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Spotted: Force Gurkha Pickup Soft Top - One More For The Army? Pics

By:Arjun Sharma
Updated On: May 30, 2023 13:57 IST
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Spotted: Force Gurkha Pickup Soft Top - One More For The Army? Pics

KEY HIGHLIGHTS

  • Force Gurkha Pick-up soft-top spotted during testing
  • Soft-top load bed for possible military showcasing
  • The same pick-up-styled Gurkha was spotted on earlier occasions as well

Adventure vehicles are the latest trend in the market, just like the compact SUVs were at the beginning. Now, Force Motors is playing with a different styling for its Gurkha. Yes, a Force Gurkha Pickup truck is in the works and has been spotted with a soft-top testing unit. Is this another vehicle being tested for the armed forces? Let's check out the pictures and get to know what it is like.

Force Gurkha Pickup Soft Top

This particular camouflaged vehicle was spotted and captured in a video by a YouTube Channel 'Area Of Interest' and it reveals some details about the upcoming Gurkha. The highlight is the 5-door version with a soft top, and what seems to be the rear load bed.

Since it is a pickup-styled truck, the load bed can act for various purposes. This vehicle could be the version of Gurkha that Force Motors showcased to the Indian Armed Forces for their fleet. Till now, the soft-top category was ruled by the Maruti Gypsy for almost 2 decades. As Maruti Jimny already has the interest of the Army, Gurkha also seems to be staking its claim for the national duty.

Details

Coming back to the vehicle in shots, the test mule is the same Gurkha pickup that was spotted a few days back.

Talking about the powertrain, it is likely to come with the same 2.6L FM CR diesel motor, mated to a 5-speed manual gearbox. This same engine is standard across other offerings from the company. It is likely to return to keep up with the requirements of this form factor. On top of this, the functional snorkel on the A-pillar and the 18-inch alloys are likely to add to the overall appeal of the vehicle.

VERDICT- Since the launch of Jimny 5-Door, rivals are taking the two extra doors more seriously. At last, that is what an Indian buyer wants. A take-anywhere vehicle that is comfortable for the family runs as well. Thar 5-Door has been confirmed for a 2024 launch, and the Gurkha 5-door pickup is on the test runs too. This segment will soon have new 5-door versions of two off-road legends, giving more choices to the buyers. Also, If you are someone with a passion for engines mounted on wheels, you must join our Whatsapp Group Community of petrolheads to find out more exciting stuff about the Auto world.

Also, Read- Mahindra Thar 5-Door Officially Pushed To A 2024 Launch - Read More

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