Force Motors Gurkha vs Mahindra Thar vs Maruti Suzuki Jimny

In 2026, when choosing among the Force Motors Gurkha, Mahindra Thar and Maruti Suzuki Jimny, assess the models based on Price, Size, Boot Space, Service cost, Mileage, Features, and Colours. Force Motors Gurkha Price starts at Rs. 16.75 Lakhs (ex-showroom price) for 3 Door (4-Seater), Mahindra Thar Price starts at Rs. 9.99 Lakhs (ex-showroom price) for AXT Diesel MT RWD, Maruti Suzuki Jimny Price starts at Rs. 12.31 Lakhs (ex-showroom price) for Zeta MT. Gurkha: 2596 cc engine, 9.5 kmpl mileage. Thar: 1497 cc engine, 8 to 9 kmpl mileage. Jimny: 1462 cc engine, 16.39 to 16.94 kmpl mileage. Read the expert reviews to determine comfort and performance.
Gurkha vs Thar vs Jimny Comparison
KEY HIGHLIGHTS Gurkha Thar Jimny
BrandForce MotorsMahindraMaruti Suzuki
Price₹ 16.75 Lakhs₹ 9.99 Lakhs₹ 12.31 Lakhs
Mileage9.5 kmpl8 to 9 kmpl16.39 to 16.94 kmpl
Engine Capacity2596 cc1497 cc1462 cc
TransmissionManual Manual, Automatic Manual, Automatic
Cylinders4-4

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Gurkha
3 Door (4-Seater)
₹16.75 Lakhs*
*Ex-showroom price
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Thar
AXT Diesel MT RWD
₹9.99 Lakhs*
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Jimny
₹12.31 Lakhs*
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Specification
Engine Type
F M 2.6 CR CDD117 CRDeK15B
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)
320 Nm @ 1400 rpm300 Nm @ 1750-2500 rpm134 Nm @ 4000 rpm
Transmission
Manual - 5 GearsManual - 6 GearsManual - 5 Gears
Mileage (ARAI)
9.5 kmpl9 kmpl16.94 kmpl
Max Power (bhp@rpm)
138 bhp @ 3200 rpm117 bhp @ 3500 rpm103 bhp @ 6000 rpm
Drivetrain
4WD / AWDRWD4WD
Turbocharger/Supercharger
Turbocharged--
Emission Standard
BS6 Phase 2BS6 Phase 2BS6 Phase 2
Engine
2596 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC1497 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC, Single-point fuel distribution1462 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Fuel Type
DieselDieselPetrol
Minimum Turning Radius
5.5 metres-5.7 metres
Rear Brake Type
DrumDrumDrum
Spare Wheel
SteelSteelSteel
Front Tyres
255 / 65 R18245 / 75 R16195 / 80 R15
Wheels
Steel RimsSteel RimsSteel Rims
Steering Type
Power assisted (Hydraulic)Power assisted (Hydraulic) steering with 4 spokesPower assisted (Electric)
Front Brake Type
DiscDiscVentilated Disc
Front Suspension
Independent Double Wishbone with Coil SpringIndependent Double Wishbone with Coil Over Damper & Stabiliser Bar3-Link Rigid Axle Type With Coil Spring
Rear Suspension
Multi-link with Pan Hard Rod & Coil SpringMultilink solid Rear Axle with Coil spring & Stabiliser Bar3-Link Rigid Axle Type With Coil Spring
Rear Tyres
255 / 65 R18245 / 75 R16195 / 80 R15
Length
3965 mm3985 mm3985 mm
Ground Clearance
233 mm-210 mm
Wheelbase
2400 mm2450 mm2590 mm
Height
2080 mm1844 mm1720 mm
Width
1865 mm1820 mm1645 mm
No of Seating Rows
2 Rows2 Rows2 Rows
Seating Capacity
4 Person4 Person4 Person
Doors
3 Doors3 Doors5 Doors
Fuel Tank Capacity
63.5 litres45 litres40 litres
Features
Steering Adjustment
Tilt & TelescopicTiltTilt
Parking Sensors
RearRearRear
Parking Assist
NoNoReverse Camera
Keyless Start/ Button Start
NoNoNo
Air Conditioner
Yes (Manual)ManualYes (Manual)
Anti-glare Mirrors
Manual - Internal OnlyManual - Internal OnlyManual - Internal Only
Heater
YesYesYes
Cruise Control
NoNoNo
12V Power Outlets
Yes1-
Headlight & Ignition On Reminder
YesYesYes
Front AC
Single Zone, Common Fan Speed ControlSingle Zone with Fan speed controlSingle Zone with Fan speed control
Adjustable Cluster Brightness
NoYesYes
Trip Meter
1 TripElectronic 2 TripsElectronic 2 Trips
Shift Indicator
NoNo-
Clock
NoDigitalDigital
Door Ajar Warning
YesYesYes
Low Fuel Level Warning
YesYesYes
Tachometer
NoAnalogueAnalogue
Instantaneous Consumption
NoNoYes
Gear Indicator
NoYes-
Instrument Cluster
AnalogueDigitalAnalogue
Average Speed
NoNoYes
Average Fuel Consumption
NoYesYes
Distance to Empty
NoYesYes
Engine immobilizer
YesYesYes
Child Safety Lock
YesNoYes
Speed Sensing Door Lock
YesNoYes
Central Locking
YesRemoteYes
Chrome Finish Exhaust pipe
NoNoYes
Body-Coloured Bumpers
NoNoYes
Roof Mounted Antenna
NoNoYes
Power Windows
Front OnlyFront OnlyFront & Rear
Adjustable ORVM
Externally AdjustableInternally AdjustableElectrically Adjustable
One Touch -Down
DriverNoDriver
Exterior Door Handles
BlackBlackBlack
Interior Door Handles
UnpaintedBlackSilver
Outside Rear View Mirrors (ORVMs)
Body ColouredBlackBlack
Scuff Plates
MetallicNoNo
Door Pockets
NoNoFront & Rear
Rear Defogger
NoYesYes
One Touch - Up
NoNoDriver
Boot-lid Opener
InternalInternalInternal
Rear Wiper
NoNoYes
Driver Armrest Storage
NoNoNo
Cup Holders
NoFront Only-
Warranty (Years)
33-
Battery Warranty (Kilometres)
Not ApplicableNot Applicable-
Warranty (Kilometres)
300000Unlimited-
Battery Warranty (Years)
Not ApplicableNot Applicable-
Cornering Headlights
PassiveNoNo
Headlights
LEDHalogenHalogen
Headlight Height Adjuster
NoYesYes
Daytime Running Lights
LEDNot SureNo
Tail Lights
HalogenLEDHalogen
Cabin Lamps
FrontNoFront and Rear
Fog Lights
Halogen on frontNoNo
Follow me home headlamps
YesNoNo
Rear Reading Lamp
NoNo-
Automatic Head Lamps
NoNoNo
Steering mounted controls
NoNoYes
Smart Connectivity
Android Auto (Yes), Apple Car Play (Yes)Android Auto (No), Apple Car Play (No)Android Auto (Wireless) & Apple CarPlay (Wireless)
iPod Compatibility
YesNoNo
Speakers
4No4
Bluetooth Compatibility
Phone & Audio StreamingNoPhone Calls & Audio Streaming
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
NoNoYes
AM/FM Radio
YesNoYes
Head Unit Size
Not ApplicableNot Available-
USB Compatibility
YesNoYes
Touch Screen Size
7 inchNo7 inch
GPS Navigation System
NoNoYes
Display
Touch-screen DisplayNo-
Aux Compatibility
YesNo-
Airbags
2 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger)2 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger)6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)
Overspeed Warning
1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
Lane Departure Warning
YesNoNo
Child Seat Anchor Points
NoNoYes
Seat Belt Warning
YesYesYes
NCAP Rating
Not Tested4 Star (Global NCAP)Not Tested
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
YesNo-
Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
YesYesYes
Differential Lock
Both AxlesElectronic-
Traction Control System (TC/TCS)
NoYesYes
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
NoYesYes
Hill Hold Control
NoYesYes
Hill Descent Control
NoYesYes
Four-Wheel-Drive
Manual Shift - LeverNoManual Shift - Lever
Limited Slip Differential (LSD)
NoNoYes
Brake Assist (BA)
NoYesYes
Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
YesYesYes
Driver Seat Adjustment
6 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)8 way manually adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down, seat height: up / down)2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)
Split Rear Seat
No50:50 split40:40 split
Rear Row Seat Adjustment
4 way manually adjustable (backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)
Interior Colours
Dark GreyBlack-
Rear Passenger Seats Type
BenchBenchBench
Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel
NoNoNo
Seat Upholstery
FabricVinylFabric
Folding Rear Seat
FullFlatInclined
Interiors
Single ToneSingle Tone-
Head-rests
NoFront & RearFront & Rear
Front Passenger Seat Adjustment
6 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)6 way manually adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down)4 way manually adjustable (seat: forward / back, headrest: up / down)
Front Seatback Pockets
YesNoYes
Price (On-Road BreakUp)
On-Road Price
₹19,96,920₹11,49,701₹13,98,056
Ex-Showroom Price
₹16,75,000₹9,99,000₹12,31,500
RTO
₹2,25,375₹99,412₹1,27,980
Insurance
₹96,045₹50,789₹38,076
Accessories Charges
₹0₹0₹0
FastTag Charges
₹500₹500₹500
Other Charges
₹0₹0₹0
EMI
₹42,921₹24,711₹30,049
Expert Rating
-
Pros and Cons

Pros

Massive road presenceExtremely capable 4x4 optionEnhanced styling and updated feature list

Cons

No AT or petrol engineCabin refinement has scope for improvementFixed middle row seats in five-door version

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