Rear-wheel drive is the defining trait that separates the Bolero's mechanical layout from most of its rivals, and it stays constant across the entire lineup. Driving those rear wheels is a single 1493cc turbocharged diesel engine, tuned for 76hp at 3600rpm and 210Nm of torque between 1600 and 2200rpm, paired in every variant, from the base model to the top variant, with a 5-speed manual gearbox; there is no automatic gearbox or alternative engine option across the range.
Dimensionally, the Bolero measures 3995mm in length, 1745mm in width and 1880mm in height, riding on a 2680mm wheelbase with 180mm of ground clearance that suits rough-road and rural use. Seating stretches to 7 occupants across all trims, and both the base model and top variant carry an identical 60-litre fuel tank, so tank size is not a factor when choosing between them.
Safety equipment is modest by current standards: dual airbags, anti-lock brakes, rear parking sensors and LED fog lamps and headlamps feature across the lineup. Buyers cross-shopping this segment should note the Bolero's reliance on just two airbags and no ADAS, and weigh that against rivals before deciding purely on price or space.
