🚙 Mahindra Commander
The Mahindra Commander is a utility‑oriented SUV produced by Mahindra & Mahindra in India in the late 1990s to early 2000s.
It was built on the classic Mahindra JEEP‑based ladder‑frame platform with rugged mechanicals designed for off‑road use, rural conditions, and utility transport.
Key Traits
Body‑on‑frame construction with a strong chassis and simple suspension.
4×4 available in many trims — suitable for rough roads and utilitarian tasks.
Commonly fitted with diesel engines (naturally aspirated at the time) aimed at torque and durability rather than outright speed.
Marketed as a workhorse SUV for people and luggage, often used in hilly/rural areas.
🚐 Mahindra Armada / Bolero Small
When you see “Armada/Bolero Small” together, it usually refers to vehicle variants or family lineage within Mahindra’s SUV/utility lineup:
Mahindra Armada
A larger SUV built on the classic Mahindra platform before the Bolero.
Offered more interior space and utility than the original Jeep‑style models.
Was a bridge model between the old Jeep derivatives and newer Mahindra SUVs (like the Bolero).
Mahindra Bolero (Small)
The Bolero is one of Mahindra’s most successful SUVs in India.
It’s designed as a tough, no‑nonsense utility SUV with a ladder‑frame chassis, body‑on‑frame build, and relatively simple mechanics geared toward reliability.
The phrase “Small” here is most likely a parts‑catalog or workshop designation, meaning a smaller variant of a component that fits Bolero, Armada and possibly Commander.
In parts lists, Mahindra often labels similar parts that differ in size as “big” / “small” to distinguish dimensions (e.g., “Bolero Small yoke” vs “Bolero Big yoke”).
This doesn’t mean a “small Bolero” model — it means the smaller version of a part used across Bolero/Armada/Comman