2021 Mahindra Bolero Neo review - Out goes the TUV300, in comes the Bolero Neo | Autocar India

[@richardtvtv]

The bolero still looks miles better than this fridge on wheels

[@chevvakulasrikanth9260]

Dear Mahindra, really appreciate what you've done with the Neo. But please make it look different from the TUV.. Bolero is currently an iconic name in the industry.. Those bold, rugged looks should also be present on the Neo to carry a badge called Bolero..

[@satyajeetbhuyan]

I'll still prefer the previous Bolero than this.

[@jumbo2526]

It is about time we start calling out the safety of the 3rd row. And I am soo happy that you didn't say that it is only for kids. NO ONE is safe in the 3rd row.

[@simardeepmangat5236]

We dont need TUV mahindra, just put that interior and functioning in actual bolero... That will be great👍 Please get rid of that non-practical, flimsy n dull interior of bolero... If u can provide better interior in TUV with almost the same price, why don't u update this into bolero?! ✌

[@sudhanshushah8815]

That vibration on gear lever,typical bolero feel 😁

[@unclsam6798]

Bolero is g wagon for common man.. never lets down, does what it has to do...

[@saurabh-tp7hs]

It's basically a tuv but mahindra named it after bolero because bolero is very successful in india.

[@NeethnavK]

They should have gone with a 16" alloys , atleast as an optional in top varient

[@leobuscaglia5576]

The Neo will definitely look better with bigger wheels. 17 inch tyres will turn it into a beast.

[@eddy9881]

All so called sub 4 meter SUVs should have this locking differential feature. Then, it would be worthy to call them atleast a basic SUV rather hatchbacks on steriods.

[@prashanthmathew5335]

Feel like crying when I see what they done with our good old "Bolero"

[@p_bshorts6042]

Old Bolero is always gold❤️❤️

[@divyangdodia167]

There's no match to the styling of the actual Bolero

[@RossoCorsaa]

Only RWD compact SUV in India with locking differentials. Will put some safaris and cretas to shame.

[@zenjm6496]

Apart from the lack of phone mirroring, I like this. A cousin of mine owns the tuv 300. The torque is mind boggling. This will be good for someone living in rural or ghat areas of the country!!

[@deltaranger3530]

The explanation on the differential 👍👍

[@sergiusbarretto]

Thank you

[@bharadwajr3430]

The old one still looks miles better than bolero neo.

[@somakadityaray8793]

The Bolero powered by the 2.6L is still my favourite one and i regret selling it. I think the TUV300 plus will suit the bolero nametag better. I really appreciate Mahindra for keeping it RWD.. unlike the Puffed Hatch Suvs.

[@VikramGT7455]

Yes that backward sloping door ruins the side profile. I was just thinking about the door coming near to face, glad that you mentioned.

[@rangk9400]

i would have liked had they put in the new engine on the old bolero

[@palzanglama752]

Proud owner of Bolero never failed to impress on any roads or any conditions 👍

[@Gagan.K.Narang]

Mahindra did the right thing to present the platform of TUV300 as bolero neo. Now it looks much better with the bolero appeal. It will really sell very well

[@roshanr9263]

The m-locker is very much a welcome move by Mahindra, hopefully other models will have them too. Being a 1.5L oil burner a DPF regen system could have been used instead of an adblue substitute. Also, absence of jump seats could have paved way for a more usable boot.

[@silas9748]

Bolero,Scorpio ,Innova and fortuner legendary cars cars people don’t buy for their features, their name is enough .

[@balasuriyar1711]

Guys this car is far better than pseudo compact suv

[@saianshbaby8380]

When TUV was launched I had commented that it should have been named new generation Bolero. Now that TUV failed, they are doing it now. But customers can see through this.

[@dieselpreetsingh9544]

Atleast Bolero Neo is a true compact SUV unlike our monocoque front wheel drive lifted hatchbacks.

[@expectanything8613]

I really wish Mahindra starts selling in Canada. I would be the first to buy it.

[@sarathmadathil4029]

This is just the BS6 version on tuv. Since the brand TUV did not have too many takers, they just slaped on their most iconic brand to piggy back tuv sales. But i would say rather than doing that if they could have spruced up original Bolero's interior with good plastics, more ergonomic seating, a 7 inch infotainment screen with good features and speakers, a bit more engine refinenment, some funcky colour options ( like Tata's Dark edition), a great set of alloys, and on road price of below 12 lakhs for all this, it would sell like hot cakes for again another decade.

[@jeffreysambtech]

Old is gold . I like the old one.

[@sshettigar77]

Instead of naming TUV 300 and Bolero i expected they would have given a better engine and a dash board to the old bolero with considerable safety equipment would have been better .

[@robin16984]

Always it’s original Bolero is everyone s favourite, loved it’s design language & ruggedness. Mahindra please update interiors & new generation comfort features to original Bolero.

[@krishnajitsinhjadeja663]

Good job done by mahindra, design could have been better, rear ac and auto version should be added, wheel size should be 16 inch

[@santhoshg2388]

All good. But the front grill looks toothless. Also need the new logo.

[@amithora8306]

Need automatic gearbox to boost sales & in 4 disc brakes would be safer company should rethink

[@bikitapa5080]

Heard TUV is renamed to Bolero Neo to sell remaining TUV.

[@pranavkadam6818]

better interiors than old bolero🥰🥰

[@OffroadingVignesh]

Great job done by Mahindra team to create this real compact SUV. This Neo will rock in Indian market

[@Gagan.K.Narang]

The Engine of this suv 1.5 litre - 100 bhp unit is really very good. It drives so well, anybody will love it no doubt

[@ajaykumarkonkati]

I loved TUV 300 but expected some sort of high premium touch. The Neo Looks so gorgeous than the outgoing TUV 300. But the downer is that the interiors are largely unchanged, apart from new instrument cluster and steering mounted controls at right side of steering, there's nothing new, no changes done to the inelegant looking Aux and USB placement, no automatic climate control. Hope that this Neo compensates the low sales of the TUV 300. 🙄🙄

[@user-iq5sn9sz3b]

All those who are calling it tuv and not the real bolero FYI bolero is still on sale and those who want that can buy it. This one is more sophisticated and was also needed. Giving it bolero neo only helps in marketing and attention for buyers which is a good thing. It's win win for buyers.plus the price difference is not that much at all. And surprisingly it is nearly 1.5 lac cheaper than tuv 300 if u do consider it as it's facelift. Now what u have to say about that. Never seen companies reducing prices. Mahindra and Tata make cars which u will only appreciate once u sit in them and know wt they are about.

[@tajindercarplus]

Sir when bolero neo comes with new logo . Because as per mahindra website showing all suv segment comes with new logo after xuv 700 launch.

[@sachinsubramaniam1915]

The reviewer and his explanation, way of explaining the details .... One word TOP NOTCH 🌸👍🏻

[@felachawhte]

This new Bolero Neo is Front wheel Drive or Rear wheel drive..

[@shrijitnair3957]

Fantastic and crisp review. The Autocar team is simply the best at what they do.

[@bhavikdivecha3355]

Well that's about it for TUV facelift..😊

[@anandhemant]

🔥🔥TUV 300 looks amazing.. especially the front grill. Looks masculine.. messed up with Bolero Neo... Not sure who came up with this idea..

[@jayeshchavanke603]

It's going to be like Tata's Sumo and Sumo grande mk. Going to get extinct with time now

[@heatednemz]

The Last row are seats for your enemies.

[@varaprasadk6004]

No rear ac vents..

[@vksrt10]

Mahindra ji.. when will you make Automatic versions part of your initial launch plans ? For all the Cars..

[@ruffian9708]

Not everyone wants to spend as much to plonk for a Thar or a Scorpio 4×4. We desperately need a 4wd Bolero neo and also a 4wd Bolero standard. Pls hear us Mahindra!

[@northindian344]

Rural creata Because rural rich want features without compromise on ruggedness Hats off to mahindra 😇👍

[@nupalifuthena6101]

A slight Extended back bumper and a little touch on the back light could have been a game changer.

[@diwakarsharma3451]

Will there be automatic in neo ? I need an automatic one in it.

[@nakulsridhar]

It is the second half of 2021. What is a good reason to exclude Android Auto from a car of ANY segment/price?

[@srinivasansrikant7341]

Nice video and thanks for explaining the concept so easily.

[@pushkarnegi3534]

If Mahindra could have make it a little longer from the behind, it would look so much better. The body just ends at the rear wheels and it quite looks a bit weird looks wise. But i hope Mahindra would be saving so much money without having to design a new car completely.

[@hiDhaval]

TUV and now this car.. has lots more potential than what Mahindra has been able to extract out of it. They messed up its AMT earlier. Hoping they would come with reliable automatic on this.. and many young city buyers would go for it.

[@maheshsanghishetty]

Hi , drop back is there no Smart key , rear side AC Window

[@divijjoshi1]

TBH if this had better infotainment system with Android auto then it would have been cherry on top !

[@shadabparkar642]

Mahindra must remove 3 row seat & keep it as functional Boot, windows switches must be on door pad for easy access to driver. Also they must provide with petrol option as well.

[@likiyigam8510]

Sir when optional variant will come

[@dhirensatapathy20]

In which model MLD is available ? please clarify. Because without MLD customer will face a lot of wheel spin issue due to loss of traction . This problem was very much evident in every TUV300 . Later mahindra recalled and installed MLD in TUV300

[@soulspeak-sangeetnilambora2441]

Will they discontinue the old model

[@technicalworld92233]

Which type of differential is best? Low on maintainace and longer lasting?

[@sergiusbarretto]

brake locking diff, because there is no additional hardware at all, it just uses the EPS and ABS units. Having said that mechanical diffs are very reliable and if built well, last the life of the car.

[@trishulpani]

Who else shared this video - not for the rebranded TUV - but for the awesome MLD explanation?

[@sankaranthiyagarajan8651]

To rephrase from 00:29 just ask ten thousands of owners around the world... (Find 1000's in neighbouring Sri Lanka) Best wishes

[@aaryan27]

Very well explained in the end!

[@Ajayvishnu23]

This is a wonderful initiative from the team to dedicate some amount of time to explain the "working of a specific system" Please do include many of "How things work" so that it would be helpful for students and automobile aspirants. Kudos to the team. Well explained 🔥🔥

[@adityashroti]

Shots man!🤝🏻🔥

[@anniepappan2053]

This looks great. Mahindra, please bring in rear camera, navigation, hill descent control, black interiors. How could you miss out on basics?

[@torqueandbhp6058]

Thanks for the info at the end of the video

[@jagdishdhaygude6588]

Old bolero is masterpiece

[@ruchigulati8638]

It's great to change a car's name to one which is famous . Same is the case here . Sales of tuv 300 were not great so by giving a facelift they changed their name to Bolero neo 😂😂😂😂

[@tapandalal1328]

It would be appreciable if newly launched cars are also rated based on crash safety.

[@swapnilthali9041]

This mld function is superb

[@whysahil9]

Neo should be a bit more longer

[@Gagan.K.Narang]

I have owned the TUV300 - it has given me great performance - even much better than my scorpio that I also have. Its high speed performance is also very good. Build quality is very much like a battle tank. Front seats are too comfortable but the rear seat bench incline angle is a bit upright. Hope Mahindra has changed the rear seat incline angle now

[@adalif2305]

old generation is looking good ....

[@rewajamir9190]

People think Mahindra wanted to get clear up TUV 300 stock by using bolero brand but in reality Mahindra is never going to jeopardize or compromise the iconic car like " bolero" and "Scorpio" by upgrading for mere urban customers, they are not fools.... And for reason they launch different alternative every couple of years like TUV 300, XUV 300, quntro, bolero neo etc etc... deep down The heart and soul of Mahindra has only 3 basic cars : bolero, thar and Scorpio. ..

[@mallikarjunshindagi1963]

is der double sun roof?

[@satheeshbalakrishnan1657]

Quite a lot of things in favor of this CSUV - rear wheel drive, ladder on frame, same platform as scorpio, diesel power train and above all Bolero name plate. But they goofed up on few bits like 15 inch wheels, abruptly chopped rear etc

[@abg3939]

Mahindra could not dare to name this Thar neo, then why Bolero neo!!! I own a bolero and I'm proud of even its name, which most owners / fans would be.. Understand its Mahindra's choice and they own the rights, still feeling betrayed!!! 😣😭😢 A true Bolero fan for life!!!

[@AllOut842]

Best ever explanation for differential locking … great

[@heerasinghakali1471]

It seems like Mahindra's design dept has gone on leave since they launched the new Thar. . . Not to worry though, their rebadging dept is in full flow!! First the XUV500 is launched as the 700 and now this!!!

[@TKS_0344]

The rear suspension is it leaf springs setup?

[@YouShreyans]

Thanks a lot for explaining mechanical lock differential. Really appreciate.

[@ruffian9708]

Pls launch a 4wd of neo and standard both.

[@nicks231988]

Sergius. Where r u from?

[@jaguarwolf1]

What exactly r u expecting when u say these second row seats r not large enough to give u suv like feeling

[@tribal_king18]

Mahindra! Please don't reduce the fame of Bolero.

[@RaviKumar-rk6nc]

Metallic bumper or plastic ??

[@ethanfernandes7687]

Well explained! Explanation of differential locks was a good touch!

[@hardyvyas5684]

Very well explained, i think autocar have that premium ness that others lack it, in term of describing minute details in a fashion to its urban viewers

[@YashKadamYT]

Rear Differential? Does this mean it is RWD?

[@vermasahil.official]

Mahindra should add some seating comfort and softer suspension... just for the sake of comfort in driving in cities......

[@vipuldhomane]

Is it rear wheel drive?

[@jyothikarnavar]

I think Mahindra has more rights to call this new TUV as Bolero neo than Tata calling it's Harrier plus as Safari bcoz TUV when introduced in 2015 was supposed to be the replacement of aging Bolero.