Mahindra Bolero has been the first choice of people in the Indian market for years as a strong and affordable 7-9 seater SUV. Despite so many new features and technology-equipped options coming in the compact SUV segment, Bolero sales are still strong today. You can guess its popularity only from its sales figures.
In the last financial year, more than 94 thousand new customers have bought this powerful SUV. So if you are also looking for a strong SUV, that has more seating space and does not put a strain on your pocket, then Mahindra Bolero can still prove to be a great option.
Why is it still people’s favourite
Mahindra sold more than 8 thousand Bolero vehicles in March 2025. At the same time, in the entire financial year 2024-25, this vehicle has acquired a total of 94,750 new customers. This sale includes all models of Bolero, Bolero Neo, and Bolero Neo+.
These figures clearly show that the demand for Bolero remains intact even today. Its robust design, seating capacity for more people, and affordable price make it special, especially for those who want a reliable vehicle for use in cities as well as villages and towns.
Engine and Mileage
Bolero gets the 1.5-litre diesel engine option, which will generate 75 bhp of the power and 210 Nm of torque power. This model can give a mileage of up to 16 km/liter. At the same time, the 1.5-liter mHawk100 diesel engine has been used in the Bolero Neo, which is more powerful (100 bhp and 260 Nm) than the base model of Bolero and the provides a mileage of the 17.29 km/liter.
Apart from all this, new Mahindra Bolero Neo+ has the 2.2-litre diesel engine option, which produces 118 bhp of power and the 280 Nm of the torque. The mileage of this model ranges from 14 to 16.5 km/l. It is worth noting that all these engines are available only with manual transmission.
Features and Safety
The design of Mahindra Bolero may be basic and strong, but it has essential features like LED headlamps, new grille, Bluetooth music system, power windows and central locking. For safety, it has dual front airbags, ABS, EBD and rear parking sensors.
At the same time, Bolero Neo has modern features like touchscreen infotainment system, rear parking camera, premium upholstery and alloy wheels. For safety, it has 2 airbags, ABS, EBD and rear parking sensors.
Bolero Neo+ has the amazing features like cruise control, the 6-speaker system, LED DRLs, a rear wiper, a 9-seater layout, and the touchscreen infotainment system. For safety, it includes 2 airbags, ABS, EBD, seatbelt reminder, and rear parking sensors.