2024 Force Gurkha: 5-door vs 3-door - What’s The Difference

Force Motors launched the 2024 Gurkha 3-door SUV this month, with its 5-door version’s launch also lined up alongside. Apart from the massive bump in the engine’s performance, a couple of technological upgrades were also added to the lineup by the Indian carmaker. 

5-door Vs 3-Door Force Gurkha Specs

Model	Gurkha 3-door	Gurkha 5-door
Engine size	2.6-litre diesel	2.6-litre diesel
Power and torque	138 bhp, 320 Nm	138 bhp, 320 Nm
Transmission	Manual	Manual
Dimensions (L x B x H)	3,965 x 1,865 x 2,270 (in mm)	4,390 x 1,865 x 2,296(in mm)
Turning radius	5.5 metres	6.3 metres
Wheelbase	2,400 mm	2,825
Ground clearance	233 mm	233 mm
Boot capacity	500 litres	-
Weight	2,800 kg	3,125 kg

Exterior

The most prominent difference on the outside between the three and five-door Force Gurkha SUVs is the number of doors, making the latter 425 millimetres longer. On the weight scale, the bigger off-roader is heavier by 325 kg at 3,125 kilograms. Gurkha three-door’s turning radius stands at 5.5 metres and five-door’s at 6.3 metres, respectively.

The other striking bits including the iconic snorkel (segment-first), round LED headlamps with DRLs and 18-inch alloy wheels are common among the siblings. Best-in-class water wading capability of 700 millimetres and 65-litre fuel tank capacity is also standard. Colour options on the upcoming SUVs are green, red, white and black.

Interior

As you step in the single-tone black dashboard layout is identical. A bigger 9-inch touchscreen equipped with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto and a digital instrument cluster is also available in the equipment list. There’s also a segment-leading gear-changing knob (4H, 4L and 2H) that works on the fly. It is the seat layout of 3+driver (three-door) and 6+driver (five-door) where things begin to differ substantially. Owing to the seating layout, a 500-litre luggage space is made possible.

Engine specifications

Power output from the 2.6-litre turbo diesel block has gone up significantly by 47 bhp to 138 bhp, while 320 Nm marks a bump of 70 Nm in the toque department. Reportedly, it will do duty on the two stablemates in the same state of tune.

Pricing

Three-door Gurkha comes at a price tag of Rs. 16.75 lakh and the five-door is available for Rs. 18 lakh, ex-showroom. Deliveries are set to commence from mid-May.

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