These powerful 4×4 SUVs are best to enjoy 'off-roading' in monsoon!
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Monsoon Off-Roading: If you want to buy an SUV during the rainy season that can run without stopping even on mud, water and bad roads, then this article is for you. In this report, the price, engine, 4×4 system, features, safety and mileage of Mahindra Thar, Force Gurkha, Maruti Jimny and Mahindra Thar Roxx have been compared in simple language. Know which SUV will prove to be the best according to your needs and budget.
Mahindra Thar: It is known for its powerful and rough-and-tough boxy design. Its starting ex-showroom price starts from around Rs 9.99 lakh and goes up to Rs 17.62 lakh. Its interior is made of very sporty and water-resistant material, due to which there is no fear of the cabin getting damaged even during rainy days. It has basic features like 7-inch touchscreen infotainment system and cruise control.
Talking about the engine, it has a strong 4×4 system with 2.0-litre petrol and 2.2-litre diesel engines. This setup crosses mud and deep water easily. For safety, it has been provided with dual airbags, ABS, EBD and hill descent control. Its mileage is around 15.2 km per litre, which is considered quite good for such a heavy off-roader.
Force Gurkha: It has been designed as a pure off-road machine. The ex-showroom price of Gurkha ranges between Rs 15.95 lakh to Rs 17.63 lakh. Its look is quite bold and it has a snorkel fitted by the company, which gives it the power to move easily even in 700 mm deep water. Talking about the interior, it is quite simple and strong.
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This vehicle has a 9-inch touchscreen and digital instrument cluster. It has a big 2.6-litre diesel engine, which generates power of 138 bhp and torque of 320 Nm. For safety, it includes features like dual airbags, ABS and manual locking differential. Due to its heavy body, its ARAI mileage is around 12.4 km per liter.
Maruti Jimny: This is a light and extremely agile 4×4 SUV, whose ex-showroom price ranges from Rs 12.39 lakh to Rs 14.52 lakh. Its design is compact and has a classic boxy look, which makes it very easy to maneuver on narrow roads. Its interior has modern features like 9-inch touchscreen with all-black theme, wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay.
The Jimny has a 1.5-litre K-series petrol engine, which comes with Maruti's popular AllGrip Pro 4×4 system. Due to its light weight, this vehicle can easily pass through the mud without getting stuck. In terms of safety, it comes with great features like 6 airbags, ESP and hill hold assist as standard. Its mileage ranges from approximately 16.39 to 16.94 km per liter.
Mahindra Thar Roxx: This 5-door SUV is for those who want luxury and large space along with off-roading. Its ex-showroom price starts from Rs 12.39 lakh and goes up to Rs 22.82 lakh for the top model. Its design is very premium, with LED lights and a large grill. Its interior is quite luxurious, which has ventilated seats and a large panoramic sunroof.
It has a large 10.25-inch touchscreen and Harman Kardon's premium sound system. The vehicle has a 2.2-litre mHawk diesel engine, which comes with 4×4 setup. In terms of safety, it has received a 5-star rating from Bharat-NCAP and it has modern features like Level-2 ADAS (ADAS) with 6 airbags. Its mileage is around 15.2 km per litre.
