Citroen AircrossX vs Force Motors Gurkha (2026)
Citroen AircrossX (₹8.89 Lakh – ₹14.72 Lakh) and Force Motors Gurkha (₹16.31 Lakh – ₹17.63 Lakh) go head-to-head in the compact suv space. Here is how they compare on the numbers (October 2026).
- The Citroen AircrossX is more affordable — it starts ₹7.42 Lakh lower than the Force Motors Gurkha.
- The Force Motors Gurkha is the more powerful car, with 138 bhp against 108 bhp.
- Only the Citroen AircrossX has a published NCAP crash-test rating (5 stars).
Specification Comparison
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Citroen AircrossX in short
The AircrossX is the October 2025 refresh of the C3 Aircross, and at ₹8.89 lakh it is India's cheapest 7-seat SUV. It offers 5- and 7-seat layouts, 200 mm of ground clearance, a 444-litre boot in 5-seat form and the same 82 PS NA / 110 PS turbo 1.2 petrol pair as the BasaltX with 6-speed manual or torque-converter automatic. A 5-star Bharat NCAP adult-occupant rating and six standard airbags give it a safety edge over the Maruti Ertiga and Renault Triber it undercuts on the 7-seat count.
Full AircrossX prices & variants →Force Motors Gurkha in short
The Gurkha is Force Motors' hardcore ladder-frame off-roader, reborn in 2024 in 3-door 5-seat and 5-door 7-seat forms. Its trump card is unmatched at any price near it: front AND rear mechanical differential locks as standard — the Mahindra Thar and Thar Roxx offer at most a rear locker — plus a 700 mm water-wading depth and 233 mm of ground clearance. The FM 2.6 diesel makes 140 PS and 320 Nm through a 5-speed manual with low-range 4x4 on every unit; there is no petrol, no automatic and, unusually, no published ARAI mileage figure.
Full Gurkha prices & variants →Frequently Asked Questions
Which is cheaper: AircrossX or Gurkha?
The Citroen AircrossX is more affordable — it starts ₹7.42 Lakh lower than the Force Motors Gurkha. (Ex-showroom prices, October 2026.)
AircrossX vs Gurkha — which is safer?
NCAP ratings: Citroen AircrossX — 5 stars; Force Motors Gurkha — not yet tested.
Should I buy the AircrossX or the Gurkha?
The Citroen AircrossX is more affordable — it starts ₹7.42 Lakh lower than the Force Motors Gurkha. The Force Motors Gurkha is the more powerful car, with 138 bhp against 108 bhp. Only the Citroen AircrossX has a published NCAP crash-test rating (5 stars). Beyond the numbers, shortlist by test-driving both — ride quality and dealer experience differ by city.