One of India’s known car manufacturer Force which especially focuses on three-wheelers has silently launched a new variant of its ongoing SUV Force One. This new variant is named as Force One LX which will come with 4×4 (four-wheel drive) system. No other major changes have been done in this SUV, reportedly. As per the company, bookings have already been commenced of this newly added LX 4×4 variant.
Price:
While the other ongoing variants of this muscular vehicle come with the price tags in between 9.26-12.35 lakhs, this new top-end trim LX 4×4 carries the tag of 13.98 lakhs (ex-showroom Delhi).
The on-road price of Force One LX 4×4 is 16.33 lakhs, though.
Engine details:
The newly added variant will continue with the SUV’s ongoing diesel engine which is a 2.2 liter common rail 16V responsible to develop the max power of 139.07bhp and impressive peak torque of 321Nm. The G32/5 speed synchromesh gear box with cable shift is also made under license from Daimler AG. The one and major change it got is the availability of Electronic – Shift on Fly 4×4 system in this variant while the other variants of this SUV is geared up with only 4×2 (two-wheel drive) only.
Space & Dimension:
The Force One LX 4×4 is 4860mm in length, 1780mm in width and 1935mm in height which also carries wonderful wheelbase of 3025mm. However, the ground clearance in it is just of 145mm which should be improved as per its size. This particular variant of Force One is available with seven seating configuration. Though, there is six-seating-configuration too but in its other variant SX.
Interior & Exterior:
This trim of muscular SUV is designed with same and some upper grades interior and comfort features like its other ongoing variants. These features include 2-DIN audio system with bluetooth connectivity, USB, Aux-in, 30 display color options, 2 front & 2 rear speakers, leather upholstery, central locking, cruise control, all 3-row AC with independent controls, MID (multi information display), controls of cruise control & bluetooth on the steering wheel, mobile charger for second row and many more.
As far as its exterior profile is concerned, it carries a muscular glance with striking features. The SUV is designed with projector headlamps with DRL (daytime running lights), front & rear fog lamps, body colored front bumpers, body colored ORVMs with electrically adjusted mirrors & side turn indicator, roof rails, 16 inch stylish alloy wheels, rear defroster etc.
The LX 4×4 variant is only available in Silver color.
Safety:
On the grounds of safety, it is only equipped with features like ABS with EBD, remote key access, reverse parking sensor etc while airbags are continuously missing from this SUV like the ongoing variants.
Verdict:
Force has taken a clever step by introducing the 4WD in its huge SUV as it will now compete in market with other leading same segment vehicles like Tata Safari Storme 4×4 and Mahindra XUV500 AWD and will be resulting in the sales hike for Force Motors India.
