Mahindra Bolero Neo vs Skoda Kylaq vs Toyota Taisor (2026)
The classic compact suv shortlist, settled with numbers (October 2026):
- Pick the Mahindra Bolero Neo if you want the most seats (7).
- Pick the Skoda Kylaq if you want the most power (114 bhp), the best crash-test score (5 stars), the biggest boot (446 L).
- Pick the Toyota Taisor if you want the lowest starting price (₹7.43 Lakh), the best claimed efficiency (up to 28.5 kmpl).
Three-Way Specification Comparison
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 →Skoda Kylaq in short
The Kylaq is Skoda's first sub-4-metre SUV and its most affordable car in India, aimed squarely at the Tata Nexon, Maruti Brezza, Hyundai Venue and Kia Sonet. Every variant gets the willing 115 PS 1.0 TSI turbo-petrol, giving it the strongest driving manners in its class. A five-star Bharat NCAP result seals its family-car credentials.
Full Kylaq prices & variants →Toyota Taisor in short
The Toyota Urban Cruiser Taisor is Toyota's take on the Maruti Fronx, a coupe-styled crossover that straddles the hatchback and compact SUV segments. Its highlight is the peppy 1.0 Boosterjet turbo-petrol with a proper six-speed torque-converter automatic, a rarity at this price. Against the Fronx, Tata Punch and Hyundai Exter, it offers sportier looks and Toyota's warranty advantage.
Full Taisor prices & variants →Head-to-head pairs
Frequently Asked Questions
Bolero Neo vs Kylaq vs Taisor — which should I buy?
Pick the Mahindra Bolero Neo if you want the most seats (7). Pick the Skoda Kylaq if you want the most power (114 bhp), the best crash-test score (5 stars), the biggest boot (446 L). Pick the Toyota Taisor if you want the lowest starting price (₹7.43 Lakh), the best claimed efficiency (up to 28.5 kmpl). Test-drive at least two before deciding — ride and dealer experience differ by city.
Which is the cheapest among Bolero Neo, Kylaq, Taisor?
The Toyota Taisor starts lowest at ₹7.43 Lakh, against ₹7.59 Lakh for the Kylaq and ₹8.99 Lakh for the Bolero Neo (ex-showroom, October 2026).
Which is the safest of the three?
Mahindra Bolero Neo: not yet NCAP-tested; Skoda Kylaq: 5 stars; Toyota Taisor: not yet NCAP-tested.