Big Bolero Pik-Up Highlights

January 15, 2020: With the changing times, customers in India have started warming up to the idea of Pick-Ups and ruling the segment with a massive 70% plus market share is the Mahindra Bolero Pik-Up family. Now that there is an increasing demand for ‘car-like’ dynamics, safety and features among the customers who would purchase either an LCV or a Pick-Up, the Mahindra Bolero Maha Pik-Up or the Big Bolero Pik-Up was launched with the highest payload capacity among all of Bolero Pik-up models.

The Mahindra Big Bolero Pik-Up shares most of its cycle parts and design with the standard Bolero Pik-Up and thus, the Bolero SUV for the passenger market. This means that it gets the same BSIV compliant engine 2523cc turbocharged, four-cylinder engine making. Owing to the fact that the Mahindra Big Bolero Pik-Up has the highest payload rating in the family, the engine on it is made available in a higher state of tune good enough to produce a maximum power output of 70bhp arriving at 3200rpm while the peak torque rating is also a bit higher at 200Nm and is made in a considerably low range of 1400rpm-2200rpm. This engine gets a durable and rugged 5-Speed transmission mated to a single plate dry clutch.

The GVW for the Mahindra Big Bolero Pik-Up is also the highest among its siblings at 3425kg and as already mentioned, it also has the highest payload rating set at 1700kg among all Bolero Pik-Up models and in fact in the industry segment itself. It is available in two variants – Flatbed (FB) and CBC. It also gets the longest-in-class cargo deck length of 2765mm (9 ft). Other significant features include – Power steering offered as standard along with Air conditioning as well. Suspension duties for the front are taken care by a 5 leaves rigid leaf spring suspension set up with an anti-roll bar provided for enhanced stability.

Mahindra Big Bolero Pik-Up Pickup- Expert Review

Overview

Mahindra Big Bolero Pik-Up is a mini truck version of its Bolero SUV. The Pik-Up comes with similar front design as the SUV. The more powerful, stronger, and comfortable vehicle is one of India’s biggest pickups in recent times.

The vehicle comes with a huge payload capacity and a long cargo deck, which make it a perfect choice for businessmen and traders across the country. The truck also gets a stylish interior and a big ergonomically-designed comfortable cabin across all variants to provide a fatigue-free drive.

The Big Bolero Pik-Up is available in three variants, based on the payload capacity - 1,250 kilograms and a high-end variant of 1,500 kilograms. Besides, it is also available in Cowl Body Chassis (CBC) that helps the customers to build the Cargo body as per their need and application.

The Big Bolero Pik-Up can be easily maintained and comes with the price tag of Rs. 6.15 lakhs (ex-showroom) for the BS-III model and Rs. 6.30 lakhs (ex-showroom) for the BS-IV version.

Specs

• Engine - m2DICR 2.5-litre four-cylinder
• Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) -3,225 kg
• Wheelbase - 3,260 mm
• Power steering - Yes

Engine and Performance

The Mahindra Big Bolero Pik-Up is powered by a 2.5-litre, m2DICR (Direct Injection Common Rail) four-cylinder, BS-IV compliant engine that can churn out a maximum power of 63 bhp at 3,200 rpm, along with the highest torque 195 Nm, which comes between 1,500 rpm and 1,800 rpm. The engine is coupled with a 5-speed manual transmission gearbox along with a single plate dry clutch.

Besides, the pick-up truck can provide a mileage of around 13 kmpl, which is decent for a vehicle with such a powerful setup.

Vehicle Built and Load Capacity

The Mahindra Big Bolero Pik-Up is made with strong chassis frame and a 4x4 axle configuration that is sturdy enough to carry heavy load. The Bolero Pik-Up gets a cargo body of 2.76 metre that is built on the chassis, which is one of the longest decks body among most pick-up trucks in India and allows customer to load bigger packages. The vehicle has a day cabin as standard, which is not tiltable. The ground clearance is at a decent 195 mm, which makes it suitable for city hauls as well as mild off-roads.

The Pick-up truck measures 5,215 mm in length. The gross vehicle weight is 3,225 kilograms, out of which the overall kerb weight is 1,725 kilograms and the payload capacity is 1,500 kilograms.

Handling and Suspension

The Mahindra Big Bolero pickup truck features power steering for added convenience for the driver. However, the wheelbase is 3.26 metres, which is a little on the longer side, thereby indicating to a longer turning radius of 6.5 metres. The decent ground clearance helps on off-roads easily.

As for the suspension for the 4x4 axle configuration, the vehicle is suspended over Semi-Elliptical Leaf spring on the front and the rear also gets the same. The setup is pretty apt for taking the vehicle on most kinds of roads.

Braking and Safety

The Big Bolero Pik-up gets disc brakes for all the wheels, which offers great stopping power, especially considering that it is more powerful than some of its competitors in the segment. Though the vehicle is mostly used for city goods and cargo movement, ABS is not provided, even as an option. However, it still manages to do well without. Parking brakes are still offered as standard, unlike many other models that do not have it.

In terms of the safety, the vehicle has seatbelts for the D+1 layout inside the cabin, which is a standard across all the variants. The pickup truck also comes with Engine immobilizer as a special safety feature for its BS IV variant.

Design and Comfort

The Mahindra Big Bolero Pik-up has a facelifted exterior design and a premium interior setup with new instrument panel and colour theme that stand different from its previous models. The front section looks chiselled and muscular. The multi-reflector headlamps and the fabric seats make this vehicle more trendy as a cargo car. The SUV-like truck gets ELR seat belts to provide complete safety for the occupants.

An adjustable driver seat is added in the spacious big cabin to provide comfort while driving the truck. However, AC is not offered as an option.