Mahindra Bolero

Positives:

• The mHawk75 is a 1,493cc, three-cylinder diesel engine that gets four valves per cylinder and makes 75bhp and 210Nm.
• This engine gets a five-speed manual gearbox along with Mahindra’s micro-hybrid technology (engine start/stop).
• The Bolero is available with power steering to reduce the effort required to steer this vehicle.
• The suspension setup includes coil springs at the front and leaf springs at the rear to carry loads on any kind of road.
• The Bolero is available with disc brakes at the front, drums at the rear, and a 60-litre diesel tank.
• It has a robust ladder-frame chassis.

Negatives:

• The power delivery from the Bolero’s engine is not exciting but is extremely tractable.
• Slotting the gears that are quite far apart is inconvenient, also due to the rubbery shift action.
• The ride quality is not flat as there’s lots of vertical motion on anything less than perfectly paved roads.
• The slow steering feedback coupled with the slim tyres and the leaf suspension offer a very utilitarian handling.

Mahindra Bolero Key Specifications:

Positives:

• The music system supports USB, AUX, and Bluetooth functionality for playing music or wireless calling.
• The instrument cluster displays information such as distance to empty and average fuel consumption, and alerts for doors that are open and more.
• It is offered with a seven-seat layout that includes a second-row bench and third-row twin side-facing seats.
• The Bolero gets static bending headlamps, central locking with a remote key, and a rear wiper and wash.
• Its cabin offers a 12V charging point to power one’s electronic devices.

Negatives:

• The placement of switches and controls to the vehicle’s functions is not convenient for the driver.
• The seat cushioning hardly gets the job done and does not have optimum contours for long-distance comfort.

Positives:

• The Bolero is available with dual front airbags and also a driver and co-driver seatbelt reminder.
• It is offered with Anti-lock Braking System (ABS).
• Mahindra claims the metal bumpers comply with the regulatory pedestrian protection norms.
• This utility vehicle gets reverse parking sensors.

Negatives:

• The Mahindra Bolero does not get ESP or other modern safety equipment like ADAS functionality.
• It has not received safety ratings as it has not been tested yet by the NCAP authorities.

Positives:

• The Bolero has a purposeful utility vehicle stance, with a tough build that will last for years.

• It is available in exterior paint shades called Lakeside Brown, Mist Silver, and Diamond White.

• The upright slats on the grille along with the clear lens headlamps and X-shaped bumper design give it some pleasantness.

• It is offered with clear lens taillamps, side decals along with side cladding, body-coloured ORVMs, and a spare wheel cover.
• The cabin is available with wooden finish inserts on the dashboard, a flip key, and fabric upholstery.

Negatives:

• The Bolero does not look or feel like a modern car and is quite outdated overall.
• The quality levels along with the fit and finish are not up to the mark but it is robust.