Mahindra has launched the 2025 Mahindra Bolero and the 2025 Mahindra Bolero Neo facelifts in India, with the 2025 Mahindra Bolero Neo Facelift starting at ₹8.49 lakh ex-showroom and the Bolero at ₹7.99 lakh ex-showroom, bringing rugged, body-on-frame SUVs up to speed with modern features and sharper pricing.

What’s new at a glance

• 2025 Bolero Neo facelift launched from ₹8.49 lakh; new N11 top variant at ₹9.99 lakh ex-showroom.
• 2025 Bolero facelift starts at ₹7.99 lakh with added B8 top-spec variant and fresh styling cues.
• Major feature upgrades: 9-inch touchscreen on Neo, 7-inch touchscreen on Bolero, rear-view camera, USB-C, and premium interiors.

Prices and variants

• Bolero: B4 at ₹7.99 lakh, B6 at ₹8.69 lakh, B6(O) at ₹9.09 lakh, B8 at ₹9.69 lakh (all ex-showroom).
• Bolero Neo: N4 at ₹8.49 lakh, N8 at ₹9.29 lakh, N10(O) at ₹9.79 lakh, N11 at ₹9.99 lakh (all ex-showroom).

Powertrain and platform

Both SUVs retain their ladder-frame, rear-wheel-drive layout, which means durability and load-bearing capability over rough terrain and rural roads is more important than monocoque rivals.

• Bolero Neo: 1.5-litre mHawk100 diesel, ~100 hp and 260 Nm, 5-speed manual, RWD; MTT (multi-terrain tech) on higher variants continues to help traction.
• Bolero: 1.5-litre mHawk75 diesel, ~75 hp and 210 Nm, 5-speed manual, RWD; tuned for reliability and efficiency in daily use cases.

Feature highlights

• Bolero Neo (2025): 9-inch touchscreen, rear-view camera, new interior themes, new alloys, and added color options – Jeans Blue and Concrete Grey; cosmetic updates include new grille and dual-tone options.
• Bolero (2025): 7-inch touchscreen, steering-mounted controls, Type-C charging, leatherette seats, new 15-inch alloys, and freshened front fascia with grille and fog lamp updates.

Design and cabin updates

Bolero Neo gets a slimmer grille, darker alloys and a more premium cabin feel, so it’s closer to urban buyers without losing its tough stance.

Bolero gets its classic upright stance but looks sharper up front and now has a more welcoming interior with new upholstery and infotainment, so it’s tradition meets usability.

Why pricing matters

Neo’s new pricing puts the top variant under ₹10 lakh ex-showroom, a clever move vs sub-4m monocoque SUVs while retaining the RWD, body-on-frame proposition.

This pricing will attract mixed-use buyers who split time between city commutes and rough-road duties where Neo’s MTT and RWD will stand out.

Market context

Bolero duo sits apart from mainstream compact crossovers by prioritizing load-ready toughness and ladder-frame resilience – factors that matter in semi-urban and rural markets.

With modernized tech and improved cabin touchpoints, Mahindra has aligned these workhorses with contemporary expectations without diluting their core utility DNA.

Expert take

Mahindra is leveraging the Bolero brand’s trust while adding features that buyers ask for – bigger screens, better connectivity and small but meaningful comfort upgrades.

Neo’s aggressive pricing and RWD and MTT makes it a compelling alternative to monocoque rivals for buyers who value durability and occasional rough-road capability.

Quick comparison

• 2025 Bolero Neo: Body-on-frame, RWD, 1.5 diesel with 100 hp/260 Nm, 7 seats (jump seats), 9-inch screen, from ₹8.49 lakh.
• Tata Nexon/Brezza rivals generally offer monocoque, FWD, petrol-centric portfolios, and strong safety/tech – but lack the Neo’s RWD ladder-frame toughness.

Variant price table

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Key specs

• Bolero Neo: 1.5L mHawk100 diesel, ~100 hp/260 Nm, 5MT, RWD, MTT on higher variants; ARAI 17.29 km/l (claimed).
• Bolero: 1.5L mHawk75 diesel, ~75 hp/210 Nm, 5MT, RWD; focus on ruggedness and simplicity.

Conclusion

If ruggedness, rear-wheel-drive and 7 seater matters, the 2025 Bolero Neo and Bolero facelifts now have the tech and comfort missing – without losing the go-anywhere appeal that made them a staple across India.