Mahindra Bolero Neo Goes On Sale In India At Rs 8.48 Lakh

• Exterior highlights include a reworked front fascia, a chrome slat grille, revised headlamps and black stripes on the side profile.

• It gets the Thar’s instrument cluster and features such as a 7-inch touchscreen infotainment system, BlueSense App, and steering-mounted audio controls.

• Powered by a 1.5-litre diesel engine pushing 100PS, paired to a 5-speed manual gearbox.

• Offered in four variants N4, N8, N10 and N10 (O).

After a raft of teasers and spy images, Mahindra has finally launched the Bolero Neo at prices ranging from Rs 8.48 lakh to Rs 10 lakh (ex-showroom). Sure it may be a TUV300 with a mid-life refresh and a different name, but the Bolero Neo is placed alongside the Bolero as a premium alternative. It is offered in four variants: N4, N8, N10 and N10 (O). The latter variant will be launched at a later date. 

 

Compared to the TUV300, the Bolero Neo gets revised headlamps with DRLs, a reworked front bumper, new fog lamps, and a new chrome slatted grille. Other differences include black stripes on the sides, and of course Bolero branding all over. That said, we expect roof rails to be an optional accessory.

 

Head inside and the cabin layout is largely similar to the TUV300, with the major addition being the Thar’s instrument cluster. Feature highlights include a 7-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Bluetooth, USB and AUX connectivity, BlueSense App, rear windshield wiper with defogger, steering-mounted audio controls, cruise control, height-adjustable driver seat, and cruise control. 

Passenger safety is taken care of by dual airbags, ABS with EBD, rear parking sensors with reverse assist, and ISOFIX child mounts.

 

Powering the Bolero Neo is the mHawk 100 1.5-litre diesel engine (now BS6 compliant) that makes 100PS of power and is 20Nm torquier than the TUV300 at 260Nm. It is paired with a 5-speed manual transmission that sends power to the rear wheels. There’s a bit of off-road fun too, thanks to the addition of a mechanical locking differential. This feature is only available in the N10 (O) variant which will go on sale at a later stage.

Six body shades are on offer: Napoli Black, Majestic Silver, Highway Red, Pearl White, Diamond White, and Rocky Beige. There will also be a new Royal Gold shade that will join the lineup at a later stage. The Bolero Neo’s starting price makes it a rugged body-on-frame alternative to monocoque SUVs such as the Kia Sonet, Tata Nexon, Mahindra XUV300, Hyundai Venue, Ford EcoSport, and Maruti Suzuki Vitara Brezza.