‘Inflation Hits SUV Buyers’: Mahindra Bolero Neo Gets Costlier by Up to ₹20,000
- byPranay Jain
- 20 Jan, 2026
With the new year approaching, carmakers have begun revising prices across their line-ups. After Hyundai’s recent hike, Mahindra has now increased the prices of its popular SUV, the Mahindra Bolero Neo. The revised prices have already come into effect, meaning buyers will now have to shell out more for certain variants.
Biggest Hike on Base Variant
As per industry reports, the N4 base variant equipped with the 1.5-litre turbo diesel (manual) has witnessed the highest price increase of ₹20,000.
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New price range: ₹8.69 lakh to ₹10.49 lakh (ex-showroom)
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Overall price increase: Up to 2.36 percent, depending on the variant
Mid Variant Also Gets Costlier
The N8 variant has also seen a price revision.
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Old price: ₹9.29 lakh (ex-showroom)
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New price: ₹9.45 lakh (ex-showroom)
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Increase: ₹16,000
In this price bracket, the Bolero Neo competes with models such as the Maruti Suzuki Brezza and the Hyundai Creta.
Variants That Remain Unchanged
Not all trims have been affected by the hike. Prices of the following variants remain the same:
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N10: ₹9.79 lakh (ex-showroom)
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N11: ₹9.99 lakh (ex-showroom)
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N10 (O): ₹10.49 lakh (ex-showroom)
Engine and Key Features
The Mahindra Bolero Neo is powered by the mHawk100 diesel engine, known for its strong low-end torque and reliability. Key features include:
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ABS with EBD
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Corner Braking Control
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Eco driving mode
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Rear parking camera and reverse parking assist
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Premium interior setup
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7-seater configuration
What This Means for Buyers
With prices climbing by up to ₹20,000, the Bolero Neo has become slightly more expensive, especially for entry-level buyers. However, unchanged prices on higher variants may still make them better value-for-money options.






