Multiple users have repeatedly confirmed that atleast the 1.5 variant has no issues in northern areas but you would need triptronic for steeper parts as well as for engine braking while coming downhill.
Additionally, having spent a significant period in hill stations and driving in all kinds of conditions... over last 2 decades.....
Sir, Apki ride obviously important hai laikin ride itna matter nahin karti jitna driving skills aur experience matter karta hai... warna newbies to 4X4 bhi phansa kay bhaitay hotay hain
...aur baki sub ko bhi zaleel karwa daitay hain...
Baqi agar Allah nay naseeb main mushkil likh di hai to phir woh Malik hai... Gari phir matter nahin karti...
Lehaza hamesha safar ki dua aur Ayat Al Kursi parh kar safar pay rawana hon chahay phir sath market hi jana ho yah phir lambay tour pay.