The iconic Mahindra Bolero has been the pride of India for years and now finds itself in its latest avatar in the Mahindra Bolero Power+. For 2025, Mahindra has heavily updated the Bolero, making it more relevant to modern SUV buyers but the overall tough character of the car remained untouched. So let’s take a look at how the 2025 Bolero combines old and new school.
Aggressive and Refreshed Exterior Style
The Mahindra Bolero 2025 sports a new design while still retaining the iconic design features. The boxy body takes on sharper, more aggressive lines. It sports a new front grille, updated LED headlamps with DRL and an updated bumper among other subtle changes that enhance its bold road presence.
It looks a bit tougher with the help of side cladding, new alloy wheels, and bold creases along the doors. LED tail lamps and an updated tailgate create a visual impression from the rear with a modern looking truck that continues to play up its workhorse roots.
The Rugged Powertrains to Take on Any Terrain
Powertrain wise, the Bolero 2025 is likely retain the same-old 1.5L mHawk diesel mill, which is good for around 75 PS and 210 Nm/ This BS6-approved motor is known for its fuel-efficiency and robustness. The engine comes with 5-speed manual transmission with smooth gearshift with mile crunching power for the urban streets and countryside.
If rumors are to be believed, Mahindra could also launch a 2.0L diesel engine with 6-speed manual / automatic options, that would certainly attract those who travel a lot (read long distance) and off-road in the company of their Thar.
Modern and Cosy Inside
Slide in to the 2025 Bolero, and the increase in interior quality and comfort is instantly palpable. In the interior, the dashboard gets a Revamp with a dual theme, quality of plastics improvement & better finishing. Higher trims, meanwhile, receive a centralized touchscreen infotainment system that features Bluetooth, USB and smart phone connectivity.
This seating architecture is still very spacious with a full cushioning upgrade to both front and rear passengers. There is good legroom in the second-row seat, and the high seating position gives the driver a good view of the road, which is particularly useful for those living beyond the city.
Safety and Features Upgraded
There will be none on the Mahindra Bolero 2025 model, save for travel all over the car which will get reverse parking senors, seat belt remiders as well as DRIVHER side airbags and ABS with EBD. Higher models can also come equipped with a rear camera, hill hold control, electronic stability control (ESC) and ISOFIX child-seat anchors – thereby enhancing the vehicle’s safety rating.
Also, the new instrument cluster now gets a semi-digital readout to show the distance covered, gear position and door ajar warnings that add more knowledge while driving.
Built for Indian Roads
The high floor clearance, tough suspension system and ladder-on-frame frame make Bolero 2025 custom-made for Indian roads. Whether you’re weaving through the city streets or making your final approach for a challenging nature hike, this SUV is designed to do both and everything in between.
The robust body construction, reinforced underbody protection and the reliable breaking system makes it the perfect commercial application vehicle, farming vehicle or tough family work horse in any environment.
Expected Price and Variants
The 2025 Mahindra Bolero is likely to be introduced in few variants—B4, B6, and B6 (O)—which are likely to carry a price tag between ₹9.80 lakh to ₹11.20 lakh (ex-showroom). Prices could hit ₹12.5 lakh in the variant if Mahindra offers the option of 2.0L engine or 4X4.
These will come in flavors aimed at budget buyers and people who want a bit more power and features.
Final Verdict
The Mahindra Bolero 2025 is a modern take on and age-old Indian SUV. It’s got more style, more tech, and it’s more comfortable and safe than ever before … and that comes without sacrificing the toughness and reliability that’s made the Wrangler an icon. There aren’t many commercial utility vehicles or a personal SUVs that can be as capable as the new Bolero.
A mix of originals and new, the 2025 Bolero is not just an SUV but the reincarnation of a heritage for modern times.
