Mahindra has announced that its highest selling UV
(utility vehicle) Bolero has received BS-VI certification from the
International Centre for Automotive Technology (ICAT). Another development
today is the introduction of new safety features to make it compliant with the
AIS-145 safety norms. The Mahindra Bolero Power+ ABS deploys the BS-IV 1.5-litre diesel
engine which churns out 70 BHP at 3,600 rpm and 195 Nm at 1,400-2,200
rpm.
The BS-VI compliant Bolero will only be launched in
the market by early 2020. Commenting on the announcement, Rajan Wadhera,
President (Automotive Sector), Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd., said: “As the
first milestone in our BS-VI readiness journey, we are delighted to get the
BS-VI certification for the Bolero Power+. The Bolero is one of our highest
selling SUVs and has been the first UV (Utility Vehicle) to be certified as
BS-VI ready by the ICAT.”
Earlier this month, Mahindra introduced ABS in the
Bolero+. Now, it has announced that it has added airbag, speed alert system,
driver and co-driver seat belt reminder, manual override for the central
locking system and reverse parking sensors to the Bolero. The product website
is yet to be updated to reflect these changes.
The Bolero garners the strongest sales for Mahindra
and the company wants to play safe by not introducing any big changes that are
too costly and just upgrading the existing model as per the latest market
demands. The company says that the Bolero Power+, Bolero PLUS (9-seater), as well
as the Bolero Ambulance will receive the necessary upgrades. By this, it means
that along with BS-VI upgrade, these utility vehicles will get a higher bonnet,
a softer bumper and a redesigned grille with a minor refresh in order to comply
with even the upcoming more stringent pedestrian safety norms.
Mahindra
Bolero Power+ ABS - Prices*
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Configuration
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Price
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Bolero SLE Power Plus ABS
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INR 7.68 lakh*
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Bolero SLX Power Plus ABS
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INR 8.33 lakh*
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Bolero ZLX Power Plus ABS
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INR 8.68 lakh*
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*Ex-showroom, Delhi
