Short answer: the Mahindra Thar is the cheapest and most powerful of these three off-roaders and the only one with a choice of petrol, diesel and automatic versions, the Maruti Jimny is the only one with rear doors, and the Force Gurkha is the simplest diesel 4x4. The Thar starts at ₹10.32 lakh*, the Jimny at ₹12.54 lakh* and the Gurkha costs ₹16.52 lakh* ex-showroom.
Key facts.
Mahindra Thar (three-door): ₹10.32 lakh* to ₹18.99 lakh*. A 1.5-litre diesel (119hp, 300Nm, rear-wheel drive), a 2.2-litre diesel (152hp, 330Nm) or a 2.0-litre turbo-petrol (162hp, 330Nm). Manual or automatic, rear-wheel drive or 4x4.
Maruti Suzuki Jimny: ₹12.54 lakh* to ₹14.52 lakh*. A 105hp 1.5-litre petrol, five doors, four seats and four-wheel drive.
Force Gurkha (three-door): ₹16.52 lakh*. A 2.6-litre diesel with 140hp and 320Nm, a 5-speed manual and four-wheel drive with a low-range transfer case.
Price and specifications compared.
Mahindra Thar | Maruti Suzuki Jimny | Force Gurkha | |
|---|---|---|---|
Price* | ₹10.32 lakh to ₹18.99 lakh | ₹12.54 lakh to ₹14.52 lakh | ₹16.52 lakh |
Petrol | 2.0-litre turbo, 162hp, 330Nm | 1.5-litre, 105hp | Not offered |
Diesel | 1.5-litre, 119hp; 2.2-litre, 152hp, 330Nm | Not offered | 2.6-litre, 140hp, 320Nm |
Drive | Rear-wheel drive or 4x4 | 4x4 | 4x4 with low range |
Doors and seats | 3 doors, 4 seats | 5 doors, 4 seats | 3 doors, 4 seats |
Round by round.
Round | Winner | Why |
|---|---|---|
Price | Thar | It starts ₹2.22 lakh* below the Jimny and ₹6.20 lakh* below the Gurkha. |
Power | Thar | Up to 162hp from the petrol and 152hp from the 2.2-litre diesel. |
Choice | Thar | Petrol or diesel, manual or automatic, two- or four-wheel drive. |
Rear access | Jimny | The only one with rear doors. Autocar India notes difficult rear access in the Thar. |
Standard 4x4 | Jimny and Gurkha | Every version has four-wheel drive. The Gurkha adds a low-range transfer case. |
Who each one suits.
Choose the Thar if you want the most power, an automatic, or a rear-wheel-drive version for city use at the lowest price.
Choose the Jimny if you want a light petrol 4x4 with rear doors for passengers.
Choose the Gurkha if you want a simple diesel 4x4 and do not need an automatic.
Test drive the Thar in Ghaziabad.
Shiva Group's Mahindra showrooms at C-22 Lohia Nagar, Ghaziabad, and Site-IV, Sahibabad, have the Thar and the five-door Thar Roxx for test drives. See our Mahindra showroom page for Ghaziabad. Need five doors? Read Thar Roxx vs Jimny vs Gurkha 5-door.
Frequently asked questions.
Which is cheapest: Thar, Jimny or Gurkha?
The Mahindra Thar, from ₹10.32 lakh* ex-showroom. The Jimny starts at ₹12.54 lakh* and the Gurkha costs ₹16.52 lakh*.
Is the Thar available with an automatic gearbox?
Yes. The 2.2-litre diesel and the 2.0-litre turbo-petrol are offered with a manual or an automatic.
Is the cheapest Thar a 4x4?
No. The 1.5-litre diesel version is rear-wheel drive with a 6-speed manual. The 2.2-litre diesel and 2.0-litre petrol are offered with 4x4.
How many seats do these off-roaders have?
All three seat four.
Related comparisons.
Terms and conditions.
*Prices are ex-showroom prices in India, checked in November 2026. They can change without notice.
*Ex-showroom prices exclude registration, road tax, insurance, accessories, extended warranty and other charges. On-road prices depend on the state of registration, the variant and whether the vehicle is registered to a person or a company.
*Specifications are the manufacturers' published figures as reported by the sources below. Performance, range and fuel-economy figures are claimed, not measured by us.
*Round winners are our editorial judgement based on published prices and specifications. They are not the result of a road test.
*Offers, availability, colours, seating layouts and delivery times vary by variant and over time. Confirm the current price and an on-road quote with Shiva Group's Mahindra showrooms in Ghaziabad before you book.
Sources.
Autocar India: Mahindra Thar, checked November 2026
Autocar India: Maruti Suzuki Jimny, checked November 2026
Autocar India: Force Gurkha 3-door, checked November 2026
Disclosure: Shiva Group publishes this newsroom and is an authorised Mahindra dealer in Ghaziabad (C-22 Lohia Nagar, and Site-IV, Sahibabad).
About Shiva Group
Shiva Group is a family-owned automotive retail group with a legacy since 1928 and in automotive retail since 1972. Headquartered in Delhi NCR, the Group is an authorised sales and service partner for nine brands across two-wheelers, cars and SUVs, and commercial vehicles — Bajaj, Chetak, KTM, Triumph, Mahindra, Land Rover, MG Select, Bajaj Three-Wheelers and Mahindra Commercial — with a network across Delhi NCR and North India.
