Comparing the Mahindra Bolero Neo and the Mahindra Thar side by side helps you weigh how each car fits your driving needs before you decide. In terms of pricing, the Mahindra Bolero Neo is available at ₹885,000, while the Mahindra Thar is priced at ₹999,000. On the engine front, the Mahindra Bolero Neo comes with a 1493 cc unit compared to the Mahindra Thar's 1997 cm3, producing 73.5 kW @ 3750 rpm and 112kW @ 5000 r/min respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at 17 kmpl for the Mahindra Bolero Neo versus 15.2 kmpl for the Mahindra Thar. The full specification, pricing and feature breakdown for both cars is available in the table below.
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Engine & Performance |
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| Battery | Standard 12V automotive battery configuration | 12V heavy-duty automotive electrical architecture |
| Displacement | 1493 cc | 1997 cm3 |
| Drive Type | Rear-Wheel Drive | RWD/ 4WD |
| Engine Type | mHawk100 1.5L Turbocharged Diesel Engine | 2.0 L mStallion Turbocharged Gasoline Direct Injection (TGDi) |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 57 L |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Petrol / Diesel |
| Gearbox | 5-Speed Manual Gearbox | 6‑speed (MT/AT) |
| Mileage | 17 kmpl | 15.2 kmpl |
| Number of Cylinders | 3 Cylinders Inline | 4 |
| Power | 73.5 kW @ 3750 rpm | 112kW @ 5000 r/min |
| Starter | Micro-hybrid engine start-stop technology key system | keyless engine ignition system |
| Torque | 260 Nm @ 1750–2250 rpm | 320Nm @ 1500-3000 r/min |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual / Automatic |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Boot Space | 384 L | 257 l |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 2215 kg | 2110 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 180 mm | 226 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 1510 kg | 1650 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | 3995 × 1795 × 1817 mm | 3850 mm, 1820 mm, 1855 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 7 | 4 |
| Wheelbase | 2680 mm | 2,450 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | Tilt-adjustable power steering column | Hydraulic Power Steering column with mechanical Tilt adjustment only; telescopic adjustment is omitted |
| Auto-Dimming IRVM | No | Manual day/night anti-glare internal rearview mirror adjustment toggle |
| Central Locking | Remote keyless entry with speed-sensing auto-locking mechanics | Speed-sensing automatic central door-locking logic |
| Climate Control | Powerful manual Air Conditioning system with dedicated ECO cooling mode settings | Heavy-duty manual air conditioning unit paired with newly introduced rear AC vents |
| Cluster | Twin-pod instrument cluster display with an 8.9 cm LCD Driver Information System screen | 4.2-inch colored digital driver's data hub paired with analog dials |
| Cruise Control | Dedicated speed cruise control mapping toggles on the steering wheel | Steering wheel-mounted electronic speed cruise controls |
| Electrically Adjustable Seats | No | No |
| Infotainment System | 22.8 cm (9-inch) touchscreen interface supporting Bluetooth, AUX, USB, and customized vehicle app tracking networks | Upgraded floating 10.25-inch touchscreen supporting wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay profiles |
| Keyless Entry | — | Smart remote central keyless locking fob |
| Power Adjustable ORVMs | Electrically adjustable side mirrors | Power-adjustable exterior side mirrors standard on higher-spec configurations |
| Power Windows | Standard front and rear electric power windows equipped with an auto-delayed power function | Front doors only (switches mounted logically on the center console layout) |
| Push Start | — | No |
| Rear AC Vents | No | Rear AC air ventilation modules to improve back row cooling |
| Rear Seat Armrest | Integrated central armrests are installed for both front row seats and the second-row middle bench seat on upper variants | No |
| Seat Upholstery | Premium fabric upholstery | Premium, heavy-duty black fabric or washable vinyl upholstery built to repel water and trail dirt |
| Sound System | Multi-speaker layout comprising 4 Speakers and 2 Tweeters | Roof-mounted 4-speaker and 2-tweeter system layout designed to maintain audio clarity during open-top conversion |
| Sunroof | No | Hard Top |
| USB Ports | Standard front-row USB C- Type charging slots | Dedicated front dashboard fast-charging USB ports |
| Voice Command | Available via built-in Voice Messaging alert software | Smart voice recognition logic built into the center touchscreen module |
| Wireless Charger | No | No |
Exterior & Lighting |
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| Body-Colored Bumpers | X-shaped body-colored bumpers fitted with distinct black wrap cladding | Dual-tone bumpers featuring scratch-resistant deep charcoal cladding panels for off-road protection |
| DRLs | LED Daytime Running Lights integrated into the headlamp cluster assembly | Bumper-integrated LED Daytime Running Lights paired with fender-mounted turn indicators |
| Fog Lamps | Stylish front bumper-integrated fog lamps | Front bumper-integrated round Halogen fog lights |
| Headlight | Twin-pod sporty static bending headlamps | Classic round Halogen headlamps with an integrated manual leveling switch |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | — | No |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Yes | Fully integrated into the glass window section of the rear opening tailgate |
| Roof Rails | No | No |
| Tail Lamp Type | Classic upright rear combination lamps | Full-LED signature rectangular rear tail lamps |
| Tyre Size | 215/75 R15 | 255/65 R18 |
| Tyre Type | Radial Tubeless | Radial Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | Steel | Steel, Alloy |
Safety |
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| ABS | Availble | Yes |
| Airbags | Dual front airbags | Dual front airbags |
| Brake Assist | Features basic Cornering Brake Control (CBC) logic architecture | Hydraulic Brake Assist logic |
| EBD | Availble | Yes |
| Electronic Stability Program (ESP) | — | Yes |
| Hill Hold Assist | — | Standard incline descent control and slope-holding safety lock framework |
| ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts | Standard dedicated mounting anchors installed across the second-row seating bench | Dedicated anchoring brackets mounted directly into the rear seats |
| Rear Parking Camera | — | Yes |
| Rear Parking Sensors | Reverse sonar parking assist sensor matrix | Bumper-flush sonar proximity sensors |
| TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System) | — | Advanced Tyre Pressure Monitoring System featuring a unique Tyre Direction Monitoring System to display steering wheel orientation |
Other Specifications |
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| Color Options | Pearl WhiteDiamond WhiteRocky BeigeStealth BlackJeans Blue | Stealth BlackDeep ForestEverest WhiteTango RedBattleship GreyGalaxy Grey |
