The Mahindra Bolero has always been the honest, budget-friendly cousin of Mercedes-Benz’s G-Class. Now the ladder-frame workhorse gets the Bold Edition, a dealer-fit accessory package draped in bronze. Think of it as jewellery for a brick.
Mahindra Bolero Gets Bronze Jewellery
Bronze inserts land on the grille, front bumper intake, fog light garnish, side cladding, mirror caps and roof rails. Matching double-spoke alloys complete the costume. Inside, black leatherette seats wear bronze accents, and the floor mats follow suit.
Don’t expect G-Class craftsmanship, though. The cabin plastics feel utilitarian, and the tech stack is modest. Still, the boxy body seats seven occupants and their luggage, and the Mercedes Level 4 autonomy push feels a world away from this rugged brick.
| ⚙️Engine / Powertrain | 1.5L three-cylinder diesel |
| 🐎Power Output | 76 hp (57 kW / 77 PS) |
| ⚡Peak Torque | 210 Nm (155 lb-ft) |
| ⏱️0-60 mph (0-100 km/h) | 0-60 mph in ~18s (est.) |
| 🚀Top Speed | ~80 mph (est.) |
| 🔄Drivetrain / Gearbox | 5-Speed Manual / RWD |
| 💰Starting Price / Est. | ₹8.57 lakh to ₹9.99 lakh ($9,000 to $10,500) |
Old-School Diesel Muscle Meets Rear Drive
Under the skin sits the 1.5-liter three-cylinder diesel, producing 76 hp and 210 Nm (155 lb-ft) of torque. Those numbers look modest on paper, yet the low-down shove is what matters on the trail. Power travels only to the rear wheels through a five-speed manual, so every crawl demands commitment.
A Budget Brick Versus Benz
The Mahindra Bolero sits between ₹8.57 lakh and ₹9.99 lakh, or roughly $9,000 to $10,500. Set against the base Mercedes-Benz G-Class at ₹2.55 Crore ($270,000), that gap is 27 times wider. Bold Edition pricing remains undisclosed, since it arrives as an accessory package through authorised dealers.
Ultimately, the bronze trim is cosmetic, but the mechanicals are the real story. Expect used examples with the Bold Edition trim to draw collectors who value honest, unyielding overland capability. My bold prediction is that this brick outlasts the glossier Benz on the rough tracks of India.
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Dominic Cross
Luxury & 4x4 Correspondent at Auto News Magazine. Authoritative reviewer of ultra-luxury flagships, bespoke coachbuilding, aftermarket tuning houses, and heavy-duty overland vehicles.
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