Mahindra Bolero
{{Distinguish |Mahindra Bolero Neo}}
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{{Infobox automobile
| name = Mahindra Bolero
| type = SUV
| manufacturer = Mahindra and Mahindra Limited
| aka = Mahindra Cimarrón (South America)
Mahindra Enforcer (Philippines){{cite web|last=Tabamo|first=Dinzo|title=Mahindra officially enters PH market, releases product lineup and pricing|url=http://www.topgear.com}}
| production = 2000–present
| assembly = {{ubl | Nashik, Maharashtra, India | Haridwar, Uttarakhand, India | Montevideo, Uruguay (Nordex S.A.){{cite journal | ref = WOC | title = World of Cars 2006·2007 | journal = World of Cars: Worldwide Car Catalogue | editor-first = Eligiusz | editor-last = Mazur | publisher = Media Connection Sp. z o.o. | location = Warsaw, Poland | page = 275 | year = 2006 | issn = 1734-2945 }} }}
| predecessor = Mahindra Armada
| class = Mid-size SUV
| body_style = 5 door SUV
| layout = Front-engine, RWD
Front engine, 4WD
| engine = {{ubl | 1493 cc mHawkD70 turbodiesel I3 | 2498 cc XD3P diesel I4 | 2523 cc MDI turbodiesel I4 | 2523 cc M2DiCR turbodiesel I4 }}
| transmission = 5-speed Manual
| wheelbase = {{ubl | {{convert|2680|mm|1|abbr=on}} | Camper: {{convert|3014|mm|1|abbr=on}} }}
| length = {{ubl | {{convert|3995|mm|1|abbr=on}} | Camper: {{convert|4824|mm|1|abbr=on}} }}
| width = {{ubl | {{convert|1745|mm|1|abbr=on}} | Camper: {{convert|1670|mm|1|abbr=on}} }}
| height = {{convert|1885|mm|1|abbr=on}}
| weight =
| related = Mahindra Scorpio
Mahindra XUV700
| designer = Shyam Kumar Alepalli- Styling, Dilip Bogawat / Sanjay Shrivastava & Ulhas Khupse -Design Raju Rasal - Proto
| sp =
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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 {{convert|2.5|L|in3|abbr=on}} IDI engine which produced {{convert|76|PS|kW|abbr=on}}, although turbocharged versions with or without an intercooler were also available, raising power to {{convert|95|or|101|PS|kW|abbr=on}} 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 {{convert|2.5|L|in3|abbr=on}} in-house engine from Mahindra. It is powered by a {{convert|72|PS|kW|abbr=on}} {{convert|2523|cc|abbr=on}} turbocharged direct injection diesel engine.{{citation needed|date=October 2019}}
In September 2011, the third generation Bolero was released, with a more thoroughly re-designed front with jewelled headlamps.{{cite web | url = https://www.motorbeam.com/2011/09/cars/mahindra-bolero/2012-mahindra-bolero-facelift-launched/ | archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20170801050920/https://www.motorbeam.com/2011/09/cars/mahindra-bolero/2012-mahindra-bolero-facelift-launched/ | title = 2012 Mahindra Bolero facelift launched | first = Faisal | last = Khan | date = 2011-09-08 | publisher = MotorBeam Digital | archivedate = 2017-08-01 }} In India it is powered by the {{convert|63|PS|kW|abbr=on}} M2DiCR diesel engine with a "soft turbo", mated to a five-speed transmission. This latest engine meets the Bharat IV emissions standards.{{citation needed|date=October 2019}}
Models and trims
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. It is powered by the {{convert|72|PS|kW|abbr=on}} 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 {{convert|12.2|km/L|L/100 km mpgus|abbr=on}} fuel economy in city with AC. Mileage {{convert|14|km/L|L/100 km mpgus|abbr=on}} 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
{{distinguish|text = Mahindra 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.{{Cite web |title=Feature & Specs |url=https://auto.mahindra.com/pick-up-trucks/bolero-pik-up/feature-and-specifications |access-date=2024-03-21 |website=auto.mahindra.com |language=en}}{{Citation |title=Mahindra bolero 4x4 pickup truck front diff problem {{!}} part - 1 |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o291MZuJi8k |access-date=2024-03-21 |language=en}}
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.{{cite web|title=Mahindra Bolero sells over 100,000 units in FY2023, over 1.4 million since CY2000|url=https://www.autocarpro.in/news-national/mahindra-bolero-sells-over-100000-units-in-fy2023-over-14-million-since-cy2000-114825?=1|website=Autocar Pro India|date=2023-04-25|access-date=2024-10-14}}
References
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External links
{{Commons category}}
- {{Official website|http://www.mahindrabolero.com/}}
{{Mahindra and Mahindra vehicles}}
Category:Cars introduced in 2000
Category:Sport utility vehicles