Solo trip in Thar petrol MT 4x4: How I got exceptional fuel efficiency

With my Thar having covered 53,555 km, the engine is well broken-in.

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Here's a concise summary of my Bangalore to Nahan solo drive in Mahindra Thar Petrol Manual (4WD):

Trip Overview:

• Distance Covered: 2,697 km
• Fuel Consumed: 179 litres
• Average Speed: Cruised mostly at 75–85 km/h, with occasional bursts to 100–110 km/h
• Fuel Type: Regular petrol (no premium variants like XP or Shell)

Several factors likely contributed to this exceptional performance:

• Night Driving: Traveling during night-time means less traffic and fewer stops.
• Cruise Control Usage could be one reason.
• Steady Driving Habits: Maintaining speeds between 75–85 km/h, with occasional surges to 100–110 km/h.
• AC was used consistently.
• Vehicle Maturity: With my Thar having covered 53,555 km, the engine is well broken-in, which can lead to improved fuel efficiency compared to a brand-new vehicle.

Overall mileage, tank to tank is 15 kmpl for this highway run. City mileage in Chandigarh/Nahan/Shimla is 9 or 10. In Bangalore it is 7 to 8.

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