Mahindra Bolero vs Maruti Suzuki Brezza vs Toyota Taisor (2026)
The classic compact suv shortlist, settled with numbers (August 2026):
- Pick the Mahindra Bolero if you want the most seats (7).
- Pick the Maruti Suzuki Brezza if you want the lowest starting price (₹7.40 Lakh), the most power (100 bhp), the best crash-test score (5 stars), the biggest boot (328 L).
- Pick the Toyota Taisor if you want the best claimed efficiency (up to 28.5 kmpl).
Three-Way Specification Comparison
| Spec | Mahindra Bolero | Maruti Suzuki Brezza | Toyota Taisor |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom price | ₹9.80 Lakh – ₹11.20 Lakh | ₹7.40 Lakh – ₹13.55 Lakh | ₹7.70 Lakh – ₹13.00 Lakh |
| Engine / Motor | 1.5L mHawk75 diesel | 1.5L K15C NA petrol / 1.0L Boosterjet turbo-petrol / CNG | 1.2L NA petrol / 1.0L turbo-petrol (Boosterjet) |
| Max power | 75 bhp | 100 bhp | 99 bhp |
| Fuel options | Diesel | Petrol, CNG | Petrol, CNG |
| Transmissions | Manual | Manual, Torque Converter AT | Manual, AMT, Torque Converter AT |
| Mileage (claimed) | 16 kmpl (claimed) | 17.38-19.89 kmpl (petrol/turbo), 22.1 km/kg (CNG) | 20.0-22.8 km/l petrol, 28.5 km/kg CNG (ARAI) |
| Seating | 7 | 5 | 5 |
| Safety rating | Not tested | 5 stars | Not tested |
| Airbags (max) | 2 | 6 | 6 |
| Boot space | — | 328 L | 308 L |
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 →Maruti Suzuki Brezza in short
Facelifted in July 2026 with a Rs 7.40 lakh entry price — notably for the new turbo, which Maruti has made the range's entry engine — the Brezza remains Maruti's sub-4-metre SUV workhorse and a perennial top-three seller. The big news is the 1.0L Boosterjet turbo-petrol option (from the Fronx) alongside the familiar 1.5L K15C and a new underbody dual-cylinder CNG kit that frees up boot space, plus front parking sensors, TPMS and Level 1 ADAS features like blind-spot warning and rear cross-traffic alert. It fights the Tata Nexon, Hyundai Venue, Kia Sonet, Kia Syros and Mahindra XUV 3XO, and its 5-star Bharat NCAP rating and strong resale keep it the segment's safe default.
Full Brezza 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 vs Brezza vs Taisor — which should I buy?
Pick the Mahindra Bolero if you want the most seats (7). Pick the Maruti Suzuki Brezza if you want the lowest starting price (₹7.40 Lakh), the most power (100 bhp), the best crash-test score (5 stars), the biggest boot (328 L). Pick the Toyota Taisor if you want 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, Brezza, Taisor?
The Maruti Suzuki Brezza starts lowest at ₹7.40 Lakh, against ₹7.70 Lakh for the Taisor and ₹9.80 Lakh for the Bolero (ex-showroom, August 2026).
Which is the safest of the three?
Mahindra Bolero: not yet NCAP-tested; Maruti Suzuki Brezza: 5 stars; Toyota Taisor: not yet NCAP-tested.