Mahindra Bolero Maxitruck CNG

Mahindra Bolero Maxitruck CNG is a popular pickup designed on the Bolero platform. Just like the other Bolero trucks, Mahindra has manufactured this truck with a strong body and aggregates. With its powerful CNG engine, higher payload capacity and fuel economy, the Maxitruck CNG stands above many other CNG-powered pickups in India. This review explores the exterior, interior, performance and safety of the Bolero Maxitruck CNG.

What to Expect from Mahindra Bolero Maxitruck CNG?

Mahindra Bolero Maxitruck CNG is well known for its high power and mileage among its customers. Its tough body and powerful engine make it a great pickup truck for small and medium businesses dealing with urban and rural area delivery applications such as e-commerce, LPG, courier, waste management, construction etc. Its customers can expect eco-friendly operations, high fuel economy and less fuel costs using this truck.

Overview

Mahindra Bolero Maxitruck CNG is a tough pickup truck that has a strong body and chassis. It has a simple yet sturdy exterior with 15 inch wheels and 1150 kg of payload capacity. The interior, however, looks attractive and has useful features like power steering, bottle & document holder and wide fabric seats.

It gets the MSI 2500 CNG engine that delivers power of 67 HP, torque of 178 Nm and mileage of 17.7 km/kg. With an 80 km/hr top speed and 146 litres of fuel tank this truck is suitable for both inter and intra city delivery applications of various kinds. Moreover, Mahindra provides a warranty of 3 year / 1 lakh km with this pickup.

Exterior

Mahindra Bolero Maxitruck CNG exterior is very similar to its cousin the Bolero Maxitruck Plus. The front looks exactly the same with a stylish front grille with the Mahindra logo, wraparound headlamps and body coloured metal bumper with fog lamps at the bottom for better visibility.

The vehicle looks very sturdy from the side mainly because of its 15 inch wheels and a long cargo box measuring 2500 mm in length. The cargo box has the capacity to load 1150 kg of cargo, suitable for moderate load applications. The back looks plain and simple with a rectangular tailgate and tail lamps covering the back side.

The vehicle has a rugged look on the road with its long wheelbase of 3150 mm. Ground clearance of 170 mm is offered with this truck which is optimal for urban and semi urban roads. The urban deliveries are further complimented by a smaller turning radius of 5.5 m that reduces turnaround time.

Interior

Mahindra Bolero Maxitruck CNG has a spacious cabin with a lovely interior design. The cabin has fabric seats that are comfortable to sit on, especially for longer journeys. The cabin also has a dashboard with matching interior trims, a bottle holder and a document holder for convenience.

The most useful feature of the cabin is the power steering that helps drive this pickup smoothly and without getting too tired. Overall the interior is well balanced with useful features and a comfortable structure.

Performance

Mahindra Bolero Maxitruck CNG delivers impressive performance for a CNG powered pickup. It has better power than the Maxitruck Plus and great pickup on the Indian roads. Mahindra has provided the BS6 compliant, 4-cylinder, MSI 2500 CNG for this truck that matches the performance of many diesel powered pickups.

The 2523 cc capacity engine delivers a maximum power output of 67 HP at 3200 RPM and a peak torque of 178 Nm at 1400-2000 RPM, performing well in urban and rural areas alike. It is also a great choice of pickup for longer trips as it comes with 2 cylinders with 73 litre capacity and a top speed of 80 km/hr while carrying cargo.

The engine is connected to a 5 speed transmission which in turn is complemented by the long lasting single plate dry clutch that delivers power to the rear wheels. Aside from the power and pickup, the engine also delivers higher fuel economy with a maximum mileage of 17.7 km/kg.

Safety

Mahindra Bolero Maxitruck CNG has a front nose design with a large bonnet and metal bumper for the safety of the driver in case of a frontal collision. Aside from the design, it has standard seat belts, disc brakes at the front and drum brakes at the rear to protect the driver and co-driver.

This pickup has a strong body and chassis that support and protect the heavy cargo. Rigid leaf spring suspension at the front and rear also helps improve the safety of cargo and perform stable operations in poor road conditions. A fire extinguisher is also provided in this truck for emergencies.

Conclusion

Mahindra Bolero Maxitruck CNG can be a profitable investment for a range of customers. The high mileage, power and pickup along with the starting Mahindra Bolero Maxitruck CNG price of Rs 7.26 lakh make for a great deal for people looking to purchase an eco-friendly and powerful pickup truck for moderate load and lead applications in urban and rural areas.