The cabin is also a higher level than before, with more material comforts, including the forward-facing captain’s seat at the rear, which replaces the side bench of its predecessor. There is also a pair of jumping seats at the rear of the show car, but it remains to be seen whether they meet the standards. The SUV at the Auto Expo has a two-tone interior, but in a series of previews released by the company, the production-spec SUV appears to have a matte black instrument panel and center console.

Force Motors also confirmed Gurkha’s list of upgraded features, including a touch screen infotainment system-the first of an SUV, the aforementioned LED headlights, separate armrests for rear passengers, rear wipers and air conditioning.

In addition, Force Motors will provide a long list of customization options for the new Gurkha to increase sales of off-road vehicles.

New Force Gurkha: engine details and 4WD

At the Auto Expo, Force Motors confirmed that the new Gurkha will inherit the old 90hp, 260Nm, 2.6-liter diesel engine and upgrade to meet BS6 specifications. The device will be paired with a 5-speed manual transmission. However, the outgoing Gurkha Extreme’s 140-horsepower, 2.2-liter diesel engine is unlikely to return.

As before, four-wheel drive will be provided with locking front and rear differentials-the latter via levers on either side of the floor console between the driver and passenger.

The suspension is also expected to be retained from the upcoming model, with independent double wishbone at the front, five-link at the rear, rigid shaft arrangement, and coil springs at all four corners.

New Power Gurkha: Competitor

Force Gurkha will still be a specially built off-road vehicle, and the increased material enjoyment will make it more attractive to lifestyle buyers. SUV will compete with the second generation Mahindra Tal When launched.

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New Force Gurkha: First Video