Mahindra working on SUV for all types of buyers
Mahindra is popular for its rugged SUV lineup. It has been making robust and rugged SUVs for the Indian market for years now. The Bolero has been a car that has helped Mahindra engrave this image. It is especially popular in rural areas for its rugged characteristics. Mahindra is modernising its SUV lineup to take them to global standards. It is currently working on the new Scorpio and then we expect Mahindra to update the Bolero as well. In today’s article, we will take a look at Mahindra’s SUV for all types of buyers.
Exterior
Mahindra will retain Bolero’s current looks and rugged nature. At the front, it will get a new front grille with Mahindra’s new twin-peaked logo. It will get new sleek LED headlamps, new headlight design, bumpers and skid plates. Pratap Bose, who led the design team of all new Tata cars, will be leading the development of the Bolero as well.
Mahindra SUVs – Interior
Mahindra will try to add some premium feel to the interiors. It will get a modern dashboard layout with a new infotainment system in the middle. Mahindra will look to give it a lot of practical storage spaces on the dashboard. It is also expected to come with new seating & upholstery in order to enhance the Bolero’s appeal.
Specifications
The new Bolero will be based on the new ladder on frame architecture. Mahindra uses the same platform for the new-generation Thar and Bolero Neo as well. Coming to the engine specs, it will mostly get the 1.5-litre diesel engine of XUV300. This engine is capable of producing 115bhp & 300Nm of torque. Another option will be the 2.2-litre diesel engine of Thar. We don’t think it will come with petrol engine options. Transmission options will include manual and automatic gearboxes.
Mahindra SUVs – Pricing and launch
Guessing the price of the Bolero, considering how aggressively Mahindra has priced the XUV700 is tricky. The current Bolero starts from Rs 8.85 lakh (ex-showroom), but we think the new-generation Bolero could start from somewhere around Rs 8 lakh. Mahindra has confirmed it will launch this new generation between 2023 and 2024.
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