Production-spec 2021 Force Gurkha BS 6 leaked in brochure image
- Concept version of the 2021 Force Gurkha BS 6 was displayed at the Auto Expo 2020.
- It is a direct rival to the likes of the Mahindra Thar.
Force Motors' biggest launch of the year - Gurkha BS 6 is inching closer to the final date. After being spotted a number of times in the past, the final production-spec model has now been leaked in what seems to be an official brochure image.
The Gurkha BS 6 was displaced in the concept version at the Auto Expo 2020. It is expected to go on sale in the Indian market later this year.
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The leaked image suggests that the off-roader will carry forward its key design elements such as circular headlamps with integrated LED daytime running lights, a snorkel, turn indicators placed over front fenders, and a tailgate-mounted spare wheel from the concept displayed at the expo.
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Inside the cabin, the Force Gurkha will come kitted with a touchscreen head-unit, captain seats for the second row, and side-facing jump seats at the rear. Previous spy images also revealed details such as an all-black dashboard, circular air vents with black surrounds and a three-spoke steering wheel. Expect other cabin highlights such as A-pillar mounted grab rail, square-shaped and glove-box.
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Under the hood of the new Gurkha sits BS 6-compliant 2.6-litre diesel engine. This unit will be capable of churning out 89 bhp of maximum power. The transmission option will include a 5-speed transmission. Needless to say, there will also be an all-wheel-drive system to woo the adventure enthusiasts. One of the key highlights of the SUV includes its independent front suspension and a rigid axle at the rear.
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