Top 5 Capable Off-Road Cars That Can Conquer Ladakh

Are you someone who likes to watch sunsets from remote locations along with a thrill to explore uncharted locations? Off-road cars are a rare breed of capable cars that can decimate any terrain put in front of it regardless of the harshest conditions it may have to endure. Here are 5 capable off-road cars that can conquer one such terrain located at one of the most northern locations of India, Ladakh:

The Maruti Suzuki Jimny is powered by a 1,462cc K15B petrol engine producing 103.37 bhp and 134.2 Nm of torque, mated to a 5-speed manual transmission. The engine sends the power to all four wheels, powered by AllGrip Pro Technology. The price of the Maruti Suzuki Jimny starts at Rs 12.75 lakh (ex-showroom).

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The Mahindra Thar Roxx is powered by both petrol and diesel engines. The petrol engine is a 2.0L turbocharged engine, producing 160 bhp and 330 Nm, 175 bhp and 380 Nm whereas the diesel variant boats a 2.2L mHawk engine, producing 150 bhp and 350 Nm of torque and 172 bhp and 370 Nm, paired with a 6-speed manual or a 6-speed automatic transmission. The price range of the Thar Roxx starts from Rs 12.99 lakh to Rs 23.09 lakh (ex-showroom).

Indian automaker, Mahindra's Scoprio-N mixes the tough off-road spirit with an urban look. The Mahindra Scorpio-N is powered a 2.0L mStallion Turbo Petrol engine producing up to 200 bhp and 380 Nm of torque and a 2.2L mHawk diesel engine producing up to 172.45 bhp and 370 Nm of torque, mated to a 6-speed manual transmission with an option of automatic transmission. The starting ex-showroom price of the Mahindra Scorpio-N is Rs 13.99 lakh.

Force Gurka features a 2,596cc FM2.6 CD diesel engine producing 138.08 bhp and 320 Nm of torque, mated to a 5-speed manual transmission. Additionally, the car is built on a ladder type C in C chassis and has a ground clearance of 233 mm. The price of the Force Gurkha starts from Rs 16.75 lakh (ex-showroom).

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American automaker, Jeep's compact SUV, the Compass is powered by the same engine which powers the Meridian, a 2.0L Multijet II Diesel engine producing 168 bhp and 350 Nm of torque, mated to a 9-speed automatic transmission or a 6-speed manual transmission. It is priced at Rs 32.41 lakh (ex-showroom).