Mahindra Bolero

Mahindra Bolero
Mahindra Bolero
Overview
Type	SUV
Manufacturer	Mahindra and Mahindra Limited
Also called	Mahindra Cimarrón (South America); Mahindra Enforcer (Philippines) ;
Production	2000–present
Assembly	Nashik, Maharashtra, India; Haridwar, Uttarakhand, India; Montevideo, Uruguay (Nordex S.A.);
Designer	Shyam Kumar Alepalli- Styling, Dilip Bogawat / Sanjay Shrivastava & Ulhas Khupse -Design Raju Rasal - Proto
Body and chassis
Class	Mid-size SUV
Body style	5 door SUV
Layout	Front-engine, RWD; Front engine, 4WD
Related	Mahindra Scorpio; Mahindra XUV700
Powertrain
Engine	1493 cc mHawkD70 turbodiesel I3; 2498 cc XD3P diesel 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

The Mahindra Bolero is a SUV produced by Mahindra & Mahindra since 2000.

History and 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.^[3] The second generation was released with slightly modified exteriors (a larger grille being the most obvious change) and the major change was the engine, a 2.5 L (150 in³) in-house engine from Mahindra. It is powered by a 72 PS (53 kW) 2,523 cc (154.0 cu in) turbocharged direct injection diesel engine.^{[citation needed]}

In September 2011, the third generation Bolero was released, with a more thoroughly re-designed front with jewelled headlamps.^[4] In India it is powered by the 63 PS (46 kW) M2DiCR diesel engine with a "soft turbo", mated to a five-speed transmission.^[4] This latest engine meets the Bharat IV emissions standards.^{[citation needed]}

Models and trims

Bolero is available in 3 variants B4, B6 and B6 optional 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 SUV-based pickup truck, available in AC and non-AC variants. Single or double cabin models are on offer. It was originally sold as the Bolero Single Cab or Bolero Double Cab, but from early 2002 the Double Cab model has been marketed as the Bolero Camper in India.^[3] It is powered by the 72 PS (53 kW) 2523 cc 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]

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.

Sales

The model has sold over 1.4 million units (since 2000) by 2023 April.^[7]

References

^ Tabamo, Dinzo. "Mahindra officially enters PH market, releases product lineup and pricing".
^ ^a ^b Mazur, Eligiusz, ed. (2006). "World of Cars 2006·2007". World of Cars: Worldwide Car Catalogue. Warsaw, Poland: Media Connection Sp. z o.o.: 275. ISSN 1734-2945.
^ ^a ^b ^c World of Cars 2006·2007, p. 151
^ ^a ^b Khan, Faisal (8 September 2011). "2012 Mahindra Bolero facelift launched". MotorBeam Digital. Archived from the original on 1 August 2017.
^ "Feature & Specs". auto.mahindra.com. Retrieved 21 March 2024.
^ Mahindra bolero 4x4 pickup truck front diff problem | part - 1, retrieved 21 March 2024
^ "Mahindra Bolero sells over 100,000 units in FY2023, over 1.4 million since CY2000". Autocar Pro India. 25 April 2023. Retrieved 14 October 2024.

External links

Official website

[1] Tabamo, Dinzo. "Mahindra officially enters PH market, releases product lineup and pricing".

[WOC-2] Mazur, Eligiusz, ed. (2006). "World of Cars 2006·2007". World of Cars: Worldwide Car Catalogue. Warsaw, Poland: Media Connection Sp. z o.o.: 275. ISSN 1734-2945.

[WOC2-3] World of Cars 2006·2007, p. 151

[faisal-4] Khan, Faisal (8 September 2011). "2012 Mahindra Bolero facelift launched". MotorBeam Digital. Archived from the original on 1 August 2017.

[5] "Feature & Specs". auto.mahindra.com. Retrieved 21 March 2024.

[6] Mahindra bolero 4x4 pickup truck front diff problem | part - 1, retrieved 21 March 2024

[7] "Mahindra Bolero sells over 100,000 units in FY2023, over 1.4 million since CY2000". Autocar Pro India. 25 April 2023. Retrieved 14 October 2024.

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