Force Motors is gearing up to introduce its second-gen Gurkha SUV in the indian market later this year. The model was first unveiled in February.While the new Gurkha was slated to hit the indian showrooms in april this year, the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has put launch plans of many carmakers, including Force, into jeopardy. Sources tell us that while the plant has begun operations in a staggered manner, series production for the new Gurkha is yet to begin and market launch for the new SUV is now expected to take place sometime in late october or early November; just around diwali 2020.
The new Gurkha was unveiled earlier this year and while the SUV looks quite similar to the outgoing model, it has received a major revamp. A closer look reveals that the SUVs styling is all-new and the cabin has been completely reworked as well. It gets a new dual-tone dashboard inside, a touchscreen system and power windows. Additionally, it also features a tilt and telescopic adjustable steering wheel, dual front airbags and ABS.
Moreover at launch, the new Gurkha will face stiff competition from the new mahindra Thar that is also expected to hit the showrooms in the same time period. Like mahindra, Force Motors is also banking on a long list of customisation options for the Gurkha in order to push sales of its second-gen off-roader.
