When Mercedes stretched the E-Class, it created a new sub-segment of luxury sedan. Eight years on, it has a successor. And a proper rival.

With legacies forged in war and badges as powerful as the vehicles they’re fitted to, we finally bring together the three icons of off-roading.

The Mahindra Thar Roxx, Maruti Suzuki Jimny and Force Gurkha 5-door promise off-road thrills in family-friendly packages. But which one gets the formula right? We being the trio together to find out.

We find out which of these fun to drive, sporty hatchbacks is the one to buy.

Toyota’s newest crossover takes on the sporty Hyundai Venue N Line.