I agree that the company really is making an effort with a low volume product. The Gurkha seems very well made now. Issues of the 2021 model seem to have been solved!

It’s equipped with shift-on-the-fly 4x4 with low range, diff locks, and has satisfactory all-round visibilitY

Thank you..yes its a vehicle one can keep for a long time. As long as not in NCR.

Exactly.. what I have heard from most of Thar or other 4x4 owners is the looks .. It looks like a Trax especially from side and rear view

@@bharatsabnis8354 you need to see it in the flesh yourself before passing judgment.

Ji sir. Soch raha hun aisa hi karun. Lekin abhi mere subscribers kamm hai. Toh doosri company wale interest nahi dikhate.

I agree with you! I will be making a video about things i did not like. Plan to talk about the seating arrangement and steering size. In previous videos of mine also i had spoken about the steering being a bit too oversized. Was hoping FM would have changed in the 2024 Gurkha.

Firstly the Gurkha as a breed is meant for traversing off-roads where prime concern of driver is comfortably enjoying the rough terrain to the best of machine's ability. "Gurkha is never meant to be a parallel of compass or scorpio-n or safari/harrier or thar or jimny". Gurkha owners never care for the bells and whistles, and half of the people buying the new Gurkha would be those who have previously owned a Gurkha or being in close acquaintance to a Gurkha owner. Seating arrangement of new Gurkha 5D is aimed at family segment where ladies can sit comfortably with the toddlers in middle row, flat bench seats help kids sleep well with their head on mothers lap and body straight on long seat. If captain seats are placed on middle row it would create more difficultly for passengers to enter the flat bench 3rd row seat, and every time the middle row passenger would have to alight, fold up seat and make way.

@@SushilKPingua bhai jaan here are my points as per your views : 1: You say Gurkha is meant for traversing off-roads where driver enjoys bla bla bla .... Its all about ease of controls while driving , i kept Gypsy for 9 years and travelled to whichever place you can imagine, so i know what Real Off roaders wish for some basic add on facilities (as per modern standards) this isn't 1980's time. Taking your calls without taking hands off your steering wheel , changing tracks , navigation commands.... everything helps with help of just 4 buttons.... if you are paying 20 lakhs for a vehicle... i won't digest that these basic things are kept off by company coz price isn't 8-9 lakhs right? 2) My other concern was look of steering wheel , this isn't distinguishing a personal vehicle owner from a Tempo Traveller driver . If i am willing to pay 20+ for my personal vehicle , at least give it uniqueness . Bolero Pickup (Commercial) and Bolero-Neo, Thar , Scorpio-N ( all personal segments) have different steering wheel. I hope you get my point here. 3) I agree at extent why middle seat is 3 seater mainly to utilize it but do families travelling with toddlers go to off roading with toddler inside sleeping ? Like it's not going well lol . When i am driving the vehicle i would require minimum effort and focus on 3 extra things ( calls , music , navigation ) and main attention and focus on driving with pleasure... Now no way i mean to say Gurkha is bad vehicle. I loved the 5 door version as it improved every area that 2021 version needed improvement. My points are on the overall 20 lakh segment vehicle because nowadays even if i am offroad lover and go with Gurkha 5 door , trust me i won't be going offroading every weekend but majority of time i am cruising in city or highways , all these bells and whistles make it more "complete" + steering mount controls would hardly cost 10k rupees not more for company . Things i loved in Gurkha , New instrument cluster , finally i a refreshing thing to see after Bare Bones 90's meters. Happy Motoring

@@IndianOverlander Absolutely loved your content with 3 door , the shops you showed for additional damping.... i referred it to my friend to get his Jimny done. I had Gypsy for 9 years and sold it recently , was hoping big from Gurkha 5 door and it's great vehicle to be honest . But as a buyer i would wait for Thar 5 door so i can have a proper comparison and decision to purchase. As family is of 4 members only , the 4 door Gurkha is always great considering space it offers , that's why i suggested Force can maybe launch 6 seat version (all captain seats) but that was just my thought to the sales person at Force Motors....i went to see it in person on Saturday and test drove it , every point about drivability is spot on. Loved the fact we can cruise on this as i am 2.5 hours away from mountains. But then i thought let's wait for Thar Armada first.

@hook_codm_ you can expect a very refined and polished 5 door Thar from Mahindra. It will be a well sorted product. Their budgets and sales figures are something else altogther. For me personally i'd still go for the Gurkha though. Just something about it.. 🙂🙏

@@naturehood2188 Yes. Have suggested the same to their management.

Thank you 🙏🙂

Great suggestions!! 👍

Many people will alter the middle and rear seats. Its not too uncomfortable but can be better.

@abhinandangogoithedreamer1502 - Great, though pls share your experience and review on the Gurkha 5 door

@@gkulmeet sure bro!! I have test driven both 3 and the 5 door. It dwarfs every car.I daydream about it all day and every day

Congratulations i am jealous of you! 😊😅

@@IndianOverlander heheheeh…

It's a good vehicle.. I nearly bought it in 2022 but then Jimny was announced. My only issue with the previous model was of ground clearance from the front and I wanted a solid front diff. I like small and light weight 4x4 but Gurkha is an exception ( far better than THAR). Planning to add this beast next year in my stable after reviews from genuine people 😉😉😉.

Ignition is with key. Yes it has auto start stop. Cannot say about power difference in the two modes.

I have not done manual regeneration in my Gurkha ever. Either before or after Dieseltronic fiment. No imoact on emissions noticed and the vehicle passed the Pollution Test.

Aasha karta hun ki aapki ichha jalddi hi poori ho 🙏🙂

Not at all. It is installed before delivery now. Thats what i have been told. 🙂

Thank you 🙏🙂

No..owing to the way the hubs are designed.

Glad it was helpful! 🙂🙏

@@zonakmahanta No. Not in stock form. But can be done using some modifications

The spare wheel will be fitted upon delivery. There is no extra charge for the 5th alloy and spare tyre. Turning radius is 6.3 meters for 5 door and 5.5 meters for 3 door.

With some modifications to the mounts it is possible to make changes to middle row seat to make it sliding and reclining. The 3rd row Captain seats are held by 4 bolts and can be removed and installed back anytime. The general consensus among the Gurkha owners including me is that there should be 2 captain seats in middle (with slide and recline) and fold & tumble 3rd row bench seat.

@@IndianOverlander There’s also a discussion about the possibility of replacing the second row seats with a fully foldable rear bench seat

Thank you! 🙂 I did infact use 4L and use the crawl feature though its not a part of rhe video. Works very well. The new wing mirrors are good too. No blind spots.

@@IndianOverlander When possible I personally would love to see how both these fare offroad, back to back. :D

I cannot say yet. Can only know when the tyre is fitted. But space toh hai.

Scorpio N is far more refined but also far more expensive. If they can get into Scorpio N they will be able to get into Gurkha. Scorpio N will offer more comfort and refinement ofcourse with some decent offroading capabilities also.

I can tell you that the ground clearance at the lower arms is up from 190 mm to 233 mm which is quite significant. Yes the 5 door ahould have had better seating options and recline and slide in the middle row.

Thank you very much! 🙏🙂

Thank you! 🙂🙏

Glad you enjoyed it! 🙂🙏

Thank you so much Ajay ji. 🙏🙏🙂🙂 The 6.2 us indeed a very honest attempt by FM to rectify the issues faced in the 6.1 and they deserve praise for that. Thank you so much for your kind words. 🙏🙏 It is so heartening when an automobile company listenes to its customers feedback, setting any ego aside and implements the changes. The 3 door users of 6.1 should only upgrade to 5 door of 6.2. Most issues have been almost fixed by 6.1 users by using lift kit, dieseltronic etc.

I had the issue too but after changing the cap to a Black one it seemed to have gone away now. Though il check again. Thanks for watching! 🙏🙂

Shukriya ji 🙏🙂

Brakes are adequate for someone used to a Gurkha. For someone new it may take getting used to as brake bite is not as much as hatchbacks. Rear disc brakes inplace of drums would have been a good addition.

Nahi bhai.. no option of cruise control. Right foot will have to do the job 🙂

Not while driving but the oversized steering wheel does cause issues while entering sometimes. I have mine set at its highest position and pulled up closest to driver. That frees up maximum space and does not interfere with my thighs.

@@IndianOverlander Thanks a lot sir.

Yes the 24 Gurkha has a manual regeneration button also. The 2021-2023 Gurkha had no cold start issues but thats because of the LNT system that doesn't require adblue. The SCR system in the 24 Gurkha does use Adblu and adblu dosing issues may come up in freezing conditions. Adblu is basically a mixture of Urea and water. In sub zero temperatures water will freeze or atleast the adblue viscosity will change. It depends now on how well FM has managed to insulate the Adblue storage tank and delivery mechanism to prevent this condition. We will really only know when we test it ourselves.

Thank you for the prompt reply.

Shukriya 🙏🙂

Do you have a Gurkha dealer/service station within 50 kms?

Thank you! Yes the Jimny is a great vehicle and its. Sales numbers abroad show exactly that. 🙂

The space is there but will only know once the tyre is fitted to the vehicle. It should fit i feel but will need to be checked at a tyre shop.

Bhai emgine can support 33" tyres without gearing change. Space is always a problem in any car, you will need to cut fenders etc

Yes. Middle row captain seats with slide and recline and last row tumble folding bench is a better option. Can be done aftermarket i am sure. But FM should have gone with this setup.

Haanji ache se dikhta hai

Glad it was helpful! 🙂🙏 what creature comforts exactly? This has smooth power steering, all 4 power windows, digital instrument display, electrically operated ORVM's, powerful AC with dedicated blower for rear seats, LED headlights, good noise damping, electronic 4x4 shift knob, all 5 doors central lock with remote key, follow me home healdights, front and rear roof lamp, 4x2,4x4 High and Low Range selectable transfer case and manually operated front and rear locking differentials, LED (G Wagen style) fender mounted indicators, 9 inch android auto music system with rear view camera, hydraulically assisted super light clutch, hill descent control at 16.75 lacs ex showroom for 3 door. Aur kya chahiye bhai? Please sunroof na kehna 🙂🙏

Articulation will remain the same as long as the rear sway bar is attached.

Nothing makes sense over a Mitsubishi Pajero as long as you do not live in NCR.

For increasing articulation look into sway bar disconnects, i think toyorta 4runner etc disconnects can be used with some mods.

@NileshKumar-uf4vh Appreciate your response brother 👍

Yes. Approach and departure angles i do not have any doubt about. The 3 door has a 28° ramp breakover angle and im sure 5 door would be a bit lesser. Will check and revert. Gradeability is the same IN BOTH at 35°.

@@IndianOverlander Ok Sir. Since in their official brochure, they have not given any data for the 5-Door Variant of these angles. So if possible, please check from somewhere.....

@@AdityaMishra-wc7zl i will ask someone at FM for sure.

Thats the power steering fluid bottle. Thank you for kind words 🙏🙂

🙏🙂 thank you!

Glad you enjoyed the video! 🙂🙏

Thank you! Yes as a 6 seater with Captain seats it would be amazing!

@@kamleshpawar369 shukriya! 🙂🙏

Thank you so much!

@@KaranSingh-mi2ww thank you! 🙂🙏

Glad it was helpful! 🙏🙂

Thank you 🙏🙂

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Nice ideas! 🙂

@@IndianOverlander thank you 😊

Thank you 🙏🙂

There have been issues with the 2021-2023 Gurkhas. The same as I have spoken of in my earlier videos too. These issues were highlighted to the management especially things like wheel bearings issue, coolant leakage etc i am quite confident that these have been addressed in the 2024 model. About any issues that come in the 2024 models only time will tell. As regards the negtive information. Its usually gathered from sources on the internet. Its always a person who has an issue that highlights it. People who are happy and are maybe 95% of users do not come online to talk about their good experiences. This results in an innacurate depiction of any product..not just the Gurkha.

Glad it was helpful!

Glad it was helpful 🙏🙏🙂

Glad I could help 🙂🙏

It will be given as standard. That is my understanding. It transported without rear tow hook and spare wheel. Something to do with Sub 4 meter SUV taxation.

Not maintainence issues. But in my bs6 gurkha there were some teething issues since it was 1st batch car. Now that those issues are sorted i need to go twice or thrice a year for servicing etc. Gurkha has the lowest parts costs btw. So its definitely not high maintenance. Also maybe its just how i am. I insist on being present at the workshop with each car of mine during service. Not just the Gurkha.

I don't think they are developing rear disc brakes. I have been driving Gurkha for a while and am used to the braking. Irs not as bad as first time drivers of the Gurkha feel.

@@IndianOverlander today I took test drive at gurgaon dealer. Drove red 3 door Gurkha and the braking capability was horrible. Not at all confidence building. Kind of deal breaker for me

Is this comfortable for rear seat passengers

I have made a video about the service experience too

Just seats need ti be worked on and LED fog lights inplace of tge halogen ones it comes with.

Main Bhi yehi soch raha tha😊

Lekin tab mere reviews toh paid lagenge bhai 🙏🙂

Do take a few test drives before finalising the Gurkha or any vehicle, especially with Family to see the suitability for everyone. Buying a car is a big decision! 🙏❤️

@@IndianOverlander we have done the same. Although we were able to take the test drive of 4 seater Gurkha, because 7 seater was not available. The 3 door impressed me so much, and we got to sit in the 5 door, my family was also satisfied.

Adopt me too!! Just kidding..I am 50 years old! Congratulations to the lucky guy! 😊

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Eventually hopefully! 🙂😊

No. It has a Hill Descent Control. When using Low range in 1st gear.

Thank you so much! 🙏🙂

The 3 door is available for test drives in Delhi NCR. Maybe your dealer doesn't have the 3 door yet for test drives. The 3 door being lighter will feel more powerful and quicker than the 5 door for sure. You can go for wider tyres or slightly offset rims if you want the tyres to stick out a bit. Two issues that you will face if the tyres stick out are that the police may fine you and your vehicle will get dirty even after a short drive as tyres will kick up dust mud water etc onto the body. I don't think the dealership will provide wider tyres. It is better you go to a tyre dealer and have it done but i do not recommend going over 265 size as anything bigger will cause other issues.

Thanks for the advise Sirji! Also, I don't think they're providing defogger, are they? If not, what's the solution? Any after market option?

@@RakeshSinghDOTme no they do not provide a defogger in the rear. A desi jugaad to prevent Fog build is Shaving cream! Just put a thin layer to the inside of your windshield, and then wipe it off with a clean cloth. Your windows should stay fog-free for several weeks.

I using Radar Renegade RT+ in size 245/75/R16

@@IndianOverlander Thanks

No. Front camera reverses the image.

For the price nothing like this is available world wide!

@MIRZABENIPAL If this Gurkha 5D was a Toyota product it would over INR Rs.45 Lakhs.

If some quality issues have been solved then it is a great vehicle for Africa. Not everyone can afford a Land Cruiser. Most western countries have become so Anti-Diesel that it makes no sense even trying. Besides that the Gurkha i a niche product with small quantities being produced which service the Indian market. Also owing to its design and Mercedes derived engine there may even be some agreements in place that prevent its export.

For that i will need the new Gurkha for atleast 3 days to a week. I don't think Force will give me a car for testing as i am not an Auto Journalist and subscriber count is also low.

@@IndianOverlander Try asking. Because till date nobody has made the video on mileage in city. And I guess the 5 door is not going to give more than 8 Km per litre in city and 10 km per litre on highway.

Absolutely right. 100% right. I tested the 3 door version today. - The engine is lazy. Specially when the power mode is off. - The whole car vibrates and turns super noisy when you accelerate. - I could feel a strange vibration on the brake pedal. Besides, bad uninspiring braking. - The gear stick with its long throws is placed so badly that it almost touches the charging socket (even with a tiny cable plugged in). Besides, I had to stretch to change gears. Silly design. - Door rubber was hanging off the frame. For a car that showed only 2000 kms on the odometer. Poor quality and something that has been seen so often on the Gurkha. - No one is talking about mileage. Even the dealer’s staff gave me false figures. Sorry, but I am not convinced by these reviews and I am not going for a Gurkha. I waited for 2 years to see if Force would make this a city car too, but they couldn’t. I don’t live in the hills and I currently have a booking for a Scorpio N Z4 4x4. I will proceed with that.

@@SureshR-tx6ec the Scorpio N is a far more refined product than the Gurkha. I've always maintained that. Sorry to hear about your bad experience. Which dealership was this?

Sorry to hear about your bad experience..which dealership was this at?

Sorry too hear about your experience. Which dealership was this?

​@@IndianOverlanderThanks for the review Sir.

Please mention the time ..il check and revert

I may be wrong but the Gurkha is fitted with speed governors before delivery to prevent rash driving from delivery drivers. It may be difficult for your 83 year old mother from getting in and out of the Gurkha. 🙂🙏

Hahahaha much much worse roads and worse conditions it can handle.. 🙂🙂

@@IndianOverlander hahaha very much thankful for ur comment 🙏

Nope its much better. Smooth and linear.

@@IndianOverlander comparable to which vehicle , how is the turbo lag with the bigger turbo ? Handling ?

Good question. I didnt feel any Turbo lag nor did i feel turbo kick. It was smooth and linear acceleration. You must take a test drive. Handling is great for a vehicle this tall. Maybe im used to Gurkha but i did not feel much body roll on turns. Feels quite planted.

I myself have not been able to take too many trips due to various responsibilities. Hope to be able too soon. Are you planning on the 5 door or 3 door?

Thank you! 👍🙂

All are great vehicles but 5 door Jimny will be most easy to maintain and troublefree for any person who has limited idea about automobiles.

Force Gurkha is best vehicle

Yes hopefully all the issues of the earlier version are now taken care of and no new ones occour in the 2024 model. Glad you enjoyed the video 🙂🙏

Haven't seen the Thar as yet sir.

5 door e leee....

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Glad you liked it 🙂🙏

Thida sa bias hai bhai.. i love the Gurkha 🙂

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I get your point. Thanks for clarifying. To my knowledge Force Motors does not have a cashless insurance system that is standardized. I will definitely forward your query to the concerned officials at Force and let you know what they say in this regard. 🙏🙂

Thank you so much Sir. That wd be super nice. My point is such a good home grown product should not fall short on a mere service end.

@@srijitpaulchoudhury1220 i have confirmed from Force that there is no such standardised cashless insurance facility across all Force workshops at this time. Have forwarded your suggestions. 🙏🙏🙂

Thank you sir… means a lot

Depends if you have a Gurkha Workshop within 50 kms of where you live. I think 5 door zyada practical hai.

I did not get a chance to check it properly. Just drove the 5 door that too on road for half n hour. Will druve the 3 door next week. Then I will be able to answer you better. 🙏🙂

@@IndianOverlander okay sir Waiting for ur response

Thank you! 🙏🙂