Force Motors developing Gurkha 4x2 to take on Mahindra Thar RWD

According to a media report, Force Motors is processing a 4x2 variant of the Gurkha. It is expected to beryllium based connected the 3-door mentation of the off-roader and volition fastener horns with the Mahindra Thar RWD.

The caller Gurkha 4x2 volition beryllium much affordable than the 4x4 variant, which comes equipped with further hardware similar differential locks and a manual transportation case. The wide plan and diagnostic database though, volition beryllium akin to that of the 4x4 variant.

Reports suggest that the Gurkha 4x2 volition beryllium powered by the aforesaid 2.6-litre, 4-cylinder diesel motor that makes 138 BHP and 320 Nm. It volition beryllium paired with a 5-speed manual gearbox.

It besides means that the Gurkha 4x2 volition not suffice for the taxation concessions disposable for the compact class, wherein the maximum displacement of diesel engines is capped astatine 1,500cc. The Thar RWD does payment from this, and arsenic a result, Mahindra has been capable to terms it aggressively.

Source: Autocar India

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