Mahindra Bolero Maxi truck Plus

Highlights

January 17, 2020: As is well known, the Mahindra Bolero Pik Up range has been the undisputed king of the Indian Pick Up truck market for over a decade and with a seemingly unsurmountable 70%+ market share. Among the models of the range, it is the Mahindra Bolero Maxi Truck Plus which is among the most heavy-duty models. The model, like its siblings, is well known for its durability, reliability, and comfort while also offering higher profitability gains and great support of strong service network across the country. The Mahindra Bolero Maxi Truck Plus gets extra strong suspension to handle excess loads that come with a higher cargo deck of 40.6 sq. ft loading area every single trip without any worries. Moreover, the design of the Mahindra Bolero Maxi truck Plus is such that it lets its users customize the body to suits their specific applications better.

A 2523cc 4 Cylinder BSIV compliant Mahindra m2DICR diesel engine known for its strong performance powers the Mahindra Bolero Maxi Truck Plus. This engine is famous for its performance under any load and road conditions. The engine makes a maximum power of 63bhp which arrives at a decent 3200rpm while the peak torque rating is made at just 1400-2200rpm range. Transmission duties are taken care by a 5-speed manual gearbox with a single plate dry clutch.

The Mahindra Bolero Maxi Truck Plus has a maximum permissible GVW of 2620Kg and a kerb weight of 1365kg. That said, the maximum legal payload rating of 1255kg for the Mahindra Bolero Maxi Truck Plus means it suits applications such as small scale farming, milk, poultry, goods transport, eCommerce delivery, and many other businesses, well.

Mahindra Bolero Maxi truck Plus - Expert Review

Overview

Mahindra Bolero Maxi Truck Plus is known for its reliability, comfort, higher profitability gains and with provides the advantage of the strong service network of the company across the country. The truck gets large cargo deck and extra strong suspension which helps in carry higher loads every single trip. It also offers the flexibility of building load bodies customized any the kinds of specalise goods.  

Bolero Maxi Truck Plus like other Mahindra pickup models offers the unmatched benefits to the owner with pleasure of performance and efficient transportation needs. It can carry all kinds of loads with ease and delivering superior fuel efficiency.

Specs

• Engine - m2DICR Turbo Charged, 2.5-litre, four-cylinder engine
• Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) - 2,620 Kg
• Wheelbase - 3,150 mm
• Power steering - Optional

Engine and Performance

The Mahindra Bolero Maxi Truck Plus is one of the best pickup trucks and gets a powerful engine under the hood. It is equipped with a 2.5-litre m2DICR turbocharged, BS-IV compliant engine which is good enough to deliver quality performance.

It is capable of belting out a maximum of 63 bhp power and the peak torque sticks at 195 Nm. The maximum power comes at 3,200 rpm, while the peak torque comes at a range between 1,400 and 2,200 rpm. The power is sent to the wheels via a 5-speed manual gearbox, with the assistance of a single-plate dry clutch.

The engine can drive the truck to a top-speed of 115 kmph. It comes with an axle configuration of 4x4, which also contributes to the powerful performance and better off-roadability. The fuel efficiency of the pickup lies at around 17 litres.

Vehicle Built and Load Capacity

The Mahindra Bolero Maxi Truck Plus comes with a customizable body. It has a length of 4,885 mm and the width is around 1,700 mm, while the height is 1,825 mm. It carries a fuel tank of 45 litres.

The maxi truck is quite good to carry mid-weight loads. It comes with a gross vehicle weight (GVW) of around 2,620 kilograms, which makes sure that the payload capacity is decent. It has a luggage carrying capacity measuring 1,255 kilograms, while the kerb weight is 1,365 kg.

Handling and Suspension

The handling of the Mahindra Bolero Maxi Truck Plus is at par with any other pickup trucks in the segment. Power steering is optional and its addition makes handling the maxi truck easy and convenient. Driving in a bit of off-road conditions will not be a hassle anymore as the truck has decent ground clearance. Hence, the drivers can take on the light bumpy roads without worrying much about the damage.

The pickup truck gets semi-elliptical leaf spring unit for both the axles for the suspension. Having a similar setup at both ends makes the suspension stiffness or softness uniform and not very uneven.

Braking and Safety

The Mahindra Bolero Maxi Truck Plus comes with disc brakes for all the wheels. The brakes offer a good stopping power. This means, even if the driver is speeding up in cities, pressing the brake pedal will be enough for rapid deceleration. The vehicle also comes with parking brakes for more convenience. However, the absence of the ABS might be a problem for the driver.

The pickup truck gets seatbelts in the D+1 cabin. Moreover, tubeless tyres are offered to make the grip excellent.

Design and Comfort

The Mahindra Bolero Maxi Truck Plus gets a bold design along with a long wheelbase. It comes with a customizable body along with a decent cabin. All the 15-inch wheels are wrapped in 195-section tyres.

The pickup has a good design as well and looks way better than other mini trucks from Tata or Ashok Leyland. The design of the headlamps is quite eye-catchy and the pickup looks muscular from the front to the rear. Inside the cabin, there is a stylish dual-tone instrument panel and the door trims have matching fabric seats.

Furthermore, the vehicle comes with an optional power steering along with a tiltable setup. The driver’s seat can be adjusted as per the ergonomic requirement.