Mahindra Thar ROXX vs Force Motors Gurkha - Which One Should You Buy

Mahindra Thar ROXX vs Force Motors Gurkha Comparison at CarHP India. Compare Mahindra Thar ROXX and Force Motors Gurkha Prices, Mileage, Features, Specs, Colours and much more.

The Mahindra Thar ROXX comes in 21 variants. Engine options include Petrol and Diesel as per the selected variant, paired with manual or automatic transmissions. The selected variant is priced at ₹12.39 Lakh. The cheapest variant, MX1 RWD, costs ₹12.39 Lakh, while the top-end variant, AX7L 4WD Diesel AT, is priced at ₹22.25 Lakh. The Force Motors Gurkha comes in 2 variants. Engine options include Diesel as per the selected variant, paired with manual transmissions. The selected variant is priced at ₹15.95 Lakh. The cheapest variant, 2.6 Diesel, costs ₹15.95 Lakh, while the top-end variant, Diesel, is priced at ₹17.27 Lakh.

Specification	Mahindra Thar ROXX	Force Motors Gurkha
Price	₹12.25 Lakh	₹15.95 Lakh
Engine	1997 cc 2.0L mStallion Petrol	2596 cc FM 2.6L CRDi Diesel
Transmission	6-Speed	5-Speed

Price

₹12.25 Lakh

₹15.95 Lakh

Engine

1997 cc 2.0L mStallion Petrol

2596 cc FM 2.6L CRDi Diesel

Transmission

6-Speed

5-Speed

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Mahindra Thar ROXX

₹ 12.39 Lakh

Force Motors Gurkha

₹ 15.95 Lakh

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Mahindra Thar ROXX

₹ 12.39 Lakh

Force Motors Gurkha

₹ 15.95 Lakh

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Pros & Cons

Mahindra Thar ROXX

Iconic and rugged design with increased practicality from 5 doors.
Available with powerful petrol and diesel engine options.
Choice of manual and automatic transmissions.
Offered in both RWD and capable 4WD configurations.
Excellent 5-star Bharat NCAP safety rating across all variants.
Feature-rich interior with large digital displays and premium amenities on higher variants.
Improved ride comfort and handling compared to the 3-door Thar.
Decent boot space for a vehicle of this type.
High ground clearance and strong off-road capabilities.

Force Motors Gurkha

Excellent off-road capability with standard differential locks (on 4x4).
Robust and durable ladder-frame chassis construction.
High ground clearance and water-wading ability.
Utilitarian design is functional and easy to maintain.
Snorkel is standard, enhancing water-wading depth.
Iconic and distinctive styling.

Engine and Performance

The Mahindra Thar ROXX MX1 RWD is powered by a 2.0l mstallion engine producing a maximum power of 160bhp@5000rpm and maximum torque of 330Nm@1500-3000rpm. The Force Motors Gurkha 2.6 Diesel is powered by a fm 2.6l crdi engine producing a maximum power of 138bhp@3200rpm and maximum torque of 320Nm@1400-2600rpm.

Feature	Mahindra Thar ROXX (MX1 RWD)	Force Motors Gurkha (2.6 Diesel)
Max Power	160bhp@5000rpm	138bhp@3200rpm
Max Torque	330Nm@1500-3000rpm	320Nm@1400-2600rpm
Displacement	1997 cc	2596 cc
No. of Cylinders	4	4
Drive Type	RWD	4WD

Engine and Performance

Max Power

160bhp@5000rpm

138bhp@3200rpm

Max Torque

330Nm@1500-3000rpm

320Nm@1400-2600rpm

Displacement

1997 cc

2596 cc

No. of Cylinders

Drive Type

RWD

4WD

Fuel Specifications

Feature	Mahindra Thar ROXX (MX1 RWD)	Force Motors Gurkha (2.6 Diesel)
Diesel Fuel Tank Capacity	-	63.5 Litres
Diesel Highway Mileage	-	12 kmpl
Emission Control System	BSVI 2.0	-
Emission Norm Compliance	BS VI 2.0	BS VI 2.0
Fuel Type	Petrol	Diesel

Fuel Specifications

Diesel Fuel Tank Capacity

63.5 Litres

Diesel Highway Mileage

12 kmpl

Emission Control System

BSVI 2.0

Emission Norm Compliance

BS VI 2.0

Fuel Type

Petrol

Diesel

Dimensions and Design

The Mahindra Thar ROXX MX1 RWD has a height of 1923 mm, length measures 4428 mm, width is 1870 mm. The Force Motors Gurkha 2.6 Diesel has a height of 2080 mm, length measures 3965 mm, width is 1865 mm.

Feature	Mahindra Thar ROXX (MX1 RWD)	Force Motors Gurkha (2.6 Diesel)
Body Type	SUV	SUV
Ground Clearance	-	233 mm
Height	1923 mm	2080 mm
Length	4428 mm	3965 mm
Wheelbase	2850 mm	2400 mm

Dimensions and Design

Body Type

SUV

Ground Clearance

233 mm

Height

1923 mm

2080 mm

Length

4428 mm

3965 mm

Wheelbase

2850 mm

2400 mm

Interior Specifications

The Force Motors Gurkha 2.6 Diesel offers a boot space of 500 Litres.

Feature	Mahindra Thar ROXX (MX1 RWD)	Force Motors Gurkha (2.6 Diesel)
Boot Space	-	500 Litres
No. of Doors	5	3
Seating Capacity	5	4

Interior Specifications

The Force Motors Gurkha 2.6 Diesel offers a boot space of 500 Litres.

Boot Space

500 Litres

No. of Doors

Seating Capacity

Wheels & Tires

Mahindra Thar ROXX MX1 RWD runs on tyres sized 255/65 R18. The Force Motors Gurkha 2.6 Diesel offers wheel and tyre features such as Alloy Wheels. Force Motors Gurkha 2.6 Diesel runs on tyres sized 255/65 R18.

Feature	Mahindra Thar ROXX (MX1 RWD)	Force Motors Gurkha (2.6 Diesel)
Alloy Wheels
Tyre Size	255/65 R18	255/65 R18
Tyre Type	Radial Tubeless	Radial, Tubeless
Wheel Size	18 Inch	18 Inch

Wheels & Tires

Alloy Wheels

Tyre Size

255/65 R18

Tyre Type

Radial Tubeless

Radial, Tubeless

Wheel Size

18 Inch

Suspension, Brakes & Steering

The Mahindra Thar ROXX MX1 RWD uses a Double wishbone suspension setup at the front and a Multi link suspension at the back for balanced comfort and stability. Braking duties are handled by Ventilated Disc at the front and Drum at the rear. The Force Motors Gurkha 2.6 Diesel uses a Multi-link suspension setup at the front and a Multi-link suspension at the back for balanced comfort and stability. Braking duties are handled by Disc at the front and Drum at the rear.

Feature	Mahindra Thar ROXX (MX1 RWD)	Force Motors Gurkha (2.6 Diesel)
Approach Angle	41.7	39
Break Over Angle	-	28
Departure Angle	36.1	37
Front Brake Type	Ventilated Disc	Disc
Front Suspension	Double wishbone suspension	Multi-link suspension

Suspension, Brakes & Steering

Approach Angle

41.7

Break Over Angle

Departure Angle

36.1

Front Brake Type

Ventilated Disc

Disc

Front Suspension

Double wishbone suspension

Multi-link suspension

Safety Features

The Mahindra Thar ROXX MX1 RWD comes equipped with safety features like Hill Assist, Driver Airbag, Side Airbag, Seat Belt Warning, Anti Lock Braking System Abs, and and many more. The Force Motors Gurkha 2.6 Diesel comes equipped with safety features like Driver Airbag, Seat Belt Warning, Anti Lock Braking System Abs, Central Locking, Anti Theft Alarm, and and many more.

Feature	Mahindra Thar ROXX (MX1 RWD)	Force Motors Gurkha (2.6 Diesel)
360 View Camera		-
Adaptive Cruise Control		-
Anti Lock Braking System Abs
Anti Theft Alarm	-
Anti Theft Device	-

Safety Features

360 View Camera

Adaptive Cruise Control

Anti Lock Braking System Abs

Anti Theft Alarm

Anti Theft Device

Interior Features

The Mahindra Thar ROXX MX1 RWD includes interior features such as Tachometer and Digital Cluster. The Force Motors Gurkha 2.6 Diesel includes interior features such as Tachometer and Digital Cluster.

Feature	Mahindra Thar ROXX (MX1 RWD)	Force Motors Gurkha (2.6 Diesel)
Additional Features	SUNGLASS HOLDER	USB cable mirroring
Digital Cluster
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel		-
Tachometer
Upholstery	Fabric	Fabric

Interior Features

The Mahindra Thar ROXX MX1 RWD includes interior features such as Tachometer and Digital Cluster. The Force Motors Gurkha 2.6 Diesel includes interior features such as Tachometer and Digital Cluster.

Additional Features

SUNGLASS HOLDER

USB cable mirroring

Digital Cluster

Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel

Tachometer

Upholstery

Fabric

Comfort & Convenience

For comfort, the Mahindra Thar ROXX MX1 RWD offers Height Adjustable Driver Seat, Rear Ac Vents, Power Steering, Air Conditioner, Heater, and and many more. For comfort, the Force Motors Gurkha 2.6 Diesel offers Adjustable Headrest, Power Steering, Air Conditioner, Heater, Adjustable Steering, and and many more.

Feature	Mahindra Thar ROXX (MX1 RWD)	Force Motors Gurkha (2.6 Diesel)
Accessory Power Outlet
Adjustable Headlamps	-
Adjustable Headrest	-
Adjustable Steering	-
Air Conditioner

Comfort & Convenience

Accessory Power Outlet

Adjustable Headlamps

Adjustable Headrest

Adjustable Steering

Air Conditioner

Infotainment Features

In terms of infotainment, the Mahindra Thar ROXX MX1 RWD offers Radio, Bluetooth Connectivity, Touchscreen, Usb Ports, and Integrated Antenna. In terms of infotainment, the Force Motors Gurkha 2.6 Diesel offers Radio, Bluetooth Connectivity, Touchscreen, Usb Ports, and Integrated 2din Audio.

Feature	Mahindra Thar ROXX (MX1 RWD)	Force Motors Gurkha (2.6 Diesel)
Android Auto
Apple Carplay
Bluetooth Connectivity
Integrated 2din Audio	-
Integrated Antenna		-

Infotainment Features

Android Auto

Apple Carplay

Bluetooth Connectivity

Integrated 2din Audio

Integrated Antenna

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