2018 Jeep Wrangler 3-door spied in India

The 2018 Jeep Wrangler SUV has been spotted in India and is expected to be launched soon.

The image also reveal that the SUV is right-hand drive (RHD) model and considering the fact that the Wrangler is sold in India as a CBU (completely built unit), Jeep might launch new-gen model by the end of 2018 or early 2019. It is possible that the SUV is here for homologation.



The 2018 Jeep Wrangler models (3-door & 5-door) were first showcased in November last year, at the 2017 Los Angeles Auto Show, followed by its European debut at the Geneva Motor Show early this year in March 2018. The latest spy image of 3-door Jeep Wrangler is expected to be one of the higher-spec models (possibly the Sahara).

The new Jeep Wrangler comes with:

• New platform that is lighter and larger


• LED headlamps.


• LED DRL integrated into the front fender


• New bumper


• Stylish set of alloy wheels


• New ORVM's with integrated turn signal lights


• Updated cabin with a revised dashboard


• Uconnect 4C NAV 8.4-inch touchscreen infotainment system with navigation, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, dual-zone automatic climate control and more.


• Features like passive keyless entry, push-button start, and much more.

Under the hood, the Jeep Wrangler will get a 2.2-litre, 4-cylinder, turbocharged petrol engine that features mild-hybrid technology for the first time ever. The Wrangler will also get the tried and tested 3.6-litre V6 naturally aspirated Pentastar engine, which will be the top spec petrol model.

The Jeep Wrangler will be available with an 8-speed automatic gearbox - which is also brand new and no manual option will be offered.

140 hp / 321 Nm Force Gurkha Xtreme details leak. Launch soon !!

The new Force Gurkha Xtreme will be powered by a Mercedes-Benz OM611-derived 2.2-litre diesel unit that makes 140hp and 321Nm replacing the aged 85hp, 2.6-litre diesel engine This is essentially the same engine that powered the now-discontinued Force One SUV. In addition to the engine, the Gurkha will get a new gearbox too – a Mercedes-Benz G32 five-speed manual that links to the engine via a dual-mass flywheel.

[caption id="attachment_25304" align="aligncenter" width="630"] Force One SUV[/caption]

The Force Gurkha Xtreme will also come with front and rear diff-locks, like the standard Gurkha. The suspension is set to receive an upgrade too, with a multi-link arrangement at the front in addition to the one at the rear. The front track will be wider by 40mm.

The revised suspension will bring with it major improvements in approach, departure and ramp breakover angles which now stand at 44 degrees, 35 degrees and 29 degrees, respectively, compared to the Gurkha Xplorer’s 39 degrees, 27 degrees and 24 degrees. The Gurkha Xtreme has been rated with 205mm of ground clearance and a wading depth of 550mm.

Now, with the more powerful engine (140hp) and a suite of upgrades, the Gurkha Xtreme could be a more challenging contender to the Mahindra Thar which is powered by CRDe engine with power output of 105hp and torque of 247 Nm.

[caption id="attachment_25303" align="aligncenter" width="999"] Force Gurkha Xtreme brochure[/caption]

 

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