Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. (M&M Ltd.), market leader in the Large Pickup category, unveiled the environment friendly Bolero Pik-Up Flatbed CNG. This is the first CNG Large Pickup model to be introduced in India and is priced at Rs. 5.42 lacs ex showroom Delhi.
“In the recent past we have successfully launched the Alfa Cargo CNG in the small 3 wheeler cargo category and before that, the Champion CNG in the large 3 wheeler cargo category. We would now like to take this endeavour a step further by creating an eco-friendly vehicle in the Large Pickup segment. The Bolero Pik-Up Flatbed CNG addresses the need of a large section of customers in Delhi for a pick up vehicle which is both fuel-efficient and environment friendly. It was developed as a part of our sustainable mobility solutions programme which illustrates M&M’s commitment to the research, product development and advancement of the most cutting-edge technologies to bring about a cleaner and greener future.
The vehicle provides the largest load carrying capacity in its category. It also offers savings of up to 40% on operational costs, as compared to a comparable diesel vehicle. In fact, the Pik-Up can run for almost 300 km without requiring a refill. Moreover, a 75 bhp engine provides superior pulling power, even in loaded conditions,” said Mr. Vivek Nayer, Vice President – Marketing, Auto Sector, Mahindra and Mahindra Ltd.
The Bolero Pik-Up CNG is based on the popular Bolero Pik-Up Flatbed which is Mahindra’s largest selling model in the Large Pickup category. It complies with BS III emission norms and incorporates CNG technology. The vehicle has a single Electronic Control Unit which controls ignition, the fuel system and engine speed. While filling CNG, the engine will shut down completely and not start at all as a safety precaution. A battery cut-off switch is an added safety feature. The Bolero Pik-Up Flatbed CNG allows easy filling access and also sports both a user friendly CNG level indicato
