Force Gurkha 5 Door
The long-wheelbase Gurkha: the same 2.6-litre diesel, 5-speed manual and locking 4x4 hardware as the 3 Door, but with rear doors and seven seats. It suits families who want a tough off-roader they can also use for group trips, and who accept a manual-only, basic cabin.
- Seating
- 7
- Engine
- 2596 cc
- Mileage
- Not published
- Seven seats and rear doors on a ladder-frame 4x4
- 140 PS, 320 Nm 2.6 diesel with a 5-speed manual
- Manual diff locks on both axles and low-range 4x4
- 233 mm ground clearance and 700 mm wading depth
- 2,825 mm wheelbase, 425 mm longer than the 3 Door
- Costs ₹1.33 lakh more than the 3 Door
- Gurkha 5 Door₹17.58 lakh
The only version, at ₹17.58 lakh. Over the 3 Door it is the one we would pick for a family, since rear doors and a third row make it usable every day. Buy it only if the off-road hardware matters; otherwise look at a Mahindra Thar Roxx or Scorpio-N.
- Hyundai Alcazar₹14.51 – 20.96 lakh
- Mahindra Thar ROXX₹12.52 – 23.52 lakh
- MG Windsor EV₹14.85 – 19.15 lakh
Force Gurkha 5 Door specifications
- Claimed mileageNot published
- Transmission5-speed manual
- Body typeSUV
- Fuel typeDiesel
- Engine2596 cc
- Seating capacity7
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| Engines | 2.6 turbo diesel |
|---|---|
| Gearboxes | 5-speed manual |
| Power | 140 PS |
| Torque | 320 Nm |
| Claimed mileage | Not published |
| Seats | 7 |
| Length | 4390 mm |
| Width | 1865 mm |
| Height | 2095 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2825 mm |
| Ground clearance | 233 mm |
| Boot space | Not published |
| Fuel tank | 63.5 litres |
Force Gurkha 5 Door variants: price and features
- Base variantGurkha 5 Door
Gurkha 5 Door
₹17.58 lakhOn-road priceKey features- Seven seats across three rows
- 4x4 with low range and electronic shift-on-the-fly
- Manual front and rear differential locks
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- Seven seats across three rows
- 4x4 with low range and electronic shift-on-the-fly
- Manual front and rear differential locks
- Air intake snorkel
- Dual airbags, ABS and EBD
- 9-inch touchscreen and digital instrument cluster
Our verdict on the Gurkha 5 Door
The Gurkha 5 Door fixes the 3 Door's biggest problem: getting people in and out. It keeps all the serious off-road kit, including locking differentials front and rear, a snorkel and 233 mm of clearance, and adds a third row. But it is still manual only, with only two airbags and a plain cabin, and there is no petrol or automatic. The longer body also widens the turning circle to 6.3 m. The Mahindra Thar Roxx and Scorpio-N offer automatics, more safety kit and a far larger service network at similar money. We would buy the Gurkha 5 Door only if you regularly drive tough trails or hill roads and want the locking diffs as standard. For most families, a Mahindra is the easier choice.
Good things
- Rear doors and a third row on a serious off-roader
- Locking differentials on both axles and low-range 4x4 as standard
- 233 mm ground clearance and a factory snorkel for deep water
- Single, fully equipped version keeps buying simple
Could be better
- Manual only, diesel only, with no automatic option
- Only two airbags and a basic cabin for close to ₹18 lakh
- 6.3 m turning radius makes it clumsy in tight spaces
- Small dealer and service network compared with Mahindra
Force Gurkha 5 Door colours and photos
- Green
- Red
- White
- Black
Force Gurkha 5 Door: the off-roader that can carry the family
Force added the 5 Door to the Gurkha range in 2024. It uses the same ladder-frame platform, 2.6-litre common-rail diesel and running gear as the 3 Door, but the wheelbase grows by 425 mm to 2,825 mm and the body to 4,390 mm. The engine makes 140 PS and 320 Nm and drives through a 5-speed manual and a two-speed transfer case with 2H, 4H and 4L, selected by an electric knob.
It is sold in one version at ₹17.58 lakh ex-showroom, ₹1.33 lakh more than the 3 Door. Force lists it as a seven-seater. Standard kit includes LED headlamps, 18-inch alloys on all-terrain tyres, a 9-inch touchscreen, a digital instrument cluster, tyre pressure monitoring, cornering lamps, dual airbags and ABS with EBD. The air intake snorkel is fitted at the factory.
The off-road hardware is the reason to buy it. Both axles have manually locked differentials, all four wheels sit on coil springs and Force quotes 233 mm of ground clearance and a 700 mm wading depth. The longer wheelbase means it will scrape its belly on sharp crests sooner than the 3 Door, and the 6.3 m turning radius needs planning in town.
Is the Gurkha 5 Door a practical family car?
More than the 3 Door, thanks to rear doors and a third row. But it is tall, so getting in is a climb, the ride is firm, and the cabin is plain. There are only two airbags. If your trips are mostly on tarmac, a Mahindra Scorpio-N or Thar Roxx will be more comfortable.
Gurkha 5 Door or Mahindra Thar Roxx?
The Thar Roxx offers petrol and diesel engines, automatic gearboxes, more airbags and a much bigger service network. The Gurkha 5 Door gives you seven seats, locking differentials on both axles and a snorkel as standard. Choose the Gurkha only if hard off-roading is a regular part of your driving.
What mileage will it give?
Force does not publish an official fuel economy figure for the Gurkha 5 Door. It is heavy and boxy with a 2.6-litre diesel, so expect it to use more fuel than a monocoque SUV of similar size. The 63.5-litre tank gives a fair range on long trips.
Does it give up any off-road ability over the 3 Door?
The engine, axles, diff locks, ground clearance and wading depth are the same. The longer wheelbase and wider 6.3 m turning radius make it harder to thread through tight trails and steep crests, where the shorter 3 Door has the edge.
Gurkha 5 Door vs rivals
| Spec | Force Gurkha 5 Door₹17.58 lakh | Hyundai Alcazar₹14.51 – 20.96 lakh | Mahindra Thar ROXX₹12.52 – 23.52 lakh | MG Windsor EV₹14.85 – 19.15 lakh | Maruti Suzuki e Vitara₹16.19 – 20.21 lakh |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Body | SUV | SUV | SUV | SUV | SUV |
| Fuel | Diesel | Petrol, Diesel | Petrol, Diesel | Electric | Electric |
| Engines | 2.6 turbo diesel | 1.5 turbo petrol, 1.5 diesel | 2.0 turbo petrol, 2.2 diesel | Single front electric motor; 38 kWh or 52.9 kWh battery | Single front electric motor (2WD) |
| Power | 140 PS | 160 PS | 119-130 kW (petrol), 111.9-128.6 kW (diesel) | 136 PS | 106–128 kW (144–174 PS) |
| Gearbox | 5-speed manual | Manual, Automatic, DCT | 6-speed manual, 6-speed automatic | Single-speed automatic | Single-speed automatic |
| Mileage | — | 17.5–20.4 km/l | — | 332-449 km claimed (MIDC) | 440–543 km claimed |
| Seats | 7 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Boot | — | 180 litres | 447 litres | 604 litres | 310 litres |
| Compare | Viewing | Gurkha 5 Door vs Alcazar | Gurkha 5 Door vs Thar ROXX | Gurkha 5 Door vs Windsor EV | Gurkha 5 Door vs e Vitara |
Force Gurkha 5 Door on-road price and EMI
Every state →- New Delhi₹20.87 lakh
- Mumbai₹21.19 lakh
- Bengaluru₹21.99 lakh
- Chennai₹21.84 lakh
- Kolkata₹20.43 lakh
- Bhopal₹20.79 lakh
Estimated for the cheapest and dearest variant we price: road tax, registration, FASTag and insurance. Own-damage insurance varies by insurer.
Gurkha 5 Door EMI
₹29,537 a month
On ₹17.58 lakh ex-showroom, 20% down (₹3.52 lakh), 5 years at 9.5%. Total interest ₹3.66 lakh.
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Force Gurkha 5 Door FAQ
What is the price of the Force Gurkha 5 Door in India?
The Force Gurkha 5 Door costs ₹17.58 lakh ex-showroom, depending on the variant. The on-road price adds road tax, registration and insurance, which depend on your state.
Which fuel options does the Force Gurkha 5 Door come with?
The Force Gurkha 5 Door is sold with diesel power (2.6 turbo diesel).
How many people can the Force Gurkha 5 Door seat?
The Force Gurkha 5 Door is a 7-seater suv.
What is the length of the Force Gurkha 5 Door?
The Force Gurkha 5 Door is 4390 mm long, 1865 mm wide and 2095 mm tall, with a 2825 mm wheelbase.
Does the Force Gurkha 5 Door come with an automatic gearbox?
The Force Gurkha 5 Door is offered with 5-speed manual gearboxes.
What is the ground clearance of the Force Gurkha 5 Door?
The Force Gurkha 5 Door has 233 mm of ground clearance.
Which Force Gurkha 5 Door variant should I buy?
It depends on your budget and which features you will actually use. Book a 15-minute call with Smart4Wheels and we will tell you which variant is worth it for you, and which to skip.
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