Mahindra Bolero BS6
Bolero is one of the flagship products of Mahindra. Every month on an average Mahindra sells 5k units all over the country. The typical SUV design with rugged structure is highly popular in rural areas. The body on frame design allows it to tackle any road conditions in India. The new Mahindra Bolero is now BS6 compliant. The new Mahindra Bolero BS6 gets new design, interior and more refine engine.
Exterior
The new Mahindra Bolero BS6 comes with some new design changes. Overall the look of the SUV remains same, however there are some minor upgrades. In front Bolero gets a new grille with chrome lines. It also gets new headlamps with chrome linings. The new metal bumper comes with factory fitted fog lights. At the rear you get a newly designed clear lens tail lights. Wheel caps and Spare Wheel cover are offered across all variants. The new Bolero looks elegant and more modern compare it its older sibling.
Interior
The new Bolero BS6 gets powered windows with controls in the center. The Bolero BS6 offers keyless entry, Bluetooth connectivity and USB support. Being a 7 seater SUV new Bolero offers comfortable seats. The third row continues to get side facing jump seats. Bolero BS6 now offers AC on all the variants. The Dashboard design remains the same as BS4 variant. Power steering, central locking, remote fuel lid opener adds more convenience to this SUV. The features vary based on the variants.
Safety and Specifications
Owing to new BS6 norms, new Mahindra Bolero BS6 comes with dual airbags at the front. It also offers ABS, Seat Belt reminder, Reverse parking sensors and Co-driver Occupant Detection System across all variants.
Mahindra Bolero BS6 comes with new 1.5 L mHawk75 BS6 compliant Diesel engine which generates 76 PS of power and 210 Nm of torque. This is engine is mated to 5-speed manual transmission. It is only available in Rear Wheel Drive mode. The new Engine is BS6 compliant and generates more power compared to its older sibling. The Micro hybrid technology (engine start, stop) adds more convenience and is offered across all variants. The strong suspension setup and ample ground clearance offer good ride on any road surface. Bolero BS6 comes only in Diesel and has a fuel capacity of 60 liters and mileage of 16.1 KMPL.
Variants
The new Mahindra Bolero BS6 comes with 3 variants.
- B4 BS6 priced at 7,76,550 lakhs ex showroom Mumbai
- B6 BS6 priced at 8,42,767 lakhs ex showroom Mumbai
- B6 OPT BS6 priced at 8,78,169 lakhs ex showroom Mumbai
Review
Bolero is a like lifeline vehicle in rural areas and sold in high numbers. The demand for this vehicle is growing day by day. Given the kind of market it serves it is definitely value for money utility vehicle. However, for the urban market, it still lacks features which are quite necessary. The ride is on stiffer side and the engine is quite under powered. Given the price, Bolero is a good 7-seater rugged SUV designed keeping in mind the rural road conditions.
