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Force Gurkha vs Mahindra XUV700 in Nepal

Price & specification comparison · updated July 24, 2026

At a glance

	Force Gurkha	Mahindra XUV700
Ex-showroom price	Rs 78.99 lakh	Rs 74 lakh – Rs 1.13 crore
Fuel	diesel	petrol
Variants on sale	1	6
Distributor	S. Ramanand Trading Concern	Agni Incorporated Pvt. Ltd. (Mahindra Nepal)

Variant-wise prices (July 24, 2026)

Force Gurkha

Gurkha BS6 3-door 4x4

रु 78,99,000

Mahindra XUV700

AX3 MT PET FWD 5 STR	रु 74,00,000
AX5 MT PET FWD 5 STR	रु 83,70,000
AX5 MT PET FWD 7 STR	रु 87,75,000
AX5 AT PET FWD 5 STR	रु 91,95,000
AX7L MT PET FWD 7 STR	रु 1,05,00,000
AX7L AT PET FWD 7 STR	रु 1,13,00,000

Specifications — Gurkha Gurkha BS6 3-door 4x4 vs XUV700 AX3 MT PET FWD 5 STR

Category	Force Gurkha	Mahindra XUV700
Battery & Range	Not disclosed officially	Internal combustion petrol SUV, no EV battery range
Motor Power & Drivetrain	Not disclosed officially	2.0L mStallion turbo-petrol, 197 bhp, 380 Nm Front-wheel drive (FWD) only, no AWD option in Nepal 6-speed manual transmission (MT) in AX3 5-seater Petrol-only engine, no diesel option in Nepal
Wheelbase & Ground Clearance	Not disclosed officially	Wheelbase 2750 mm Ground clearance 200 mm
Dimensions	Not disclosed officially	Length 4695 mm Width 1890 mm Height ~1755 mm incl. roof rails 7-seater wheelbase identical to 5-seater at 2750 mm
Cargo	Not disclosed officially	Boot space 475L in 5-seater configuration Split-folding rear seats to expand cargo
Comfort & Interior	Not disclosed officially	Fabric upholstery, manually adjustable front seats Manual AC, rear AC vents 5-seater layout with spacious second row
Infotainment & Convenience	Not disclosed officially	8-inch touchscreen infotainment on AX3 Android Auto and Apple CarPlay support 7-inch digital instrument cluster Basic cruise control and steering-mounted controls
Safety	Not disclosed officially	Global NCAP 5-star crash safety rating Dual front airbags standard on AX3 ABS with EBD, ESP standard ISOFIX child seat mounts in second row
Design & Exterior	Not disclosed officially	Bold C-shaped LED DRLs and signature grille Steel wheels with covers on AX3 Available colors: Everest White, Midnight Black, Dazzling Silver, Red Rage, Electric Blue
Sales & Imports	Not disclosed officially	Officially launched in Nepal early 2023 Imported as CBU/CKD from India-spec production
Value for Money Verdict	Not disclosed officially	Entry variant offers strong engine with basic features at Rs 74 lakh High Nepal pricing vs India due to import duties
Pros	Not disclosed officially	Powerful turbo-petrol engine for the segment 5-star safety with modern platform Competitive starting price within Nepal premium SUV class
Cons	Not disclosed officially	No diesel option despite popular in India No AWD or off-road-focused variant in Nepal AX3 misses many premium comfort features of higher trims

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Frequently asked questions

Which is cheaper in Nepal — Force Gurkha or Mahindra XUV700?

As of July 2026, the Mahindra XUV700 starts at Rs 74 lakh ex-showroom — Rs 4.99 lakh less than the Force Gurkha at Rs 78.99 lakh.

What is the price of the Force Gurkha and Mahindra XUV700 in Nepal?

The Force Gurkha costs Rs 78.99 lakh and the Mahindra XUV700 costs Rs 74 lakh to Rs 1.13 crore (ex-showroom, July 2026).

Should I buy the Force Gurkha or the Mahindra XUV700?

Weigh the current prices, the variant-wise specifications on this page, and each brand's showroom and service reach near you — both are listed on the model pages. There is no single winner: the side-by-side table shows exactly where each car is ahead.

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