2024 Force Gurkha 3 and 5 door review - hit or miss? I @odmag

00:51 - Ground Clearance
01:24 - Accessories
01:48 - Off-Roading
02:00 - Side Slope Test
02:49 - Water Wading Capability
03:30 - Visibility
04:40 - Seating comfort
05:13 - Third row seating
07:10 - Cabin features
07:26 - Infotainment System & Tech
09:35 - Engine, Power & Torque
10:49 - AdBlue Injection
11:32 - Verdict
In this video we take a closer look at the 2024 Force Gurkha, exploring both the 3 and 5-door variants. From its rugged design to its spacious cabin and capable performance, let’s find out if the latest Gurkha is a hit or miss in the nice 4x4 SUV market. Whether you're a seasoned off-road enthusiast or simply curious about this iconic vehicle, this review has everything you need to know before hitting the trails. Watch now!
Cameraman - Bharat Kori
Editing - Ajay Ghate
Thumbnail Designer - Balvir Singh
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[@HeManOG]

Force Gurkha has geniune pricing and they actually listened to customer reviews. Steering controls could be given. Alteast they dont fool and cheat customers like Maruti did with Jimny prices

[@rewajamir9190]

Am currently a mahindra car owner they also cheat people by providing rusted body and unreliable parts, half tested cars...

[@nhilistickomrad4259]

22 lakhs onroad overpriced for the hot garbage they're selling. Considering 8-9kmpl mileage. Frequent wheel bearing failures. Water exposure will lead to starter motor/ alternator failure. Warranty of less than 1 year, yes NOT 3 years as advertised, read the manual. 3 ton + for 5 door with just 13x advertised bhp. Middle seat is useless, Innova replacement or something with seat ventilation will cost 40,000 for just middle row seat replacement. No boot space after 3rd row. Only blower no separate ac like old old old model of Ford endeavour. No torque converter automatic, only manual. No petrol means car will be junk in 4-5 years when govt bans all diesel across india. No modern driving aids like cruise control,adas etc etc Stock mediatainment system is junk, reminds one of the 5000 rupees one you got for your santro or zen in 2009.

[@ishanirudraneelmatilal4857]

They just don't care about the customer requirements. Seat legroom, 20 years old dashboard, poor service network

[@watilongchar2538]

The Force Gurkha 5 door is definitely my type of vehicle 👍👍👍I love it, 🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳✌✌✌

[@soumyajitbose6215]

Luggage space is absent inside but the roof rack looks rugged and capable. There should not be a problem for all the luggage of 6 adults and 1 kid.

[@Shikhara_India]

well...loading heavy luggage on the roof rack is going to be a task, comparatively putting it in boot is much easier

[@soumyajitbose6215]

@@Shikhara_India you are right and it is safer too as center of gravity remains lower and makes the vehicle stable on bad road. However, the length of the vehicle will become longer like Yukon or Escalada. Then it will be difficult to drive on narrow and twisty roads on hills.

[@srcob]

The Mercedes sourced engine of Gurkha is a gem. Pure Work horse. Particularly in extremely cold weather it performs way better than its diesel competitors.

[@rudolphgeorge1047]

Here is a Indian Manufacturer doing their level best offering what Gurkha Client would want actually hearing feedback at great price point considering its off-road toolkit. They should be rewarded in sales Atleast by the purists, It takes pride in what it is

[@MohdFahadfaruquikhairabad]

I’m extremely happy to see that they have improved things by listing to critics . Like engine “power upgrade”. ”suspension arms” redesigned for ground clearance digital front console and an info system with google maps Toyota still needs this upgrade. The issues still linger on non adjustable middle row back angle. Why can’t they just swap the middle row and the back row exactly like the Innova crysta ? It’s an extremely convenient setting. If I buy this 5door I’ll surly get it done as an after market thing… captain in the middle and 50:50 flat bed seat as the last row with detachable and foldable option . ❤❤

[@AjayKumar-ko9sp]

If 2 seats in middle row , then 3rd row can accommodate only two seats because of wheels, it will become 6 seater , People would go for thar 5seater. But your configuration is very comfortable and spacious.

[@MohdFahadfaruquikhairabad]

@@AjayKumar-ko9sp sir I’m recommending 3 seater flat bed with split seat of fifty fifty as third row that will be good for 3 ppl my setting will be 2 front 2 middle and 3 at the back with a bit of dickky to keep stuff and stuff accessible from the last door .

[@AjayKumar-ko9sp]

@@MohdFahadfaruquikhairabad okay 👍

[@riteshnets]

Those who wanted to buy it,will buy it .But,those who did not ,will still not !

[@rangerswing]

You can say that for any thing right? 😂 Why would someone buy something they don't want?

[@riteshnets]

@@rangerswing There is a reason why the new version is launched right ?

[@saileshlaishram3699]

Lame

[@TGOINC]

​@@rangerswing you haven't understood the emotion of the statement.

[@1234fazermann]

Reviews are not only for buyers but for people like myself too, who watch reviews just for their love of automobiles.

[@SubodhSinghRathore]

Indian vehicles owners love vibration like wise in Bolero, Scorpio, fortuner, thar, gurkha 😅

[@charan.k.s2999]

The ruggedness and the true feeling of an SUV.....where things are not too comfortable and soft...... Where people Learn the hard way....i absolutely love it.....!!

[@wajarabapunshi638]

1:36. Totally agree. Any vehicle even the venue can easily handle these kinds of basic terrains.

[@THENOTORIOUS1300R]

Are the rear view mirrors electric or not? Why do you car journalists miss small things like that? None of the so called car review channels have covered that. Take your work seriously.

[@alucard8483]

Why don't you come and work, rather than blabbering shit. It's an even sort of thing with limited time

[@1234fazermann]

Why don't you do a review yourself & show them how it's done.

[@yellowflash511]

If only this had a good automatic transmission I would've bought it yesterday. I LOVE the Jimny but I'm just too tall for it (6'8") so this is perfect for me it looks even better IMHO but no auto! It's not a sports car that I wanna shift myself man an auto is a must.

[@riteshnets]

Thar is the answer for you

[@atharvpatil8688]

Real men drive with 3 pedals😂

[@smarty007shekhar007]

Six feet eight inches is your height ? No one makes vehicle for that tall person, the gurkha has adequate headroom for you

[@amogus9440]

This car does not have good legroom for tall passengers and Ergonomics for a tall driver is also not great. But sure you will get enough headroom and visibility and driving position is pretty good

[@smarty007shekhar007]

No one drives OffRoad tracks with seven people onboard, i guess updated 3 door gurkha if recieves 3 lakh price cut will sell in huge numbers

[@soumyajitbose6215]

True, but roads look like off-road when you are in Himalayas. There 4x4 Gurkha will be better than RWD Bolero.

[@axel3895]

Are you sure about that? The roads in Himalayas say otherwise

[@soumyajitbose6215]

How many affordable 4x4 is available in India? And M&M products are reachable via better dealer network and backed by better service network than Force products, hence more common.

[@maheshwarmahe1495]

Just remove the back seats and make the middle seats to go back behind somehow by changing the seat frame work simple

[@jumjarnyodu6369]

❤ the ground clearance.

[@RawTube97]

Price?

[@Orangeastronaut88]

Missing captain seats in the middle row..

[@eklavyapratap]

Just waiting for the pickup version

[@ferdymecheng]

Better to remove bench seat of the middle row and replace with collapsibe captain seat both in middle and back seat.

[@panjgotranrj755]

Car is looking good now with 5 doors

[@anshumanvaid]

Capable platform but needs a lot of work to be done in the interior trims & exterior design. All they need is a solid design team and a kickass R&D. Force should have involved Faurecia to do the interiors. Commercial Vehicle design & production process cannot be implemented for passenger cars. I am thinking to buy one and try improving the design with my team.

[@jineshnair553]

What they have spent on the project 5 door - Ideally should have worked on 3 door with - Enhanced power - 18 inch alloys - better Interiors - Better AC - leather Seats I’m sure the costing won’t be more than the 5 door

[@shahrukhsulthan5677]

🔥🔥

[@snegi9900]

Whatever people say but there is no doubt that Gurkha has evolved a lot n looks n works great... Praise to force moters

[@vivek3366]

@ 3:42 which car is in the background?

[@umakanthravuri6885]

Same 2 door version

[@acdsyadav4855]

Now after launch of 5 door thar Indians will have an option to choose budget friendly Gwagon or jeep rubicon

[@pacificsword1632]

Isn’t this a force trax with some 4wd. That side profile is identical. And honestly the missing auto makes it more niche. Am sure it’s capable, but last I drove the gearbox was so much effort that unless you need 4wd regularly it’s just too much work

[@arindamdas6788]

I think after yesterday's price announcement other brand car looks more attractive. You get much refined and feature rich car at the same price ! 18L for this quite high

[@SubodhSinghRathore]

140 BhP is really a great power. Love from Lahathua, gaya jila , Bihar ❤

[@rishabhverma7374]

Now if they just improve the quality of interiors. It will be a GEM

[@pubg5830]

You can always take out middle sit and wala its super good

[@MahendraSingh-ry4zd]

❤ welcome

[@lordsalvatore3846]

Looks like some jassi Bhaiya from Karol bagh was given opportunity to design interior and grill, What kinda steering is that , and seats are like Wagon R, Even A swift or baleno gas better steering and seats, the info display has been sourced from Karol bagh I bet. What a machine they could gave built but.......

[@motorcyclejournals]

Gurkha is not for beginners 😅... Last 2 seats removable using tools is not a concern for people who would go for this vehicle

[@SubodhSinghRathore]

Imagine it with 140 BHP, front gurkha name replaced with benz logo 😍

[@hearthealthy]

The steering style needs to change. Looks too outdated. This is one thing that will actually help with the sales.

[@Pranjight-rc9jh]

Gurkha ❤

[@amargshukla]

Why do you need a 5 door if getting into the 3 door is sorted from the rear and then u lose a lot of boot space too. The engine update on the 3 door is welcome and will be more practical. This coming from a crde owner. My gripe with the Gurkha was the lazy move on from first gear. If that is sorted then this is actually a better car in terms of practicality.

[@rewajamir9190]

Offroad on budget you got me bro 😂😂 jeep wrangler and land cruiser set the bench so high we think offroading is only for rich and foreigners..

[@send2badri]

What is the future of diesel engine ?

[@soumyajitbose6215]

Hahaha... Good question Bro. Even Merc came with an electric G.

[@finderskeepers7293]

Now let's see what the 5 door Thar will be like. Interesting times ahead.

[@indian3021]

Price bohat jada hai 12-13 lac chahie tha

[@HeManOG]

Pricing Geniune h. Atleast Jimny ki tarah loot nhi rhe logo ko

[@indian3021]

@@HeManOG taxes fucked up car buying experince

[@EXPLORERS111]

​@@indian3021True Sir😢

[@nishadsain7558]

This 3rd row seat is good and practical.but need to be foldable.need petrol automatic with greater mileage.

[@send2badri]

May be good for commercial option 😢

[@nelson4437]

I want wide offroader like toyota land cruiser

[@lightskinkobe]

Interiors need an upgrade for sure Mahindra xuv will prove to be a better alternative

[@mrnagendrasingh7210]

Like new 407 loading truck😅

[@auto_nomad]

5 door Gurkha looks🤡 3 door Gurkha🗿

[@BudgetCarnivore]

5 door price?

[@Yash1999malviya]

16.5 - 17 Lakh exshowroom most probably

[@ajithjames.]

Looks like g wagon

[@send2badri]

Price of door 😂 or what else ?

[@ravjeetraina7756]

Why they spent so much time to test this ? While people like. U can do same job in 30 mins

[@vinohekhuviachumi6955]

Really.?? A decent headroom in the third row.?? That's some hefty amount of headroom for God's sake 😒 That's plennnnnnty of headroom in the third row. It's not decent 😒

[@ABCXYZ-kk2dw]

Expected Price will be around 22 lakhs🎉

[@LetsGetSuccessWithPeter]

If it will cost around 22 lakh then there will be countable customers.

[@ishwarsinghrebari9359]

In Hindi

[@vvgworld]

Give an automatic transmission I will buy it. disappointed 🤦🤦

[@Sunil-ne8mx]

Come on guys, be brave, tell this is junk, at least 10 years behind reality. Look at the comparative Chinese cars.

[@Cabal294]

It is not a junk foolish brat, it is a pure classic and a real 4x4 suv which is about 2.5 ton unlike those sghtty cheap quality chynese cars.

[@Alen_mathew972]

At this price point the interior seems very cheap and low quality😐😤 hire better designer 🤢🤢

[@sudharshan.s3322]

Be a man not a 🌈

[@storiesbyvivek]

😂😂😂