New Mahindra Bolero Launched At Rs 7.99 Lakh, Bolero NEO Facelift Starts At Rs 8.49 Lakh
Putting an end to anticipations, Mahindra has launched the new Bolero and Bolero NEO lineups in India. As you know, the Bolero has been a long-standing nameplate, and is now available in two distinct forms- the standard Bolero and the Bolero NEO. The original Bolero was launched in 2000, and the NEO came in 2021. The updated 2025 Bolero starts at Rs 7.99 lakh and goes up to Rs 9.69 lakh for the top-spec. These are 80,000 and 69,000 less than the ex-showroom prices of the outgoing variants.
The urban-oriented Bolero NEO has a starting price of Rs 8.49 lakh, ex-showroom. The new GST reform enabled the manufacturer to pull off these prices successfully.
New Mahindra Bolero Facelift: A Closer Look At It
The original Bolero had a unique, utilitarian design. Even after 25 years of being in business, the design still feels like an evolution of the original’s. The facelift, interestingly, hasn’t brought about major styling changes.
Compared to the Bolero that was on sale previously, the new SUV features a new set of diamond-cut alloy wheels and a bold new grille design. The fog lamps now sit on a reworked bumper. Mahindra has also given the facelifted Bolero a new Stealth Black colour. A total of four colour options are available- Stealth Black, Diamond White, DSAT Silver, and Rocky Beige. Previously, only two colours were offered on the Bolero.
Inside, the design and layout remain similar to those of the pre-facelift model. The top variant comes equipped with features like leatherette upholstery wiht advanced seat comfort, an Android infotainment touchscreen, sound system, steering-mounted controls, key with remote, central locking system, digital driver display, C-type USB ports, air conditioning, and bottle holders on door trims. Four variants are available on the new Bolero- B4, B6, B6 (O), and (a new) B8.
On the mechanical front, the new Bolero continues to be based on a ladder-frame chassis. Powering it is the familiar 1.5-litre mHawk75 diesel engine that makes 75hp and 210Nm. It comes mated to a five-speed manual transmission. An advanced suspension architecture, which Mahindra calls ‘RIDEFLO’ can also be found on the SUV.
Bolero NEO Facelift Details
The NEO is a version of the Bolero targeted at urban buyers, launched in 2021. It is, in fact, a rebadged TUV300. The facelifted Bolero NEO gets a bunch of tasteful changes. You can choose from five different variants- N4, N8, N10, N10 (O), and N11.
Compared to the previous model, the new Bolero NEO gets notable styling changes. It now looks more premium and ‘urban-ready’. The vehicle continues to have a bold stance.
The front fascia has been completely reworked. It now gets a new grille with horizontal slats, a new front bumper, a fresh lower grille design, and slightly tweaked headlamps. Bold body claddings can also be found on the new vehicle. The top-spec rides on 16-inch Dark Metallic Grey alloy wheels. Nine colour options are offered, including dual-tones and two new shades (Jeans Blue and Concrete Grey).
Two cabin colour options are offered on the facelifted Bolero NEO- Lunar Grey and Mocha Brown (as seen in the Thar ROXX 4x4). In terms of features, it offers leatherette seat upholstery, an 8.9-inch touchscreen infotainment unit, Android Auto & Apple CarPlay, rearview camera, cruise control, electrically adjustable ORVMs, front and rear armrests, height-adjustable driver seat, type-C USB port, and more. Interestingly, the power window controls are positioned on the centre console and not the doors.
The new Bolero NEO continues to have a body-on-frame construction and is powered by the mHawk100 diesel engine. The power and torque figures are 100 hp and 260 Nm, respectively. A five-speed manual remains the only transmission on offer.
Even the NEO facelift gets Mahindra’s new RIDEFLO suspension setup. On the NEO, this comes with MTVCL FDD damper technology and ensures smooth rides even on rugged surfaces. The company also claims the vehicle to have enhanced steering feedback, stability, and improved braking. It has also given the NEO a ‘Multi-Terrain Technology’ to further optimise its capabilities.
Bottomline
According to the manufacturer, 1.68 million units of the Bolero (nameplate) have been sold since inception. It continues to be in great demand, especially in rural and suburban India. The new facelifts will only make the volumes go further up.