New Force One EX review, test drive

As for the interiors, they have a hard-wearing feel to them that goes well with the kind of use that, we assume, it will typically go through. We liked the smart dials though and the beige and black interiors that our test car had. Other strengths remain -- the Force One's long wheelbase makes for excellent legroom in all three rows and the car does have a certain ruggedness to it that will stand it in good stead. On the outside, the Force One EX does look a bit downmarket thanks to the steel wheels that this version comes with, but otherwise it does have some of that desired presence of an SUV.

The Force One EX's biggest problem is not with itself though. At its price range, it's got stiff competition from cars like the Mahindra Xylo that offers ABS and a lot more power for Rs 40,000 less. It's also got other competition from well entrenched rivals like the Chevrolet Tavera, the Safari DiCOR (Rs 8.6 lakh) and the Sumo Grande (Rs 8.35 lakh). The Force One EX is a good move by Force Motors, it's just that it has limited appeal.