Mahindra Bolero

Mahindra Bolero
Overview
Manufacturer	Mahindra and Mahindra Limited
Also called	Mahindra Cimarrón (South America) Mahindra Enforcer (Philippines)[1]
Production	2000-present
Assembly	Nashik, Maharashtra, India Haridwar, Uttarakhand, India
Body and chassis
Class	SUV
Body style	Five-door
Related	Mahindra Scorpio Mahindra Maxx
Powertrain
Engine	2.5 L MDI turbocharged Diesel
Transmission	Five-speed manual
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2,680 mm (105.5 in)
Length	4,107 mm (161.7 in)
Width	1,745 mm (68.7 in)
Height	1,885 mm (74.2 in)
Chronology
Predecessor	Mahindra Armada
Successor	Mahindra Scorpio

The Mahindra Bolero is an off-road vehicle produced by Mahindra & Mahindra. Price:^[2] The various fuel trims in Mahindra Bolero are priced differently. The Diesel trims are priced between Rs. 6,03,937/- to Rs. 7,78,046/-.

Design

The basic design is based on the Mahindra Armada Grand. The first-generation Bolero was equipped with a Peugeot 2.5 L (150 in³) IDI engine which produced 75 bhp (56 kW). The second generation was released with slightly modified exteriors and the major change was the engine, a 2.5 L (150 in³) in-house engine from Mahindra. It is powered by a 72 bhp (54 kW) 2,523 cc (154.0 cu in) turbo-charged direct injection diesel engine. Bolero seats are high and the bonnet is low and gives a hawk eye visibility with almost zero blind spot. reversing is easy due to its narrow design and thin pillars. Ambassadors and 800 were the symbol of Indian cars and no wonder soon bolero will steal it. Bolero is meant for its ride quality over typical Indian roads. Its way of ride easily shames luxury cars. the sorted suspension system with reliable engine making bolero a success model. It has been long years in the market with top selling numbers and the reason is "bolero a road king".

Specifications

• Default tyres are 235/75 R15 Goodyear Wrangler radials.
• Mileage is 12.2 km/L (8.2 L/100 km; 29 mpg_-US) fuel economy.

Mileage 14 km/L (7.1 L/100 km; 33 mpg_-US) fuel economy on highway at around 80 to 100 km.

• Drive: Manual with four-wheel drive option, power steering in SLX and DI variants.

Models and trims

The Bolero is offered in the Indian domestic market in the following trims:

• EX – The "no frills" base model includes vinyl seats, basic digital instruments,and engine immobilization but lacks even the most rudimentary of modern conveniences such as power steering or air conditioning.
• SLE – This trim replaces vinyl with a fabric/vinyl mix, and adds power steering, air conditioning, a heater, a second row center armrest,a remote fuel lid opener, and a spare wheel cover
• SLX – Adds CD and MP3 capability, body color ORVM, a body color spare wheel cover insert,wood finish on the central console, power windows, central locking, keyless entry, and a 12-volt port.
• ZLX – the top of the line ZLX trim adds the Mahindra Micro Hybrid System (similar to start/stop), a more advanced driver info system, exterior graphics, a rear windshield wiper, and VMS
• The DI is similar to the EX trim but is available with the rugged DI engine. The EX, SLE, SLX and ZLX meanwhile are available with the M2Dicr Low Cost Common Rail Engine

An ambulance model is also available.

References

1. Tabamo, Dinzo (14 July 2015). "Mahindra officially enters PH market, releases product lineup and pricing". topgear.com. Retrieved 30 September 2015.
2. Staff (2015-08-11). "Mahindra Bolero in India - Price, Mileage, Reviews, Images, Specs". cartrade.com.

External links

• Official website