Force Gurkha Quick Review
The Gurkha’s shape is boxy and basic but if you are imaginative you can also liken its look to that of the Mercedes G-class. The Gurkha is absolutely ...
The Gurkha’s shape is boxy and basic but if you are imaginative you can also liken its look to that of the Mercedes G-class. The Gurkha is absolutely bare on the inside and air conditioning is the only luxury on offer. Front seat comfort is reasonable but the middle row (on five-door versions) and side-facing rear seats are far from nice. Of the positives, drivers will like the view out and the sight of the bonnet’s edges also helps when placing the Gurkha in the rough.
Gurkhas in Xpedition and Xplorer forms come powered by a 85hp, 2.6-litre diesel engine. It’s loud and the build of speed is glacial but the engine’s low-end grunt also comes handy on an off-road trail. The Gurkha Xtreme, with its Mercedes-based 140hp, 2.2-litre diesel, promises more in refinement and performance. All Gurkhas feel heavy and ponderous in town, though ride quality is nice, albeit by off-roader standards.
The Gurkhas perform their best off-road. Low range, lockable rear and front differentials and even a factory fit snorkel make the Force Gurkha an effective tool to tackle the roughest of terrain.
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