Force Gurkha Xtreme gets new engine and gearbox

Power Motors has authoritatively drawn out its range-topping Gurkha variation (which gets a Xtreme postfix) at Rs 12.99 lakh (ex-showroom, container India). While the new best spec trim might be outwardly comparative and have a similar lodge, it gets some major mechanical changes. We had given an account of this advancement simply a week ago. 

Under the hood of the Gurkha Xtreme is a Mercedes-sourced OM 611 engine. The new 2.2-liter four-chamber diesel motor produces 140hp and 321Nm of pinnacle torque between 1,600-2,400rpm. The motor is mated to another Mercedes-determined G32 5-speed manual gearbox by means of a double mass flywheel. Power has likewise included an amazing failure extend exchange case, alongside an arrangement to fit center bolts on the front hub, which is professed to spare fuel and lessen weight on the drivetrain in 2WD mode. 

Like its lower-spec brethren, the Gurkha Xtreme is a legitimate 4x4 fan however has been upgraded with another suspension set-up – in particular, another live inflexible front hub which is basically a multi-interface set-up. This has seen the front track increment by 40mm and has enhanced methodology, takeoff and incline breakover edges – 44 degrees, 40 degrees (without the stride) and 30 degrees, individually. It is additionally equipped for swimming through 550mm of water, on account of the industrial facility fitted snorkel. 

While the Xtreme appears to be like the Gurkha Xplorer and Gurkha Xpedition at first look, changes to the outside incorporate LED turn pointers, new steel guards at the front and back, a thicker footboard, diverse wing mirrors and decals. A point to note is that the Xtreme is just accessible as a three-entryway display, in contrast to the Xpedition, which is on offer as a five-entryway SUV. 

With the expansion of the new Gurkha Xtreme, the SUV's line-up now starts at Rs 9.99 lakh and goes up to Rs 12.99 lakh. The Force Gurkha's most outstanding adversary, Mahindra's Thar, is evaluated between Rs 6.64-9.40 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi). While the Gurkha might be increasingly costly, with the Xtreme variation, the Force SUV is at last a match to the Mahindra Thar; in any event as far as yield.