Force Gurkha vs Maruti Suzuki Jimny: At the 2023 Auto Expo, Maruti’s off-roading 5-door SUV Jimny made its debut, giving aficionados of off-roading another choice. The business has begun taking reservations for this vehicle. In the market, this vehicle will face off against the Mahindra Thar and the Force Gurkha. If you enjoy off-roading as well and are looking to get a powerful four-wheel drive SUV for yourself but are unsure whether to purchase a Gurkha or Jimny, so today we will compare these two vehicles for you.
Force Gurkha vs Maruti Suzuki Jimny
Dimensions
- Maruti Suzuki Jimny Dimensions: 3,985mm in length, 1,645mm in width, 1,720mm in height, 2,590mm in wheelbase, 210mm in ground clearance. 15-inch alloy wheels, five doors, four seats, and a boot space of 208L.
- Force Gurkha dimensions: 4,116 mm in length, 1,812 mm in width, 2,075 mm in height, 2,400 mm in wheelbase, 205 mm in ground clearance, 16-inch steel wheels, 3 doors, and 4 seats.
- The Force Gurkha has more inside the room than the Maruti Suzuki Jimny since it is 131mm longer, 167mm wider, and 355mm higher. However, the Maruti Suzuki Jimny should provide superior stability because to its longer wheelbase. The Jimny features five doors, making it simple to enter and exit from the back seat. Additionally, the Jimny has a steeper departure angle and better ground clearance, all of which are beneficial for off-road driving.
Engine
| Specifications | Force Gurkha | Maruti Suzuki Jimny |
| Engine | 2.6l Turbo Diesel | 1.5l NA |
| Power | 90bhp | 102bhp |
| Torque | 250Nm | 137Nm |
| Transmission | 5-Speed MT | 5 Speed MT/6 Speed AT |
| Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres) | 63 | N.A |
The 1.5-litre petrol engine in the Maruti Suzuki Jimny produces 105PS of power and 134.2Nm of torque. It has a 4-speed automatic transmission and a 5-speed manual transmission, both of which are coupled to a 44 drivetrain.
A 2.6-litre diesel engine with 91 PS and 250 Nm of torque has been provided to the Force Gurkha. It sports a 44 powertrain and a 5-speed manual transmission.
The Gurkha’s oil burner from Mercedes lacks the power of the Jimny’s 4-cylinder engine. Additionally, the Maruti SUV has the option of an automatic transmission.
Features
Round LED headlights with DRLs, touchscreen infotainment systems, Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, power steering, central locking, fabric seats, hardtop roof, dual front airbags, and ABS with EBD are common features on each of these SUVs.
The Jimny also comes equipped with automatic LED headlights, a headlamp washer, steering-mounted audio controls, six airbags, a push-button start-stop, a large 9-inch touchscreen infotainment system, wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, auto air conditioning, ISOFIX child seat anchors, cruise control, rear defogger, electronic stability control, hill hold assist, hill descent control, brake assist, and three-point ELR seatbelts. and front chairs that recline almost flat.
A tyre pressure monitoring system, a personal armrest, and cornering lamps are all provided for the Gurkha, which also has captain seats in the second row.
Price
Maruti Suzuki Jimny pricing hasn’t been released yet, but they’re probably going to cost between Rs 10 and Rs 12 lakh.
The Gurkha off-roader from Force Motors costs Rs 14.75 lakh ex-showroom.
Verdict
The off-road abilities and excellent design of the Maruti Suzuki Jimny are impressive, but the Gurkha’s engine provides better off-road capabilities and torque.
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