Mahindra Thar 5-Door vs Force Gurkha 5-Door : Treading rough terrains surely has a different meaning here in India come 2025 with the launch of two rugged 5-door SUVs – Mahindra Thar 5-door and the Force Gurkha 5-door. Both are built on tough, adventure-ready workhorses but with some extra touches for practicality, family comfort, and long-haul travel. So, which one is worth considering between the two for value and capability? Let us compare them in simple terms.
Design and Road Presence
The Mahindra Thar 5-door proudly retains the iconic boxy shape from the 3-door Thar but appears a tad longer and more matured. Rugged appeal with a presence is certainly there – a bold grille, wide stance, and high ground clearance. The Gurkha 5-door continues the army look with a slouching upright design and round headlamps by the dozen. While the rugged nature makes for a stylish sporty look, the Gurkha appears more traditional and hardcore. Such attention-grabbing designs are definite for both, but the Thar’s appeal looks more urban.
Interior and Comfort
The Thar 5-door will likely be more apt for legroom and features than its 3-door sibling. It shall hold its own with a bigger touchscreen, rear AC vents, improved seating comfort, and better boot space for all equipments. The Gurkha 5-door does well to improve on space with better rear legroom; however, its interior cues are rather spartan and functional. In comfort with tech, the Thar takes home the ball.
Engine and Off-Road Ability
The Mahindra Thar 5-door variant is likely to have the same engines as its 3-door version, which means presence of a 2.0L turbo petrol and a 2.2L diesel with 4WD and low-range gear. The Engine is powerful and refined for any highway and rough terrain. For the Force Gurkha 5-door, it would be a 2.6L diesel engine, sharing the same 4×4 and locking differentials, made to tackle hard-core off-road situations but feeling slow and heavy on road.
If ultimate toughness and off-road fun were prime reasons for your choice, then Force Gurkha 5-door would suffice. If you want a mix of off-road capability, day-to-day usability, better interiors, and fashion statement, the Mahindra Thar 5-door would be a wiser choice in comparison. Both will have stiff competition in 2025, but the Thar 5-door stands a better chance of being the choice for a greater number of buyers.