The Force Motors Gurkha might not be on the top of your list of SUVs to buy, however if you were to talk to any off-roading enthusiast, they would elaborate on just how brilliant a vehicle this beast is. Over the years, it has built a decent following for itself and Force Motors is looking at taking that number to greater heights with the introduction of the Gurkha Xtreme.
What Force Motors has to say about the Gurkha Xtreme
Speaking on this occasion, Mr. Ashutosh Khosla, President Sales and Marketing, Force Motors said, “The Gurkha Xtreme is being introduced in a phased manner with the first lot of vehicles being delivered to select customers who have been waiting since long for this variant. With the introduction of the Gurkha Xtreme, our portfolio of off-roading vehicles is complete with variants to take care of every segment, be it mild, moderate or extreme off-roading. The best part of the Gurkha Xtreme is that it is adaptable for competitive off-roading.”
Force Motors Gurkha Xtreme – What you need to know
The new Gurkha Extreme retains that Mercedes-Benz G-Wagen inspired design, however Force Motors has given it a bit of a facelift to add a bit of premium flair to this capable off roader. The Gurkha Xtreme gets a new front facia, bonnet mounted LED indicators, new front and rear steel bumpers, a signature chrome-finished snorkel, new body graphics and clear lens headlamps that give it a fresh look. The side cladding and full length footboard have been retained as have the all-terrain tubeless tyres.
The Gurkha Xtreme gets the same robust drivetrain used by the Force Gurkha Rain Forest Challenge vehicles that won podium positions between 2014 -2016. The engine under the hood is the Mercedes OM611 common rail unit that develops 140 hp and 321 Nm of torque and comes with a dual mass flywheel that has helped lower NVH levels and offers a higher level of refinement.
The Gurkha Xtreme benefits from a new transfer case and a live rigid axle in the front. There is an option to fit hub locks on the front axles that aid in reducing stress while driving in 2WD mode. The chassis on the Gurkha Xtreme continues to be the high strength C-in-C unit that plays a vital role in giving the Gurkha its Xtreme capability.
The Gurkha Xtreme is priced at INR 12.99 lakh.