Mahindra & Mahindra has expanded the Bolero family with the addition of the new Bolero Neo that recently went on sale. The new seven-seater SUV is essentially the facelifted version of the TUV300 but gets cosmetic tweaks, feature additions and a new moniker. The Bolero Neo is also aimed at a more evolved buyer who wants the ruggedness of the Bolero, albeit with more creature comforts. Here’s all you need to know about the Mahindra Bolero Neo.

The Mahindra Bolero Neo looks identical to the TUV300 in profile but changes are aplenty to the front and rear of the SUV. It is built on the third-generation ladder-on-frame chassis shared with the Scorpio and the Thar. Visual tweaks include the reprofiled headlamps with static bending highlights and DRLs, The chrome grille gets vertical slats, bringing the model in line with the Bolero family, while the bumper has been reworked for the new fog lamp housing and a wider air intake. The Bolero Neo also features signature Bolero body cladding, new alloy wheels, a sporty rear spoiler and an X-themed spare wheel cover.

The Mahindra Bolero Neo is available in six colours - Rocky Beige, Majestic Silver, Highway Red, Pearl White, Diamond White, and Napoli Black. Mahindra will introduce Royal Gold as the seventh colour option soon.

The cabin on the Bolero Neo has seen significant updates over the TUV300. The big change is the premium-looking twin-pod instrument cluster with a MID in the centre. There’s also a 7-inch touchscreen infotainment system with silver accents on the centre console. The seats are upholstered in premium fabric and it offers an armrest for the front and second-row seats. The model also gets a tilt-adjustable steering wheel, height-adjustable driver’s seat, front and rear power windows, remote lock and keyless entry. The model also comes with two jump seats at the rear that can be folded to make way for cargo space.

Power on the Mahindra Bolero Neo comes from the 1.5-litre mHawk100 diesel engine that develops 100 bhp at 3,750 rpm and 260 Nm of torque at 1,750rpm. This engine comes mated to a 5-speed manual gearbox. Power is sent to the rear wheels on the N4, N8 and N10 variants, while there’s also the N10 (O) that will come with the Multi-Terrain Technology (MTT). There’s also a limited-slip differential (LSD) that sends power to either rear wheel that helps the SUV tackle broken terrain with ease. There’s also the ESS (micro-hybrid) and ECO mode claim to deliver better fuel efficiency. Mahindra claims a fuel economy figure of 17.28 kmpl.

The new Bolero Neo is built with high strength steel and also comes equipped with dual front airbags, ABS with EBD, automatic door locks, high-speed warning, cornering brake control and more. The higher variants also get ISOFIX child seat anchor mounts, follow me home headlamps, seatbelt reminder, and digital immobiliser.