Planning To Buy The New Mahindra Bolero Neo? Here Are Some Pros And Cons You Should Look At

Earlier this year, Mahindra launched the new Bolero Neo in India, extending the Bolero family with a subcompact model. The new moniker aside, it's essentially the facelifted version of an old Mahindra we have known for years. And by re-christening it, Mahindra is probably looking at taking advantage of the popularity the Bolero brand has managed to achieve over the last two decades. If you are planning to buy the new Mahindra Neo, here are few pros and cons you might want to take a look at.

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Pros

1. The Bolero Neo is built on the third-gen Scorpio chassis and is still loved by some purists. However, it comes with several visual updates like - the signature Bolero family grille with the chrome inserts, new sleeker headlamps with LED DRLs, alloy wheels, Bolero-inspired body cladding, rear wiper, side and rear footsteps and Bolero letting on the X-shaped spare wheel cover.
2. Subcompact 7-Seater: The new Bolero Neo will continue to offer the 7-seater configuration and will be available in three variants - N4-base, N8-mid, N10- top.
   

   On the inside, there's been barely any upgrade save for the a couple on new features.

3. Differential Lock: The optional N10 (O) variant is equipped with the Multi-terrain technology featuring a manual lock differential, making it the only subcompact SUV with a diff. lock.
   

   The optional N10 (O) variant is equipped with the Multi-terrain technology featuring a manual lock differential,

4. Powerful Engine: The Mahindra Bolero Neo is powered by the 1.5-litre, three-cylinder mHawk100 diesel engine that came with the TUV300. The BS6 version of the SUV makes the same 98 bhp, but the peak torque output had increased by about 20 Nm to 260 Nm.
5. Micro Hybrid: it also gets Mahindra's signature Micro hybrid technology with Electronic Start-Stop (ESS) system.

Cons

1. A Mahindra TUV300 Facelift: The Mahindra Bolero Neo is essentially a rebranded Mahindra TUV300 with subtle upgrades in its looks.
2. Cabin: On the inside, there's been barely any upgrades save for a couple of new features. It is draped in dual-tone fabric upholstery, height-adjustable driver seats, armrests in the front and middle rows, front and rear power windows, and remote lock and keyless entry. It also gets a 7-inch touchscreen infotainment system with driver information system, twin-pod instrument cluster with MID unit, cruise control, electrically adjustable ORVM, and Blue sense mobile app.
   

   In the third row it gets side-facing bench seats which are not the best when it comes to passenger safety.

3. Safety: Though, the Mahindra Bolero Neo is a seven-seater, in the third row it gets side-facing bench seats which are not the best when it comes to passenger safety. Having said that, With regards to safety features, the Bolero Neo comes with dual airbags, ABS with Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD), automatic door locks, high-speed alert warnings, dependable cornering brake control, ISOFIX child seat, static bending headlamps, follow me headlamps, digital immobiliser, and seat belt reminder.