Does the Mahindra Supro Van make for the ideal vehicle for a budget cross country road trip?
Exploring and experiencing the different landscapes and cultures of a country is a classic way to do it and road trips are a great way to do that. The problem is that fuel, accommodations, and vehicle maintenance can cost a pretty penny. Obtainable at an affordable price while having decent fuel efficiency, the choice of the Mahindra Supro Van is quite a good one for those who are budget traders. Its small stature could mean plenty of room to get around in urban and smaller rural environments, yet the interior space might also be easily transformed to serve as a basic sleeping area. However, is it comfortable enough for long distance travel? Can it be driven on highway speeds and mountain roads? How reliable is it, would you trust it not to break down in the middle of nowhere? Would traveling in such an unconventional vehicle result in more interesting encounters and experiences on the road, and let’s look at the social aspect? And this idea could either make for an unforgettable adventure or a road trip disaster.
Dude, this is genius! The ultimate hipster road trip would be a Supro road trip. All the Instagram worthy moments!
Are you crazy? That tin can would be a death trap on the highway. And you would be stopping for gas every 100 miles.
In fact, I kind of love this idea. It's touring Indian style in a VW Bus. Slow travel vibes! Embrace!
I would not be comfortable with that. Basic seats, no AC... you'd be miserable after a few hours, never mind days.
It would be amazing for a minimalist trip. It forces you to pack light and get down to the experience and not the luxuries.
In the remote areas you’d start to get worried about having breakdowns. If you could find them, at least parts would be cheap.
In fact, the small size might actually be perfect for getting off the beaten path to explore places big RVs can’t get to.
You would definitely meet some interesting people. When you roll up in that thing, everyone would want to know your story.
Perhaps this is a good compromise to first rent one for a shorter trip before buying yourself one. Try it out before taking a cross country adventure.
You could definitely do some really cool DIY mods to make it more road trip friendly, though. Off the roof rack, custom storage, maybe even a little kitchenette in the back!
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