Mahindra & Mahindra rolled out the updated TUV300 as new Mahindra Bolero Neo at a starting price of Rs 6.48 lakh (ex-showroom). The SUV model lineup is being offered in four variants – N4, N8, N10 and N 10 (O). While the entry-level N4 has been priced at Rs 8.48 lakh, the N8 and N10 are available at Rs 9.48 lakh and Rs 9.99 lakh respectively. Now, the company has announced price of the top-end N 10 (O) variant that costs Rs 10.69 lakh. All aforementioned prices are ex-showroom.
The range-topping Bolero Neo N10 (O) is exclusively offered with a mechanical locking rear differential. Its other key features including static bending headlamps with follow me home function, LED DRLs, alloy wheels, a 7-inch touchscreen infotainment system, driver seat height adjust, driver and co-driver armrest, middle-row centre armrest, electric adjust wing mirrors, cruise control and Isofix child seat anchors.
For power, the new Mahindra Bolero Neo uses a 1.5L mHawk 100 diesel motor that’s linked to a 5-speed manual gearbox. The oil burner has been tuned for delivering power worth 100bhp at 3750rpm and 260Nm at 1750rpm. The compact SUV returns a claimed mileage of 17.28kmpl, which is marginally low than its BS4 version. It’s available in a choice of 6 colour options – Rockey Beige, Napoli Black, Diamond Pearl, Majestic Silver, Highway Red and Pearl White.
The carmaker will further expand the Mahindra Bolero Neo model lineup with the launch of its 9-seater version. Called the Bolero Neo Plus, the three-row variant will be longer (around 400-410mm) than the standard model. It will feature side facing bench-type seats fitted in the boot area. No other design or feature changes will be made to the Neo Plus.
In the sub-4 meter space, the new Bolero Neo takes on multiple monocoque compact SUVs including Maruti Vitara Brezza, Kia Sonet and Hyundai Venue.
