Force Gurkha Joins Indian Defence Forces with Order of Over 2,900 Units

The Force Gurkha SUV will now be officially inducted into the Indian Defence Forces fleet, marking a significant milestone for the brand. Force has been aiding the military since 2018 with its Gurkha-based Light Strike Vehicle (LSV), and now the Indian forces have ordered 2,978 units of the Gurkha SUV, which will be delivered in several phases. The vehicle's impressive off-road specifications, a 700mm water-wading capacity, and class-leading departure and ramp-over angles could be some of the factors behind its selection by the armed forces. Let’s take a closer look at some key specifications of the Gurkha SUV.

Force Gurkha: Design

The Force Gurkha comes in two versions: a 3-door and a 5-door. Both models feature a similar front design, including a two-slat grille with Gurkha lettering, round LED headlamps, fog lights with a cornering function, fender-mounted turn indicators, and a snorkel. However, the 5-door version stands out with a 425mm longer wheelbase, allowing space for a third row of captain seats.

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The SUV, in both 3-door and 5-door forms, sports a notable side profile with flared wheel arches, black door handles, and 18-inch diamond-cut alloy wheels. The rear design is identical for both, featuring vertical LED taillights, a tailgate-mounted spare wheel, and a roof rack.

Force Gurkha: Features

The Force Gurkha comes equipped with a 9.0-inch touchscreen infotainment system featuring Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, along with a 7.0-inch digital driver’s display. It also includes an auto start-stop system, tilt and telescopic adjustable steering, a tyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS), three-point seatbelts for all passengers, dual airbags, traction control, and hill-hold assist.

Force Gurkha: Powertrain

The Force Gurkha runs on a 2.6-litre diesel engine that produces 138bhp of power and 320Nm of torque. It is paired with a 5-speed manual transmission and features a 4-wheel drive (4WD) drivetrain.

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Force Gurkha: Prices

The 5-door version is priced at Rs 18 lakh, while the 3-door model costs Rs 16.75 lakh.