Force Gurkha may get an automatic gearbox option

Force Motors is looking to grow the Gurkha line-up. Besides a 4x2 variant, the institution is reportedly evaluating an automatic gearbox option.

According to a media report, Force Motors whitethorn connection the Gurkha with an automatic transmission sourced from the Japan Automatic Transmission Company (JATCO). It is said that the automaker is considering a 7-speed torque convertor portion for its off-roader, arsenic it volition enactment good with its 4-wheel thrust system.

Unlike the Gurkha 4x2, which is expected to beryllium an entry-level model, the Gurkha automatic volition beryllium somewhat much costly than the manual version. It is apt to beryllium offered successful some 3-door and 5-door versions of the SUV.

The Gurkha Automatic is expected to beryllium powered by the aforesaid 2.6-litre 4-cylinder diesel engine. This portion produces 138 BHP and 320 Nm and is presently disposable with a 5-speed manual gearbox.

The Gurkha Automatic volition vie with the Mahindra Thar 4x4 AT and Maruti Suzuki Jimny AT.

Source: Autocar India

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