The Mahindra Bolero is a

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produced by

Mahindra & Mahindra Mahindra & Mahindra is an Indian automobile manufacturing company headquartered in Mumbai, Maharashtra. It was established in 1945 as Mahindra & Mohammed and later renamed Mahindra & Mahindra. Part of the Mahindra Group, M&M is one of the lar ...

since 2000.

History and Design

The basic design is based on the Mahindra Armada Grand. The first-generation Bolero was equipped with a Peugeot IDI engine which produced , although turbocharged versions with or without an intercooler were also available, raising power to respectively. ''World of Cars 2006·2007'', p. 151 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 in-house engine from Mahindra. It is powered by a

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direct injection

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. In September 2011, the third generation Bolero was released, with a more thoroughly re-designed front with jewelled headlamps. In India it is powered by the M2DiCR diesel engine with a "soft turbo", mated to a five-speed transmission. This latest engine meets the Bharat IV emissions standards.

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.

Bolero Camper

The Mahindra Bolero is an

-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. It is powered by the 2523 cc

turbo-charged In an internal combustion engine, a turbocharger (also known as a turbo or a turbosupercharger) is a forced induction device that is powered by the flow of exhaust gases. It uses this energy to compress the intake air, forcing more air into the ...

direct injection

, 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 fuel economy in city with AC. Mileage 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.

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), 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.

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.

References

External links

* {{Mahindra and Mahindra vehicles

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