Automobile: The Mahindra Thar Roxx has entered the off-road market, directly competing with the 5-door Force Gurkha.
Here’s a summary of the key comparisons:
Dimensions and Design:
- Both SUVs are over 4 meters in length. The Thar Roxx is slightly longer, wider, and has a larger wheelbase, while the Gurkha stands taller by 902 mm.
- The Thar Roxx offers a better approach angle, whereas the Gurkha excels with superior breakover and departure angles and has a 50mm higher water-wading capacity.
Powertrain:
- The Thar Roxx is powered by a turbo-petrol engine available only in rear-wheel drive (RWD) and a 2.2-liter diesel engine (up to 175 PS/370 Nm) with options for both a 6-speed manual and automatic transmission. It is available in both RWD and four-wheel-drive (4WD) configurations.
- The Gurkha comes with a larger 2.6-liter diesel engine (140 PS/320 Nm) paired exclusively with a 5-speed manual transmission and is available only in a 4WD setup. It lacks a petrol powertrain option.
Features:
- The Thar Roxx includes auto-LED headlights with DRLs, LED tail lights, fog lamps, a dual-tone leatherette interior, dual 10.25-inch displays, ventilated front seats, a panoramic sunroof, 6 airbags, a 360-degree camera, all-around disc brakes, and level 2 ADAS.
- The Gurkha features LED headlights with DRLs, halogen tail lights, fog lamps, a snorkel, a roof carrier, an all-black interior with fabric upholstery seating for six, a digital driver’s display, a 9-inch touchscreen, dual front airbags, and a tyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS).
Pricing and Variants:
- The 5-door Gurkha is available in a single variant priced at Rs 18 lakh.
- The Thar Roxx offers six variants (MX1, MX3, MX5, AX3L, AX5L, AX7L) to cater to different budgets and needs.
Both SUVs have distinct strengths, catering to various off-road preferences and styles.