Force Gurkha Xtreme launched at Rs. 12.99 lakh

Force Motors has launched a new top variant of the Gurkha called the Gurkha Xtreme. The SUV is priced at Rs. 12.99 lakh (ex-showroom).

The Gurkha Xtreme is based on a C-in-C ladder chassis. It measures 3,992 mm in length, 1,820 mm in width and 2,075 mm in height. It has a wheelbase of 2,400 mm and comes equipped with a 63.5-litre fuel tank.

The Gurkha Xtreme comes in a 3-door body style. It features exterior updates such as a new front fascia with clear lens headlamps, front fog lamps, bonnet mounted LED indicators and steel bumpers at the front and rear, while the air intake snorkel has a chrome finish. It also gets side cladding, full-length slip resistant footboard and wider all-terrain tubeless tyres.

The Gurkha Xtreme is powered by a 2,149cc, 4-cylinder, turbocharged diesel engine that produces 138 BHP @ 3,800 rpm and 321 Nm of torque @ 1,600-2,400 rpm. The engine is mated to a 5-speed manual transmission and comes with a dual mass flywheel that is claimed to improve driveability and reduce NVH. 

The Gurkha Xtreme comes equipped with a new transfer case and live rigid front axle, which has provision to fit hub locks to help save fuel and reduce stress on the drivetrain while in 2-wheel drive mode. It has coil spring suspension and differential locks on both axles. It gets a 44-degree approach angle, 40-degree departure angle (footsteps removed) and a ramp over angle of 30-degrees. These figures are improved from the existing 3-door variant.