Citroen AircrossX vs Mahindra Bolero Neo (2026)
Citroen AircrossX (₹8.89 Lakh – ₹14.72 Lakh) and Mahindra Bolero Neo (₹8.99 Lakh – ₹10.79 Lakh) go head-to-head in the compact suv space. Here is how they compare on the numbers (October 2026).
- Both start at almost the same price (within ₹0.10 Lakh of each other).
- The Citroen AircrossX is the more powerful car, with 108 bhp against 100 bhp.
- The Citroen AircrossX is more efficient on paper — up to 18.5 kmpl vs 17.3 kmpl.
- Only the Citroen AircrossX has a published NCAP crash-test rating (5 stars).
Specification Comparison
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Citroen AircrossX in short
The AircrossX is the October 2025 refresh of the C3 Aircross, and at ₹8.89 lakh it is India's cheapest 7-seat SUV. It offers 5- and 7-seat layouts, 200 mm of ground clearance, a 444-litre boot in 5-seat form and the same 82 PS NA / 110 PS turbo 1.2 petrol pair as the BasaltX with 6-speed manual or torque-converter automatic. A 5-star Bharat NCAP adult-occupant rating and six standard airbags give it a safety edge over the Maruti Ertiga and Renault Triber it undercuts on the 7-seat count.
Full AircrossX prices & variants →Mahindra Bolero Neo in short
The Bolero Neo is the modernised take on the Bolero formula, built on a hydroformed ladder-frame chassis derived from the TUV300. It pairs the tough-SUV appeal and 7-seat practicality of its elder sibling with a more powerful 100 bhp diesel and a marginally better-equipped cabin. It sits in a niche of its own, competing partly with sub-4m monocoque SUVs like the Tata Nexon diesel on price.
Full Bolero Neo prices & variants →Frequently Asked Questions
Which is cheaper: AircrossX or Bolero Neo?
Both start at almost the same price (within ₹0.10 Lakh of each other). (Ex-showroom prices, October 2026.)
AircrossX vs Bolero Neo — which is safer?
NCAP ratings: Citroen AircrossX — 5 stars; Mahindra Bolero Neo — not yet tested.
Should I buy the AircrossX or the Bolero Neo?
Both start at almost the same price (within ₹0.10 Lakh of each other). The Citroen AircrossX is the more powerful car, with 108 bhp against 100 bhp. The Citroen AircrossX is more efficient on paper — up to 18.5 kmpl vs 17.3 kmpl. Beyond the numbers, shortlist by test-driving both — ride quality and dealer experience differ by city.