In this vlog, a Mahindra XUV700 owner takes his SUV to the Himalayas where the temperatures revolve around -16 deg Celsius. We have seen many Thar owners going for extreme off-roading locations. However, it is not often that we see someone experimenting with the XUV700. Still, this video shows the vlogger taking the SUV to the famous Spiti winter expedition. Spiti is a remote region in Himachal Pradesh with some incredibly breathtaking landscapes and extreme cold conditions. The man halts in Chitkul, the last village in India before China. He encountered temperatures as low as -16 degrees. He mentions that no gadget was able to charge properly due to such cold.
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Mahindra XUV700 in -16 Celsius
This video comes from Ansh On The Rocks !! on YouTube. The vlogger takes the audience along on this mesmerising journey. As he starts his SUV, the temperature climbs a bit. Still, he shows that the SUV gets ON without any fuss in the very first attempt. Just to be on the safer side, he had removed all the electronic devices during the night including phone chargers and other electronic devices. That is the only way to ensure that the vehicle doesn’t consume much power. Once the SUV starts, the vlogger demonstrates the amazingly beautiful but challenging terrain Spiti is known for. By the end of this vlog, he arrives at Tabo.
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Guide for Such Conditions
While one should ideally not attempt to travel to such extreme locations just for leisure, there are some things to keep in mind should you decide to. These include:
- Before you attempt to embark on such a journey, it is best to get winter tyres for maximum traction to glide over snow and ice.
- High-speed driving should be avoided at all costs since the surface could be slippery due to ice which might be invisible to the naked eye from afar.
- You must keep checking the fluids of the car like windshield wiper fluid and anti-freeze.
- Just to be safe, you should ideally switch the engine ON and keep it like that for some time before commencing the trip every morning.
- You could even try lowering the tyre pressure so that the maximum tyre surface grips the road.
- Remove all extra gadgets which could potentially drain the battery overnight.
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Author’s Note
It goes without saying that embarking on extremely adventurous excursions with these SUVs is not advisable. Successfully navigating through challenging weather conditions demands both physical and driving skills. Hence, it is recommended to explore such locations under the guidance of a seasoned professional. Prior to attempting such feats, it is crucial to seek advice from knowledgeable individuals, as circumstances in mountainous terrains can take a turn for the worse within minutes.
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