Design – Still Boxy, Still Tough
The Bolero Facelift retains its iconic utilitarian look with minor upgrades:
New chrome grille (slightly more modern)
LED DRLs (first time in Bolero!)
Revised bumper design
Same boxy silhouette (instantly recognizable)
16-inch steel wheels (practical over fancy alloys)
Unlike soft-roaders, the Bolero looks ready for work – whether on farms or city roads.
Interior – Basic But Built to Last
Mahindra has given the cabin a functional makeover:
New two-tone dashboard (less drab than before)
Semi-digital instrument cluster (finally!)
Basic infotainment system (in top variants)
Vinyl/cloth seats (easy to clean, hard to damage)
Tough plastics everywhere (won't rattle easily)
Performance – Unstoppable mHawk Diesel
The heart remains the trusted 1.5L mHawk75 diesel:
75 BHP & 210 Nm torque (adequate for its purpose)
5-speed manual (no automatic option)
Top speed: ~120 km/h (but not meant for racing)
Mileage: 15-17 km/l (real-world figures)
Practicality – The Ultimate Workhorse
The Bolero excels where others fail:
9-seater configuration (rural taxi favorite)
600L boot space (massive for its class)
Low maintenance costs (mechanic-friendly)
Mahindra's vast service network (even in villages)
Price & Variants – Unbeatable Value
Price: ₹9.5 – ₹11.5 lakh (ex-showroom)
Competitors:
Force Gurkha (more off-road focused)
Toyota Hilux (much more expensive)
Mahindra Scorpio Classic (slightly more premium)