Best Off-Road SUVs In India: Thar, Gurkha, Fortuner & More

Off-road SUVs are becoming more popular on Indian roads. So, here's the list of the top 5 off-road SUVs that you can buy in India.

Best Off-Road SUVs In India: Thar, Gurkha, Fortuner & More

MAHINDRA THAR

The new Mahindra Thar is one of the best off-road SUVs you can buy in India. The SUV features iconic styling and comes with practically infinite modifying potential. In addition to that, the new Mahindra Thar comes with a 4-star safety rating from Global-NCAP.

Best Off-Road SUVs In India: Thar, Gurkha, Fortuner & More

The Mahindra Thar is powered by two engine options, the 2.2-litre diesel engine puts out 130bhp of peak power and 300Nm of peak torque, whereas the 2.0-litre turbocharged petrol unit produces 150bhp of peak power and 320Nm of peak torque.

Best Off-Road SUVs In India: Thar, Gurkha, Fortuner & More

To aid off-road ability, the Mahindra Thar comes with a shift-on-fly four-wheel-drive system and a choice of 6-speed manual and automatic gearboxes.

Best Off-Road SUVs In India: Thar, Gurkha, Fortuner & More

Force Gurkha

Force Gurkha is an SUV designed from the ground up to please off-road enthusiasts in the country. Apart from that, the Force Gurkha also comes with two captain seats in the last row.

Best Off-Road SUVs In India: Thar, Gurkha, Fortuner & More

The all-new Force Gurkha is powered by a 2.6-litre Mercedes derived common rail, direct-injection, turbocharged diesel engine. This engine is now BS6 compliant and produces 91bhp of power and 250Nm of torque.

Best Off-Road SUVs In India: Thar, Gurkha, Fortuner & More

The Force Gurkha also comes with a 5-speed manual transmission with a hydraulically activated clutch booster for smooth gear shifts. The SUV also sports a robust four-wheel-drive system with locking differentials on both the front and rear axles for extreme off-road ability.

Best Off-Road SUVs In India: Thar, Gurkha, Fortuner & More

Toyota Fortuner

The Toyota Fortuner has carved a reputation as one of the toughest SUVs in India. Apart from that, the Toyota Fortuner is a very capable off-road SUV and commands attention wherever you take it.

Best Off-Road SUVs In India: Thar, Gurkha, Fortuner & More

In terms of off-road ability, the Toyota Fortuner comes equipped with a robust four-wheel-drive system with low range to take you places that were previously inaccessible.

Best Off-Road SUVs In India: Thar, Gurkha, Fortuner & More

The Toyota Fortuner is powered by a tried-and-tested 2.8-litre turbocharged diesel engine with 201.5bhp of peak power and 500Nm of torque. However, torque is limited to just 420Nm in variants equipped with the manual gearbox.

Best Off-Road SUVs In India: Thar, Gurkha, Fortuner & More

Jeep Compass Trailhawk

The Jeep Compass Trailhwak is a very capable SUV with good off-road ability. Apart from that, it features a very luxurious cabin with a long list of features.

Best Off-Road SUVs In India: Thar, Gurkha, Fortuner & More

The Jeep Compass Trailhawk is powered by a 2.0-litre turbocharged diesel engine with 167.72 bhp of peak power and 350Nm of torque. This power and torque is sent to all four wheels via a 9-speed automatic transmission.

Best Off-Road SUVs In India: Thar, Gurkha, Fortuner & More

To aid off-road ability, the Jeep Compass Trailhawk comes with a more off-road friendly 17-inch alloy wheels, 'Rock' mode, and increased ground clearance.

Best Off-Road SUVs In India: Thar, Gurkha, Fortuner & More

Jeep Wrangler

The Jeep Wrangler is an iconic off-road SUV. The modifying potential of the Jeep Wrangler is only limited by your imagination and your bank balance. Apart from that, the Jeep Wrangler comes with removable doors and roof panels.

Best Off-Road SUVs In India: Thar, Gurkha, Fortuner & More

In India, the Jeep Wrangler is offered in two variants - Unlimited and Rubicon. Both variants of the Jeep Wrangler is powered by a 2.0-litre turbocharged petrol engine with 264bhp and 400 Nm of torque.

Best Off-Road SUVs In India: Thar, Gurkha, Fortuner & More

If you love off-road, the Rubicon is the variant you must opt for as it comes with both front and rear locking differentials for extreme off-roading.

Best Off-Road SUVs In India: Thar, Gurkha, Fortuner & More

Thoughts About Off-Road SUVs In India

Off-road SUVs in India are more about being lifestyle and less about heading to proper off-road trails. However, these above-listed SUVs can do some serious off-roading if the situation demands.

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Article Published On: Monday, May 16, 2022, 16:34 [IST]
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