[ransomware]

If we zoom at the rear wheel we can see the leaf spring suspension setup. I dont think so 3 door Gurkha comes with such setup at the rear. So this is probably just a RWD Trax with exterior modifications. Probably for Force’s internal use as already said by some people.


But I will be very happy if I am wrong and they are actually planning to launch a 13 seater Gurkha��

[Ragul]

The above observation ties in nicely with the registration data posted earlier that shows the vehicle as a Force Trax and not Gurkha. False alert everyone!

[Dry Ice]

I hope this is not some twisted trick by Force to side step the upcoming 6 airbag rule as that will only apply to cars which can seat upto 8 people?

It does look good though. As some others have posted before me, wonder if they are taking a leaf out of Defender’s book - 90, 110, 130, pickups, cab - take your pick!

[blackwasp]

Originally Posted by ransomware

So this is probably just a RWD Trax with exterior modifications.

I saw the car in person and did verify that there are front driveshafts, 4x4 low gear-lever and the pull-type front / rear diff locks. So, no that's not a RWD car with mods.

[ACM]

Monster Mercedes Truck. The Gurkha pickup twin cab could easily lead to this.

[amol4184]

I don't know man I strangely like this vehicle. There is something attractive about big yet simple 4x4s like this that is hard to explain.

May be I will never buy one but I will be so glad if it ever makes to market. Bring it on Force!

[condor]

The Trax/Cruiser suspension design is said to be such that on rough road, there is a certain way to drive it that the bumps and roughness is minimized. This is the feedback from professional drivers (my cousin has a Cruiser). Such a vehicle as seen in this post may actually not be bad. But the finishing and interiors are going to be basic by today's standards.

[Osteon206]

Originally Posted by VKumar

To each his own, but I am kind of liking this thing, exactly what the lifestyle buyers actually need - no more V Cross + canopy needed if force actually launches this.

Exactly my thought too. Had this discussion with a friend of mine who's driven the V Cross quite a bit including Delhi to Coorg trips. He said a pick up truck with canopy will look better, i agree that will look better, but this is functional too considering the space is within the cabin itself. It will be interesting if someone can do a render and convert this into a motorhome.

[abhijit 2284]

Originally Posted by blackwasp

I saw the car in person and did verify that there are front driveshafts, 4x4 low gear-lever and the pull-type front / rear diff locks. So, no that's not a RWD car with mods.

From what I know a 4X4 cruiser is not available for commercial sale .
Unless FML got a Trax Cruiser homologated and then didn't sell it to customers for various reasons of demand and cost ,manufacturing something like this could lead to the vehicle being impounded by the RTO for violation of rules .

[Voodooblaster]

This version has great potential as a life saver

Due to climate change, we are seeing large scale natural calamities every year especially in the hilly parts of our country

Such vehicles can greatly aid in search and rescue missions

There is more than enough space to make this a mini hospital for such emergencies

[MPBNKA]

I see a link to long wheelbase gurkha which says in specifications as a 7 seater and with 138 bhp tune. Could not find any pics though...

https://forcemotors.com/Long-Wheel-Base-Gurkha.php

How come no official pics are provided for same on the seating pattern. Any one if can shed some light on it.

[Dr.Procastinate]

IMHO, with the Trax Cruiser already being present, this model, should it ever see the light of the day, is a bit redundant as buyers in this segment have a function-over-form mentality and there would not be many takers when the only upgrade offered is cosmetic. But, it definitely looks cool, particularly in this shade of green and those set of wheels.

As for the 4x4, I remember seeing a few Trax 4x4s (mostly ambulances associated with the NAS/108) to be used in the hilly regions and came with a snorkel attached.