Name: Mahindra Bolero Neo
Brand: Mahindra
SKU: 618e476452c9fe228759632e
Price: 906000 INR
Availability: InStock

This is a great SUV and one of the most popular choices on Indian roads. It is tough, durable, and perfectly suited for Indian driving conditions. A spacious family car, it comfortably accommodates everyone while still being compact and easy to handle.

It is well-priced, making it an excellent option for middle-class buyers without putting extra financial burden. Being of proud Indian origin adds to its appeal. The design is smart and stylish, making it stand out on the road.

Smartest look suv of the country

The design looks stylish, the ride quality is smooth and comfortable, and the mileage is around 16 km/l. However, there is no dedicated space to keep mobile phones. Regular service and maintenance cost is approximately ₹6,000–₹7,000, which is reasonable.

Smooth ride with good milleage 

Mahindra Bolero neo is a suv which fits every pocket and a perfect suv for rural and urban both,after reviewing all the SUVs in this segment I find this one perfect that also fits my pocket.

Perfect beast for rural and urban

The look is great and comfort is excellent. In our family, we have 6 adults and 2 kids, and we fit perfectly in this 7-seater SUV. Overall, we really like it. Plus, we enjoy two key benefits: it is a real-wheel drive and runs on diesel. Just loving our beast — Bolero Neo N10

Perfect 7 seater beast suv in budget 

I have been owning the Mahindra Bolero Neo N10 for 2 years, and honestly, this car is awesome. It’s fun to drive, offers next-level acceleration, and the comfort is very good. It’s perfect for long drives as well as rural routes. Overall, it’s the best in its segment, and I would give it 10/10 based on my experience with the Bolero Neo N10

Best vehicle in this segment

Mahindra Bolero Neo Price base starts from Rs 8.49 Lakhs in India 2026. Check Mahindra Bolero Neo Specs, Features, Colors, Images, Mileage, and Reviews on HT Auto.

The Mahindra Bolero Neo is a robust SUV designed for versatility and durability, ideal for both city driving and off-road adventures. It features a powerful mHawk100 engine, offering commendable performance and efficiency. The interior is spacious with modern amenities, providing comfort and convenience for passengers. Safety features like dual airbags and ABS enhance security. Its rugged build and modern design cater to those seeking reliability and style in a compact SUV.

Mahindra Bolero Neo drive impressions: Few frills, much skills off beaten path

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Mahindra Bolero Neo SUV: First drive impressions

Mahindra Bolero Neo: First drive impressions

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<a target="_blank" href="https://auto.hindustantimes.com/new-bikes/mahindra">Mahindra</a> Bolero Neo seeks and strives to be the perfect blend of rugged drive character with a relatively pleasant cabin at a price point that is mighty appealing. And in this once sentence, I may have already summed up my first impressions of the latest from the Mahindra camp. And yet, here is an SUV that deserves more than just a taut one line verdict, especially if you get to get behind its wheels on the first day of Delhi monsoons.

Mahindra could not have picked a better day to hand over the <a target="_blank" href="https://auto.hindustantimes.com/new-cars/mahindra/bolero">Bolero</a> Neo to the HT Auto team than this past Wednesday - June 14. The parched Delhi ground got its first proper gulp of monsoon showers and what was going to a be a short winding road set out for our first drive impressions, filled up with mud and muck, slush and sludge. Perfect playground for the Bolero Neo? Read on.

The near-perfect love child

Once upon a time, Bolero and TUV300 decided to get cozy and love bloomed in the form of Bolero Neo. Yes, the Bolero Neo does look near identical to the TUV300 in its overall design language. First and even subsequent glances will confirm as much. But look closer and you'll find Bolero's genetics as well.

<table><tbody><tr><td>Bolero Neo dimensions (in mm)</td><td>&nbsp;</td></tr><tr><td>&nbsp;</td><td>&nbsp;</td></tr><tr><td>Length</td><td>3995</td></tr><tr><td>Width</td><td>1795</td></tr><tr><td>Height</td><td>1817</td></tr><tr><td>Wheelbase</td><td>2680</td></tr><tr><td>Luggage space</td><td>384 litres</td></tr><tr><td>Seating configuration</td><td>7 (5+2)</td></tr></tbody></table>

The front fascia, especially the grille, is inspired by Bolero and the Bolero Neo also boasts of an upright face with a slightly aggressive appeal. The six-slat chrome grille looks quite stylish while the new static bending headlights with DRLs are a refreshing touch as well.

Over at the side, the wheel arches are slightly more pronounced now and the C-pillar has been given a dark shade. There is a chunky plastic cladding all along the side of the Bolero Neo that seeks to underline its go-anywhere credentials.

The rear profile of the SUV is completed with an X-type spare wheel cover, a spoiler and a prominent Bolero badge.

Classic cabin with a premium touch

Anyone stepping inside the Bolero Neo with a mile-long list of expectations of a mile-long list of features will walk out rather bitter. While rivals do now offer a plethora of convenience features, this Mahindra isn't playing that game.The list of what is absent is longer than the list of what's there - no air purifier, no high-end sound system, no sunroof, no leather seats, no wireless phone charging and no, the front seats are not ventilated.

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But rather than paying attention to the glitz, the Bolero Neo's cabin seems content in being functional. And that's across the three rows of seats. There's dedicated armrests for the front two passengers, a responsive seven-inch touch-screen infotainment unit with Bluetooth, USB and AUX options, Blue Sense app, voice messaging system, steering mounted controls, among a few others. Think of this as a Bolero with a young heart, a TUV300 with a refresh.

Functional bits like electrically adjustable ORVMs, follow me home headlamps, cruise control, remote key entry, rear wiper and rear-glass defogger also make this a truly driver's car.

The fabric seats are in a light colour which means it could be prone to grime if this SUV does wander around beyond conventional roads. These seats are also rather hard but I quit expected them to be. On the flipside, the ride height is great and there's decent space for passengers on the bench seats in the middle row.

The jump seats in the third row ought to be used for sitting only on SOS basis but the fact that this sub four-metre SUV does squeeze in a third row at all is, again, commendable.

The cabin overall is definitely a step up from TUV300 and several steps up from the Bolero but it won't be quite fair to compare it to what's on offer from the Koreans.

Shut up and drive

The Bolero Neo seems to have an eager sense around it to be put out there and put in motion. Underpinned by the third-generation ladder-frame chassis which is what's base for <a target="_blank" href="https://auto.hindustantimes.com/new-cars/mahindra/thar">Thar</a> and <a target="_blank" href="https://auto.hindustantimes.com/new-cars/mahindra/scorpio">Scorpio</a> too, the Bolero Neo is the only rear-wheel drive option in its segment.

We are calling this a first-drive impression rather than a first-drive review because we didn't really put the Bolero Neo to all kinds of test and on long stretches of roads. But the hour that we were inside pummeling this vehicle was almost as much fun as when we drove out the Thar last year.

There's no outright 4x4 option of course but Bolero Neo clearly has the inherent family trait of being most at home when going beyond the pamper of regular roads. The stiff suspension makes it so darn easy for one to just ignore road blemishes that the carefree air becomes intoxicating after a while.

The 1.5-litre three-cylinder diesel engine is mated to a five-speed manual gearbox and if I was blindfolded, I would have probably still guessed that I am inside a Bolero of one gen or the other. There's 100 hp for the taking but torque figure has gone up to 260Nm.

And just in case you were wondering, the mechanically locking differential - available on the top variant - promises to improve traction on challenging terrain.

Final say after initial drive:

The Bolero Neo has its priorities straight. It is claiming to be a more premium version of TUV300 and on that count, it really is. It is also claiming to be as capable as a Bolero and it well could be as well. It isn't a radically new product and therefore, may not create a whole lot of buzz like some of its rivals did during their respective launches.

Offered in four variants - N4, N8, N10 and N10(O) - and starting at ₹8.48 lakh (ex showroom), the Mahindra sub-compact SUV however is as rugged as an SUV minus 4x4 can be. I feel that it could have the bragging rights on roads and beyond but Mahindra could have perhaps given it some more exterior updates to set it farther apart as a whole new product instead of a near clone of another. Comfort above all else? Look elsewhere. Muscle power on the move without quite breaking bank? Say hello to Mahindra Bolero Neo.

Mahindra Bolero Neo Price (2026) - Images, Colours, Mileage & Reviews

Users praise the Mahindra Bolero Neo for its rugged build, comfort, and family-friendly design. The minimal engine vibration and excellent AC enhance the driving experience, though some note a lack of modern features.

Mahindra Bolero Neo Specifications

Mahindra Bolero Neo Specs