The vehicles in question where a RWD Hexa XE and a FWD Lodgy RxZ, both filled to max with people and luggage. We were supposed to go to a resort which had steep gradient. I agree on this part, few years back me and friends did a road trip to a hilly region. The best combo for hills without proper roads would be (Good G.C + RWD) learnt this after seeing Innovas & Sumos fly past!Įngine power output doesn't come anywhere into the equation! Even auto rickshaws do it easily(RWD helps?) O.T: Let's not bring nandi hills into the pic as it has an awesome paved + wide road. You will not be able to stop in middle & take off in 1st gear unless you have a 4x4 with low range. Having done Spiti Valley in a Brezza(no traction control + FWD + good GC) All I can say is that it's crucial to carry momentum while going over steep/slippery slopes. This is different from the hand brake trick where accelerator is used. Release the clutch bit by bit till you feel that the vehicle wants to move ahead, and then release the brake. In 1st gear, press the clutch and the break together. He told me that its a common practice in the hills. To another post: a driver shared this trick with me when i asked him how he manages to stop and go at such steep inclines (Mussoorie to Landour with all the incoming traffic). I travelled from Kathgodam to Munsiyari in a Tavera and it was remarkable. I have personal experience of driving an Alto on Almora-Binsar stretch.Ĭhevrolet Tavera is another vehicle that i can personally vouch for. Have spoken to many drivers about the kind of vehicle one needs over there, and its always been Alto or Bolero or the likes. I have travelled extensively in Kumaun and Garhwal hills over the years and have seen these two types of vehicles in abundance. So this meets my experience and what i have seen in the hills. But if you must have an AT, the torque convertor AT works best in the hills. But once you get the hang of it, it becomes your second nature And gives you control like no AT can give. Hyundai Santro etc.ĭriving a MT in hills requires little bit of practice. Short Wheel base MT FWD hatches e.g Maruti Alto. Erstwhile Sumo Spacio could climb a 15 degree slope with 8 people on board without throttle input.Ģ. Having lived in the mountains for near two decades two types of vehicles' do best in the Hills discounting of course dedicated off roaders with low ratio: 1. Honda City CVT is good enough for the average city slicker who visits the mountains once in a while and does not have the skills needed for mountain driving. Having said that CVT will also get the job done with a bit of a whine and bit of stretch ( rubber band effect ) from the transmission. The City can do near 100 kmph in 2nd gear itself. Just gain some momentum in first gear and if speed permits shift to 2Nd. You don't need lighting quick gear shifts. In such steep gradients, the moment you change gear in an MT, your car will be bogged down, unless you are an F1-driver quick with shifts. No way an MT City could have done any better than your CVT City. So, if it is this steep in video then it should be substantially more than seen here.
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