Mahindra Bolero vs Mahindra Bolero Neo (2026)
Mahindra Bolero (₹9.80 Lakh – ₹11.20 Lakh) and Mahindra Bolero Neo (₹9.90 Lakh – ₹12.20 Lakh) go head-to-head in the compact suv space. Here is how they compare on the numbers (August 2026).
- Both start at almost the same price (within ₹0.10 Lakh of each other).
- The Mahindra Bolero Neo is the more powerful car, with 100 bhp against 75 bhp.
- The Mahindra Bolero Neo is more efficient on paper — up to 17.3 kmpl vs 16 kmpl.
Specification Comparison
| Spec | Mahindra Bolero | Mahindra Bolero Neo |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom price | ₹9.80 Lakh – ₹11.20 Lakh | ₹9.90 Lakh – ₹12.20 Lakh |
| Engine / Motor | 1.5L mHawk75 diesel | 1.5L mHawk100 diesel |
| Max power | 75 bhp | 100 bhp |
| Fuel options | Diesel | Diesel |
| Transmissions | Manual | Manual |
| Mileage (claimed) | 16 kmpl (claimed) | 17.3 kmpl (claimed) |
| Seating | 7 | 7 |
| Safety rating | Not tested | Not tested |
| Airbags (max) | 2 | 2 |
| Boot space | — | — |
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Mahindra Bolero in short
The Bolero is Mahindra's evergreen workhorse, a ladder-frame 7-seater that has ruled rural and semi-urban India for over two decades. It sells on toughness, cheap maintenance and a vast service network rather than features or refinement. There is no direct rival at its price; buyers cross-shop it with the Bolero Neo and used Scorpios.
Full Bolero 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: Bolero or Bolero Neo?
Both start at almost the same price (within ₹0.10 Lakh of each other). (Ex-showroom prices, August 2026.)
Bolero vs Bolero Neo — which is safer?
NCAP ratings: Mahindra Bolero — not yet tested; Mahindra Bolero Neo — not yet tested.
Should I buy the Bolero or the Bolero Neo?
Both start at almost the same price (within ₹0.10 Lakh of each other). The Mahindra Bolero Neo is the more powerful car, with 100 bhp against 75 bhp. The Mahindra Bolero Neo is more efficient on paper — up to 17.3 kmpl vs 16 kmpl. Beyond the numbers, shortlist by test-driving both — ride quality and dealer experience differ by city.