The Great Escape concludes successfully in Chandigarh

More than 80 SUVs participate in special autumn edition of one of India’s most iconic off-roading adventures
Prepare yourself for the experience of a lifetime.... There is nothing quite like the thrill of rally driving. From the very first time you sit behind the wheel, rev up the engine and begin to kick up dust in a specially modified car just like the champs drive, you’ll be hooked. In no time flat you’ll be executing maneuvers you never thought yourself capable of. You’ll quickly gain the confidence you need to throw yourself into the experience and have the adventure of a lifetime. Chances are, if this is your first time it will not be your last since the sport of rally driving can be addictive.
The 54th edition of the Mahindra Great Escape, one of India’s most loved off-roading adventures, successfully witnessed a total of 82 vehicles taking on the challenging route with aplomb here, last weekend. The SUVs such as the Scorpio, the Bolero and the Getaway as well as the evergreen Legend, Major and Classic negotiated a distance of 44 km of daunting terrain which included riverbeds, rocky and sandy terrain.
“We are delighted to return to Chandigarh, one of our favourite venues for the Mahindra Great Escape, for the third time. The scenic yet demanding route was an off roader’s delight and really gave Mahindra customers an idea of the tough and rugged nature of Mahindra SUVs. We hope to return to Chandigarh soon,” said Vivek Nayer, Senior Vice President, Marketing, Automotive Sector, Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd.
The Great Escape was flagged off at 9:30 am by Mr Yashpal Singhal, Additional Director General of Police (ADGP), Haryana from Hotel North Park, Panchkula. The rally culminated at the same place later in the afternoon. The rally was conducted in association with Shell Lubricants, JK Tyres, Bosch, and Hi Speed Diesel from BPCL. The ‘With You Hamesha’ service team also ensured that participants did not get stuck midway and could enjoy the rally unhindered.
First initiated in 1996, the Great Escape is a non-competitive, off-road rally which is meant to encourage the strength of vehicles on terrain other than tarmac, which are known for their rugged and reliable nature, and can typically be driven over the roughest of the surfaces. The Great Escape serves as a platform to highlight this incredible ability and experience the thrills of 4x4 adventures.
The perfect getaway saw notable personalities from the motor sports fraternity chipping in to motivate the participants and to winch their vehicles out of the sand and slush!
The Great Escape was also held at Hyderabad, Munnar in Kerala, Coorg in Karnataka, Goa and also at Shahpur near Mumbai.