Modified Mahindra Scorpio-N Struggling On Snowy Slope Shows Why Skill, Right Equipment Matter!

We have recently come across videos of heavy snowfall from the mountains. We saw Jimnys being used as rescue vehicles on roads covered in heavy snow. Snow is one of the trickiest surfaces to drive on, and even a 4x4 won’t be of any use if you don’t use the right technique. Here we have a video that proves just that. In the video, we see a heavily modified Mahindra Scorpio-N 4x4 struggling on a snowy slope.

The video has been shared by engage4x4India on their Instagram page. The Mahindra Scorpio-N seen in the video is actually owned by Mahindra. The exact location where this video was shot is not known, but it is definitely in North India, where there is currently heavy snowfall in the mountains.

We see the Scorpio-N struggling on a snowy slope. The 4x4 is engaged, and the SUV is prepared or modified for off-roading purposes. However, some conditions are so adverse that even a 4x4 vehicle often fails. In the video, we see the modified Mahindra Scorpio-N attempting the climb several times.

In most cases, the SUV makes it almost to the top, but it lacks the momentum needed to complete the climb. We understand that the driver was not pushing the accelerator hard, as the chances of the vehicle skidding and falling off the road were pretty high.

The throttle input in such cases is very linear, as the chances of losing control are high. In regular off-roading, a backup vehicle can pull you out if you get stuck, but on snow, even a backup vehicle might not be able to do much because of the slippery surface.

The Mahindra Scorpio-N attempts the climb a couple more times, but the result remains the same—it couldn’t make it to the top. Finally, we see a couple of men pushing the SUV from the rear so that the Scorpio-N can go up. They also lower the tire pressure for more traction.

What is Happening?

The Mahindra Scorpio-N is a proper 4x4 SUV, but in conditions like these, the 4x4 alone cannot do much. You’ll have to use the proper technique and equipment to get out. In this case, the tires were off-road or maybe suitable for snow, but they were not enough to drive the car up the hill. There was black ice present on this road, which makes the wheels lose traction very easily.

The Scorpio-N has gained weight as part of the modification, making things even worse. The SUV should have ideally used snow chains so that the tires do not lose traction and can find grip.

Lowering the tire pressure may work in sections where there is snow, as more surface area helps the vehicle drive over the snow rather than sinking in. However, in this case, the road had slippery black ice. We feel that only snow chains or a winch pulling the SUV up would have worked.

Driving on snow at high speed or even accelerating or braking abruptly is only going to make you lose control of your vehicle. Once the vehicle goes out of control, it is extremely difficult to regain it, and the chances of crashing into other vehicles or objects are pretty high. If you want to know more about the the modified Mahindra Scorpio N seen here in the video, click here.