements of the Gurkha five-door

Gurkha 5-Door Expected Design

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The video of the Gurkha 5-door that emerged online reveals key details about the design of the upcoming lifestyle vehicle. The vehicle retains its boxy design which looks quite similar to the Mercedes Benz G-Class. However, the vehicle comes with a unique set of alloy wheels. Despite being a five-door variant, the vehicle gets smaller windows for the rear passengers when compared to the three-door variant’s long windows. Talking about the rear design, things haven’t much changed and the backside looks similar to the three-door variant with a spare wheel positioned at the centre.

Gurkha 5 Door To Come With 7 Seat Layout

The Gurkha five-door is expected to come with a 7-seat layout as it is visible in the video. So, it may have a seating capacity for 7 people including the driver. There's also a possibility of the introduction of a big touchscreen infotainment system at the dashboard’s centre. Some other things that are visible in the video are a front seat armrest with storage and some of Gurkha’s signature styling elements retained from the three-door variant.

Gurkha 5 Door: Engine

The Gurkha 5-door is expected to derive the same 2.6-litre diesel engine from its 3-door variant. This powerhouse comes mated to a 5-speed manual with a 4X4 drivetrain and manages to generate a maximum power output of 89 bhp and a peak torque of 250 Nm.

CarBike360 Says

Force Motors is gearing up to unveil the Gurkha 5-door, set to rival Mahindra’s Thar 5-door. The recently surfaced video provides insights into its design, featuring a boxy silhouette akin to the Mercedes Benz G-Class. Anticipated to offer a 7-seat layout and equipped with a 2.6-litre diesel engine, it promises a blend of ruggedness and utility. With its distinctive styling and anticipated performance, the Gurkha 5-door aims to make a notable entry into the lifestyle vehicle segment.