Rented a Maruti Jimny AT & went on a 2300 km road trip to Ladakh

The Jimny is more comfortable on highways than the Thar. Highway cruising at 70-90 kph feels relaxing and more settled than in the Thar.

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I was lucky to get a Maruti Jimny AT from RBTS Chandigarh for my Leh, Hanle trip.

Below is the itinerary we followed:

What I liked:

• The Jimny is more comfortable on highways than the Thar. Highway cruising at 70-90 kph feels relaxing and more settled than in the Thar.
• Easy to maneuver in city and some narrow roads of Ladakh.
• More practical with 4 doors and bigger boot than Thar
• Overall got 12.6 kmpl for the entire trip of 2300KM
• Interiors even though its basic feels good quality and rugged.
• Based on some of the off-roading done from my previous trip Zanskar (Thar P AT) and Spiti (Thar P AT), Jimny feels as good and capable off-roader.

What I don't like:

• Jimny is underpowered and very much noticeable while crossing passes like Poti La (18,124ft) , Tanglang La (17,480ft). Small uphill also, it shifts to 2nd gear and starts whining.
• Overpriced for a size of WagonR and engine of Brezza. 18.6L OTR Bangalore is not worth it after spending closely 12 days with Jimny.
• Missing basic features like bottle holders in doors (not even in front) , driver seat height added inconvenience in our long trip.
• I was not able to find perfect driving position and my left knee was rubbing against centre console.
• 40L fuel tank capacity is too low and was getting ~350KM range + reserve. Thar gets 57L and has better range.

Clean Jimny after Jispa:

Suraj Tal just before Baralacha-La:

Baralacha La:

Leh sky from Shanti Stupa at 8 pm:

On the way to Nubra:

Pangong Tso and Man village:

Hanle & Umling La:

Nurbula to Hanle:

Nyoma:

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