The successor of the veteran- Maruti Gypsy, the Indian Army recently ordered 60 units of the Jimny for patrolling and border guarding. The off-road centric vehicle is appointed at the Indo-Tibetan Border Police service.
Maruti Suzuki Jimny
The Tata Safari is powered by a 2.1-liter diesel engine that churns out 148 bhp and 320 Nm and is a specially modified avatar of the Tata Safari Storme.
Tata Safari GS800
The Mahindra Defence System produced several units of the Armando, it is a Armoured Light Specialist Vehicle powered by a 3.2-liter Styer diesel engine.
Mahindra Armando
The Mahindra Scorpio lineup has been quite popular with the Indian army troops due to its notable off-road capability and space. A few years ago the army acquired 1,850 more units of the Scorpio Classic.
Mahindra Scorpio Classic
The Mahindra Marksman is capable of sustaining grenade attacks, and rifle fires and is equipped with remote-controlled weapon system, bulletproof glass, and ballistic protection.
Mahindra Marksman
The five seater pickup by Tata, the Xenon is also an important part of the Indian army. The Tata Xenon is mostly used for logistics and the transportation of army supplies.
Tata Xenon
The Ator N1200 all terrain vehicle gets a 1.8-liter, three-cylinder diesel engine delivering 55 horsepower and 190 Nm of torque. It enables the army to operate in different terrains, be it snow, sand or hills.
Ator N1200
The Maruti Gypsy has been a part of the army fleet for the longest time and still proves to dominate the fleet. The Gypsy first became a part of the Indian army way back in 1991 and is still in action due to its impressive off-roading capabilities.
Maruti Gypsy
After around two months of intensive testing the Indian army acquired the Toyota Hilux as part of its fleet in 2023. The Hilux has a 2.8-liter, four-cylinder, turbocharged diesel engine that delivers 201.15 bhp and 500 Nm.
Toyota Hilux
The Force Gurkha has been one of the most popular off-road capable SUVs in India, and is now part of the Indian army troop. Indian Defence Forces have now ordered 2978 units of the Force Gurkha in March,2025.
Force Gurkha
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