re: Force Gurkha facelift with 140 BHP coming up. EDIT : Now launched @ Rs. 12.99 lakh Quote:
Originally Posted by 84.monsoon I hope we are not starting to become a disposal yard for global manufacturers to make some last few pennies from their old platforms and engines before declaring them dead. |
Older the diesel the more reliable and less compliated it is. The derivative of the OM616 currently doing duty in the Force range of vehicles including the Traveller range is known to be a very reliable workhorse. I don't think we should worry about the generation of the engine. Force has been making these engines for quite a while. Quote:
Originally Posted by 007 Bond A complete new body is in development & as per expectation should be available for the next off road season.. expect a launch by march - april frame. |
I am a bit worried about the body update. I hope they don't change the core essence of the G-wagen. The current body look very hot and if you ask me is the most appealing part of the Gurkha let down by a lousy power-train and even more lousier interiors. The first problem hs been covered. The second one needs to be addressed. And the addition of a basic safety feature like ABS which has already been incorporated into the Force Traveller range. Quote:
Originally Posted by 007 Bond This should be a BS6 engine or a BS6 ready engine, with all new chassis, body, etc |
The OM611 engine and the new gearbox should be fine. Quote:
Originally Posted by A M Very optimistic pricing by Force I must say. It's a very tough sell at this price point.
No safey features and a spartan cabin at 13 Lakhs ex-showroom is an opportunity lost again. |
I agree about the safety features. But regarding the price it is a debatable question. The only direct competition in the Thar CRDe which is about 10 lakhs ex-showroom. The Thar engine is a much older generation, it comes with a not too sturdy Independent front suspension. No manual lockers. No hard top much more cramped cabin. Leaking front windshield etc. So for someone like me who is looking for a hardcore mud plugger, I would prefer the Gurkha. Quote:
Originally Posted by Cuatro I was expecting this to be the much talked about BS6 engine with ABS, Airbags and something that conforms to the new crash test norms. If it is not, then its a major let down! |
For Air-Bags, they may need to make modifications to the dash to incorporate the air-bag & sensor. There maybe some limitations with the current body shell. However, for ABS there is no excuse as it can be incorporated in to the current vehicle atleast as an option.
My friend spoke to the KA Sales Manager and he said that ABS expected sometime early 2019 but no news of Air-Bags. I think that will happen only in 2020 to meet the safey norms. I think ABS is a good start. Quote:
Originally Posted by indian21r Did the launch really happen? Don't see any information on the force India website |
It is kind of like a soft launch. Since I am in touch with the dealer in my home town, I got a call from them asking me if I would like to buy the new version. It is definitely available, but I think they are kinda testing the waters with off-roaders.
But, I decided against it until they can give me a decent interiors & ABS. I am not looking for leather wrapped, wood accented dash with an 8 inch touch screen. A simple functional 80s japanese dashboard is fine with me. Not this horrible one they have now. My boarding school toilet was better designed that the current Gurkha dash. |