The most practical car for hill people in Himalaya :

I feel very happy and satisfied at having TATA Nano LX. I have been driving in central and Eastern Himalaya for over two decades using various internationally famous cars.This car is very impressive for the follwing reasons for use on  narrow zigzag roads on Himalaya which have sharp turnings. First the 30% gradeability is amazing in climbing   even the steep slopes.Reduced body weight is blessing because there is always risk of side road sliding by heigher body weight.Also the shorter wheelbase allows to negotiate sharpest turns easily which is otherwise not possible with other vehicles.The higher ground clearance is also very much to advantage.The approch angle of >35 degree and departure angle above 46 (as measured by myself) increases it's suitability on hilly roads.Also I have experimented that it can successfully negotiate fording depth of more than 300 mm ! Digitally it seems that it's lateral overturn agle could be around 40 degree ! This is perfect for a tall vehicle like this.  Of couse Nano can not be compared with any off roader but it  seems practical in addressing many features of hill off roaders ! The top speed is about 105 kms/hour which is more than sufficient.When the car reaches to this speed the fuel supply to engine is cut off to stop over speeding. When I blocked this device for acedamic interest , the car picked up speed of 120km/hr .I suggest never to do this because it can damage the engine severly by overheating. The engine is bit loud but tolerable.This is the case everywhere with just a two cylinder engine in use. But reward in terms of fuel economy is handsome. This vehicle is perfect for tall drivers .The four wheels in four corners makes the car ride as if you are driving a sports car.It's manoeuvrability is a pleasent surprise.Finally I wish to tell that it's body is not flimsy but is as perfect as other standard cars.

It is a real car and is the need of the hour for allsmall wheels