Mahindra Bolero Diesel

Mahindra Bolero is spacious family car with a seating capacity for seven. With the addition of more powerful engine in the range, Bolero is now available with a choice of two powertrains. In terms of fuel economy, Bolero Power+ is claimed to be 5% more frugal and it also gets additional kit including digital instrument cluster, driver information system, voice messaging system and fuel saving Micro Hybrid technology. Mahindra Bolero has the 2.5 litre turbocharged diesel engine with common rail diesel injection and a 5-speed manual transmission. The Bolero SLX comes with the four-wheel drive option. The SUV delivers a mileage of 15.96 kmpl over highways as certified by ARAI. Mahindra Bolero is accessible in 6 colours - Diamond White, Toreador Red, Fiery Black, Mist Silver, Rocky Beige and Java Brown.

Mahindra Bolero mainly targets large families that need to travel along with lots of baggage especially in country sides. The sturdy looks and robust design gives it an aggressive appeal which is enhanced by the hawk-eye headlamps. The vertically segmented grille underlined by a body toned bumper with fog lights imparts a bold look to its front fascia. The side profile, on the contrary, is marked by unique body graphics, footsteps, large windows, and gates that allow easy ingress and egress from the car. The rear is marked by crystal finished tail lights and a spare wheel. A ground clearance of 183mm helps keeping its lower side safe from rubbles and harmful objects over rough roads. The ribbed roof provides required rigidity to the top. The smooth finish provided by Mahindra blesses the car with an impressive on-road appearance that makes it suitable for 1-tier, 2-tier, as well as 3-tier cities and towns.

The dual colored seats have been designed ergonomically that offer ample comfort for short as well as long journeys. Special comfort features like center armrest on middle seat and new ac vents surrounded by fake wooden consoles have been ushered across all the variants except basic model. Adjustable head restraints with all seats add to your comfort level while seat belts with front and middle seats helps keeping passengers safe from sudden jerks and shocks. The multi information display mounted over dashboard indicates fuel efficacy, remaining fuel, and gears all time. The extended wheelbase of 2680 mm has been well utilized to provide optimum legroom, elbow room and shoulder room in all three seat rows. The windows as well as windshields are large and low that allow a clear lateral and front view. The accessory package offered with the SUV includes a Kenwood audio system with FM radio, an AUX-in port and 4 speakers.

Mahindra has loaded Bolero with a 2523 cc common rail M2DiCR power mill that churns power worth 64 PS against a leading torque of 194 Nm. The engine is fine-tuned as compared to the last one and allows the car to start with AC even in second gear. The best feature is the micro-hybrid technology that helps improving fuel efficiency of the vehicle. The unique start-stop system brings the car's engine on standby whenever the car is on standstill mode for a long time. The tough performance is supported by a 5-speed manual transmission that helps in sprinting from 0 to 100 kmph speed mark within 26 seconds.

Mahindra designed Bolero with an aim to cater 2-tier and 3-tier markets. The car performs pretty well over low speeds and offers good control and drivability till speed goes above 100kmph. The vehicle seems a bit unbalanced after that. The gear shifts are appealing smooth, even when the car is completely occupied one can easily shift to 4th and 5th gear at lower speeds. With all these features, Bolero manages a crisp presence over the road and presents one of the best travelling options in rural and sub-urban areas. Bolero's performance is one of the best recorded performances in rural areas till date. The front end of the car gets supported by an anti roll bar and coil spring while the rear gets supported by Elliptical leaf spring that handles the car in most rugged paths.

Mahindra Bolero has been loaded with a combination of disc and drum brakes which aid its braking operation in front and rear portion, respectively. This combination helps assuring a steady, comfortable, and safe journey to its accommodators. Bolero is a SUV mainly designed for 3-tier towns and rural areas. The biggest safety feature of this SUV is its robust built that keeps the car in place under all conditions. Mahindra updated the top end versions of the car with a voice messaging system that warns the driver time to time. All versions of the car have been presented by a pair of front fog lamps that show path during bad weather.  The upper end models have power windows whose switch is located on central console. This model has also been updated with latest features like keyless entry that prevents unauthorized access into the car, central locking, engine immobilizer which helps in saving the car from thefts and a power steering that ensures smooth and safe maneuvering all time.