October 12, 2025

Industrialist Anand Mahindra took to X (formerly Twitter) with a heartwarming post about his lifelong bond with Mahindra vehicles. His favourite? The legendary Bolero, which he lovingly calls the “Black Beast.” He shared, “Since the Mahindra Armada, our first hard-top SUV, first rolled out, I’ve never driven any other car brand. (Before the Armada, I had a Hindustan Motors Contessa!).” That says it all! Even today, though he drives the company’s newest electric vehicle, the XEV 9e, the hardy Bolero remains his personal favourite. He calls it “the ultimate, old-school road warrior” because of its unmatched ruggedness and simple design. Mahindra fondly remembers driving the Bolero long before the Scorpio SUV made its mark. “The Beast is back,” he proudly stated, talking about the new 2025 Bolero that keeps its classic look while modernizing for current times. Did you know? After the Wagon R, the Bolero is the oldest Indian car brand still made continuously since 2000, just a month older than the Alto! Even when Mahindra Auto teams thought about retiring it, the Bolero refused to fade away, growing stronger with each generation. So, what’s new in the 2025 Bolero? Priced from Rs 7.99 lakh (ex-showroom), it stays true to its tough roots but adds spiced-up looks and fresh comforts. The B4 version, called the Base Warrior, now has a sharp new front grille and a cool Stealth Black colour option. It also features better ride comfort with RideFlo Tech, ABS with dual airbags, reverse parking sensors, a micro-hybrid start-stop system, digital dashboard, and a foldable third-row seat. Step up to the B6 trim at Rs 8.95 lakh for comfort and tech perks like a 17.8 cm touchscreen, steering controls, USB Type-C ports, bottle holders, and stylish deep-silver wheel caps. It’s all about making your daily drive easier while keeping that rugged charm. The B6 (O) at Rs 9.09 lakh gets smarter and safer — with fog lamps, cornering lights, a driver infotainment system, and rear washer-wiper, perfect for night jawans and highway warriors. Finally, meet the new B8 variant priced at Rs 9.69 lakh, a premium beast dripping in style! Diamond-cut alloy wheels, static bending headlamps, leatherette seats—it packs luxury while honouring the tough legacy that earned the Bolero its fierce nickname. Underneath, the 2025 Bolero roars with the trusty 1.5-litre, 3-cylinder turbo-diesel engine, pumping out 76 hp and 210 Nm torque, paired with a 5-speed manual gearbox. This blend of old-school power and new-age tweaks keeps the Bolero roaring on Indian roads! Anand Mahindra’s post is not just a personal love letter but a salute to one of India’s most enduring cars, proving that some legends never die—they just get better and bolder.

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