The dimensions of the Gurkha is gigantic in comparison to our tiny hatchback.
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I visited the USG Automobiles showroom, Jora Girja (Twin Church), Kolkata (opposite Pratt Memorial school) along with my wife. We were in a nearby area and called up the showroom if there is any Gurkha on display. The courteous representative confirmed the display car. We arrived at the USG Force showroom after 4 pm (closure time on Saturday). However, their representative was waiting for us.
It was a gorgeous red colour Gurkha, and my wife liked it instantly! The dimension (& look) of Gurkha is gigantic in comparison to our tiny hatchback.
We had to climb onto the Gurkha. The handles in front seem to be sturdy & durable for bulky occupants like us (80~90 kg).
The front seat cushioning is excellent. Seats are wide enough for both of us. However, I think the shoulder could be a little wider.
Query: Whether the door is too close to the right side of the seat/ driver? My shoulder was touching the door panel.
The instrument console display is purely analogue, and I have no problem with that. I liked the way the needles go full-scale and return to zero again while switching ON.
The access to rear passenger seats was absolutely trouble-free for me (6 ft height and bulky frame) and my wife. Initially, I was sceptical about this arrangement. But surprisingly there was no hindrance to access the rear seats. However, with the driver’s seat set at my suitable position, I couldn’t occupy the rear seat comfortably. There was no leg room/ knee room. And the driver’s seat had a few more positions left.
My wife had an observation that rear seats should have been continuous instead of the existing individual seats. However, she was happy when she occupied the rear seat. The wide-angle rear side glass panels are amazing. The armrest adjustment mechanism was broken in this display vehicle.
Leg space for the front seats is adequate for tall persons. However, the steering wheel is like big Trucks. I set the steering to the topmost position with fully pulled out. But the steering was still between my legs and I was not able to reach the pedals properly.
Query: What is the proper setting for the steering for tall and XL size drivers? Any suggestion?
We are okay with the interior fit and finish. We didn’t switch ON the ICE to play music/ FM, hence no comments on sound quality etc.
One of the diff lock gear was loose and was not in a normal position. The showroom person was also not aware of the exact operation/position of it (perhaps he was not from the Gurkha team. the Showroom was already closed and only 3 people were there). Hence I didn’t start the engine. The showroom guy informed us that if we are interested they can arrange a test drive.
Then I looked at the underbody part. I measured the ground clearance in a very crude manner (spreading all fingers) and it must be 180 mm+. Perhaps due to the gigantic dimensions of Gurkha, the GC below the casing seems to be less than the specified 205 mm.
The paint quality of the windscreen guard accessory is not good. It had a part about 1 inch rusted and the paint was chipped off.
The rear windscreen glass panel was a little misaligned in this display car.
I could see drops of oil below the gearbox area. Didn’t discuss the details with the showroom person. We just touched upon the issues reported and he replied that they are resolving all such issues before delivery.
[My wife’s reaction is on the positive side after seeing the Red Gurkha.]
Keyword: Checking out a Red Force Gurkha at a showroom in Kolkata