Force Gurkha ProsMacho styling & incredible street presence. Robust build tooFar more user-friendly than the old Gurkha due to superior interiors & better amenitiesShift-on-the-fly 4×4 with low range, diff locks, satisfactory all-round visibility & 233 mm GC. Excellent gradability, approach, departure & break-over angles make it a potent off-roaderChoice of 3-door and 5-door (7-seater) versions gives it an edge over competing off-roadersRides noticeably better than other purpose-built off-roaders in the market (especially the Thar)5.5 m turning radius (3-door) is not as wide as its competitorsHomologated accessories mean no cop trouble for owners ([i]windscreen protection bar, roof carrier, ladder, headlamp & fender lamp grilles etc.[/i]). Snorkel is factory-fitted!500L boot space (3-door) is enough for a family’s vacation luggageFeatures such as the hard top, LED headlamps with DRLs, rear wash & wipe, 9-inch touchscreen HU, power & eco drive modes, TPMS, dead pedal, rear A/C vents…Force Gurkha ConsHigh floor makes ingress & egress very difficult for the elderly in particularBraking capability is below average. Pedal travel is long tooNo soft-top or convertible options like the Thar. No Petrol engine or Automatic transmission eitherTall stature equates to lots of body roll and poor handlingDespite the increased power & torque, the Gurkha’s outright performance is mediocreOverall fit & finish, quality of interior plastics, ICE audio, camera display…Notchy 5-speed MT has long throws and is cumbersome to useMissing features such as 6 airbags, ESP, hill-hold / descent control, sunroof, auto headlamps, auto wipers, driver’s seat height & lumbar adjustment, steering reach adjustment, auto-dimming IRVM, electrically folding ORVMs etc.5-door variant’s 3rd-row captain seats cannot be folded or flipped. You’ll need to place your luggage on & around them (or get a carrier)Read Team-BHP’s detailed 2024 Force Gurkha 5-Door Review.
