The new Mahindra Bolero

The Mahindra Bolero is a combination of power, sizeexterior and interior improvements. The frontal look is
and rugged looks, which makes it ideal for the Indianmore aggressive with a new commanding grille
roads. It offers an array of trims in regular and softelement, bigger headlamps and muscular front
top versions that include SLX, SLE, XL, XLS, LX, MDI,bumper. The new design has an imposing presence
DI and VLX CRDe. For 2007, the earlier models haveand a roughly hewn silhouette. On the exterior, its
been renamed and new standard equipment has alsorugged structure is smoothed-out with a vast
been included. A sturdy body and high groundexpanse of steel. Muscular bumpers and sporty
clearance render the Bolero ideal for Indian roads.decals add to its sturdy-sporty aura (which is a
All variants wear a sporty look with chic decals andblessing, built as it is for off-road driving). A high
prominent bumpers. Besides sharp exterior styling andground clearance protects the undercarriage from
ample interior amenities, the Bolero offers the addedany untoward damage.
advantage of a mechanic or a service centre in mostFurthermore, the manufacturer states that the
parts of the country.Bolero's body is primed with a "state-of-the-art" CED
Furthermore, the manufacturer states that theprocess that enhances rust resistance. It has a
Bolero's body is primed with a "state-of-the-art" CEDminimal operating cost and is available in 2-Wheel
process that enhances rust resistance. It has aDrive (2WD) and 4-Wheel Drive (4WD) options. It is
minimal operating cost and is available in 2-Wheelrigged out with a host of features and amenities that
Drive (2WD) and 4-Wheel Drive (4WD) options. It isinclude an appealing injection moulded dash panel,
rigged out with a host of features and amenities thatattractive interior trims with matching seats,
include an appealing injection moulded dash panel,maneuverability and stability, an electronic shift
attractive interior trims with matching seats,transfer case and a wide array of attractive metallic
maneuverability and stability, an electronic shiftcolours to choose from.
transfer case and a wide array of attractive metallicAll Bolero models possess an independent front
colours to choose from.suspension with coil spring suspensions in the front
All variants wear a sporty look with chic decals andand leaf springs in the rear, except the MDI and DI,
prominent bumpers. Besides sharp exterior styling andwhich get rigid leaf springs in the front. It comes with
ample interior amenities, the Bolero offers the addeda hugely responsive power steering, standard on the
advantage of a mechanic or a service centre in mostSLX and SLE. Shifting is smooth but some more
parts of the country.power would have been better.
The Bolero SLX and DI are available with an optionThe interior is roomy and spacious with ample seating
for Four Wheel Drive. Bolero gets a 2.5L (Turbo)for seven. Power steering eases driver's effort on
diesel engine and is mated to a 5-speed manualbad and rural roads. The new cabin is well-appointed;
transmission. This turbo diesel engine generates 63-68it has colour coordinated interiors and attractive
bhp of power and 180 Nm of torque and VLX CRDeupholstery. The new Bolero has an extended
delivers.wheelbase, allowing far more legroom and general
Emission levels have been brought down inoverall comfort. The roof has been raised too.
compliance with BS III norms. This facilitates reducedAluminium side and rear footsteps make for easy
expenditure on maintenance as well.entry and exit.
The new models of Bolero look modern, with lot of