While the exteriors are reminiscent of the past Gurkhas, the interiors are all new. Everything else you see on the car is stock. On the road, the presence of the Gurkha is unmistakable as it stands tall and loud, especially in the new funky colours like red and orange.
However, the roof rack, ladder and wheel along with the tyres are accessories that customers can opt for. At the back, the tough-looking bumper, ladder and the spare tyre help it look brute. The height and the wheelbase remain the same at 2075mm and 2400mm respectively. In terms of dimensions, the new 4116mm length is now longer by 124mm but the 1812mm width is now shorter by 8mm. The 4x4x4 badge has been retained and remains a marketing spiel hinting towards the terrains the Gurkha can conquer - desert, water, forest and mountains. The large ORVMs feature a Khukri emblem, the fighting knife of the mighty Gurkha warriors, and the rest of the side is dominated by a large single glass window for the rear passengers. From the side, you still get the snorkel, the only passenger car in India to get it as a factory fitment, that helps the Gurkha achieve a water wading depth of 700mm. The grille proudly features the Gurkha name, instead of the round Force Motors logo. The front gets full-LED headlamps along with jewel-like LED DRLs. That said, the elements are a lot more polished and modern.
It continues to feature metallic bash plates as well. The placement of the turn indicators, round headlamps and the tall body are the elements that keep the 2021 Gurkha true to its design heritage. What remains true even today is the boxy shape of the Gurkha which even Force admits (unlike some) is inspired by the Mercedes G-Wagen. While it may not be evident in the first look, the 2021 Gurkha shares no body or platform part with the older SUV.