Best 4X4 SUV in Indian Market: Both Mahindra Thar Rocks (Mahindra Thar 5-Door) and Force Gurkha are popular 4x4 SUVs for adventure enthusiasts. Both of these are considered to be the best for offroading. However, there is always confusion between these two. In such a situation, today we have brought a comparison of these two SUVs for you, so that you can understand which option will be best for you to buy.

1. Design and Build Quality

Design: The new 5-door model of Thar is longer and more spacious, but its styling is similar to the 3-door version.

Build quality: Robust body-on-frame chassis, hi-tech and attractive looks.

USP: More practical and family-friendly.

Force Gurkha

Design: Boxy and rugged look, which makes it perfect for hardcore off-roading.

Build Quality: Military-grade ruggedness, and fully ready for off-roading.

USP: Vintage off-roading design, more ground clearance.

2. Engine and Performance

Mahindra Thar Rocks

Engine options:

2.0L mStallion petrol engine (approx. 150+ PS)

2.2L mHawk diesel engine (approx. 130+ PS)

4x4 System: Better drive modes, low ratio gearbox.

Performance: Balanced for both city and off-roading.

Force Gurkha

Engine options:

2.6L Mercedes-sourced diesel engine (91 PS)

4x4 System: Mechanical differential lock on front and rear axles.

Performance: More focused on off-roading, but a bit slow on the highway.

3. Off-roading capability

Mahindra Thar Rocks

Ground clearance: about 226 mm.

Water wading capacity: about 650mm.

Suspension: Independent front and multi-link rear.

Tyres: All-terrain tyres.

Force Gurkha

Ground clearance: about 205 mm.

Water Wading Capacity: 700mm.

Suspension: Solid axle suspension, which is better on difficult terrains.

Tyres: Large off-roading tyres.

4. Interiors and Comfort

Mahindra Thar Rocks

Interiors: Modern features, touchscreen infotainment, cruise control.

Space: More spacious due to being a 5 door version.

Comfort: Suitable for city and long trips.

Force Gurkha

Interiors: Simple and utilitarian.

Space: Adequate but not too premium.

Comfort: Designed for off-roading.

5. Price

Mahindra Thar 5 DOOR: Will be relatively expensive (₹15-20 lakh ex-showroom).

Force Gurkha: Comparatively affordable (₹14-16 lakh ex-showroom).

Which one to choose?

Mahindra Thar Rocks

If you want a balanced SUV, it will do well in both city and off-roading.

Looking for more modern features and family-friendly versions.

Force Gurkha

If your focus is completely on hardcore off-roading.

Prefer simplicity and rugged builds.

Conclusion:

If you want a practical and versatile SUV, then Mahindra Thar Rocks door is a better option.

But if you only have to do off-roading, Force Gurkha will be right for you.