27,000 km in just 1.5 years with my Scorpio-N: The experience so far

Talking about my ownership journey so far, except for routine service and recalls, has been a smooth journey so far.

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In just 1.5 years, Big Daddy has impressively clocked 27,000 km! During my recent trip to the Spiti circuit, the SUV performed flawlessly, with no DPF issues, even while navigating the challenging stretch from Kaza to Chandratal, Batal, and Manali, where I had to frequently switch between 1st, 2nd, and 3rd gears for over 100 km.

As expected at higher altitudes, the idling RPM hovered above 1000, and the gear shift indicator stopped working. I maintained optimal engine performance by upshifting at 2000 RPM and downshifting at 1400 RPM. Except for missing wheel hub cap and slight steering vibration, it has been an excellent trip. Thanks to delayed monsoon, weather god too showed us some mercy with no significant blockades due to landslide except for couple of hours at Nigul Sari. Overall DEF consumption was at 50% for 7000kms, even at higher altitude, DEF consumption was marginally more but it was hardly noticeable.
Car has been quite frugal throughout the trip, Throughout the trip, I stuck to Jio BP fuel wherever possible, ensuring consistent performance, highest being at 17km/l and lowest being 10.4km/l. I felt ride quality is little fidgety and busy over smaller potholes and lightly deteriorated patches of road, but larger bumps are handled better. Obstacles like big potholes, or clearing speedbumps with a smidge too much pace, and similar scenarios see the Scorpio hold onto its composure fairly well.

Talking about my ownership journey so far, except for routine service and recalls, has been a smooth journey so far. I generally prefer to keep my car as stock as possible, but this time I made an exception. I have reinforced the underbody with a Prad4x4 MS guard, including a DEF tank guard. The stock Bridgestone tires were disappointing, developing cracks with only 20,000 km on the odometer. As usual, Mahindra SVC dismissed it as normal wear and tear.

Not wanting to prolong the issue, I replaced the tires with Maxxis Bravo 771 AT tires (255/65 R17), and they exceeded my expectations. Despite the typical characteristics of all-terrain tires, the wet grip was excellent. Thanks to the cow menace in MP, I had a few instances of panic braking, and the car stopped without any drama.

Will post a detailed travelogue in a separate thread.

Resting at Kunzum la top

Beautiful Ka loops.

Somwehere near Chatru.

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