Mahindra Scorpio-N Off-Road Review: Conquering The Himalayas

We took the Scorpio-N 4x4 from Manali to Leh to test its off-road credentials. Here's how it performed on the world's highest motorable roads.

We drove the Scorpio-N 4x4 from Manali to Leh via Rohtang Pass, then to Khardung La — the world's highest motorable road at 5,359 m.

With low-range engaged, the Scorpio-N crawled over rocks and through water crossings with ease. The 187mm ground clearance was adequate for most obstacles.

On the Leh-Manali highway, the Scorpio-N was comfortable at cruising speeds. The 2.2L diesel has enough torque for overtaking at altitude.