2025 Mahindra Bolero: The Mahindra Bolero has an identity of its own, which has developed over the years as the “family off-roader” and is trusted by millions of rural households, small industry houses, and fleet owners.

For 2025, Mahindra has updated the Bolero to carry forward that utility and also endow it with some comfort, convenience and civility.

This refresh is intended to make the Bolero viable for those traditional users, and hopefully pull in some newer buyers that want a rugged, no-frills SUV but still feel like they’re getting something that doesn’t belong in the last decade.

Exquisite But Practical Outdoors

The upright, boxy shape—pivotal to the go-anywhere image of the Bolero—has been retained from the 2025 model, but design changes have been made to give it a more modern feel.

The front has a more aggressive grille now as well, featuring vertical slats, and is available in chrome or a dark finish, with projector headlamps and daytime running lights on either side.

Bumper molded to incorporate skid-plate accents and redesigned fog-lamp surrounds suggests sand and mud are part of the daily commute.

Admirably large wheel arches can house larger alloy wheels available on higher trims, and dual-tone paint configurations keep things interesting.

Roof rails are retained as standard, emphasising functionality, while new side steps are slimmer and more robust.

The overall look strikes a fair balance of modern styling cues with the Bolero’s characteristic practicality.

Modernized Cabin Layout

On the inside, the 2025 refresh updates the interior has a more driver-focused dashboard with layered horizontal lines and better ergonomics.

Materials are improved: middle and upper trims get a touch of softness from nice contrast stitching, which lends an air of subtle quality.

An upgraded 7-inch touchscreen infotainment system now includes smartphone integration and Bluetooth, and physical buttons for climate and audio make for a more intuitive operation.

Reading out vital stats is an easily readable semi-digital console. Seating surfaces get an upgraded cushioning and durable fabric (or leatherette materials on higher trims).

The driver gets at least a height-adjustable seat, and storage grows—along with a bigger glovebox, deeper door pockets, and cup holders, the Renegade has numerous USB charging points. Better noise insulation means less roar in the cabin, making those long drives less taxing.

Tried-and-true Drivetrain and Refined Dynamics

The Bolero is powered by Mahindra’s well-proven 1.5-litre diesel engine, which has been tuned for a more refined performance and slightly better fuel consumption.

Output is still intended for utility duties, with enough torque to get the job done when loaded. The 5-speed manual is shorter, crisper in shifts.

For the first time on certain models, a four-wheel-drive system with low-range gearing is optional — a feature that will likely make the vehicle more appealing to buyers requiring serious off-road talents.

Suspension has been re-tuned: Double-wishbone front and revised multi-link rear systems that allow better ride comfort on uneven surfaces without sacrificing load-carrying capability. Ground clearance remains generous and approach/departure angles are still capable.

The ladder-frame chassis adds an immense amount of toughness as a foundation and so the Bolero continues to handle bad roads and abuse with ease.

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The Bolero remains faithful to its utility priorities yet, with the updates for 2025, features are in the mix to matter in day-to-day life.

There’s automatic climate control on upper trims, replacing the basic manual controls to ensure the cabin is the right temperature.

Steering wheel audio and phone controls make it easy to manage your INFINITI while you’re on the go. There are also rear parking sensors with a camera for when things get tight.

The seven-seater configuration is retained, and the third row gets forward facing seats: marginal increases in both legroom and cushioning make them a bit more bearable for occasional passengers.

Boot volume is still generous and roof rails help with cargo-carrying duties. These improvements widen the Bolero’s horizon beyond a utilitarian one – they’d make it an acceptable workhorse for small families or light commercial purposes.

Safety and Reliability

The safety kit is on the expected lines for this segment: dual front airbags, ABS and EBD, ESC, Hill-hold and ISOFIX anchors from the mid-spec trims. A strong body-on-frame construction ensures passenger protection.

Advanced driver-assistance systems aren’t part of the package, but the stronger cabin and improved NVH measures make the car feel safer and more comfortable.

So strong is the connect of Bolero with its owners that any time one talks of reliability, one can trust Bolero to feature extensively in the conversation, backed by Mahindra’s extensive service network and parts availability- both of which create a sense of tremendous reassurance to owners, most of whom rely on the Bolero for the hardest of rural and semi urban duties.

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Pros

Tough all-terrain characteristics and long-lasting durability Realistic scale details: molded not painted!

Ride comfort update: Tauter suspension tuning, enhanced cabin insulation, automatic climate control on upper trims.

Moderns: Touchscreen infotainment, semi-digital cluster, steering wheel controls, heaps of USB ports – all things that make your daily drives less mundane.

Off-road ability: Optional 4WD with low range gearing and decent ground clearance for buyers in need of real ability.

Work-friendly interior: Tough upholstery, comfortable seating, convenient storage, more legroom and better ergonomics.

Cons

Hard ride: Body-on-frame SUVs ride harder over sharp potholes than their monocoque rivals, even with suspension upgrades.

Cramped third row: Best saved for short trips or kids; adults might find it too tight on longer outings.

Some power deficit: The 1.5L oil burner will suffice for utility but isn’t the engine you’d seek for some fun or to cover large distances on the highways.

Mid-trim feature gaps: Some luxury is only available on higher trims, increasing cost, overall.

No advanced ADAS: No lane-keep or adaptive cruise found on pricier SUVs, which can be missed by tech-savvy buyers.

2025 Mahindra Bolero: Verdict

FeaturesThe 2025 Mahindra Bolero manages to retain the much-revamped ruggedness of the homegrown utility SUV while adding modern comforts and essential updates.

It’s not all leather and techie cabins like some of its crossover competitors (and competitors-to-be), but it is tough where it matters: durability, practicality, ease of care and real off-road ability.

Offering a no-nonsense work and small family vehicle when it comes to buyers needs, the XUV300 will work well but the Bolero 2025 makes an equally strong case.

The incremental updates help it to remain relevant in a quickly developing market without having to let go of the identity which has kept the Bolero fan base alive for decades.