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SMALL CAR CONQUERS BIG HILL

he little Tata Nano created big news back when it was launched. Apart from the usual ‘comparos’ acquired one and put it through a grueling long term test. However, what happened next was unthinkable! We decided to drive our very own Tata Nano CX to Khardung La, the highest stretch of motorable road perched at 18,380 ft. The little Nano was driven all the way from Delhi to Leh crossing treacherous passes like the Baralacha, Tanglang La and so on.

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