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Mahindra Bolero Pik-Up — Price, Mileage, Variants & Expert Review

Every rupee spent on a pickup is a business decision, so start with the Pik-Up's operating math: 14.3 kmpl claimed on diesel works out to roughly ₹6.4 per km (indicative), and the 57-litre tank stretches that to 800 km-plus between fills. Against the Isuzu D-Max's 14 kmpl at a ₹10.19 lakh start, the Bolero Pik-Up gets you into a full-size load carrier from ₹9.05 lakh — the second-cheapest entry among the eight pickups listed — and the narrow ₹9.05-9.86 lakh spread across five variants keeps fleet standardisation simple.

Every rupee spent on a pickup is a business decision, so start with the Pik-Up's operating math: 14.3 kmpl claimed on diesel works out to roughly ₹6.4 per km (indicative), and the 57-litre tank stretches that to 800 km-plus between fills. Against the Isuzu D-Max's 14 kmpl at a ₹10.19 lakh start, the Bolero Pik-Up gets you into a full-size load carrier from ₹9.05 lakh — the second-cheapest entry among the eight pickups listed — and the narrow ₹9.05-9.86 lakh spread across five variants keeps fleet standardisation simple.

The hardware is deliberately old-school: a 2.5-litre four-cylinder turbo-diesel with 76 PS and 200 Nm through a 5-speed manual, a 3,000 mm wheelbase under a 5,219 mm body, 1,790 kg of kerb weight and a two-seat cab. Creature comforts are essentially power steering and little else — this is a tool, specified like one. The 200 Nm arrives where a loaded deck needs it, and the m2DiCR engine's ubiquity means any highway-side mechanic can keep one running.

Bolero Pik-Up Variants & Ex-Showroom Prices

VariantFuelTransmissionPrice
1.3 T CBC MSDieselManual₹9.05 Lakh
1.3 T MSDiesel5-Speed Manual₹9.56 Lakh
4WDDiesel5-Speed Manual₹9.58 Lakh
1.3 TDiesel5-Speed Manual₹9.63 Lakh
1.3 T ACDiesel5-Speed Manual₹9.86 Lakh

Ex-showroom prices. See the city-wise on-road price for your city.

Engine, Performance & Mileage

m2DiCR 4 cly 2.5L TB Diesel

2523 cc · 76 PS @ 3200 rpm · 200 Nm @ 1400-2200 rpm · MT / 5-Speed MT · ARAI 14.3 kmpl · BS VI 2.0

Bolero Pik-Up Dimensions

Length: 5219 mm · Width: 1700 mm · Height: 1865 mm · Wheelbase: 3000 mm · Ground clearance: 175 mm · Fuel tank: 57 litres

Bolero Pik-Up Safety

Anti-lock Braking System (ABS), Central Locking, Anti-Theft Alarm.

Ownership & Running Costs

The m2DiCR 2.5L is among India's most familiar commercial engines; routine upkeep typically ₹8,000-12,000/year at high utilisation (indicative)

Commercial registration and goods-carrier policy apply for business use — premiums differ substantially from private car cover; get a commercial quote (indicative)

14.3 kmpl claimed on diesel is about ₹6.4/km empty (indicative); loaded consumption rises with payload, so budget route-wise

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Bolero Pik-Up vs Rivals

Bolero Pik-Up vs Isuzu D-Max: ₹10.19 lakh start with 14 kmpl — costs more, drinks the same; you pay for the Isuzu build See the Isuzu D-Max.

Bolero Pik-Up vs Isuzu S-CAB: ₹10.44 lakh with the band's best 16.56 kmpl and 5 seats — the efficiency-plus-crew upgrade See the Isuzu S-CAB.

Bolero Pik-Up vs Tata Yodha Pickup: ₹6.95 lakh entry at 13 kmpl — the cheaper ticket in, with a thirstier engine See the Tata Yodha Pickup.

Bolero Pik-Up vs Mahindra Bolero Camper: From ₹9.85 lakh with 5 seats and 16 kmpl — same family, built for crew-plus-cargo days See the Mahindra Bolero Camper.

GaadiInfo Verdict

As a pure cost-per-tonne-kilometre machine, the Bolero Pik-Up remains the default answer in Indian small-commercial haulage, and its pricing discipline — the whole range inside ₹81,000 — shows Mahindra knows its buyer. Choose the variant by deck specification for your cargo type rather than trim, since the cabin barely differs. If your routes involve long empty return legs, run the numbers against the S-CAB's 16.56 kmpl before signing; if upfront cost and repairability rule, sign here.

  • Price the vehicle on total operating cost: at 3,000 km/month the fuel gap between 14.3 and 16.56 kmpl rivals is roughly ₹2,600/month (indicative) — weigh that against the ₹1.4 lakh purchase saving
  • Verify payload certification and body-builder options against your actual cargo before choosing among the five variants
  • At PDI, inspect deck welds, leaf-spring shackles and underbody sealing, and confirm the tank actually accepts a full 57 litres — commercial deliveries see rougher pre-sale handling

Frequently asked questions

What payload duty is the Bolero Pik-Up's drivetrain built for?

The 2.5-litre diesel's 200 Nm at low revs and the 3,000 mm wheelbase are sized for full-deck commercial loads; confirm the certified payload of your chosen variant with the dealer as it varies by body configuration.

How far does a tank take the Bolero Pik-Up?

With a 57-litre tank and 14.3 kmpl claimed, over 800 km in theory when running light — practical for intercity haulage without route-planning around pumps.

What is the Bolero Pik-Up price in 2026?

₹9.05 lakh to ₹9.86 lakh (ex-showroom) across 5 variants — the entire range sits within ₹81,000.

Bolero Pik-Up or Isuzu D-Max for a small transport business?

The Pik-Up wins on entry price (₹9.05 vs ₹10.19 lakh) and repair-anywhere ubiquity; the D-Max counters with Isuzu engineering and 220 mm clearance. For cost-first operations the Mahindra remains the rational default.

Does the Bolero Pik-Up seat more than two?

The listed configuration is a two-seat cab. For a crew of five plus a deck, look at the Bolero Camper from ₹9.85 lakh.