In terms of design, the updated Gurkha looks very similar to the old model but with minor changes on the outside and inside.The five-door version too looks similar to the three-door variant but gets an extra set of doors in the back. The SUV features 233 mm of ground clearance, 35-degree gradability, 700-mm water wading capacity and the new model additionally boasts newly designed 18-inch alloy wheels.
A few exterior highlights include a single-slat grille with Gurkha lettering, fender-mounted turn indicators, circular LED headlamps with DRLs, fog lights with cornering function, snorkel, roof rack, chunky wheel arches, blacked-out door handles, vertically-stacked taillights, integrated ladder, tailgate-mounted spare wheel, and a tow hook.
In terms of dimensions, the Gurkha 3-door measures 3,965 mm in length, 1,865 mm in width, and 2,080 mm in height, wheelbase of 2,400 mm and has a turning radius of 5.5 m. The 5-door measures 4,390 mm in length, 1,865 mm in width, and 2,095 mm in height, wheelbase of 2,825 mm and has a turning radius of 6.3 m.
Moving inside, both variants get the same dashboard layout but now it gets a nine-inch touchscreen system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, digital instrument cluster, tilt and telescopic adjustable steering, manual AC with roof-mounted rear vents, all four power windows, dual airbags, ABS with EBD, TPMS, and a shift-on-fly 4×4 system. The 5-door Gurkha gets bench seats for the second row and captain seats in the third row.
The Gurkha is powered by the same Mercedes-derived FM2.6 CR, 4-cylinder, turbo diesel engine. The engine has now been re-tuned to produce 138 bhp of power and 320 nm torque. It comes paired only with a 5-speed manual and it also gets a 4×4 as standard with a low-range transfer case along with manually locking front and rear differentials.
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Customers can choose from four colours – Green, Red, White, and Black and Force Motors is offering the Gurkha with a 3-year / 1.5 lakh km warranty, 4 free services and 1-year free roadside assistance.