Ownership Review & Modifications to my 2021 Force Gurkha 4x4

With the information I could gather online, the Gurkha had all the needed hardware on which I could build on.

BHPian PhatomLord recently shared this with other enthusiasts.

My Green Gurkha's thread.

Requirement: Having been introduced to old Mercs with the W124, I always wanted an old school function over form off-roader like the W461 G-Wagen, specifically 290GD seen below.

To watch a video of the G-Class 290GD in action, click here

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I did look for used old school G-Wagens for sometime and came across this Tempo 290 GTD video

With the information I could gather online, the Gurkha had all the needed hardware on which I could build on. I had few concerns like safety, steering angle etc, interior seemed doable though. Came close to buying the Gurkha Extreme, then "GURKHA 2020" happened:

All my primary issues were addressed and it looked good too, incidentally it had the same BHP as a 290 GTD.

Booking

After what seemed like a long wait Force finally launched it, booked it on 30-Sep-2021, no test drive, actually I don't remember seeing any Gurkha in real life. As I said in the other thread, I was happy they made it . After transferring the advance online, I just sent the below Whatsapp message to the sales rep at Kshatriya Motors Mysuru.

2021 Gurkha Booking Details

Color : Green

Accessories: Roof Rail, Rear Ladder, Windscreen Bar

Test Drive

• Test drive vehicle came 15-20 days after booking, dealer sent it to my hometown.
• Took the opportunity to inspect the drivetrain, suspension and rest of the hardware.
• Was happy with the heap of metal I was getting for the money.
• Front axle guard and rear door step was damaged from previous test drives.
• Rear step needs to be made foldable for off-roading and felt current axle guard contraption had no place on this vehicle.
• Stock Alloys did not look great, removed them to inspect offset etc but there were no markings on the wheel.
• Took a short test drive, tested all the functionally, engaging diff lock was cumbersome, saw opportunity to break it and make it better.
• Vacuum assisted clutch was very smooth, steering was light, braking was inadequate, it is better to be on cautious side in corners.

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