Here’s How Mahindra Thar Roxx’s Off-Road Specs Compare Against Maruti Suzuki Jimny And Force Gurkha

Mahindra Thar Roxx Vs Maruti Suzuki Jimny Vs Force Gurkha – Dimensions Compared

In terms of dimensions, the new Thar Roxx is the longest and widest SUV among its rivals. It also boasts the longest wheelbase among the 3 SUVs, which results in better cabin space. The Gurkha 5 Door is the tallest SUV here, followed by the Thar Roxx and Jimny, respectively. In terms of road presence, the Thar Roxx and Gurkha 5 Door stands out due to their length, width and height. However, the Jimny’s comparatively diminutive size will help it go down narrow roads and off-road paths effortlessly. Mahindra are yet to reveal the ground clearance of the Thar Roxx, but we expect it to be similar to the Thar 3 Door, which offers a ground clearance of 226mm.

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Mahindra Thar Roxx Vs Maruti Suzuki Jimny Vs Force Gurkha – Off-Road Specs Compared

Before we compare the off-road specs of the 2024 Thar Roxx, Jimny and Gurkha, let’s take a quick look at what approach angle, departure angle and breakover angle mean. 

Approach angle is the maximum upward angle of an inclined surface that your SUV can drive over. An SUV with a higher approach angle can climb steeper slopes than an SUV with a lower approach angle. 

Departure angle is similar to approach angle, except it is measured at the back of your SUV. Hence, a car with greater departure angle can clear steeper declines without brushing the underside of the vehicle. 

The breakover angle is an apex formed by the vehicle's middle and the angles toward the rear and front wheels. A car will tip over or even turtle if it crosses a surface that is high enough to cause the wheels to lose traction and lose contact with the road surface.

Of the 3 SUVs here, the new Thar Roxx has the best approach and breakover angle, meaning it is unlikely to scrape its underside while going up a steep incline, or lose traction or topple over at the apex of an incline. The Gurkha has the least departure angle, at 25 degrees, while the Jimny has the highest at 50 degrees. The Gurkha 5 Door has the most water wading capacity thanks to its snorkel intake. The Thar Roxx comes second in this department with a water wading capacity that’s 50mm shy of the Gurkha 5 Door. The Jimny offers a poor water wading capacity of 300mm. However, this can be rectified by fitting a snorkel from the after-market.

All 3 SUVs get 4-wheel-drive as standard along with a low range transfer case that offers 2 High, 4 High and 4 Low. While the Gurkha continues to offer front and rear locking differentials in its latest generation, the Jimny gets a limited slip differential that relies on the brakes for optimum traction. Meanwhile, the Thar Roxx gets a brake-locking differential at the front axle.

Mahindra Thar Roxx Vs Maruti Suzuki Jimny Vs Force Gurkha – Engine Specs Compared

The new Thar Roxx 4x4 is offered with Mahindra’s 2.2L diesel engine in its highest tune. The Force Gurkha 5 Door gets a 2.6L diesel engine while the Jimny is offered with a 1.5L normal petrol engine. Here’s how they compare against each other:

The new Thar Roxx produces the most power and torque among its 5-door off-road SUV rivals. The Jimny is the least powerful of the lot, but it is also the lightest in this group. While the Thar Roxx and Jimny are available with an automatic transmission, the Gurkha only comes with a manual transmission.

Mahindra Thar Roxx Vs Maruti Suzuki Jimny Vs Force Gurkha – Prices Compared

Mahindra are yet to reveal the prices of the Thar Roxx’s 4x4 variants. At the launch event, Mahindra said they will reveal the full price list for the Thar Roxx on October 3. We expect the top Thar Roxx 4x4 AX7L variant to cost Rs. 21.99 lakh (ex-showroom). The 2024 Gurkha 5 Door is currently priced at Rs. 18.0 lakh (ex-showroom), while the Jimny 4x4 is the most affordable SUV here with prices ranging from Rs. 12.74 lakh to Rs. 13.69 lakh.

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