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<p><b>New page</b></p><div>{{Distinguish|Mahindra Bolero}} {{Infobox automobile<br />
| name = Mahindra Bolero Neo<br />
| manufacturer = [[Mahindra & Mahindra Limited]]<br />
| production = {{unbulleted list<br />
| 2015–2020 (TUV300)<br />
| 2021–present (Bolero Neo)<br />
}}<br />
| model_years = <br />
| assembly = India: [[Maharashtra|Chakan]]; [[Nasik]]<br />
| class = [[Mini SUV]]<br />
| body_style = 5-door [[SUV]]<br />
| layout = {{unbulleted list<br />
| [[Front-engine, rear-wheel-drive]]<br />
}}<br />
| related = {{unbulleted list<br />
| [[Mahindra Scorpio]]<br />
| [[Mahindra Bolero]]<br />
}}<br />
| engine = {{unbulleted list<br />
| 1.5&nbsp;L mHawk [[Straight-3|I3]] [[diesel engine|diesel]]<br />
| 2.2&nbsp;L (Bolero Neo Plus) ''[[PSA EW/DW engine#DW12|DW12 mHawk]]'' [[Straight-4|I4]] [[diesel engine|diesel]]<br />
}}<br />
| transmission = {{unbulleted list<br />
| 5-speed [[Manual transmission|manual]]<br />
| 5-speed [[automated manual transmission|automated manual]]<br />
}}<br />
| wheelbase = {{convert|105.51|in|mm|0|abbr=on|order=flip}}<br />
| length = {{convert|157.28|in|mm|0|abbr=on|order=flip}}<br />
| width = {{convert|72.24|in|mm|0|abbr=on|order=flip}}<br />
| height = {{convert|72.4|in|mm|0|abbr=on|order=flip}}<br />
| weight = {{convert|3637|lb|abbr=on}}<br />
| predecessor = [[Mahindra Quanto]]<br />
| caption = Mahindra TUV300 (2016-2019)<br />
| image = Mahindra TUV 300 Chennai 2016 (2).JPG<br />
}}<br />
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The '''Mahindra Bolero Neo''' (Formerly '''Mahindra TUV 300''') is an [[SUV]] manufactured by the Indian automaker [[Mahindra & Mahindra]] since 2015.<br />
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==History==<br />
First announced by Mahindra & Mahindra in August 2015 as TUV 300, the [[microsite]] of the vehicle went live by the same month. The vehicle was officially launched on September 10, 2015 in [[Madhya Pradesh]]. It is built on the same [[Automobile platform|platform]] as the [[Mahindra Scorpio]]. It employs the same mHawk engine series as the XUV500 and Scorpio but with a smaller [[engine displacement]] resulting in a lower [[engine power]] and [[torque]].<ref name="Brochure & specifications">{{cite news|url=http://www.mahindratuv300.com/pdf/tuv300_brochure.pdf|title=Brochure & specifications|accessdate=16 September 2015|publisher=TUV300 official website|archive-date=27 September 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150927003857/http://www.mahindratuv300.com/pdf/tuv300_brochure.pdf|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref name="Microsite for TUV300 goes live">{{cite news|url=http://www.zigwheels.com/news-features/news/microsite-for-the-mahindra-tuv300-goes-live/22658/|title=Microsite for TUV300 goes live|accessdate=16 September 2015|publisher=Zig wheels}}</ref><ref name="TUV300 set for Sep launch">{{cite news|url=http://www.motorscribes.com/Articles/mahindra-tuv300-set-for-september-10-launch|title=TUV300 set for Sep launch|accessdate=16 September 2015|publisher=Motor Scribes|archive-date=6 March 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160306040047/https://www.motorscribes.com/Articles/mahindra-tuv300-set-for-september-10-launch|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref name="Mahindra launches new body-kit for TUV 300">{{cite news|url=http://www.business-standard.com/article/news-cd/mahindra-launches-a-new-rugged-body-kit-for-tuv-300-115091600769_1.html|title=Mahindra launches new body-kit for TUV 300|accessdate=16 September 2015|publisher=[[Business Standard]]}}</ref><ref name="TUV 300 launched in Madhya Pradesh">{{cite news|url=http://www.financialexpress.com/article/industry/automobiles/mahindra-tuv300-launched-in-madhya-pradesh/136629/|title=TUV 300 launched in Madhya Pradesh|accessdate=16 September 2015|publisher=[[The Financial Express (India)|The Financial Express]]}}</ref><ref name="M & M lacunhes TUV300 in Madhya Pradesh">{{cite news|url=http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/auto/news/passenger-vehicle/uvs/mahindra-mahindra-launches-tuv300-in-madhya-pradesh/articleshow/48983295.cms|title=M & M launches TUV300 in Madhya Pradesh|accessdate=16 September 2015|publisher=[[The Economic Times]]}}</ref><ref name="TUV300 vs XUV500">{{cite news|url=http://www.carwale.com/comparecars/mahindra-tuv300-vs-mahindra-xuv500/?car1=4244&car2=4085|title=TUV300 vs XUV500|accessdate=16 September 2015|publisher=Car Wale}}</ref><br />
==Design==<br />
The Bolero Neo was Mahindra's attempt to create a more modernised Bolero which was a proven car but with dated design and equipment.{{according to whom|date= July 2025}} It was designed by Mahindra's Design Studio in Mumbai, with the product engineering being done at [[Mahindra Research Valley]] in [[Chennai]]. Hence, it carries some design elements from the [[Mahindra Bolero|Bolero]]. However, the boxy design of the Bolero was modified to create a swept back design to give the car an aerodynamic look. It is rumoured that one of the first prototypes of the TUV300 crashed into a tree branch that was lying low above a road, and the resultant bend in the pillars and roof inspired the designers to achieve the quirky design where the [[Pillar (car)|A, B and C Pillars]] are swept back to a high angle while the D Pillar remains vertical. <ref>{{Cite web |date=2015-08-03 |title=New Mahindra TUV300 to launch in September |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/auto/upcoming-launches/story/new-mahindra-tuv300-to-launch-in-september-286197-2015-08-03 |access-date=2024-11-04 |website=India Today |language=en}}</ref> This quirky design was not widely accepted, which led to mediocre sales of the TUV300 while its product predecessor Bolero still had consistently strong sales.{{citation needed|date=July 2025}}<br />
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File:Mahindra TUV 300 Chennai 2016 (3) (cropped).JPG|Rear view<br />
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==Variants==<br />
TUV300 was available in manual transmission and an [[automated manual transmission]] (AMT) known as ''Autoshift''. There were in total seven trim levels available. Five trim levels use a manual transmission, while the last two uses an automated manual transmission. The manual transmission models have a power output of {{convert|85|PS|bhp kW|0|abbr=on}} whereas the Autoshift models have a power output of {{convert|82|PS|bhp kW|0|abbr=on}}.<ref name="Brochure & specifications"/> The T10 and T8 models feature a power output of {{convert|101|PS|bhp kW|0|abbr=on}}. Later updated Bolero Neo is Available in Manual Transmission only. The Bolero Neo has 3 Variants N4, N8 and N10R and N10(O) with an optional pack.<br />
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==Bolero Neo Plus==<br />
On June 20, 2018, the TUV300 Plus was launched. It was an extended variant of the TUV300 with nine seats instead of seven, with the vehicle length stretched to {{Convert|4,440|mm|in|0|abbr=on}}. It is powered by a larger 2.2-litre mHawk 120 engine that produces {{convert|122|PS|bhp kW|0|abbr=on}}, 21 PS up on the standard TUV300. On April 16, 2024, Mahindra relaunched TUV300 Plus as Bolero Neo Plus with certain upgrades such as a 9 inch [[In-car entertainment|infotainment system]].<br />
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=== 2025 facelift ===<br />
The '''Mahindra Bolero Neo''' facelift was launched alongside the updated [[Mahindra Bolero]] on '''6 October 2025'''. The compact ladder-frame SUV continues to use the 1.5-litre '''mHawk100''' diesel engine, producing {{cvt|100|PS|bhp kW|0}} and {{cvt|260|Nm|lbft|0}} of torque, available with either a five-speed manual or six-speed automatic transmission.<br />
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The facelifted Neo is offered in five variants — '''N4''', '''N6''', '''N8''', '''N10''', and '''N10(O)''' — with prices ranging from ₹8.49 lakh to ₹11.99 lakh (ex-showroom, India).<ref name="CarwaleNeo">{{Cite web |date=6 October 2025 |title=2025 Mahindra Bolero Neo Facelift Launched in India at Rs 8.49 Lakh |url=https://www.carwale.com/news/2025-mahindra-bolero-neo-launched-at-rs-849-lakh/ |access-date=7 October 2025 |website=CarWale}}</ref><br />
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Exterior changes include a new horizontal chrome-slatted grille, revised bumpers with silver skid inserts, 16-inch dark-grey alloy wheels, and additional colour options such as '''Jeans Blue''' and '''Concrete Grey''', with dual-tone roof options available on select trims.<ref name="CardekhoNeoImages">{{Cite web |date=7 October 2025 |title=Here’s a Closer Look at 2025 Mahindra Bolero Neo in 12 Real-Life Images |url=https://www.cardekho.com/india-car-news/heres-a-closer-look-at-2025-mahindra-bolero-neo-in-12-reallife-images-35136.htm |access-date=7 October 2025 |website=CarDekho}}</ref><br />
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The interior now features a 9-inch touchscreen [[In-car entertainment|infotainment]] system with [[Android Auto]] and [[Apple CarPlay]], a [[Sony]] six-speaker audio setup, and dual-tone interior themes in Mocha Brown or Lunar Grey.<ref name="AutocarNeo">{{Cite web |date=7 October 2025 |title=Five Things to Know About the 2025 Mahindra Bolero Neo |url=https://www.autocarindia.com/auto-features/5-things-to-know-about-the-2025-mahindra-bolero-neo-437617 |access-date=7 October 2025 |website=Autocar India}}</ref> Other features include [[cruise control]], Type-C [[USB port]]s, and [[leatherette]] upholstery. The Bolero Neo continues to offer side-facing third-row seats, maintaining a seven-seat configuration.<br />
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Standard safety features include dual airbags, ABS with EBD, corner braking control, rear parking sensors, and a reverse camera. Electronic stability control and additional airbags are not yet available.<ref name="NDTVNeoSpec">{{Cite web |date=7 October 2025 |title=2025 Mahindra Bolero Neo: Variant-Wise Features Explained |url=https://www.ndtv.com/auto/2025-mahindra-bolero-neo-variant-wise-features-explained-9411916 |access-date=7 October 2025 |website=NDTV Auto}}</ref><br />
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==Safety==<br />
The Bolero Neo for India received 1 star for adult occupants and 1 star for toddlers from [[Global NCAP]] 2.0 in 2024 (similar to [[Latin NCAP]] 2016):<ref>{{Cite web| title=Mahindra BOLERO NEO | url=https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5fb4ea8933ae6c208c3dac41/t/6627365deae2d611b4741e87/1713845856150/Mahindra-Bolero-Neo-fact-sheet-2024.pdf | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240508184345/https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5fb4ea8933ae6c208c3dac41/t/6627365deae2d611b4741e87/1713845856150/Mahindra-Bolero-Neo-fact-sheet-2024.pdf | archive-date=2024-05-08}}</ref><br />
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{{Global NCAP<br />
|year=2024<br />
|region=India<br />
|description=Mahindra Bolero Neo<br />
|reference_code=Mahindra-Bolero-Neo-fact-sheet-2024.pdf<br />
|adult_stars=1<br />
|adult_points=20.26<br />
|child_stars=1<br />
|child_points=12.71<br />
}}<br />
{{Clear}}<br />
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==See also==<br />
{{Portal bar|India|Cars}}<br />
* [[Mahindra XUV700]]<br />
* [[Mahindra XUV300]]<br />
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== References ==<br />
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== External links ==<br />
{{Commons category multi|Mahindra Bolero Neo|Mahindra TUV300}}<br />
* {{Official website|https://auto.mahindra.com/suv/bolero-neo/NEO.html}}<br />
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