Class SUV | Body style 5-door | |
Manufacturer Mahindra and Mahindra Limited Designer Shyam Kumar Alepalli (Styling)/ Dilip M Bogawat (BIW Designer)/ Sanjay Srivastava (BIW - CAD)/ Ulhas Khupase (BIW Designer)/ Raju Rasal ( Concept Evaluater) Related Engine 2.5L MDI Turbocharged Diesel | ||
The Mahindra Bolero is an SUV which designed to carry 7 or 10 people in it. It is available in AC and non-AC variants. It is a very popular vehicle in India.
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Design
It is powered by a 72 bhp (54 kW) 2523 cc turbo-charged direct injection diesel engine. Drive is manual with 4WD option,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.
Retail Price in February 2006 is around Rs 478,000 (without AC), Rs 616,000 (with AC).
Driving impressions
The 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.