The auto transmission on the SUV is smooth and worry-free.
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Diesel AT HT in Bangalore traffic (95% of the time)
Fuel Economy
- Daily 4km commute (takes 30 – 40 mins). Fuel economy is at 7.6 to 8.1 Kmpl (tank-to-tank method).
- Long road trips give FE of 11.5 – 12.2 Kmpl
- Use cruise control @ 90kmph on highways. No rapid acceleration.
Driving Experience
- There are two things about Bangalore commutes that I hate. I decided to worry about only one of them.
- Road infrastructure (ORR IT areas)
- Traffic
Its capability allows me to forget about the road conditions and the surprises they throw at me. I only worry about the traffic now.
- The Auto transmission is smooth and worry-free.
- Steering is heavy at parking speeds (Right shoulder pains when turning excessively over multiple days. I’m learning to use both hands to alleviate the pain).
- The driver door armrest and windows sill feel like natural places to rest your elbow while driving one-handed. Don’t do this. All the vibrations transfer to your arm joints and will lead to pain.
Completed 35k this week on my Feb 2021 Thar AT D HT.
Functional Mods + Accessories:
- Roof Rack
- Rear Seat slider + tumble fold
- Spare wheel-mounted Bike rack
- Aluminium Radiator guard
- Footholds on door hinges
- Grab handles for ingress
- 70mai Front+Rear Dashcam Mirror
- Knee pads on the centre column
- Centre + rear armrests
Visual Mods
- 7 Slat front grille.
Mods I’m looking forward to (inspired by @GTO ‘s Thar thread)
- AVO Suspension
- Stedi headlight
- Prad bumper
- Full Underbody Protection
- Branch-lifter wires
Keyword: My Thar diesel AT: Mileage, drive experience & modifications made