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| Manufacturer | Mahindra and Mahindra Limited |
|---|---|
| Predecessor | Mahindra Armada |
| Successor | Mahindra Scorpio |
| Class | SUV |
| Body style(s) | 5-door |
| Engine(s) | 2.5L MDI Turbocharged Diesel |
| Transmission(s) | 5 Speed Manual |
| Wheelbase | 3,014 mm (118.7 in) |
| Length | 4,824 mm (189.9 in) |
| Width | 1,670 mm (65.7 in) |
| Height | 1,885 mm (74.2 in) |
| Related |
Mahindra Scorpio Mahindra Maxx |
| Designer | Shyam Kumar Alepalli (Styling)/ Dilip M Bogawat (BIW Designer)/ Sanjay Srivastava (BIW - CAD)/ Ulhas Khupase (BIW Designer)/ Raju Rasal ( Concept Evaluater) |
The Mahindra Bolero is an SUV which designed to carry 7or 10 people in it. It is available in AC and non-AC variants. This is a very popular vehicle in India.[citation needed]
Design[]
The basic design is based on the Mahindra Armada Grand. The first generation Bolero was equipped with a Peugeot 2.5L IDI engine which produced 75bhp. The second generation was released with slightly modified exteriors and the major change was the engine, a 2.5l in-house mill from Mahindra. It is powered by a 72 bhp (54 kW) 2523 cc turbo-charged direct injection diesel engine.
Default tyres: 235/75 R15 Goodyear Wrangler radials.
Mileage 12.2 km/L (8.20 L/100 km/29 mpg-US) fuel economy in city with AC. Mileage 14 km/L (7.1 L/100 km/33 mpg-US) fuel economy on highway at around 80 to 100 km/h with AC.
Drive: Manual with 4WD option, no power steering.
Retail Price: around Rs 4.78 lakh in Feb 2006 (without AC), Rs 6.16 lakh (with AC)
Driving impressions[]
Mahindra Bolero is a basic utility vehicle that is well-suited to Indian conditions. Even though it is based on a decades’ old platform, its high ground clearance makes it easier to drive on rural Indian roads. Equipped with a 2500 cc diesel engine, it has become the vehicle of choice for rural populace.