2021 Force Gurkha vs Mahindra Thar - Born tough off-road heroes face off | Comparo | Autocar India
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Күн бұрынThe second-gen Mahindra Thar has been a smash hit since launch in 2020. But has it met it's match in the new Force Gurkha? Nikhil Bhatia brings the off-road heroes together to find out. A special thanks to Learn Offroad, Pali for helping us out together this video. Visit www.learnoffroad.com for more.
Camerapersons: Shreyans Chordia, Pradeep Bhondave
Editor: Mohit Sharma
0:00 - Introduction
0:46 - Versions on offer
1:20 - Dimensions and looks
2:52 - Force Gurkha interior
4:23 - Mahindra Thar interior
5:32 - Features
6:11 - Mahindra Thar rear seats
7:03 - Force Gurkha rear seats
8:05 - Luggage space
8:34 - Engines and gearboxes
9:09 - Force Gurkha performance
10:40 - Mahindra Thar performance
12:20 - Thar ride, handling & braking
13:24 - Gurkha ride, handling & braking
14:20 - Safety
14:40 - Off-road specs
16:12 - Mahindra Thar off-road
18:40 - Force Gurkha off-road
21:38 - Prices and verdict
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@amit6844 2 жыл бұрын
Thar has become like royal enfield, earlier both were rare sight now both have become common. Thar has become a lifestyle vehicle...while gurkha is still the pure hardcore offroader.
@Bhaidostyaar 2 жыл бұрын
No, force wants gurkha to be a lifestyle vehicle but they failed doing that. If they really wanted it to be a hard-core offroader and a rural vehicle then they would not have offered double wishbone front suspension.
@green_life7 2 жыл бұрын
Yes, mostly due to PUNJABI SONGS.
@ashokgohain1814 2 жыл бұрын
@@Bhaidostyaar 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
@haiznizam 2 жыл бұрын
Rare???
@amit6844 2 жыл бұрын
@@Bhaidostyaar not exactly. Independent suspension is more comfortable & helps in better handling than solid axle which makes gurkha more comfortable for highway cruising. Gurkha Bs6 is much more refined & polished product than earlier. Coming to power, it can easily generate 115ps/350nm, but bs6 will go byee bye!
@SuperFireburger 2 жыл бұрын
It's pretty crazy how competent the Gurkha became. Kudos to Force
@ishanprakashsingh9036 2 жыл бұрын
Thar for city and highway and urban offroad But gurkha is for village, hilly areas and extreme offroad
@NarenMariappan 2 жыл бұрын
Define Urban off-road please. You mean bad roads in Mumbai 😂
@bamaniayash6090 2 жыл бұрын
@@NarenMariappan 😂
@AT-zv1nl 2 жыл бұрын
You are right ..Gurkha is for village..where it will be used to transport passenger's..like trax...
@adolf8 2 жыл бұрын
No bolero is for Village areas
@dot3969 2 жыл бұрын
@@NarenMariappan 🌝
@sauravkar4098 2 жыл бұрын
With due respect welcome to the 8 Mighty North eastern states of India, you will taste real off roading, mud , slush, black ice, sand , rocks ..I guarantee you will enjoy, when you see deep gorges as you drive with 4 wd in low ratio, Love from Mizoram 👍👌..
@harshitrathi7885 2 жыл бұрын
Which one do u prefer out of the two..? Thar or gurkha or the mighty Gypsy
@chiragsharma1555 2 жыл бұрын
Next summer bro
@praveentitus7193 2 жыл бұрын
I have to say, this video really opened my eyes to the significantly improved comfort levels on the Gurkha. It has more space, and rides more comfortably than the Thar. If only it had the power to match. Am sure there will be aftermarket engine mod jobs for the Gurkha.
@v-tekautomotivez3363 2 жыл бұрын
Yes but the less power is better for hardcore offroading. And also just a ecu remap can take the power of gurkha to peaks
@IndianOverlander 2 жыл бұрын
Test drove the Gurkha recently. Felt fine on the open highway. Was comfortably cruising at 90 kmph. When i got into a traffic jam i found it very easy to maneuver through traffic that seemed to just give way to it. While the Gurkha looks great from factory most Thar owners spend a couple of lacs bringing it up to spec. Did you notice how it towered over the Thar and made it look puny in comparasion? A Gurkha with its hardtop and space can easily be the primary and only car for a family of 4 unlike the Thar. Maybe thats why i booked a Green Gurkha right after the test drive.
@projecttruth3610 2 жыл бұрын
People customise thar because they want to give it a unique touch and not bcoz it’s a necessity. Even vanilla thar looks really good on road. Except the hard top, thar even in 3 door guise is miles ahead of gurkha.
@IndianOverlander 2 жыл бұрын
@@projecttruth3610 you have your views and i have mine. Looks are very subjective anyway. If you like the Thar then that is your choice and deserves respect. 👍
@walterhartwellwhite6788 2 жыл бұрын
@@IndianOverlander Congrats man 💐 Im a student and if I had that much money then definitely I would have gone for the Gurkha I'm a type of guy who don't buy things coz of the quirky features,stacked spec sheet and all the bells n whistles (Thar lovers don't get offended I love the new thar too but Gurkha is more of my type)
@beesho9 2 жыл бұрын
Ur money is gone ; damn slow in highways… and very heavy for offroad… but looks is awesome…… same like tank
@asitadkar4976 2 жыл бұрын
Indian G-Wagon vs Indian Wrangler.
@bakuljavadekar6767 2 жыл бұрын
Thar is certainly a superior car but Gorkha runs it surprisingly close. In fact it looks tougher, more imposing and is more spacious. It's a more practical family car. For a typical customer of this class of cars who want only one car in the family these are the virtues that appeal to him more. Well done Force Motors!
@samudragupt335ad5 2 жыл бұрын
Road performance doesn't matters much in an off-road vehicle. But practically like more space and comfortable ingress will help. Will choose Gurkha over thar 👍
@_M_D_M_ 2 жыл бұрын
The 140bhp Gurkha was a beast. Force disappoints again.
@sumeetghai8867 2 жыл бұрын
An engine remap can get the job done
@IndianOverlander 2 жыл бұрын
Manuuj Kathuria • 0 seconds ago Lets talk about practicality for a moment: The Gurkha has way more space for luggage, more head room, leg room and shoulder room for passengers. Its metal hardtop ensures one can have a factory fitted luggage carrier, besides being much safer too. Most highways I've driven on have a speed limit of 90 kmph. One can cruise all day at 2000 rpm at 90 kmph in a Gurkha. Why would i need to drive at 120 and pick a 2000 challan every speed camera i cross? The Gurkha is better offroad, practical since its more spacious, safer with its metal top, quieter at high speeds, better ride quality, and looks far better in stock form than the Thar. Looks ofcourse are subjective.
@kalai2721 2 жыл бұрын
@ManuujKathuria Also we can’t drive any BS6 vehicle beyond 120 kmph with that annoying speed warning chime
@himanshu0784 2 жыл бұрын
Yes Gurkha lools more practical than Thar...if want feature rich go for XUV 700 all wheel drive
@kkp1023 2 жыл бұрын
The problem is safe overtaking on a single lane highway. With a 0-100 time of almost half a minute(terribly slow for a vehicle in this day and age) the gurkha will struggle to even pass busses and trucks safely. You will have to plan for overtakes which in turn tires the driver out on longer journeys. Meanwhile the thar will be much safer for the same. So the gurkha makes sense only if the use case is offroad most of the time
@sanjaysinha5156 2 жыл бұрын
@@himanshu0784 dude mahindra has just said all wheel drive i am damn sure xuv 700 will not be able to do any off roading
@yateshasher4872 2 жыл бұрын
A manual locking differential definitely gives you an advantage in tricky situations. Mahindra must consider it atleast as an optional package. Off roading enthusiasts surely wouldn't mind the extra premium for the same.
@j4r8m2 2 жыл бұрын
Thar gets mld bro
@imteyazahmad2970 2 жыл бұрын
You 89n
@favazvk990 2 жыл бұрын
Exactly yatesh !
@smolbrain2061 2 жыл бұрын
If you are an actual enthusiast then you wont even consider buying the current gen thar.
@leomessi6002 2 жыл бұрын
Gurkha has got more character and ruggedness. A hardcore drivers delight.
@jishnustalk7199 2 жыл бұрын
Unlike other car companies Force deliver cars from the plant to the dealership by appointing a driver to drive .
@ussvmehar7352 2 жыл бұрын
Yeah... Tell the entire facts.. they do a service before handing over... Complete change of all fluids and pre delivery check
@abhijiths7637 2 жыл бұрын
Isn't it impractical and expensive?
@Ashahar-cc4vb 2 жыл бұрын
@@abhijiths7637 But that translates into better customer satisfaction.
@arunjoshy7893 2 жыл бұрын
Do they do it for Trax series vehicles? Or only for traveller?
@vps17 2 жыл бұрын
@@arunjoshy7893 They do it for all vehicles. They are having a seperate agency for delivering the vehicle to the showroom. All force vehicle is driven from factory to showroom. Showroom executives will check for any damages during the transit and then issue a clearance certificate to the agency. And they will do a complete service check up prior to delivery.
@ajeeshak2525 2 жыл бұрын
I will go for Gurkha without any second thoughts!
@salesalpha3832 2 жыл бұрын
Well then give it a logical third thought
@Gnyanabgr 2 жыл бұрын
Then go
@Adi-yv1bk 2 жыл бұрын
@@salesalpha3832 ....I dont think he needs to ....Reviews have made things clear ...Gurkha for the Win
@deepakpatil87 2 жыл бұрын
I would choose Gurkha for sure because of lots of space, comfier ride,boot space, better off-roader, even though engine is sluggish.
@jose6232 2 жыл бұрын
The attention to detail in various comparison aspects of both the cars in the review is done to perfection ! Great job !
@iamswastik 2 жыл бұрын
Just to add to your comparison/conclusion, Mahindra's wide distribution of service centers will always keep it way ahead of Force. Frankly, I haven't seen a Force Motor service center yet, in my 17 yrs of driving experience!
@shyamchandvale6189 2 жыл бұрын
I've seen one outside the Force Motors factory
@rahulallan8124 2 жыл бұрын
Not gonna go into the off-road bits but man that Gurkha is stunning 🤩
@calculateyourworld6091 2 жыл бұрын
Gurkha may be less in numbers, but it has got more personality than thar.
@manthenvashishth3769 2 жыл бұрын
Absolutely, also gurkha has both front and rear differential. It's the more underrated car than thar.
@walterhartwellwhite6788 2 жыл бұрын
Exactly Gurkha is maybe not the most stacked car in terms of numbers but it has lots of character in it
@kanpurjam 2 жыл бұрын
The most awaited comparo, so delighted and thankful to you team autocar. You always bring smile, in mornings, precisely!!
@universaltraveller201 2 жыл бұрын
Well Said........Most Awaited Tpoic
@bkt8572 2 жыл бұрын
Thar is smart ❤️ But gurkha is raw off-roader 👍
@ambindia 2 жыл бұрын
My compliments to the narrator. He covers all aspects of the vehicles and mercifully,does not break into that monstrous English-Hindi mix.
@deerghayuphukan1215 2 жыл бұрын
With proper locking differentials, Gurkha is the way to go for off roaders.
@solomonranjith7702 2 жыл бұрын
Gurkha looks huge beside thar 🙌🏼
@narmadaskinclinic6750 2 жыл бұрын
I saw the complete video with my morning tea and boy oo boy ur guys dedication and commitment for us is commendable
@brendandbrass1161 2 жыл бұрын
If you do off roading 24x7 the Gurkha is the winner but if you need something which is at home in the city , highways and has decent off road capabilities for the weekends the thar wins. Thar is just an easier car to live with.
@christapherjohnynt 2 жыл бұрын
Stunned to see the zoomed out view of both cars realising thar is very small compared
@bossycool Жыл бұрын
Special mention to the camera man for some amazing footage throughout the video!
@siddharthaganguli5299 2 жыл бұрын
Great review; a very touchy and sensitive topic handled with elan and all fairness...
@vedant_sl 2 жыл бұрын
Perfect comparo ❤️🔥🔥
@GauravPatelks 2 жыл бұрын
Thar has nice road presence 🥵🔥
@paramaxb1955 2 жыл бұрын
Force should immediately reconsider the Mercedes sourced OM 611 engine of the earlier Gurkha to stay in the game. Rather than selling the obsolete rotten TD 2650 engine of yesterdecade.
@kalai2721 2 жыл бұрын
Yes, it needs power. 90 bhp is not working for the mammoth.
@snehithsudhan9545 2 жыл бұрын
I still can't understand why did force cancelled the 140hp engine that Gurkha once provided..it should have killed the thar once in for all..btw when it comes to superior offroading..its always the Gurkha..but the price is not justified!
@salesalpha3832 2 жыл бұрын
What? Didn't you hear him saying that he was not confident on the side incline in the Gurkha? So 🤔
@ussvmehar7352 2 жыл бұрын
Too low volume
@himanshu0784 2 жыл бұрын
@@salesalpha3832 Because he was driving Gurkha first time off road once you own car you will adjust
@viking18888 2 жыл бұрын
Absolutely, they have marked up the price, only thing the Gurkha needs is a better engine to leave no stones unturned
@smolbrain2061 2 жыл бұрын
Gurkha is struggling in sales compared to the Thar.
@surajpatil146 2 жыл бұрын
1 view and 22 likes now that's autocar India
@mickjlv5836 2 жыл бұрын
Great video! It’s nice to see the offroad vehicles available around the world. Very cool 🤙🏾
@ANIK5261 2 жыл бұрын
Tbh on offroad Gurkha feels more smooth xD
@shyworne6996 2 жыл бұрын
A matured man Gurkha and dudy boy Thar
@himanshu0784 2 жыл бұрын
Truth 👍
@SangKi_Park 2 жыл бұрын
Most Verrrry Waited 😎👍😁
@dandrium4555 2 жыл бұрын
I will prefer gurkha as it's more practical & has a unique road presence 😍
@solomonranjith7702 2 жыл бұрын
Looking both of these beasts together is immensely intimidating!! 🔥😎
@akh8378 2 жыл бұрын
Mahindra Thar- A monster which can never be tamed!
@sanjaysinha5156 2 жыл бұрын
It has been tamed
@SumatSethi 2 жыл бұрын
Great comparison. Amazing video guys.
@agiekasaputro5884 2 жыл бұрын
Although i like the Gurkha better, unfortunately if these two would ever be sold in my country, i will probably choose Thar regardless of its disadvantages. All cars with engine larger than 2.5 litres are considered luxurious vehicles, and thus are charged with higher tax 😶😶😶😶
@sameernanjangud2086 2 жыл бұрын
Great video @nikhil. Loved the narration and shots.
@NikhilOnCars 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@MukeshMukesh-bz8pk 2 жыл бұрын
Great review n superb hardwork done 👌👍
@BudgetCarnivore 2 жыл бұрын
Thar for everyone. Gurkha for heavy drivers
@shaikroshanjameer3943 2 жыл бұрын
Most awaited
@spadeworld2266 2 жыл бұрын
So will anyone suggest which is better for Mild off roading and regarding modifications also Thank you!
@TheSparkratos 2 жыл бұрын
Nicely put!
@moby912 2 жыл бұрын
Good to see Nikhil back!
@inlivingworld4362 2 жыл бұрын
I will fell proud to tell about Gurkha.....with its safety and spacious Features, the riding comfort, more over all. Did u check the clutch and breaks are more user friendly in Gurkha.....
@travncoreflavors3101 2 жыл бұрын
most awaited .... video
@mohammedrawther7591 2 жыл бұрын
Mahindra THAR🔥🔥
@yoursandeeprao 2 жыл бұрын
Most awaited.......
@paraginc 2 жыл бұрын
Thar for sure 🤞
@venkateshbevara4379 4 ай бұрын
You done toughest review without any negative just killed it man
@armaank7147 2 жыл бұрын
I love both. Both are above level.
@sarath324 2 жыл бұрын
Gurkha, cos soon thar will become too common to be exclusive...other positives of gurkha is easily maintainable & economic commercial engine and better road comfort.
@memorablemoments001 2 жыл бұрын
Gurkha is the legendary car & black colour looks beast 🔥🔥🔥
@ideallogic 2 жыл бұрын
It astounds me to read that the Force 13 seater Trax Toofan 4x4 has the same 90 bhp engine as the far lighter Gurkha where it already struggles ...
@aailuvrana7393 2 жыл бұрын
KEEP IT UP FOR THE SAKE OF HUMANITY LOVE KINDNESS
@supratimdey1230 2 жыл бұрын
Hiiii Autocar India.... Appreciate your efforts!!!!!
@ToddyBeer69 2 жыл бұрын
I just love the gurkha. This will be the most reliable offroader India.
@11samrudhi 2 жыл бұрын
Not at all.Force motors have terrible service network and parts availability.After sales experience is not good
@abienawss1150 2 жыл бұрын
Force motors are producing the best low maintenance work horses
@abienawss1150 2 жыл бұрын
Please explain about analog 4x4 and regular 4x4
@lyelsawyersingh9076 2 жыл бұрын
Definitely Gurka which is always ahead during off-road
@gauravthakur7699 2 жыл бұрын
The Force sounds good, a proper rugged
@anantbansal4614 2 жыл бұрын
Gurkha should improve cabin quality nd also tune their engine with more Bhp
@ZainAli-yz3yo 2 жыл бұрын
Well summed up Nikhil!👍
@emmeyefive7484 2 жыл бұрын
WERE YOU DEVELOPING THESE WHILE WE WERE PLAYING LOCKDOWN GAMES? FREAKING AWESOME
@geetarthneo 2 жыл бұрын
Just noticed, Thar HT doesn't come with roof liner or is it optional?
@indraprasad3835 2 жыл бұрын
Was hunting for highway performance of new Gurkha. Notification came as a surprise. Felt like someone offering Briyani, while I was still looking for at least a cup of tea. This is real quick. Thanks for sharing.
@krishnansrinivasan830 2 жыл бұрын
Awesome & Thanks :)
@theunemployedmind Жыл бұрын
Autocar has been my preferred choice for any car news since 22 years. Im 31. As always their content is the best. Here practicality will dictate, people will purchase the Thar over Gurkha anyway. Irrespective of what the comments say. Also surprisingly I haven’t seen a single Gurkha on road or rather off it too. Simply like how the comments gush over Altroz but you see more Balenos on the road. Comments seem very hypocritical.
@Luharyppahhtan 2 жыл бұрын
Very honest review. I like it
@ganeshramram1137 2 жыл бұрын
Gurkha cabin is more roomy than thar much required in this segment Engine must be tuned better
@damu26basky 2 жыл бұрын
Great review
@eshanjadhav3489 2 жыл бұрын
imagine if thar's interiors, transmission and engine are put in the Gurkha's body😨😰😰
@randomguy8476 2 жыл бұрын
This
@vishnukopparthi9447 2 жыл бұрын
Then...... V can call it as FORCE THAR
@navneetsingh1058 2 жыл бұрын
When can we see safari vs xuv 700 video?? Please share that at the earliest.🙏🙏
@devanandshaji6573 2 жыл бұрын
2.5 ltr turbo diesel engine with produce 91 hp? Did they fitted turbo ulta😂😂😂
@sauravchhabra840 2 жыл бұрын
More like they missed putting the turbocharger
@jyothikarnavar 2 жыл бұрын
😂😂
@SidTitus 2 жыл бұрын
A 2 lir A45s will give 400 hp. But it's not about it. The more stressed the engine, the lower it's lifespan. Force builds engines for carriers,ambulances etc.. which can run days with minimal breaks. Bigger engine with low hp and torque will last forever. Like Bolero .. 61 bhp with 2.5 ltr engine. My dad's bolero did 9 lak kms
@himanshu0784 2 жыл бұрын
@@SidTitus Nice info...Thar Fan boys should take note
@anilgavel4530 2 жыл бұрын
@@himanshu0784 and Gurkha fanboys should stop justifying themselves on why Thier decision of buying Gurkha is right. If you like it just go and buy no one is judging you.
@johnysins69696 2 жыл бұрын
I will choose thar because of its looks 🔥 and engine 🔥
@Capsero 2 жыл бұрын
Love from Nagaland
@sonraso1234 2 жыл бұрын
Any recommendations to learn off-road driving? I genuinely want the Gurkha...one day hopefully...😅😅😅
@chawlhnadaihlimpachuau578 2 жыл бұрын
A very good show
@sahir313 8 ай бұрын
I was a Thar fan, but Gurkha really stole my heart.
@gaurakshgaude3168 2 жыл бұрын
Gurkha ❤️❤️my favourite 🔥🔥
@kelanreay7380 2 жыл бұрын
The Thar would've looked much more better with LED headlamps. Why did they make such an obvious omission?
@dsm4652 2 жыл бұрын
I think for an mid-life upgrade later on (I don't think they were anticipating it to be such a huge success though).
@ramakrishnak9093 2 жыл бұрын
Force Gurkha 🔥
@gavinperry8433 2 жыл бұрын
Gurkha is honestly very underrated...... But thar gives that " Feel " When you drive it or just look at it
@VeeraAkash_Advocate 2 жыл бұрын
The most awaited comparison ♥️
@Mike-of8gq 2 жыл бұрын
I like that colour 👌😍
@randomguy8476 2 жыл бұрын
Finally!!! Was waiting for this. I love the gurkha btw
@user-dy6bv3vi7o 2 жыл бұрын
Gurkha is perfect for hard-core off roaders. Thar is for those who need to balance city and offroad.
@salesalpha3832 2 жыл бұрын
I think most of these buyers don't live in a jungle....do 80% usage would be on a Tarmac. So which do you choose.
@ibelieve137 2 жыл бұрын
The Gorkha is for Men, the Thar is for boys. The Gorkha has much more character and ruggedness. And it demands smart off road driving skills. This makes driving a Gorkha a challenging but rewarding experience. Force Gorkha for the win!!
@samirchoudhry8363 2 жыл бұрын
The Force Ghurka Extreme FM 2.2 CR was better spec’d as far as performance was concerned , the interiors .. well that’s another story ! Would love to see a comparison though !!
@siriyakcr 2 жыл бұрын
Gurka engine + thar body design greatest combination
@anonymous18999 2 жыл бұрын
7:07 u missed one thing if there is luggage at the back, then it ll difficult for back passengers to enter and exit the car so potentially seeing force gurkha is not more practical
@NikhilOnCars 2 жыл бұрын
8:07 :-)
@TheBaywork 4 ай бұрын
Thank you. Well made video covering the features and capabilities well.
@ninoashok493 2 жыл бұрын
Gurkha looks amazing and really tough off roader
@chadakoin1 2 жыл бұрын
Hello from the US. Cool to see these 2 vehicles not available here. Do you think the snorkel exhaust on the Force is part of the reason it is so down on power? Perhaps some sort of cutout for use in dry conditions would help.
@walterhartwellwhite6788 2 жыл бұрын
I doubt it, how can a exhaust make a difference of 20-30 HP even if it has got more displacement
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