It’s time to finally settle the debate—what’s the best lifestyle SUV under ₹20 lakh? In this comprehensive test, we’ve got the Mahindra Thar, Maruti Suzuki Jimny, and Force Gurkha going head-to-head in a series of 9 on-road and off-road challenges. These tests include a slush drag race, articulation, hill climb, time trial, 0-80-0kmph, U-turn, noise levels, and ride comfort. Each SUV will be scored on a scale of 0 to 3 points, with 3 points for the winner, 2 for second place, and 1 for third. Any SUV that fails to complete a test will receive 0 points. At the end of all the tests, the scores will be tallied to declare the ultimate winner.
As for power and gearbox specs, the Force Gurkha we tested features a 2.6-litre diesel engine producing 136 bhp and 320 Nm, paired with a 5-speed manual gearbox. The Maruti Suzuki Jimny sports a 1.5-litre naturally aspirated petrol engine delivering 103 bhp and 134 Nm, mated to a torque converter. Lastly, the 3-door Mahindra Thar comes with a 2.2-litre turbo-petrol engine that puts out 130 bhp and 320 Nm, paired with a 6-speed automatic transmission.
Watch the video to see which SUV emerges as the most well-rounded lifestyle 4×4 under ₹20 lakh in India!
0:00 Intro
1:43 Power figures of Thar, Jimny and Gurkha on test
2:34 Slush drag race
4:39 Articulation test
7:15 Slippery hill climb test
9:40 Preview of the off-road track time trial
10:26 On road 0-80-0 test
12:28 U-turn test
12:56 Vibration levels test
13:28 Noise test
12:48 Features test
14:30 Off-road track time trial test
17:27 Verdict and results
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