The Maruti 800 has been an iconic product in the Indian automobile industry, particularly in the last 3 decades
In this post, we explore a story of 4 friends who decided to venture upon a rather unbelievable odyssey in their 25-year-old Maruti 800 across 20 states. In the last few years, we have seen people take their new and relatively premium cars across the nation or even on international trips. However, to trust a two-and-a-half-decade-old entry-level car on unpredictable roads and varying terrains is taking things to a whole new level. That is exactly what a group of 4 friends from Malappuram, Kerala, decided to do. Let us glance at the details here.
25-Year-Old Maruti 800 Driven Across 20 States
We are able to experience the specifics of this case courtesy of suzukiownersclub on Instagram. The visuals capture a white Maruti 800 in its first-generation avatar. On the sides, the owners have stuck a trail (map) of the details pertaining to their monumental journey. Note that this story also featured on the official Maruti Suzuki People Stories series. As per the information, Squad 1996, as they like to call themselves, is a group of 4 friends from Kerala. They tied their luggage on the roof carrier of the Maruti 800 and commenced a legendary journey.
During this trip, they visited many major spots of the country, including the deserts of Rajasthan and snow-clad peaks of Manali, Himachal Pradesh and not to mention, the tropical forests of South India. In fact, the video clip even captures the group traversing across off-roading tracks and challenging terrains. Still, the veteran vehicle never disappointed. That is a testament to the quality of vehicles Maruti Suzuki has been producing for decades. In total, they covered over 8,500 km across 20 states in just 27 days. Now, that is a trip for a lifetime.
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I know many groups of friends have such dream trips and long drives as plans. However, not everyone is lucky enough to turn these plans into reality. The fact that Squad 1996 was able to achieve this is both inspiring and praiseworthy. Moreover, to accomplish such a colossal journey in a car which is a legend in its own right is even more special. I would love to cover more such stories for our readers. Maybe this is the final push that you need to make your dream a reality.
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