Force Motors Gurkha vs Kia Carens

Question 1

Q. Which car is the best, Carens or Innova Crysta?

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The Carens immediately comes across as a practical all-rounder with the right pricing to make it a proper disruptor. It’s when you want these qualities combined with better interior quality, more features, a stronger safety package, and more sophisticated drive options, that you should consider the Carens. On the hand, Toyota Innova Crysta is an MPV segment car and it would be a reliable package, if you require a comfortable car for a large family and want good power delivery, safety, and a spacious cabin, you may go for Innova Crysta. Moreover, we would suggest you to take a test drive before making the final decision. Follow the link and select your desired city for dealership details.

Question 2

Q. Which car is best to buy for offroading - Force Gurkha vs Mahindra Thar?

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Yes driving sonet diesel IMT since one year. Driven 26k so far without any problems.

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For me, always Gurkha

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Both the cars are good in their forte. The new Gurkha comes with the older 2.6-litre turbo-diesel motor and not the newer 2.2-litre diesel which the old car got in its last stages. However, the 2.6-litre motor has been upgraded to meet BS6 norms. Force also claims to have heavily reworked the motor to improve refinement and power. Although they have managed to bump up the power on this engine, it still makes a not-so-thrilling 91PS and 250Nm. This lack of versatility is evident in the way the new Gurkha tackles our roads too. At low speeds, the ride quality will surprise you with its plushness. The soft suspension has the ability to gulp the worst road imaginable and while doing so the suspension remains silent. Even for such a tall and heavy vehicle, side to side motion is well controlled. But tackle not so perfect roads at speeds above 50kmph and the Gurkha’s dynamic envelope falls apart. On the other hand, This mStallion petrol paired with the 6-speed auto box was the pick of the engine combinations we’ve experienced in the Thar. It’s smooth and refined in the city and packs a heck of a punch when you push the go pedal. There’s plenty of torque from the petrol motor too so though we didn't test it, it’s sure to perform just as amicably in the off-road environment as well. The Thar's appeal and promise to take you on great adventures is a big draw but living with it everyday will still ask you to make many compromises. As a second car or for those who just need the utility of the 4x4 the Thar’s appeal is undeniable. For a better understanding of compatibility and driving comfort, we would suggest you to take a test drive. Follow the link and select your desired city for dealership.Read more -2021 Force Gurkha first drive review: A good alternative to the Thar?.-Mahindra Thar Road Test Review: Has The Monster Been Tamed?.

Question 3

Q. Which car offers more comfortable driving, Carens or Seltos?

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The Seltos continues to impress with added standard safety and claimed better ride quality. It is a vehicle you can’t go wrong with. Because of its high wow factor, it attracts a lot of attention. More importantly, it backs it up with a solid and sensible personality too. The Carens, On the other hand, immediately comes across as a no-nonsense, practical all-rounder with the right pricing to make it a proper disruptor. It’s when you want these qualities combined with better interior quality, more features, a stronger safety package and more sophisticated drive options, that you should consider the Carens. Moreover, we would suggest you to take a test drive for a better understanding of performance and comfort. Click on the link and select your desired brand and city for dealership details.

Question 4

Q. Which one to choose diesel or petrol?

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Selecting the right fuel type depends on your utility and the average running of the car. If you drive less than 50km in a day then we recommend you to go with a petrol car as they are easy to maintain, have a longer life span and they cost less initially than the diesel car. On the other hand, diesel cars are preferred if the average daily run is more than 50km which makes it a feasible purchase. Diesel cars are more fuel-efficient and provide more torque, therefore, are preferred for a person who drives more than 50km. Whereas, petrol engine has a low service cost, more life span, generally have a well-controlled NVH level and are cheaper in cost than the diesel engines. Moreover, we would suggest you to take a test drive before making the final decision. Follow the link and select your desired city for dealership details.

Question 5

Q. Which option is better in terms of comfort and mileage? Petrol AT or Petrol MT?

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If you'll be driving more in heavy city traffic then we suggest you opt for Automatic Transmission which is easier to use and more comfortable for the driver, and mileage is better than MT variant, while Manual Transmission vehicles are less expensive more involved and are more fun to drive on highways. And we would suggest you take a test drive before making the final decision. Follow the link and select your desired city and brand for dealership details.

Question 6

Q. What's the differnce between Carens and Alcazar?

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It's just that alcazar comes with a bigger engine of 2000cc while carens commes with a 1500cc, same one as in creta, this adds to giving more mileage in cares and also very quiet cabin, also, a small engine doesn't mean the car is laging in power..... The carens can do quite a bit of off roaring too(if you are careful enough) although what I'd miss in my carens when compared to alcazar is the projector headlamp setup that lits up the road very well ahead of your alcazar.... But on the contrary, the carens gets a halogen 50 watt setup on all its models other than the top trim where it gets an led/hid setup.... Although you could replace the halogen bulbs with an aftermarket relay an 100/120 watt bulb combo or get the osram CBI pro projector bulbs or hid bulbs from any aftermarket car accessories shop..... These were certain observations i made while buying the carens and comparing it to the alcazar in the showrooms...... Youre welcome...😁

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Carens is best

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Selecting the right car would depend on several factors such as your budget preference on the segment, features required, cabin space, engine options, brand preference, etc. Alcazar will feel homely if you’ve experienced the Creta’s cabin. The layout is easy to navigate and get familiar with as well. There isn’t a difference in quality, fit or finish, and it feels well-built and premium. On the other hand, The Kia Carens recently launched in the Indian market on 15 February. The surprising bit is that the Carens is larger than its cousin, the Hyundai Alcazar, in every dimension. The wheelbase is longer by 20mm, much of which has been added after the B-pillar as is made obvious by the long rear doors. This, along with a taller roofline, change the proportions subtly but surely, resulting in an MPV-like look. The 16” wheels, when compared to the 18” on the Alcazar, temper the stance too. Moreover, we would suggest you to take a test drive before making the final decision for a better understanding of performance and comfort. Follow the link and select your desired city for dealership details.

Key Highlights	Gurkha 2.6 Diesel	Carens X-Line Diesel AT 6 STR
Engine Type	FM 2.6L CRDi	CRDi VGT
Max Power	138bhp@3200rpm	114.41bhp@4000rpm

Basic Info	Force Motors Gurkha 2.6 Diesel	Kia Carens X-Line Diesel AT 6 STR
Rating	17 reviews	128 reviews
Brand Name	Force Motors	Kia
Ex-Showroom Price	Rs. 16.75 Lakh Get On-Road Price	Rs. 19.93 Lakh Get On-Road Price
Engine Displacement	2596 cc	1493 cc
Body Type	SUVAll SUV Cars	MUVAll SUV Cars
Max Power	138bhp@3200rpm	114.41bhp@4000rpm
No Of Cylinders	4	4
Transmission	Manual	Automatic
Gearbox	5-Speed	6-Speed
Drive Type	4WD	FWD
Colors	Force Motors Gurkha Colors	Kia Carens Colors
Fuel Type	Diesel	Diesel
Tyre Size	255/65 R18	205/65 R16
Boot Space	500 Liters	210 Liters
Steering Mounted Audio Control	...	Yes
Cruise Control	...	Yes
Airbags	Driver and Passenger	Driver, Passenger and Side Front
EMI	Rs. 32,402 @ 10.5% (60 months)	Rs. 38,571 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Servicing Cost	...	Rs. 16,837 / 5 years
Insurance	Rs. 93,815 Gurkha Insurance	Rs. 86,136 Carens Insurance
Brochure	Download Brochure	Download Brochure

Ratings Factor	Carens	Gurkha
Mileage	2.5	4.2
Performance	2.5	4.4
Comfort	5.0	4.6
Maintenance	2.5	4.0
Safety	4.5	4.2
Features	4.5	4.6

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