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2021 Force Gurkha unveiled officially. Launch on September 27
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2021 Force Gurkha unveiled officially. Launch on September 27

Force Motors has officially unveiled the new generation Gurkha in its final production-spec form. The prices will be announced on 27th Sep 2021, while deliveries will start on Dusshera Day (15th Oct 2021). The new Gurkha's design is similar to the outgoing model though the entire body shell is new. Noticeable styling changes include a new grille, bumpers, light clusters, larger windows for the rear passengers – the company calls them panoramic windows – and a larger rear windshield to aid rear visibility. Hardware such as the snorkel comes fitted as standard from the factory. The rear end of the SUV gets a flat tailgate with a spare wheel mounted on it. The redesigned taillamps are now vertically oriented. Other styling highlights include black ORVMs, a roof-mounted luggage carri...
Force Motors Shaktiman 200 revealed
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Force Motors Shaktiman 200 revealed

Shaktiman 200 is the new LCV from Force Motors. The details of the LCV has been published on the official website of the manufacturer. No details on the pricing are revealed as of now. The Shaktiman 200 is powered by a Mercedes derived 3-Cylinder, Common Rail driveline that delivers power and torque of 50 kW (67hp) @ 3200 rpm and 175 Nm @ 1600-2400 rpm respectively. The payload capacity of Shaktiman 200 is rated at 1750kg for Fixed Side Deck (FSD) and 1700kg for High Side Deck (HSD). The styling of the Shaktiman 200 is heavily inspired from the Shaktiman 400 LCV which essentially is the pick-up variant derived from Force Traveller passenger bus. Dimensions in mm Wheel Base: 2770 Overall Length: 4725 Overall Width: 1807 Overall Height: 2315 FSD...
Force Gurkha updated with ABS safety system
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Force Gurkha updated with ABS safety system

Force Motors has silently launched the ABS-equipped Gurkha in the Indian market. The new version of the SUV is priced at Rs 11.05 lakh, ex-showroom, Delhi. The Gurkha Xplorer ABS is available with both the trims – 3-door and 5-door. The 3-door trim is the top-spec version and is priced at Rs. 13.30 lakh. With the new safety rules implemented in India from 1st April, manufacturers are silently updating their products to meet with the new laws. Compared to the non-ABS configurations, the ABS-equipped configurations are up to INR 30,000 dearer. Bookings for the updated model are already underway, and deliveries are expected to commence in the coming weeks. Force is yet to offer the ABS with the lower Xpedition variant of the variant but soon, the update may arrive. Non-ABS ...
Force Gurkha LSV for Indian Army spotted testing
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Force Gurkha LSV for Indian Army spotted testing

Pune-based Force Motors has bagged an order for supplying Light Strike Vehicles (LSVs) to the Indian Army. Force Motors has managed to get this order in spite of stiff competition from some well-established manufacturers. Spotted on test is the 5-door Gurkha based LSV which has been designed and developed by the company's R&D team. The indigenously built Light Strike Vehicles (LSVs) will be used by the armed forces for defense purposes. The vehicles, which have been designed and developed by the company's R&D team, is claimed to have high speed and reliability. The OEM states that the LSV not only uses the proven, rugged and reliable aggregates like engines and transmissions from the Force Motors’ stable but it is also uprated for the demanding applications of the armed for...
140 hp / 321 Nm Force Gurkha Xtreme details leak. Launch soon !!
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140 hp / 321 Nm Force Gurkha Xtreme details leak. Launch soon !!

The new Force Gurkha Xtreme will be powered by a Mercedes-Benz OM611-derived 2.2-litre diesel unit that makes 140hp and 321Nm replacing the aged 85hp, 2.6-litre diesel engine This is essentially the same engine that powered the now-discontinued Force One SUV. In addition to the engine, the Gurkha will get a new gearbox too – a Mercedes-Benz G32 five-speed manual that links to the engine via a dual-mass flywheel. The Force Gurkha Xtreme will also come with front and rear diff-locks, like the standard Gurkha. The suspension is set to receive an upgrade too, with a multi-link arrangement at the front in addition to the one at the rear. The front track will be wider by 40mm. The revised suspension will bring with it major improvements in approach, departure and ramp breakover angles ...
Next generation Force Motors Trax Cruiser / Toofan spied testing
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Next generation Force Motors Trax Cruiser / Toofan spied testing

A heavily camouflaged, large utility vehicle has been spotted testing in Pune, Maharashtra. Though the identity of the vehicle has been disguised under covers, its overall structure appears to be similar to that of the Force Trax Cruiser and Toofan. The vehicle was spotted testing around the Force Motors plant in Chinchwad, Pune, indicating that it is likely to be a test mule of a Force vehicle. It might be a possibility that Force is testing a new-generation model of the Trax series for the Indian market. Under the Trax range, Force Motors currently sells Trax Gama, Trax Cruiser, Trax Toofan, Trax Ambulance, Trax Cruiser Deluxe, Trax Toofan Deluxe and Trax Cruiser School Van.   Source: team-bhp