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Force Gurkha vs Riddara Riddara-Econ in Nepal — price & specs compared

Ex-showroom, KathmanduEx-showroom, as listed — no trim distributor-verified yetComparing BS6 3-door 4x4 vs 4WD variants
The short answer

Riddara Riddara-Econ costs रु 4,00,000 less ex-showroom. Riddara-Econ has 290.7 PS more power.

Choose the Force Gurkha if
You prefer its body style, brand or dealer near you — the numbers are close.

Serious off-roader with factory 4x4 hardware and snorkel, priced high but still unique in Nepal. Best suited to enthusiasts needing real off-road capability more than comfort or features.

Pros
Outstanding off-road hardware including low-range and locking differentials.
Tall ground clearance and snorkel from factory for adventure use.
Long warranty and free service reduce ownership anxiety.
Distinctive design; niche appeal with limited direct rivals at this price.
Cons
Only 4 seats and basic cabin for the price.
Safety kit limited compared to modern SUVs (no ESC, side airbags).
Force brand and service network are relatively small in Nepal.
On-road comfort, refinement, and features trail mainstream rivals.
As of 29 Jul 2026
Choose the Riddara Riddara-Econ if
Riddara Riddara-Econ costs रु 4,00,000 less ex-showroom.Riddara-Econ has 290.7 PS more power.
19 rows compared
Force Gurkha price in Nepal
Force
रु 78,99,000
Riddara
रु 74,99,000Lowest price
💰Price & availabilityEx-showroom
Ex-showroom price
रु 78,99,000
रु 74,99,000Cheapest
Range, all variants
रु 78,94,000 – रु 86,00,000
रु 74,99,000
Variants on sale
3
1
Fuel
petrol
Not disclosed
Distributor
Aayam Force Nepal
CG Motor Pvt. Ltd (CG Motors)
🎁Current offersDealer offers on the selected variant
Offers
cash
Introductory launch pricing at Rs 78.99 lakh ex-showroom
1 offer on other variants
No offer on this variant
⚙️Engine, power & drivetrainVerified spec data
Engine capacity
2,596 cc
Not disclosed
Max power
90 PS
280 kW (380.7 PS)+290.7 PS
Max torque
250 Nm
Not disclosed
Battery
Not disclosed
73 kWh
Transmission
manual
Not disclosed
Drivetrain
4WD
Not disclosed
📐Size & practicalityVerified spec data
Length
4,116 mm
Not disclosed
Width
1,812 mm
Not disclosed
Height
2,075 mm
Not disclosed
Wheelbase
2,400 mm
Not disclosed
Ground clearance
205 mm
Not disclosed
Seating
4
Not disclosed
🔧After-sales reachCounted from distributor listings
Showrooms in Nepal
11Better
2
Service centres
17Better
1
1 category hiddenBattery & Range does not apply to these two petrol models.
📋Other verified detailsAs researched, per category
🛋️Comfort & Interior
·4-seat layout with captain seats in second row
·Air conditioning with heater
·Tilt-adjustable steering
·Fabric upholstery, utilitarian cabin focus
·Power windows
As of 29 Jul 2026
Not disclosed
📱Infotainment & Convenience
·7-inch touchscreen infotainment system
·Android Auto and Apple CarPlay support
·Bluetooth, USB connectivity
·Rear parking sensors
·Follow-me-home headlamps feature
As of 29 Jul 2026
·Intelligent Discharge: 6kW/220V discharge in all scenarios
As of 13 Sept 2026
🛡️Safety
·Dual front airbags
·ABS with EBD
·Rear parking sensors
·Central locking
·3-year or 3,00,000 km warranty
·4 years free service package
As of 29 Jul 2026
·Eight-section aluminum alloy threshold + steel-aluminum hybrid body connection technology
·Mobile deformable barrier + side pillar impact test
·66% high strength steel
·Twist resistance of 30,300 N·m
·Four ventilated brake discs
·150ms ultra-fast braking pressure acceleration rate, three times faster than conventional hydraulic braking
·Power braking
·ADB matrix LED headlights
·Front fender, hood, and wiper impact safety design
·Intelligent high beam control (IHC)
·Adaptive driving beam system (ADB)
·Adaptive front lighting system (AFS)
As of 13 Sept 2026
Design & Exterior
·Boxy off-road design with round headlamps
·LED DRLs integrated in front bumper
·Factory snorkel for water wading
·Roof-mounted luggage carrier
·Available in Red, Orange, Green, Grey, White
·3-door body with side-facing rear windows
As of 29 Jul 2026
·MacPherson independent suspension in the front and multi-link independent suspension at the rear
·Wide front face design
·Variable storage space
·Aerodynamic configuration
·High-ceiling interior
·Racing wing headlights
·Phantom technology grille
·Ultimate streamlining
·Wide and tall silhouette
·Light and shadow aesthetics
As of 13 Sept 2026
📊Sales & Imports
·Available officially in single BS6 3-door 4x4 variant initially
·Introductory price announced at Rs 78.99 lakh
·Distributed by S. Ramanand Trading Concern in Nepal
·CKD/CBU import from India
As of 29 Jul 2026
Not disclosed

Every variant, priced

Ex-showroom by trim — pick one to load it into the columns above.

Force Gurkha
Riddara Riddara-Econ

What each one really costs you

From our tax and EMI tools — bagmati province rates, 5-year loan at 7.5% with 40% down.

Ex-showroom
रु 78,99,000
रु 74,99,000
Road tax + registration
≈ रु 50,500
≈ रु 25,500
Third-party insurance
≈ रु 10,745
≈ रु 8,485
Estimated on-road
≈ रु 79,60,245
≈ रु 75,32,985
EMI / month
≈ रु 94,968 · 5 yr @ 7.5%
≈ रु 90,159 · 5 yr @ 7.5%

Estimates, not quotes. Road tax follows the published provincial schedule; insurance is the third-party tariff. Confirm with the dealer and insurer.

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Our verdict

These two split the decision: the Riddara Riddara-Econ is रु 4,00,000 cheaper ex-showroom (5.3%), while the Force Gurkha is ahead on dealer and service reach — so the answer depends on which of those you are buying for.

Choose the Force Gurkha if
  • you want servicing within reach of where you live
  • you want a dealer close enough to visit and negotiate at

Measured: 16 more service centres in Nepal (17 vs 1); 9 more showrooms in Nepal (11 vs 2).

Choose the Riddara Riddara-Econ if
  • the ex-showroom price is your binding constraint
  • you want the stronger powertrain for hill climbs and overtaking

Measured: 290.7 PS more power.

Every figure in this verdict is computed from the table below — the same ex-showroom prices, variant specifications and Nepal service network the page publishes. Nothing here is an estimate, and where a figure is missing on one side the axis is left out rather than guessed.

What we have actually checked

Trim prices distributor-verified
0 of 4

These trims are listed at their published ex-showroom price, but none has been checked against the distributor's own price list yet — so treat the figures as indicative and confirm at the showroom.

After-sales reach in Nepal
Force: 11 showrooms, 17 service centres · Riddara: 2 showrooms, 1 service centre

Counted from our own showroom and service-centre directories, not from a brochure — every outlet behind these numbers has a listing on this site with an address and a phone number.

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Compiled and reviewed by Ajit Narayan Singh
Editor, Nepal AutoMart

This comparison is assembled from the Nepal AutoMart catalog — distributor price lists we track daily, variant specifications verified against brochures, and our own showroom and service-centre directories. Specifications a source only hedges at are left blank rather than filled in, prices carry the date they were last checked, and corrections are logged. How we source and verify this data.

Force Gurkha vs Riddara Riddara-Econ — questions buyers ask

Which is cheaper in Nepal — Force Gurkha or Riddara Riddara-Econ?

As of September 2026, the Riddara Riddara-Econ starts at Rs 74.99 lakh ex-showroom — Rs 3.95 lakh less than the Force Gurkha at Rs 78.94 lakh.

What is the price of the Force Gurkha and Riddara Riddara-Econ in Nepal?

The Force Gurkha costs Rs 78.94 lakh to Rs 86 lakh and the Riddara Riddara-Econ costs Rs 74.99 lakh (ex-showroom, September 2026).

Should I buy the Force Gurkha or the Riddara Riddara-Econ?

These two split the decision: the Riddara Riddara-Econ is रु 4,00,000 cheaper ex-showroom (5.3%), while the Force Gurkha is ahead on dealer and service reach — so the answer depends on which of those you are buying for. Take the Force Gurkha if you want servicing within reach of where you live. Take the Riddara Riddara-Econ if the ex-showroom price is your binding constraint. Every figure behind that call is in the table on this page.

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