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Force Gurkha included by Kerala Police in their fleet
Despite intense competition from established players, Force Motors has secured the prized order for the supply of 49 All-New Gurkha to the Kerala state police force. The Force Gurkha SUVs have joined the Kerala Police Department’s fleet of 72 Mahindra Bolero SUVs. On February 11, 2022, the ceremonial key was handed over to Manoj Abraham, Additional Director General of Police, in Tiruvananthapuram, in the presence of senior state police authorities. The Gurkha Police Vehicles will be used to patrol the border and protect the state from criminal activity. Force Motors designed Gurkha Police Vans to meet the police department’s high standards, ensuring speed and stability on harsh terrain. The vehicles are fitted with Force Motors’ proven, tough, and dependable components such as engines and gearboxes. The police cars are outfitted with high-intensity rooftop flashing lights, a siren, and the Kerala State Police Department’s logo, as well as seats that can be customised to meet their needs. Three-door variants of the Force Gurkha units have been integrated into the Kerala Police fleet. It has bi-LED headlights and LED daytime running lights. It boasts 16-inch alloy wheels on the sides, which are set within substantial wheel arches with black claddings. It also comes with a functioning snorkel, which aids the Gurkha’s 700 mm water-wading capacity.
The Gurkha features a 2.6-litre, 91PS Mercedes-derived common rail, direct injection, turbocharged diesel engine under the hood. The All-New Gurkha has a redesigned body that is bigger and longer, new interiors, a new crash-complaint, high-strength C-in-C chassis, and new coil spring suspension on all four wheels. The hydraulically operated clutch with booster and 5-speed Mercedes G-28 gearbox with cable shift enable smooth gear changes. The Force Gurkha is currently priced at Rs 14.10 lakh
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Improved version of Hyundai Creta launched in Indian market: Check it out here
Hyundai India launched the much-awaited Creta Knight Edition in the country at a starting price of Rs 13.51 lakh (ex-showroom, all-India). This new variant is available in both petrol and diesel engine options and can be had either with a manual or an automatic transmission unit. To read more about the Creta Knight Edition, click here. In addition to this, the company has also introduced a model-year update for the Hyundai Creta with new feature additions.
The 2022 Hyundai Creta is now available in a new Denim Blue colour option and the Highline TPMS is now standard across all variants. The SX (O) trim now also gets a glossy black centre console. Furthermore, the company will offer the iMT option on the 1.5-litre petrol ‘S’ variant to further expand choices for the customers. The new S+ variant powered by a 1.4-litre T-GDi petrol engine with 7DCT now gets an additional set of features, such as –
– Smart panoramic sunroof
– 16-inch black alloy wheels
– Smartphone wireless charger
– Rear Disc Brakes
– Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
– Vehicle Stability Management (VSM)
– Hill start assist control (HAC)
– Paddle shifters
– Metal pedals
– Electric and auto-folding ORVMs
– Power window auto up/down
Mechanically, the SUV continues to be powered by the existing petrol and diesel engine options.