Mahindra Bolero Specifications

The Bolero has been one of Mahindra's most popular SUVs for over 20 years. A reliable m2DICR engine with good low-end torque powers this rugged yet comfortable vehicle. With a seating capacity of 7, the Bolero is ideal for large families or even as a commercial vehicle. Here are the key features of Mahindra Bolero:

• Spacious Cabin: Thanks to its clever interior design, the Bolero has ample space for 7 passengers. There is enough headroom and legroom, even for taller folks. The seats feel plush enough for long road trips, too.

• Rugged Build: With its body-on-frame construction and 180mm ground clearance, the Bolero can handle broken roads, waterlogging, and off-road trails quite well. Its sturdy build gives it good off-roading capability.

• Powerful Performance: The proven 1.5L diesel motor churns out 76hp power and 210Nm torque. It allows the Bolero to carry seven people and luggage effortlessly without feeling underpowered. The engine feels smooth and responsive.

• Composed Ride: The front double wishbone and rear leaf spring suspension give the Bolero a comfortable ride quality even with a full load. It feels planted and stable over undulations.

• Ergonomic Cabin: The tilted steering wheel and height-adjustable driver's seat make it easy to find a comfortable driving position, reducing fatigue on long drives.

• Flexible Storage: The third-row seats fold sideways, creating a large storage area. You can easily accommodate luggage, camping gear, and bicycles by folding the seats when needed.

• Low Ownership Cost: The frugal diesel motor returns 16 kmpl. Coupled with affordable maintenance, it ensures low overall running costs.

Specs & Features: Mahindra Bolero vs Rivals

The rugged Bolero squares off against Mahindra's popular Scorpio SUV and Maruti's versatile Ertiga MPV. While the Scorpio is more powerful and feature-rich, the Ertiga focuses more on cabin comfort and flexibility. 

The Bolero balances ruggedness and practicality at an affordable price point. Overall, the Bolero holds its own against these fierce competitors.

Mahindra Bolero vs Scorpio

• Styling: The Bolero remains a purposeful, rugged off-roader with boxy metal, no-nonsense interiors, and a signature Mahindra grille. The Scorpio has evolved into a sleeker, more refined SUV with a sculpted profile, chrome and blacked-out highlights, and a plush new interior. The Bolero opts for functionality, while the Scorpio adds style and road presence.

• Power and Performance: The Bolero gets a dependable 1.5L 75hp M2DICR BS6 engine offering low-rpm torque for off-road competency. The Scorpio banks on a modern 130bhp 2.2L mHawk diesel engine with 300nm torque.

• Comfort and Ergonomics: The cabin space is nearly matched, but. In contrast, the Bolero settles for basic ergonomics; the Scorpio offers superior cushioning, more supportive seats, and tilt adjustment for a much comfier ride experience, even over distance and poor roads. The Scorpio's new cabin puts comfort in the front seat.

• Capability and Features: Thanks to its mechanically simple and sturdy ladder-frame chassis plus high ground clearance, the trusty Bolero eats up rough terrain across sand, slush, loose surfaces, etc. But the Scorpio fights back with more convenience via a rear parking camera, cornering lights, cruise control, touchscreen system, in-dash cameras, etc. Off-road grit vs smart vehicular tech underpins key choice divergence here.

• Safety: As workhorse transports, both SUVs sufficiently cover essential safety, including dual airbags and ABS braking. However, top-end Scorpios go the extra mile with added choices for electronic stability control and traction control - if protection sets priority in purchase screening. Bolero keeps it barebones yet adequate, and Scorpio adds more optional guardrails.

Mahindra Bolero vs Ertiga

• Styling: On looks, the Bolero sticks to its no-frills, squared-off design that prioritises function over form. The Ertiga goes sleek with its streamlined profile, sloping bonnet, chromed grille, and contemporary headlamps, making it more appealing for the style-conscious buyer.

• Space and Practicality: The Bolero offers a spacious 7-seater cabin for ferrying passengers minus any clever storage spots. The versatile Ertiga takes practicality up several notches with flexible seat folding, ample cabin stowage, bottle holders, and a larger boot area.

• Ride Quality and Handling: With its old-school ladder frame chassis, the Bolero serves up typical rugged body-on-frame dynamics that are fine for broken roads but bouncy on highways. Modern monocoque construction makes the Ertiga far more stable and planted over long drives, tighter turning, and sudden manoeuvres.

• Off-road Ability: The Bolero bests the Ertiga when road conditions get challenging, thanks to tougher mechanicals and higher ground clearance. The Ertiga works best on paved surfaces rather than off-beat trails.

• Features and Technology: Equipment levels skew simple in the no-frills Bolero while the Ertiga offers goodies like 7-inch touchscreen infotainment, multi-info display, keyless entry, push-button start, and cruise control expanding feature drastically.

• Fuel Efficiency: According to the ARAI mileage testing, the 1.5L Bolero manual returns 16.7 kmpl, while the Ertiga gives out 20.51 kmpl. This highlights Maruti's prowess with frugal but peppy motors. The numbers favor the Ertiga for wallet-watchers.