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The Force Gurkha comes in two versions: a 3-door and a 5-door. It runs on a 2.6-litre diesel engine that produces 138bhp of power.

The Force Gurkha twins get a more powerful Mercedes-Benz-sourced 2.6-litre four-cylinder diesel engine, which makes 138bhp (up by 48bhp) and 320Nm of peak torque.

Here's a detailed comparison between the new 3-door Force Gurkha and the on-sale Mahindra Thar to help you pick one as per your preferences.

The Force Gurkha 3-Door is available at Rs 16.75 lakh, whereas the 5-Door version is priced at Rs 18 lakh. Both prices are ex-showroom.

The Force Gurkha 5-door is 425mm longer and 15mm taller than the 3-door variant in terms of dimensions, measuring 4,390mm in length and 2,095mm in height (without roof carrier).

The Force Gurkha, now available in both 3-door and 5-door guises, is equipped with a more powerful diesel engine that adheres to the stricter BS6 Phase II emission norms.

The Force Gurkha Pickup has been spotted for the first time in India. Here's everything you can expect about the pickup version of the Force Gurkha in terms of engine, features, and more.

The Mahindra Thar’s arch-rival, the Force Gurkha sees a price increase. The raw material cost, logistic charges and overall input cost has gone up, hence the off-roader has seen a price revision.

'I don’t think that there is a better role model than the G-Wagen for a new SUV. So, it seems that the Force Gurkha is already off to a good start, considering its intentions of emulating the G' – Ishan Raghava

The Force Gurkha has a cult following - and rightly so, for it's off-road skills are legendary. And with it's second-generation version, the Gurkha offers better dynamics, more feature, creature comforts and is better to drive.