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Force Gurkha vs Isuzu D-Max

Prices, specs and on-road cost, side by side. Updated 8 Oct 2026.

Force Gurkha
Isuzu D-Max

Force Motors

Gurkha

From ₹16.31 Lakh

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Isuzu

D-Max

From ₹10.19 Lakh

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Force GurkhaGurkha 3-Door · ₹16.31 Lakh
Isuzu D-MaxD-Max CBC HR 2.0 (Chassis Cab) · ₹10.19 Lakh

What's different

On the versions picked above

Price Gurkha: ₹16.31 Lakh D-Max: ₹10.19 Lakh (ahead) D-Max ₹6.12 lakh cheaper
Airbags Gurkha: 2 airbags (ahead) D-Max: Up to 1 airbags No crash ratings yet
Mileage Gurkha: 12.4 kmpl D-Max: 12.4 kmpl ARAI claim
Power Gurkha: 140 PS (ahead) D-Max: 78 hp Torque 320 vs 176 Nm
Versions Gurkha: 2 D-Max: 4 (ahead) Only D-Max: diesel, automatic

Pick the Gurkha for more airbags and more power.

Pick the D-Max for the lower price and more versions.

Spec by spec

Price

Ex-showroom
₹16.31 Lakh
₹10.19 Lakh
On-road in
₹19.28 Lakh
₹12.16 Lakh
EMI, 5 years, 20% down
₹32,393 a month
₹20,429 a month

Headline figures

Powertrain
Diesel, manual
Diesel, manual
Power
140 PS
78 hp
Torque
320 Nm
176 Nm
Gearbox
Manual
Manual
Mileage
12.4 kmpl
12.4 kmpl

Vehicle Details

Body Type
3-Door 4-Seater or 5-Door 7-Seater 4x4 Off-Road SUV
Pickup Truck
Seating Capacity
7 Seats (2+3+2 Seating)
2 Seater (base cargo variant), 5 Seater (Hi-Lander, V-Cross crew cab)
Fuel Type
Not listed
Diesel

Engine & Performance

Fuel Type
Diesel
Not listed
Displacement
2,596 cc (2.6L)
Not listed
Engine Config
2.6L FM 2.6 CR CD 4-Cylinder Common Rail Turbocharged Diesel
Not listed
Drivetrain
4x4 with Shift-on-the-Fly Transfer Case (4H/4L) + Manual Mechanical Front & Rear Locking Differentials
Not listed
0-100
14.2 sec
Not listed
Top Speed
140 km/h
Not listed
Base/Hi-Lander Engine
Not listed
2499 cc, 4-cylinder VGT intercooled diesel
V-Cross Engine
Not listed
1.9-litre, 4-cylinder turbo-diesel
Fuel Tank Capacity
Not listed
55 Litres
Emission Standard
Not listed
BS VI 2.0

Transmission & Hybrid

Transmission
5-Speed Manual (G-28/5 Synchromesh)
Not listed
Gears
5 + 4x4 Low
Not listed
Paddles
No
Not listed
Hybrid
None
Not listed
Base Transmission
Not listed
5-Speed Manual
V-Cross Transmission
Not listed
6-Speed Manual or 6-Speed Torque Converter Automatic (automatic offered on top two variants)
Drivetrain
Not listed
RWD (base), 4WD (Hi-Lander, V-Cross)

Brakes, Wheels & Suspension

Front Brakes
Disc (Front)
Ventilated Disc
Rear Brakes
Drum (Rear)
Drum
Front Suspension
Independent Double Wishbone with Coil Springs & Anti-Roll Bar
Double Wishbone
Rear Suspension
Rigid Live Axle with Coil Springs & Anti-Roll Bar
Leaf Spring
Wheel Type
18-inch Diamond-Cut Alloy Wheels
Not listed
Tyre Size
255/65 R18 All-Terrain Tubeless Radial
205 R16C, Radial Tubeless (base)
Spare Wheel
Tailgate Mounted Full Size Alloy Spare Wheel
Not listed
Wheel Size
Not listed
16-inch (base)
Steering
Not listed
Power-Assisted, Tilt-Adjustable
Turning Radius
Not listed
6.3 metres

Dimensions & Capacities

Length
4,390 mm
5375 mm
Width
1,865 mm
1860 mm
Height
2,080 mm (with factory snorkel)
1800 mm
Wheelbase
2,825 mm (+425 mm wheelbase)
2590 mm
Ground Clearance
233 mm
Not listed
Kerb Weight
2,425 kg
1750 kg
Boot Space
250-500 Litres (expandable with 3rd row folded)
Not listed
Fuel Tank
63.5 Litres
Not listed
Turning Radius
6.3 m
Not listed
Ground Clearance (Unladen)
Not listed
220 mm
Gross Weight
Not listed
2990 kg
Payload Capacity
Not listed
1710 kg
Cargo Bed Volume
Not listed
1495 Litres

Safety & ADAS

NCAP Rating
No crash-test rating has been published for this model.
Not tested in this form. The Thai-built D-Max crew cab of this generation scored 4 stars for adults and 4 for children from ASEAN NCAP (2014). ANCAP gave the Australian D-Max of this generation 4 stars in 2012 and 5 stars to upgraded crew cabs in 2013; both ratings have since expired. Isuzu's newer generation, not sold in India, scored 5 stars from Euro NCAP and ANCAP.
Airbags
Dual Front Airbags
1 (Driver only, base variant)
ESP/TC
Yes (ABS with EBD, Electronic TPMS with spare tyre sensor, Rear Parking Sensors)
Not listed
ADAS
None
Not listed
Camera
Rear Parking Camera with Static Guidelines & Sensors
Not listed
TPMS
Yes (TPMS)
Not listed
ISOFIX
Yes (2nd row outer seats)
Not listed
Other Safety
Not listed
Rear Parking Sensors

Interior & Infotainment

Touchscreen
9.0-inch High-Definition Touchscreen Infotainment System
Not listed
Digital Cluster
7.0-inch Digital Instrument Cluster with Speed, RPM & TPMS Readout
Not listed
CarPlay/Android Auto
Wireless & Wired Apple CarPlay & Android Auto
Not listed
Connected Tech
Bluetooth Handsfree & USB Connectivity
Not listed
Audio System
4-Speaker Audio System
Not listed
Sunroof
None
Not listed
Seat Features
7-Seater Layout with Bench 2nd Row and 3rd Row Captain Seats with Armrests
Not listed
Climate Control
Manual Air Conditioning with Roof-Mounted 2nd & 3rd Row AC Vents
Not listed
Wireless Charger
Yes (Fast USB Charging Ports across all 3 rows)
Not listed
Key Features
Not listed
Power Steering, Air Conditioning with Heater, Gear Shift Indicator, Electronic Multi-Tripmeter

Lighting & Exterior

Headlights
Full LED Round Headlights with Integrated LED DRL Rings
Not listed
Tail Lights
Vertical LED Tail Lamps
Not listed
Fog/DRLs
Front Bumper Fog Lamps with Cornering Function & Factory Snorkel (700 mm water wading)
Not listed
Headlight Type
Not listed
Halogen, Adjustable (base variant)

Colours & Warranty

Standard Warranty
3 Years / 1,50,000 km (Includes 4 free services + 3-Year RSA)
Not listed
Service Interval
12 Months / 10,000 km (1st Service at 10,000 km / 150 days)
Not listed
Colour Options
Not listed
Cosmic Black, Splash White, Titanium Silver, Silky White Pearl, Spinal Red, Sapphire Blue, Galena Grey
Warranty
Not listed
6 Years / 150,000 km

Choice

Versions
2 versions
4 versions
Price range
₹16.31 Lakh – ₹17.63 Lakh
₹10.19 Lakh – ₹30.28 Lakh
Colours
4 colours
7 colours

Features are what each maker lists for its top versions. "Not listed" means the maker's sheet does not mention it, not that the vehicle lacks it.

Same engine and gearbox, closest price

Pick a pair to compare those two versions

Diesel, manual

Gurkha 3-Door₹16.31 Lakh D-Max CBC HR 2.0 (Chassis Cab)₹10.19 Lakh D-Max ₹6.12 lakh less

Only the D-Max sells a diesel, automatic version: 3 versions, from ₹21.05 Lakh.

On-road price by city

Gurkha Gurkha 3-Door against D-Max D-Max CBC HR 2.0 (Chassis Cab)

CityGurkhaD-MaxGap
Mumbai₹19.52 Lakh₹12.31 LakhD-Max ₹7.21 lakh less
Pune₹19.52 Lakh₹12.31 LakhD-Max ₹7.21 lakh less
New Delhi₹19.28 Lakh₹12.16 LakhD-Max ₹7.12 lakh less
Bengaluru₹20.03 Lakh₹12.63 LakhD-Max ₹7.40 lakh less
Chennai₹20.2 Lakh₹12.74 LakhD-Max ₹7.46 lakh less
Hyderabad₹20.23 Lakh₹12.77 LakhD-Max ₹7.46 lakh less
Ahmedabad₹18.22 Lakh₹11.49 LakhD-Max ₹6.72 lakh less
Kolkata₹18.87 Lakh₹11.9 LakhD-Max ₹6.97 lakh less

Ex-showroom price plus road tax, registration and insurance, by each state's rules. Dealers may add handling charges and accessories.

Common questions

Which is cheaper, the Gurkha or the D-Max?

The D-Max, by ₹6.12 lakh on the versions compared here: Gurkha Gurkha 3-Door at ₹16.31 Lakh against D-Max D-Max CBC HR 2.0 (Chassis Cab) at ₹10.19 Lakh, ex-showroom. On the road in Delhi that becomes ₹19.28 Lakh against ₹12.16 Lakh.

Which is safer?

The Gurkha: not crash-tested yet. The D-Max: not tested in this form; the Thai-built D-Max crew cab of this generation scored 4 stars (ASEAN NCAP 2014). The Gurkha has 2 airbags and the D-Max up to 1 airbags.

Which is more powerful?

The Gurkha Gurkha 3-Door makes 140 PS and 320 Nm and the D-Max D-Max CBC HR 2.0 (Chassis Cab) makes 78 hp and 176 Nm.

Which is bigger?

The D-Max is 985 mm longer.

What is the EMI on each?

About ₹32,393 a month for the Gurkha and ₹20,429 for the D-Max, on the road in Delhi with 20% down over 5 years at 9.5%.

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