People who like to travel on challenging roads want off-road SUVs. These SUVs get high ground clearance, optimized approach and departure angles, tough-duty suspension, off-roading tires and a 4X4 drivetrain system. If you are looking for a similar SUV, then let us tell you that in the next year, i.e. 2023, many off-road SUVs will be launched.
Let us tell you about them.
Maruti jimny
The Indo-Japanese automaker will showcase the 5-door version of the Jimny SUV at the Auto Expo in January 2023. Its market launch is expected before next year’s festive season. If reports are to be believed, then the new Maruti Jimny can come in two seating configurations – 5-seat and 7-seat (optional). The new 5-door Maruti Jimny can get a 1.5-litre K15 petrol engine. A 5-speed manual gearbox can be given in it. It will be equipped with a 4X4 drivetrain system.
5-Door Mahindra Thar
Mahindra is testing its 5-door Thar. This new off-road SUV can also be showcased at the 2023 Auto Expo and launched towards the end of the next financial year. The 5-door Mahindra Thar could be based on a ladder frame chassis. Pentalink rear suspension can also be given in it. Compared to the 3-door Thar, it will have a longer wheelbase and more cabin space. It can get a 2.0L turbo petrol and 2.2L turbo diesel engine. This off-road SUV can come in 6 and 7-seating layouts.
5-Door Force Gurkha
The 5-door version of the Force Gurkha has already started arriving at the dealerships. It comes with a longer wheelbase compared to the 3-door version of Gurkha. The higher trims of the SUV could get 18-inch alloy wheels, and the lower variants could get smaller steel wheels. The 5-door Force Gurkha could be powered by the same 2.6-litre turbo diesel engine that powers the 3-door version. It will also come with a 4X4 drivetrain system.