Force One (sport utility vehicle)
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Force Motors |
| Production | 2011–present |
| Assembly | Pithampur, India |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Sport Utility Vehicle |
| Body style | 4-door SUV |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 2.2 FMTECH (BSIV Compliant), 4 Cyl in-line, DOHC 16 Valve, Turbo Intercooled[1] |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 3,025 mm (119 in) |
| Length | 4,860 mm (191 in) |
| Width | 1,780 mm (70 in) |
| Height | 1,885 mm (74 in) |
The Force One is an SUV manufactured by Force Motors, the maker of Traveller minibuses and the Trax utility vehicles in India. The company has entered the SUV segment for the first time.
Force One was launched in way back 2011, till then it has received much appreciations from its owners. However it does not look like modern SUVs. But even its critics accept that it has sure massive road presence. At almost 16 feet long and 6 feet wide, the Force One is simply enormous and as a result, garners attention by the bucket loads. The biggest plus point of this macho SUV is its power train. Made under the license from Daimler AG, engine is extremely smooth. Suspension, which is fine tuned by Lotus Engineering,UK is claimed best in the segment. According to some users and industry experts, this is the best suspension system for Indian roads.
Models
There are three models available in the market - LX, SX and EX. LX is the high end version which offers 4x4 offroading capability. Both LX and SX versions come with 2.2 litre FMTech 141 PS power engine. EX is lower end model which offers 2.6 litre FTI BSIII engine which develops 82 PS of power. Both LX and SX come with first in the segment feature DRLs (Daytime Running LEDs).
Engine
It’s a 2.2 FMTECH CRDi, 4 Cylinder In-Line 16v DOHC, 2149 cc power plant which is produced by force under license from Daimler AG, Germany. This 2.2 FMTECH CRDi engine generates a peak power of 141 Ps @ 3800 RPM and a peak torque: 321Nm @ 1600-2400rpm. It comes with a 5 speed manual transmission. Its G32/5 Synchromesh Overdrive Gearbox uses an advanced Dual mass Fly Wheel (DMFW) technology for sporty drive and low vibrations.
Acceleration and Performance
There is adequate power to accelerate quickly and is easy to drive with few downshifts. The car reaches a top speed of 160 kmph.
Ride and Handling
The Force One handles much better than what one can expect from an SUV of this size. There is very little body roll, which makes cornering a bit tense-free. The car over-steers when accelerated hard around corners, but that is quite a normal phenomenon with rear-wheel drive vehicles. The independent double wishbone with coil spring suspension at the front and multi-link pan hard rod and coil spring at the rear, with gas filled shock absorbers (tuned by Lotus Engineering) enables a decent ride quality and highway handling. The suspension is optimised equally for both on and off-road performance. It has a ground clearance of 145mm.
Interiors
The upholstery is top of the line with leather wrap steering wheel, steering mounted audio and cruise controls and chrome alike gear knob. Power steering is a delight and allows total control on the SUV at high speeds. It comes with a tilt and collapsible steering and has a turning radius of 6 meters. Its multi information display allows you to know the distance travelled, average speed, trip wise fuel onsumption, service over due warning, over speeding warning, distance to empty etc. Its ultrasonic rear parking assist system helps to park the vehicle at any place with an ease and its three way adjustable driver seat with sliding reclining and height adjustment provide great support to during long drives.
Music System
The Force One comes loaded with 2-din JVC music system with display color options, two front and two rear speakers. There is Bluetooth connectivity, USB and Aux-in ports.
Mileage
ARAI certified average mileage is 11.6 kmpl. With city driving conditions, mileage may not exceed 13 kmpl while around 16 for highways. Force One is one of the fuel efficient SUV in the segment.
Safety
The power assisted steering with tilt and collapsible mechanism and protection guard ensures driver safety. The front brakes are discs with twin pot four-piston calliper while rear drums are assisted with auto adjuster. One of the unique feature is the over speed warning that warns if the SUV crosses the permissible speed limit. Remote key entry, driver seat warning, door open warning and display, ultrasonic reverse parking sensors for parking in tight spaces, brake pad wear and tear warning along with central looking are other safety features. The SX variant comes with option of ABS and the LX variant comes with ABS and 4-wheel drive system as standard.
Variants
Force One is available in four variants: EX 7-seater, SX 6-seater, SX 7-seater and LX 4x4 7-seater.