Force Motors Gurkha vs Tata Nexon (2026)
Force Motors Gurkha (₹16.31 Lakh – ₹17.63 Lakh) and Tata Nexon (₹7.40 Lakh – ₹14.52 Lakh) go head-to-head in the compact suv space. Here is how they compare on the numbers (October 2026).
- The Tata Nexon is more affordable — it starts ₹8.91 Lakh lower than the Force Motors Gurkha.
- The Force Motors Gurkha is the more powerful car, with 138 bhp against 118 bhp.
- Only the Tata Nexon has a published NCAP crash-test rating (5 stars).
Specification Comparison
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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 →Tata Nexon in short
The Nexon is Tata's best-selling model and a perennial top-three player in India's cut-throat sub-4-metre SUV segment against the Maruti Brezza, Hyundai Venue and Kia Sonet. The 2023 facelift brought a dramatic Curvv-inspired design, twin digital displays and a 7-speed DCA automatic. It holds 5-star ratings from both Global NCAP and Bharat NCAP, and is the only car in the class with turbo-petrol, diesel and turbo-CNG options.
Full Nexon prices & variants →Frequently Asked Questions
Which is cheaper: Gurkha or Nexon?
The Tata Nexon is more affordable — it starts ₹8.91 Lakh lower than the Force Motors Gurkha. (Ex-showroom prices, October 2026.)
Gurkha vs Nexon — which is safer?
NCAP ratings: Force Motors Gurkha — not yet tested; Tata Nexon — 5 stars.
Should I buy the Gurkha or the Nexon?
The Tata Nexon is more affordable — it starts ₹8.91 Lakh lower than the Force Motors Gurkha. The Force Motors Gurkha is the more powerful car, with 138 bhp against 118 bhp. Only the Tata Nexon 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.