Platform & Powertrain
- Based on Mahindra’s most recent NFA (New Flexible Architecture) monocoque platform, the new-generation Bolero is scheduled to debut on August 15, 2025, possibly during Independence Day festivities.
- It is possible to retain the 2.2 L mHawk (75–100 PS) diesel engines from the Bolero Neo and Scorpio Classic. It connects to a 5-speed manual gearbox. Future choices for gasoline, hybrids, or even electric vehicles are also possible because the NFA platform supports them.
Exterior Design & Styling
- The Bolero maintains its iconic boxy and upright posture while adding bulging body panels and sharper lines for a more rough and upscale appearance.
- Key styling details include:
- Round LED projector headlights with massive ORVMs and a vertical-slat grille
- Side steps, plastic cladding, flush-mounted door handles, squared-off wheel arches, and multi-spoke alloy wheels (17–18″) that are similar of the Scorpio N and Thar designs
- A spare wheel put on the rear with vertical LED taillights and a high-mounted stop lamp integrated into the spoiler
Interior & Technology
- A digital cluster taken from Scorpio-N and a big touchscreen infotainment system with support for Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are features of the updated center console and dashboard.
- A panoramic sunroof (first for the Bolero), wireless charging, keyless entry, automatic climate control, a top-tier stereo system, and other comfort features are all possible additions.
Safety & ADAS
- Top-spec cars, including the Thar Roxx and XUV 3XO, should have Level 2 ADAS features, such as automated emergency braking, lane departure assistance, frontal collision warning, and traffic sign recognition.
- Dual airbags, ABS with EBD, traction control, parking sensors, a rearview camera, TPMS, and hill-hold control are other anticipated safety features.
- Confirmed August 15, 2025, premiere date, with a possible October 2025 market launch.
- Estimated ex-showroom pricing of ₹10–12 lakh places it competitively in the mid-SUV market.
What This Means
Mahindra’s 2025 Bolero represents a dramatic change, moving away from its ladder-frame heritage and toward a monocoque architecture while greatly enhancing comfort, technology, and design. It seeks to combine traditional roughness with modern appeal by including lookalikes of the Defender and G-Wagen in its stylistic universe, but at a price point targeted for Indian consumers.
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