Short answer: the Bolero is the cheapest and simplest, the Bolero Neo adds a stronger 100hp engine and a more modern cabin, and the Bolero Neo Plus is the one to buy if you need nine seats. The Bolero starts at ₹8.57 lakh*, the Bolero Neo at ₹9.06 lakh* and the Bolero Neo Plus at ₹11.46 lakh* ex-showroom. All three are diesel manuals with rear-wheel drive.
Key facts.
Mahindra Bolero: ₹8.57 lakh* to ₹9.99 lakh*. A 1.5-litre diesel with 76hp and 210Nm and a manual gearbox. Seven seats. Autocar India points out that the third-row jump seats have no seatbelts.
Mahindra Bolero Neo: ₹9.06 lakh* to ₹10.85 lakh*. A 1.5-litre diesel with 100hp and 260Nm, a manual gearbox and rear-wheel drive. Seven seats, with side-facing third-row seats. A 7-inch touchscreen.
Mahindra Bolero Neo Plus: ₹11.46 lakh* to ₹12.56 lakh*. A 2.2-litre mHawk diesel with 120hp and 280Nm, a 6-speed manual and rear-wheel drive. Nine seats. An ambulance version is also sold.
Price and specifications compared.
Bolero | Bolero Neo | Bolero Neo Plus | |
|---|---|---|---|
Price* | ₹8.57 lakh to ₹9.99 lakh | ₹9.06 lakh to ₹10.85 lakh | ₹11.46 lakh to ₹12.56 lakh |
Engine | 1.5-litre diesel, 76hp, 210Nm | 1.5-litre diesel, 100hp, 260Nm | 2.2-litre diesel, 120hp, 280Nm |
Gearbox | Manual | Manual | 6-speed manual |
Drive | Rear-wheel drive | Rear-wheel drive | Rear-wheel drive |
Seats | 7 | 7 | 9 |
Round by round.
Round | Winner | Why |
|---|---|---|
Price | Bolero | It starts ₹49,000* below the Bolero Neo and ₹2.89 lakh* below the Neo Plus. |
Power | Bolero Neo Plus | 120hp and 280Nm from the 2.2-litre diesel. |
Seats | Bolero Neo Plus | Nine seats, against seven for the other two. |
Cabin and features | Bolero Neo | A dual-tone dashboard, a 7-inch touchscreen and more power than the Bolero for a small premium. |
Simplicity | Bolero | The most basic and the cheapest to buy. |
Who each one suits.
Choose the Bolero if you want the lowest price and a tough, simple diesel for rough roads.
Choose the Bolero Neo if you want more power and a nicer cabin, and seven seats are enough.
Choose the Bolero Neo Plus if you regularly carry eight or nine people, for family, staff or business use.
See all three in Ghaziabad.
Shiva Group's Mahindra showrooms at C-22 Lohia Nagar, Ghaziabad, and Site-IV, Sahibabad, have the Bolero range for test drives and can give you on-road quotes for personal or commercial use. See our Mahindra showroom page for Ghaziabad. Need more power and features? Read Scorpio-N vs Scorpio Classic.
Frequently asked questions.
Which is the cheapest Bolero?
The Bolero, from ₹8.57 lakh* ex-showroom. The Bolero Neo starts at ₹9.06 lakh* and the Bolero Neo Plus at ₹11.46 lakh*.
Which Bolero has nine seats?
The Bolero Neo Plus. The Bolero and the Bolero Neo seat seven.
What engine does the Bolero Neo Plus have?
A 2.2-litre mHawk diesel with 120hp and 280Nm, paired with a 6-speed manual and rear-wheel drive.
Is there an automatic Bolero?
No. All three are sold with manual gearboxes only.
Related comparisons.
Terms and conditions.
*Prices are ex-showroom prices in India, checked in November 2026. They can change without notice.
*Ex-showroom prices exclude registration, road tax, insurance, accessories, extended warranty and other charges. On-road prices depend on the state of registration, the variant and whether the vehicle is registered to a person or a company.
*Specifications are the manufacturers' published figures as reported by the sources below. Performance, range and fuel-economy figures are claimed, not measured by us.
*Round winners are our editorial judgement based on published prices and specifications. They are not the result of a road test.
*Offers, availability, colours, seating layouts and delivery times vary by variant and over time. Confirm the current price and an on-road quote with Shiva Group's Mahindra showrooms in Ghaziabad before you book.
Sources.
Autocar India: Mahindra Bolero, checked November 2026
Autocar India: Mahindra Bolero Neo, checked November 2026
Autocar India: Mahindra Bolero Neo+, checked November 2026
Disclosure: Shiva Group publishes this newsroom and is an authorised Mahindra dealer in Ghaziabad (C-22 Lohia Nagar, and Site-IV, Sahibabad).
About Shiva Group
Shiva Group is a family-owned automotive retail group with a legacy since 1928 and in automotive retail since 1972. Headquartered in Delhi NCR, the Group is an authorised sales and service partner for nine brands across two-wheelers, cars and SUVs, and commercial vehicles — Bajaj, Chetak, KTM, Triumph, Mahindra, Land Rover, MG Select, Bajaj Three-Wheelers and Mahindra Commercial — with a network across Delhi NCR and North India.
