Mahindra Thar ROXX vs Force Gurkha

Should you buy Mahindra Thar ROXX or Force Gurkha? Find out which car is best for you - compare the two models on the basis of their Price, Size, Space, Boot Space, Service cost, Mileage, Features, Colours and other specs. Mahindra Thar ROXX price starts at Rs 12.52 Lakh ex-showroom for MX1 RWD (Petrol) and Force Gurkha price starts Rs 17.58 Lakh ex-showroom for 2.6 Diesel (Diesel). Thar ROXX has 2184 cc (Diesel top model) engine, while Gurkha has 2596 cc (Diesel top model) engine. As far as mileage is concerned, the Thar ROXX has a mileage of 15.2 kmpl (Diesel top model) and the Gurkha has a mileage of 9.5 kmpl (Diesel top model).

Thar ROXX Vs Gurkha

Key Highlights	Mahindra Thar ROXX	Force Gurkha
On Road Price	Rs.28,18,353^*	Rs.21,14,740^*
Mileage (city)	-	9.5 kmpl
Fuel Type	Diesel	Diesel
Engine(cc)	2184	2596
Transmission	Automatic	Manual

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AX7L 4WD Diesel AT
23.52 Lakh^*
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17.58 Lakh^*
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Basic Information
Variant	AX7L 4WD Diesel AT	2.6 Diesel
On-Road Price in New Delhi	Rs.28,18,353^*	Rs.21,14,740^*
Finance Available (EMI)	Rs.54,920/month Get EMI Offers	Rs.40,262/month Get EMI Offers
Insurance	Rs.1,19,941	Rs.97,016
User Rating	4.6 Based on 588 Reviews	4.3 Based on 87 Reviews
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Basic Information

Variant

AX7L 4WD Diesel AT

2.6 Diesel

On-Road Price in New Delhi

Rs.28,18,353^*

Rs.21,14,740^*

Finance Available (EMI)

Rs.54,920/month

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Rs.40,262/month

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Insurance

Rs.1,19,941

Rs.97,016

User Rating

4.6

Based on 588 Reviews

4.3

Based on 87 Reviews

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Engine & Transmission
Engine Type	2.2L mHawk	FM 2.6L CRDi
Displacement (cc)	2184	2596
No. of Cylinders	44 Cylinder Cars	44 Cylinder Cars
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	172bhp@3500rpm	138bhp@3200rpm
Max Torque (nm@rpm)	400Nm@1750 -2750rpm	320Nm@1400-2600rpm
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Turbo Charger	Yes	Yes
Transmission Type	Automatic	Manual
Gearbox	6-Speed AT	5-Speed
Drive Type	4WD	4WD

Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

2.2L mHawk

FM 2.6L CRDi

Displacement (cc)

2184

2596

No. of Cylinders

44 Cylinder Cars

Max Power (bhp@rpm)

172bhp@3500rpm

138bhp@3200rpm

Max Torque (nm@rpm)

400Nm@1750 -2750rpm

320Nm@1400-2600rpm

Valves Per Cylinder

Turbo Charger

Transmission Type

Automatic

Manual

Gearbox

6-Speed AT

5-Speed

Drive Type

4WD

Fuel & Performance
Fuel Type	Diesel	Diesel
Mileage City (kmpl)	-	9.5
Mileage Highway (kmpl)	-	12
Mileage ARAI (kmpl)	15.2	-
Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	57	63.5
Emission Norm Compliance	BS VI 2.0	BS VI 2.0

Suspension, Steering & Brakes
Front Suspension	Double wishbone suspension	Multi-link suspension
Rear Suspension	Multi-link suspension	Multi-link suspension
Steering Type	Electric	Hydraulic
Steering Column	Tilt	Tilt & Telescopic
Turning Radius (Metres)	-	5.65
Front Brake Type	Ventilated Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Drum
Tyre Size	255/60 R19	255/65 R18
Tyre Type	Radial Tubeless	Radial, Tubeless
Wheel Size (Inch)	No	18

Suspension, Steering & Brakes

Dimensions & Capacity
Length (mm)	4428	3965
Width (mm)	1870	1865
Height (mm)	1923	2080
Ground Clearance Unladen (mm)	-	233
Wheel Base (mm)	2850	2400
Front Tread (mm)	1580	1547
Rear Tread (mm)	1580	1490
Approach Angle	41.7°	39°
Break Over Angle	-	28°
Departure Angle	36.1°	37°
Seating Capacity	5	4
Boot Space (Litres)	-	500

Comfort & Convenience
Power Steering	Yes	Yes
Automatic Climate Control	Yes	-
Air Quality Control	Yes	-
Accessory Power Outlet	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Headrest	-	Yes
Adjustable Headrest	-	Yes
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest	Yes	-
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts	Yes	-
Rear AC Vents	Yes	-
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Yes	-
Cruise Control	Yes	-
Parking Sensors	Front & Rear	Rear
Foldable Rear Seat	60:40 Split	-
Engine Start Stop Button	Yes	-
Voice Commands	Yes	-
USB Charger	Front & Rear	Front
Central Console Armrest	With Storage	-
Additional Features	- more	HVAC,Multi Direction AC Vents,Dual USB Socket On Dashboard,Dual USB Socket For Rear Passenger,,Variable Speed Intermittent Wiper, Independent Entry & Exit more
One Touch Operating Power Window	Driver's Window	-
Drive Modes	No	-
Idle Start Stop System	-	Yes
Drive Mode Types	No	-
Power Windows	Front & Rear	-
Cup Holders	Front & Rear	-
Air Conditioner	Yes	Yes
Heater	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Steering	Height only	Yes
KeyLess Entry	Yes	Yes
Ventilated Seats	Yes	-
Height Adjustable Driver Seat	Yes	-
Electric Adjustable Seats	Front	-
Follow Me Home Headlamps	Yes	Yes

Comfort & Convenience

Interior
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel	Yes	-
Glove Box	Yes	Yes
Interior Lighting	Footwell Lamp	-
Additional Features	- more	Door Trims With Dark Grey Theme,Floor Console With Bottle Holders,Moulded Floor Mat,Seat Upholstery With Dark Grey Theme more
Digital Cluster	Yes	Yes
Digital Cluster Size (Inch)	10.25	-
Upholstery	Leatherette	Fabric

Interior

Exterior
	Photo Comparison
Wheel
Headlight
Front Left Side
Available Colours	Everest WhiteStealth BlackNebula BlueBattleship GrayDeep ForestTango RedBurnt SiennaCitrine Yellow+3 MoreThar ROXX Colours	RedWhiteBlackGreenGurkha Colours
Body Type	SUVAll SUV Cars	SUVAll SUV Cars
Adjustable Headlamps	-	Yes
Rear Window Wiper	Yes	-
Rear Window Washer	Yes	-
Rear Window Defogger	Yes	-
Wheel Covers	No	-
Alloy Wheels	Yes	Yes
Side Stepper	Yes	-
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators	Yes	-
Projector Headlamps	Yes	-
LED DRLs	Yes	Yes
LED Headlamps	-	Yes
LED Taillights	Yes	-
LED Fog Lamps	Yes	-
Additional Features	- more	All-Black Bumpers,Bonnet Latches,Wheel Arch Cladding,Side Foot Steps (Moulded),Tailgate mounted Spare Wheel, Gurkha branding (Chrome Finish),4x4x4 badging (Chrome Finish) more
Automatic Headlamps	Yes	-
Fog Lights	Front	Front
Sunroof	Panoramic	-
Boot Opening	-	Manual
Outside Rear View Mirror (ORVM)	Powered & Folding	-
Tyre Size	255/60 R19	255/65 R18
Tyre Type	Radial Tubeless	Radial, Tubeless
Wheel Size (Inch)	No	18

Exterior

Safety
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)	Yes	Yes
Brake Assist	Yes	-
Central Locking	Yes	Yes
Child Safety Locks	Yes	-
Anti Theft Alarm	-	Yes
No. of Airbags	6	2
Driver Airbag	Yes	Yes
Passenger Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag	Yes	-
Side Airbag Rear	No	-
Day Night Rear View Mirror	Yes	Yes
Traction Control	Yes	-
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)	Yes	Yes
Engine Immobilizer	Yes	Yes
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)	Yes	-
Rear Camera	With Guidedlines	-
Anti Theft Device	-	Yes
Anti Pinch Power Windows	Driver's Window	-
Isofix Child Seat Mounts	Yes	Yes
Blind Spot Monitor	Yes	-
Geo Fence Alert	Yes	-
Hill Descent Control	Yes	-
Hill Assist	Yes	-
360 View Camera	Yes	-
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)	Yes	Yes
Bharat NCAP Safety Rating (Star)	5	-
Bharat NCAP Child Safety Rating (Star)	5	-

Safety

ADAS
Forward Collision Warning	Yes	-
Automatic Emergency Braking	Yes	-
Traffic Sign Recognition	Yes	-
Lane Departure Warning	Yes	-
Lane Keep Assist	Yes	-
Lane Departure Prevention Assist	Yes	-
Adaptive Cruise Control	Yes	-
Adaptive High Beam Assist	Yes	-

ADAS

Advance Internet
E-Call & I-Call	Yes	No
Google / Alexa Connectivity	Yes	-
SOS Button	Yes	-
Over Speeding Alert	-	Yes
Remote AC On/Off	Yes	-
Remote Vehicle Ignition Start/Stop	Yes	-

Advance Internet

Entertainment & Communication
Radio	Yes	Yes
Wireless Phone Charging	Yes	-
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen Size	10.25	9
Android Auto	Yes	No
Apple Car Play	Yes	No
No. of Speakers	6	4
Additional Features	Wireless Android Auto AndApple CarPlay\| 9-speaker custom-tuned Harman Kardon Sound system more	USB cable mirroring more
Usb Ports	Yes	Yes
Tweeter	2	-
Subwoofer	1	-
Speakers	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Dolby Atmos	Yes	-

Pros & Cons

Pros
Cons

Mahindra Thar ROXX
- Old-school boxy SUV styling grabs attention and has more road presence than similarly priced SUVs
- Both engines options deliver punchy performance and good driveability even with a full passenger load
- Rich features list: Panoramic sunroof, Harman Kardon audio, powered driver seat, ventilated front seats, and ADAS
- 5/5 start safety rating from Bharat NCAP. Base model is strong on safety too
- Very capable off-road. 4x4 option gives you absolute freedom to explore but even the rear-wheel drive is very capable
Force Gurkha
- Looks intimidating on the road
- Off-road capability
- Now offers creature comforts like touchscreen, power windows and USB chargers
- Ride comfort over bad roads
- Commanding driving position

Mahindra Thar ROXX
- Ride quality is not as comfortable as cars like the Hyundai Creta, Maruti Grand Vitara or Skoda Kushaq. Bad roads can toss occupants around, especially in the rear seat
- Petrol engine is high on performance but also high on fuel consumption
- No 4x4 petrol option
Force Gurkha
- No automatic on offer
- Cabin feels dated
- Rear seats get lap belts
- High-speed stability

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