Mahindra Bolero

Mahindra Bolero
Mahindra Bolero
	I4 2523 cc MDI turbodiesel I4; 2523 cc M2DiCR turbodiesel I4;
Transmission	5-speed Manual
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2,680 mm (105.5 in); Camper: 3,014 mm (118.7 in);
Length	3,995 mm (157.3 in); Camper: 4,824 mm (189.9 in);
Width	1,745 mm (68.7 in); Camper: 1,670 mm (65.7 in);
Height	1,885 mm (74.2 in)
Chronology
Predecessor	Mahindra Armada
Successor	Mahindra Scorpio

The Mahindra Bolero is a

SUV produced by Mahindra & Mahindra

.

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 76 PS (56 kW), although turbocharged versions with or without an intercooler were also available, raising power to 95 or 101 PS (70 or 74 kW) respectively.

turbocharged direct injection diesel engine.^{[citation needed}

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In September 2011, the third generation Bolero was released, with a more thoroughly re-designed front with jewelled headlamps.

Bharat IV emissions standards.^{[citation needed}

]

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 fitted with the rugged DI engine. The EX, SLE, SLX and ZLX meanwhile are available with the M2DiCR low-cost common rail engine, which meets the BS IV emissions standards (required in 13 major Indian cities)

Now B4, B6 and B6 optional launched since April 2020.

An ambulance model is also available. The five-seat pickup version of the Bolero (nowadays known as the Bolero Camper) entered production in Uruguay as the "Cimarrón" in June 2004.^[2]

Bolero Camper

The Mahindra Bolero is an

turbo-charged direct injection diesel engine

, although the new, cleaner M2DiCR has also been an option and in earlier years Peugeot engines were also fitted. Drive is manual with 4WD optional, power steering is available. Default tyres are 235/75 R15 Goodyear Wrangler radials. Mileage 12.2 km/L (8.2 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.

There is also a five-seat pickup version with a shorter cargo area called the Bolero Commando, as well as 7/8-seater soft top model called the Bolero Invader.[3]

Bolero Pik-Up

The Mahindra Bolero Pik-Up is a single cab mid-size pickup truck with solid front and rear axles.

Leaf spring suspension (9 leaves) at all four wheels, 2523cc engine 56kW@3200rpm (with power of 59.7kW [sic]), 200Nm@1400-2200rpm, 5-speed manual transmission. 700R15 12PR tyres, front disk and rear drum brakes. Length 5215mm, width 1700mm, height 1865mm, wheelbase 3260mm, payload 1700kg.^[5]^[6]

In popular culture

A modified Mahindra Bolero Camper is used by South African YouTuber Kevin Richardson to transport lions in his wildlife sanctuary.^{[citation needed]} It is essentially the single-cabin variant fitted with a cage in which the lions are loaded into.

Bolero Neo

The Mahindra Bolero Neo is a 5-7 seater SUV fitted with a mHAWK 100 engine and MTT (Multi terrain technology). It uses a 3rd Generation Scorpio chassis which is useful for off-road driving and has a body with ladder-on-frame construction.