Latest Update: Mahindra has launched the 9 seater Bolero Neo Plus in India at a starting price of Rs 11.39 Lakh (ex-showroom).
Check this story to know more: Mahindra Bolero Neo+ Officially Launched in India; Check Specs and Price Details
Key Highlights
Exterior & Design
In the exterior, the Bolero Neo Plus continues to get similar design elements like that of Bolero Neo. The front continues to get a six vertical slats in the upper grille and honeycomb design in the lower air dam. It gets the same chunky & squarish headlamps just like the Bolero Neo.
The main difference between the Bolero Neo Plus and Bolero Neo is in the side profile. Being a 3 row SUV, the Bolero Neo Plus gets a longer 3rd row with a higher overhang in the rear and a bigger glass area/DLO (Daylight Opening) for the 3rd row. The flared wheel arch in the rear are also stretched to accommodate the longer third row.
Interior & Features
On the features front, it comes with electrically adjust ORVMs, rear defogger, rear wiper washer, front fog lamps, front dual airbags, steering mounted controls, tilt steering, driver seat height adjust, ABS + EBD, front armrests, second row armrests, foldable second row, 9 inch touchscreen infotainment, 4 speaker + 2 tweeter audio setup, etc.
Engine & Transmission
It comes powered by a 2.2 litre mHawk diesel engine that generates 120 PS of power, 280 Nm of torque and comes mated to only a 6 speed manual gearbox. Moreover, the Bolero Neo Plus is a rear wheel drive vehicle, making it that bit more capable on tough terrains.
Dimensions
It measures 4400 mm in length, 1795 mm in width, 1812 mm in height and 2680 mm in wheelbase. The Bolero Neo Plus is a 3 row 9 seater SUV with seat configuration of 2 + 3 + 4 i.e. 2 number of front row passengers, 3 number of second/middle row passengers and 4 number of third/last row passengers. However the third/last row seats of the Bolero Neo Plus are side facing bench seats with no head rests.
Variants, Colours & Pricing
Mahindra offers the Bolero Neo Plus with 3 colour options and in 2 variants.
On the pricing front, its P4 variant is priced at Rs 11.39 Lakh (ex-showroom) and the P10 variant is priced at Rs 12.49 Lakh (ex-showroom).
Segment & Rivals
Although Mahindra Bolero Neo Plus doesn't have any direct rival, to some extent, it competes with the likes of the Maruti Jimny, Citroen C3 Aircross, and Mahindra's own Thar RWD (Rear Wheel Drive).
