2021 Force Gurkha review - Brilliant off-road, more civilized on it | First Drive | Autocar India
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- Опубліковано 5 сер 2024
- As capable as the last Force Gurkha was in the rough, it was ultimately too basic a vehicle and of little interest outside the off-road community. The new Force Gurkha changes things. Nikhil Bhatia has the full review.
Cameraperson: Shreyans Chordia
Drone operator: Armand Muchhala
Editor: Siddhesh Kadam
0:00 - Introduction
0:40 - Design and styling
2:31 - Dimensions
2:50 - Chassis & 5-door Gurkha
3:08 - Suspension and brakes
3:34 - Force Gurkha 2021 interior
5:07 - Features and safety
5:29 - Rear seats
7:03 - Luggage space
7:14 - Engine and performance
9:04 - Ride and handling
10:09 - Refinement
10:45 - Off-road
15:09 - Thar effect
15:25 - Verdict
16:11 - Force Gurkha 2021 price expectation
16:23 - BTS
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The Force Gurkha is now on sale priced at Rs 13.59 lakh (ex-showroom). What do you think of the price, and would you have one over a Thar?
I think the looks are much worse then the thar but the gurkha has a locking differential which is good
But the gurkha it has a towing hitch which is useful idk why soo many indian cars dont have a towing hitch
15:11 Look at the puny Thar!
For those who are still complaining about the interiors, fancy features, power and refinement, this gurkha is light years ahead of it's predecessor. Let's give Force company their due credits for what they've improved. For kia, creta, and other fancy suv lovers this isn't in your league.
I feel really happy to see my childhood auto mag is improving massively on their content writing. And transitioning to more casual to keep up with times yet equally informative as ever reviews
:-)
Isn't it a multinational?
Does anyone knows that, Force Motors is the proud engine builder of BMW india & Mercedes-Benz india!! 😍
What? Tell us more plz
Really? I didn't know that.. Pls specify
Yes .. I knew ..
So what? They only build it . The engines are designed by bmw and merci itself.
Yet they make their own cars underpowered😢
Force has maintained the classic design of Gurkha .. it's interiors.. having descent instrument cluster and MID. It's purely a off-roader suv not just a fancy looking suv. It's for them who are looking a pure off roader and are enthusiasts. Don't insult a legend by calling it after market..
Siddhesh, good that you brought up the 2.2 liter OM611 Benz engine that Force motors had moved to more than a decade ago. Pity though that they have returned to the boat anchor of a OM616 derivative engine while they should have moved to the OM646 or the OM651 engines by now. These engines are 2 liter units with aluminium heads.
No matter how good the bells & whistles are, Gurka is not going anywhere until they take the powerplant seriously.
Even their awesome bread&butter Traveller van is abused. What weighed 1.9 tons with the the OM611 engine now weighs more than 2.2 tons with this engine ‼️
Mediocre car but extraordinary review ‼️😉👏👏👏👏
Glad you liked the review. Yup, the 2.2 would have been better, the Merc 2.0 would have been great!
Loved the review : It's not for someone who's here for show off and loves fancy stuff too much , it's for those who wants to get the things done in Hardcore way easily . Damn! This thing is cool.Yes the power figures are mediocre and interior still needs improvement. But that's not it's strength . It's off road go anywhere attitude makes it a combination which is difficult to ignore.
I believe having some old school settings are good especially in an offroad vehicle,
If its automated, And if it does not respond well, u might get stuck there with an ALL POWERED OFFROADER!!
Now options are like .. Gurkha -> Thar -> compass 4x4 -> Wrangler
Can't wait to see this car being modified into g-wagons😂
I was thinking the same. 😂😂
It is already a one from the front, branding aside 😆
Very soon, Indian car UA-cam will be full of it
Exactly🤓
Karol bagh for the win
Surprise surprise 🤩... At 12:28 am, Autocar india things
A very good morning to you! :-)
When you got stuck at the dip deliberately, I was wondering if you will talk about diff locks and you did in an instant. Full marks for the review indeed, one the best by Autocar 👍
And I feel so proud the Gurkha and Thar are Indian cars with proper off-road capabilities comparable to the Americans and Europeans.
I was amazed how Nikhil was looking small infront of the Gurkha. The other time it was the defender 😀
This is truly amazing review, especially when Nikihil said this is not a one trick vehicle anymore. Cabin is livable has all the necessary features. Wonder how many variants of Gurkha they realised
The front GURKHA badging looks interesting, like those American rugged SUV's feel. similar to FORD or GMC.
But the plastic the badge is sitting on looks flimsy and doesn't give a rugged feel at all.
Nikhil: I’m just under 6ft tall. Nails it every time with that line.
I'm 6'3", and still feel I should have been at least a couple of inch taller.
Hehe! Public service announcement
@Scoyco Century nope!
Absolutely wonderful nikhil..
You nailed it with your superb explanation of this serious off roader. I certainly enjoyed your informative speech and all the best for your future endeavours and this gurkha too..
Thank you Kishore! Glad you liked the review :-)
This (S)UV makes the Thar look like a soft roader.
Yeah it's offroad capability is better than that
Have you guys seen the capability of thar? ?
@@_RickyAbraham imo the older one was much more flexible. I am not sure how newer one would be accomodating in tougher terrains.
Thar is never a soft roader.
Proof : YT shorts
@@_RickyAbraham Gurkha is much better . Offroad
Big Kudos..
Contents' Quality have gone up multiple folds.. nd Buddy U are doing awesome...
"No Gurkhas are harmed in the making of this Video... !!!!"
Full marks ..No questions asked
It's easier to improve when you're just starting but Autocar has been in the game for so long and they keep raising the standard despite being already on top. This Magazine/Channel is in the league of its own, would love it if they enable commenting option on their older videos.
The interiors have progressed from 1990 to 2000 . Still 20 years behind.
True, also the cabin didn't attracted me much.
It is only for hard core off-roading
Please own a seltos or creta 😏
Honestly.
Very nice design. Easy to use. Looks good. But still basic features for this on-road price. Engine performance is an added advantage in this SUV. To be a tough Tusker need to add more. Force has done its best.
I think you mean Force has reached its best..😁
From 12:12, the statement that "the Gurkha will achieve in 2WD what most SUVs will not achieve in their most hardcore setting" sums up what and for whom Gurkha is meant for. An amazing machine. Force, please provide us good dealers and After Sales and Service 👍
The grill should have become more agressive and the badging should be sharper (my opinion)
Cheers To AutoCar India for this drive review 🤩😍❤️
🙏 Thanks for this video. I have been waiting for it since so long
Another belter of an off roader. Just keen to see how do these vehicles drive in terrain like Ladakh and Spiti where there is gravel, light roads, snow etc. A comparison video would be informative.
It will b easy for this 😎
The much awaited one...
Beautifully done autocar...
🙌🙌❤️❤️👌
Give that thumbnail designer a raise. Loving the newer Thumbnails
We got a facelift too :-)
Top class review buddy. Off-roaders are meant to be simple and practical. India has real potential to produce affordable world class tough SUVS. I am extremely happy with my Thar and this one is so interesting too. What a great time for desi travel enthusiasts.
Thanks! Yeah, the Gurkha is an off-roader first and foremost, and it does a damn good job of it! Glad you liked the review
The best thing about the review was not the car or cinematography it was good editing as in no excess background music and most importantly the cheerful narrator who was himself very happy in the process of crossing obstacles
Awesome review Nikhil. It had everything that a Gurkha buyer would need to know. Keep it up 👍🏼
Happy to see force worked on gurkha very well. Improved looks, interiors,engine. I think gurkha can be a sensation in market also improve its sales.Thar waiting period is an advantage for gurkha sales.
Another outstanding review by Autocar!! I think very soon Autocar will be the most viewers car channel on ▶️UA-cam.. Kudos!
Great review and he kept adding a few funny bits throughout! 😂
Finally there is something to compete with the Thar.
Wow. I like your style of presentation. Thank you for the review.
Gurkha is a better option than Thar for those who don't have a high budget for a side vehicle. Very good review, Autocar India was used to be boring, I really loved this video though. Great job keep it up.
This gurkha can compete with Thar, but will be a target for serious off-roaders and who needs something unique.
Nikhil has matured a lot in his journey of Autocar, and has developed the necessary skills. Enjoyed the video.......still a long way to go for Nikhil, but he is taking long strides.
Absolutely, long time coming... 😎
Finally the beast is here probably I'm booking this vehicle...
Something about its approach to have less digital tech seems very pleasing.... It has that nostalgia feel of actually driving a car with basic tech features
Reviews by Autocar India brings out the quest of watching every reviews and I fantasize to buy every vehicle reviewed by them
90 BHP in a vehicle this size, they should get the 2.2 back! Also, the finish of the dash needs an upgrade still. All this only if they want the vehicle to survive, competing with the Thar will be another story altogether.
Night uploads hit hard especially Gurkha 😍😍🥰
I remembered driving the old Gurkha, It felt like riding a bus. This seems very comfortable for regular riding
Very comprehensive review of this new vehicle....nice Job Autocar India
This is one the best video I have seen ❤️❤️
for everyone waiting on the jimny , FORCE got your back .
Bolero/Sumo - g wagon
Force gurkha - 3 door g wagon
Thar - Jeep Wrangler
Bolero neo - defender (not really tho)
New Tata safari - Land Rover discovery
Tata harrier - Land Rover discovery sport
Exactly
Great review. Is the snorkel fixed or removable? It looks odd. For occasional off-roading, it is not required.
We would like to see Thar with Gurkha on the same roads! That would be fun to see!
Our force cruiser is just the same but bigger and more commercial based. And we have used force gama, then 2 old gen cruisers and now the new cruiser, and i can say its engine, differential and transmission and so good quality that even after3-4 lakh km you will never need to get them repaired.
Love to force!!
Which location was this shot at? Great review as always! Will look forward to a Thar comparo
Darakwadi outside Pune :-)
The led DRLs and led headlamps reminds me of g63 😅 although force has nailed it!
I have just booked Bolero Neo. I think I am gonna stick to it. Although Gurkha's offroading ability is unmatched.
my major attraction toward Gurkha was its diff locks and front live beam axle , :'( now without front beam axle , I will go with thar petrol manual any day.
what a timing.....12:30 AM 😅
Perfect when you consider that it’s simple to use and yet very functional
Never expected such kind of good comeback with Force, in this price range I think it's good to go with it
Force must work on spare part availability across their network
Not sure what's big fuss about 4L gear box. My 1.3mjd punto pulls perfectly on an incline without any input. First time it happened I was surprised and amazed at the anti stall configuration on the 1.3mjd.
Force Motors missed a great chance to improve the Gurkha. An improved Powertrain was needed & a far better interior design/features, fit & finish.
Buss features features or features chahiye tum logo
Yeh purely off roader hai.. iske hisab se interior sahi hai.. aur better ho sakta tha.. it could have beat Thar. Lekin chalega.. design aur engine iska thar se better hai waise.
Bro there is a reason for that. They dont want to keep the ownership cost high. They have improved vastly on engine quality and component are much better jolted now. Atleast that how they look like
Excited for the jimny to join the gang:-)
I think it looks much better,more improved and I just love it
Nailed it force and AutoCar India
I like the way you gave the review. Cool and confident.
no nonsense offroad electronic , proper manual lockers ,zero maintenance,go anywhere, long lasting mechanical things, never thought can see non electronic off-roading machine this days. thank u force
Great review...very indepth! This was like reading the manual but more fun :) Do people even read manuals anymore though...lol. Great job on your video :)
Great review. Thanks for showing it.
Gurkha has come a long way, still miles to go
1. The engine needs an upgrade, at least 120 HP
2. Second-row captain seats should be swappable with front-facing bench seats (at dealer level)
3. Rear AC vents or sliding window at the back
4. Panoramic windows (since Gurkha is giving a commandeering position to the rear passengers)
5. Rear windshield heater and wiper with spray (this veh is gonna get dirty)
6. Single din, extra switch ports (overhead, driver side) for aftermarket fittings (no one is going to drive this as a stock car)
7. Hooks to lock luggage nets in the boot
8. Rear cabin light and speaker port
9. OVRM fitted searchlight controlled from inside (you should feel you're hunting dinosaurs)
I hope someone from Force Motors is going through suggestions on the internet!
Gurkha even getting stronger in war and and manufacturing. ...Nepal ..best of luck 😍😍
Good 2 see an old legendary vehicle updated for lifestyle use
The wheels and tires looks smaller compared to the body
Yeah
True
Better than hector and harrier
I feel the same
They had a different grill and a black roof! Why did they change it?
After all it landed. Thanks Autocar
Looks fun to drive, I live in the US and I would definitely drive one of these. I hate all the automation on modern cars and trucks.
I liked the front view . And I have some 2 suggestions that is
* If it is come with 4 door or bunch it more amazing
* Need a convertible top or a small sunroof that s make more good
i think autocar hired a new video editor, yeah this one is best.
A true Blue off-road vehicle.
Unlike a Jeep look copy cat Thar.
It's G WAGON copy
@@Rashisy81i5 True🤣
It looks good,loved the review. I think this vehicle is good since force motors was initially producing engines for bmw & merc ind.
One day this Force Gurkha will be Indian Gwagon with either as V6 or EV variant
Thar vs Gurkha will be the best review of Autocar
Great work Nikhil!!
Please publish Gurkha vs Thar. Waiting for full detailed comparison... Great vdo!
Can't wait for a Gurkha vs. Thar comparison! If Gurkha had a higher horse power engine, I bet it could have captured the Australian and American markets too, places that the Thar is unable to crack because of its similar looks to the Wrangler.
Competition is getting intense! Now it’s thar and gurkha and soon the Jimny will join!
Nice am first time in your channel
Now you made it better introduction 👍👍👍
How do you get in and out of the rear seat once the vehicle is loaded with luggage at the back??
I own a Gurkha bs3 one ... The raw beast then looks bit tammed now ... 🕊️🌱
One of my friend have last gen Gurkha, though its a plastic bucket instead of dashboard inside, we had some serious fun with it, and I'm ready to sacrifice the plastic quality for the offroad abilities
I love the front part of the new Gurkha but I actually like the older versions rear section with the three piece window and benches
That pull front dif lock was great 👍🏻😁
Looks good.... What about the pricing???
What about the side facing seats after the second row. It was there in auto expo 2020
Watched all 3 videos of force Gurkha 2021 , but autocar is playing it at next level
India Automobile scene is getting better. We have the potential and should focus on becoming global leader in automobile manufacturing.
Everything is look like after market
Color
Alloys
Dashboard
Infotainment
Tyre pressure
Accessories on exteriors
Head lights
But but
Really impressive
And force did extremely good work
Mainly if u talk about
Difference from older to newer one🏁
No doubt a hardcore offroader and it looks tougher than other SUVs in the segment like Thar and Compass.. Force is on it's way towards refinement with their engines and overall build quality..