Off-road expedition: Isuzu Challenge 2001

I was very pleased a few months back, when Isuzu launched the D-Max V-Cross twin cab pick-up. Recently I got the opportunity to drive it, and it evoked a lot of nostalgia and brought back wonderful memories of the Isuzu Challenge Off-Road Expedition that was held in India in 2001.

Like the legendary Camel Trophy events, the Isuzu Challenge was one of the world’s most gruelling and challenging off-road events. It was held in June 2001, and I was invited to participate and lead ‘Team India’. My team-mates were my dear friends Suvir…