Mahindra Bolero Camper
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| Mahindra Bolero | |
|---|---|
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Mahindra and Mahindra Limited |
| Designer | Shyam Kumar Alepalli (Styling)/ Dilip M Bogawat (BIW Designer)/ Sanjay Srivastava (BIW - CAD)/ Ulhas Khupase (BIW Designer)/ Raju Rasal ( Concept Evaluater) |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | SUV |
| Body style | 5-door |
| Related | Mahindra Scorpio Mahindra Maxx |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 2.5L MDI Turbocharged Diesel |
| Transmission | 5 Speed Manual |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 3,014 mm (118.7 in) |
| Length | 4,824 mm (189.9 in) |
| Width | 1,670 mm (65.7 in) |
| Height | 1,885 mm (74.2 in) |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Mahindra Armada |
| Successor | Mahindra Scorpio |
The Mahindra Bolero is an SUV which designed to carry 7 or 10 people in it. It is available in AC and non-AC variants. It is a very popular vehicle in India.[citation needed]
Design
It is powered by a 72 bhp (54 kW) 2523 cc turbo-charged direct injection diesel engine. Drive is manual with 4WD option, no power steering. 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.
Retail Price in February 2006 is around Rs 478,000 (without AC), Rs 616,000 (with AC).
Driving impressions
The Mahindra Bolero is a basic utility vehicle that is well-suited to Indian conditions. Even though it is based on a decades-old platform, its high ground clearance makes it easier to drive on rural Indian roads. Equipped with a 2500 cc diesel engine, it has become the vehicle of choice for rural populace.
