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Mahindra Bolero Neo Plus vs Mahindra Thar Comparison 2026: Price, Mileage, Features

The Mahindra Bolero Neo Plus starts at ₹11.39 L and the Mahindra Thar at ₹10.32 L, a difference of ₹1.07 L ex-showroom. On-road in New Delhi that gap becomes roughly ₹1.19 L. Here is what the extra money actually buys.

Mahindra Bolero Neo Plus

₹11.39 L - ₹12.49 L

DieselManual9 Seats

Mahindra Thar

₹10.32 L - ₹17.80 L

Diesel/PetrolAutomatic/Manual4 Seats

Mahindra Bolero Neo Plus vs Mahindra Thar

Specifications

Parameter

Mahindra Bolero Neo Plus

Mahindra Thar

Price

₹11.39 L - ₹12.49 L

₹10.32 L - ₹17.80 L

Body Type

SUV

Fuel Type

Diesel

Diesel/Petrol

Transmission

Manual

Automatic/Manual

Engine

2.2L mHawk

mHawk 130 CRDe, mStallion 150 TGDi

Engine Displacement

1 cc

2184, 1997 cc

Torque

Power

118.35bhp@4000rpm

130bhp@3750rpm, 150.19bhp@5000rpm

Mileage

14 kmpl

11 kmpl, 9 kmpl

Safety Rating

Seating Capacity

9 Seats

4 Seats

Length

Width

Ground Clearance

180 mm

226 mm

Boot Space

Fuel Tank Capacity

60 Litres

57 Litres

L Price

1139000

1032000

H Price

1249000

1780000

Safety

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Feature

Mahindra Bolero Neo Plus

Mahindra Thar

Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)

Central Locking

Child Safety Locks

—

No. of Airbags

Driver Airbag

Passenger Airbag

Side Airbag

—

Side Airbag-Rear

Day & Night Rear View Mirror

Curtain Airbag

—

Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)

Seat Belt Warning

Door Ajar Warning

—

Engine Immobilizer

—

Rear Camera

—

Speed Alert

Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock

Knee Airbags

—

ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts

Brake Assist

—

Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)

—

Electronic Stability Control (ESC)

—

Hill Descent Control

—

Hill Assist

—

Global NCAP Safety Rating

—

4 Star

Global NCAP Child Safety Rating

—

4 Star

Exterior

▾

Feature

Mahindra Bolero Neo Plus

Mahindra Thar

Adjustable Headlamps

—

Headlamp Washers

—

Rain Sensing Wiper

—

Rear Window Wiper

—

Rear Window Washer

—

Rear Window Defogger

Alloy Wheels

Tinted Glass

—

Side Stepper

Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators

—

Integrated Antenna

Halogen Headlamps

—

Roof Rails

—

Fog Lights

Front

Sunroof

—

Boot Opening

Manual

Heated Outside Rear View Mirror

—

Puddle Lamps

—

Tyre Size

215/70 R16

255/65 R18

Tyre Type

Radial Tubeless

Tubeless All-Terrain

Additional Features

Signature X-shaped Bumpers, Signature Grille With Chrome Inserts, Signature Wheel Hub Caps, Rear Footstep, Boltable Tow Hooks - Front & Rear, Signature Bolero Side Cladding

—

Antenna

—

Fender-mounted

LED DRLs

—

LED Headlamps

—

LED Taillights

—

Interior

▾

Feature

Mahindra Bolero Neo Plus

Mahindra Thar

Tachometer

Glove Box

Cigarette Lighter

—

Folding Table in The Rear

—

Additional Features

Paino Black Stylish Center Facia,Anti Glare IRVM,Mobile Pocket (On Seat Back Of 2nd Row Seats, Silver Accent On AC Vent, Steering Wheel Garnish, Twin Pod Instrument Cluster With Chrome Ring, Sliding & Reclining, Driver & Co-driver Seats, Lap Belt For Middle Occupant, 3rd Row Fold Up Side Facing Seats & Butterfly Quarter Glass

BlueSense App Connectivity, Washable Floor with Drain Plugs, Welded Tow Hooks in Front & Rear, Tow Hitch Protection, Optional Mechanical Locking Differential, Electric Driveline Disconnect on Front Axle, Advanced Electronic Brake Locking Differentia

Upholstery

Fabric

Digital Cluster

—

Sami(Coloured)

Digital Cluster Size

—

4.2 inch

ADAS Feature

▾

Feature

Mahindra Bolero Neo Plus

Mahindra Thar

Forward Collision Warning

—

Automatic Emergency Braking

—

Oncoming Lane Mitigation

—

Speed Assist System

—

Traffic Sign Recognition

—

Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist

—

Lane Departure Warning

—

Lane Keep Assist

—

Lane Departure Prevention Assist

—

Road Departure Mitigation System

—

Driver Attention Warning

—

Adaptive Cruise Control

—

Leading Vehicle Departure Alert

—

Adaptive High Beam Assist

—

Rear Cross Traffic Alert

—

Rear Cross Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist

—

Autonomous Parking

—

Fuel & Performance

▾

Feature

Mahindra Bolero Neo Plus

Mahindra Thar

Fuel Type

Diesel

Diesel Fuel Tank Capacity

60 Litres

57 Litres

Diesel Highway Mileage

14 kmpl

10 kmpl

Emission Norm Compliance

BS VI 2.0

Comfort & Convenience

▾

Feature

Mahindra Bolero Neo Plus

Mahindra Thar

Power Steering

Air Conditioner

Heater

Adjustable Steering

Height Adjustable Driver Seat

Ventilated Seats

—

Electric Adjustable Seats

—

Automatic Climate Control

—

Air Quality Control

—

Accessory Power Outlet

Vanity Mirror

—

Rear Reading Lamp

Rear Seat Headrest

Adjustable Headrest

Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest

—

Cruise Control

Parking Sensors

Rear

Real-Time Vehicle Tracking

—

Foldable Rear Seat

Bench Folding

KeyLess Entry

Engine Start/Stop Button

—

Cooled Glovebox

—

Voice Commands

Paddle Shifters

—

Central Console Armrest

—

Hands-Free Tailgate

—

Rear Curtain

—

Idle Start-Stop System

—

Rear Window Sunblind

—

Rear Windscreen Sunblind

—

Follow Me Home Headlamps

Additional Features

Delayed Power Window (All Four Windows), Head Lamp Reminder (Park Lamp), Illuminated Ignition Ring Display, Start-stop (Micro Hybrid), Air-conditioning With Eco Mode

Tip & Slide Mechanism in Co-Driver Seat, Lockable Glovebox, Utility hook in backrest of co-driver seat, Remote Keyless Entry, Dashboard Grab Handle for Front Passenger, Tool Kit Organiser, Illuminated Key Ring, Electrically Operated HVAC Controls, Tyre Direction Monitoring System

Lane Change Indicator

—

Dimensions & Capacity

▾

Feature

Mahindra Bolero Neo Plus

Mahindra Thar

Length

4400 mm

3985 mm

Width

1795 mm

1820 mm

Height

1812 mm

1844 mm

Seating Capacity

Wheel Base

2680 mm

2450 mm

No. of Doors

Ground Clearance Unladen

—

226 mm

Rear Tread

—

1520 mm

Approach Angle

—

41.2°

Break-over Angle

—

26.2°

Departure Angle

—

36°

Engine & Transmission

▾

Feature

Mahindra Bolero Neo Plus

Mahindra Thar

Engine Type

2.2L mHawk

mHawk 130 CRDe

Displacement

2184 cc

Max Power

118.35bhp@4000rpm

130.07bhp@3750rpm

Max Torque

280Nm@1800-2800rpm

300Nm@1600-2800rpm

No. of Cylinders

Valves Per Cylinder

Turbo Charger

Transmission Type

Manual

Automatic

Gearbox

6-Speed

Drive Type

RWD

4WD

Advance Internet Feature

▾

Feature

Mahindra Bolero Neo Plus

Mahindra Thar

Live Location

—

Remote Immobiliser

—

Unauthorised Vehicle entry

—

Engine Start Alarm

—

Remote Vehicle Status Check

—

PUC Expiry

—

Insurance Expiry

—

E-Manual

—

Digital Car Key

—

Inbuilt Assistant

—

Hinglish Voice Commands

—

Navigation with Live Traffic

—

Send POI to Vehicle From App

—

Live Weather

—

E-Call & I-Call

—

Over the Air (OTA) Updates

—

Google / Alexa Connectivity

—

Save Route/Place

—

Crash Notification

—

SOS Button

—

RSA

—

Over Speeding Alert

—

Tow Away Alert

—

In Car Remote Control App

—

Smartwatch App

—

Valet Mode

—

Remote AC On/Off

—

Remote Door Lock/Unlock

—

Remote Vehicle Ignition Start/Stop

—

Remote Boot Open

—

Entertainment & Communication

▾

Feature

Mahindra Bolero Neo Plus

Mahindra Thar

Radio

—

MirrorLink

—

Wireless Phone Charging

—

Bluetooth Connectivity

—

Wi-Fi Connectivity

—

Touchscreen

—

Touchscreen Size

8.9 Inch

—

Android Auto

—

Apple CarPlay

—

No. of Speakers

—

Usb Ports

—

Tweeters

—

Speakers

Front & Rear

—

Suspension, Steering & Brakes

▾

Feature

Mahindra Bolero Neo Plus

Mahindra Thar

Front Suspension

Double wishbone suspension

Rear Suspension

Multi-link suspension

Multi-link, Solid Axle

Steering Type

Hydraulic

Steering Column

Tilt

Front Brake Type

Disc

Rear Brake Type

Drum

Alloy Wheel Size Front

16 Inch

18 Inch

Alloy Wheel Size Rear

16 Inch

18 Inch

Steering Gear Type

—

Rack & Pinion

Entertainment

▾

Feature

Mahindra Bolero Neo Plus

Mahindra Thar

Radio

—

Speakers Front

—

Speakers Rear

—

Integrated 2DIN Audio

—

USB & Auxiliary input

—

Bluetooth Connectivity

—

Touch Screen

—

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Mahindra Bolero Neo Plus vs Mahindra Thar Comparison overview

Comparison overview: The Mahindra Bolero Neo Plus starts at ₹11.39 L and the Mahindra Thar at ₹10.32 L, a difference of ₹1.07 L ex-showroom. On-road in New Delhi that gap becomes roughly ₹1.19 L. Here is what the extra money actually buys.

Mileage and running cost: These two figures are not like for like. The Mahindra Bolero Neo Plus number is for the Diesel Manual and the Mahindra Thar number is for the Diesel/Petrol Automatic/Manual, so compare the variants you are actually shortlisting.

What one gives that the other does not: The Mahindra Bolero Neo Plus adds Child Safety Locks, Door Ajar Warning, Engine Immobilizer, Adjustable Headlamps and Rear Window Wiper. The Mahindra Thar adds Brake Assist, Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS), Electronic Stability Control (ESC), Hill Descent Control and Hill Assist. The rest of both spec sheets is shared.

Which one should you buy?

Buy the Mahindra Thar if you drive mostly in the city, you want the lower running cost, and you would rather keep the ₹1.07 L for your down payment than spend it on features.

Buy the Mahindra Bolero Neo Plus if you do regular highway runs, you carry luggage or a pram often, and you want Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) without waiting for the next facelift.

The one thing that settles it: Mahindra Bolero Neo Plus offers Child Safety Locks.

Before you sign anything:

Ex-showroom price is not what you pay. Add registration, road tax, insurance and handling, and expect the final figure to land ten to twelve percent higher. Road tax changes state to state, so a car that costs the same in two cities does not cost the same to own.

Ask the dealer four things before you book. What is the current waiting period for the variant you want. What is the on-road figure.

Then drive both cars back to back on the same day, on a road you actually use. Take your family. Put your usual luggage in the boot. Most people decide in the first ten minutes, and it is rarely for the reason they expected.

Mahindra Bolero Neo Plus vs Mahindra Thar FAQs

Which is cheaper to maintain?+

Mahindra Thar is likely cheaper to maintain because it starts at the lower price. Confirm the service package, parts pricing and labour cost with the dealer before booking.

What is the price difference between Mahindra Bolero Neo Plus vs Mahindra Thar?+

The ex-showroom price difference between Mahindra Bolero Neo Plus and Mahindra Thar is ₹1.07 L. On-road in New Delhi, that gap becomes roughly ₹1.19 L.

Mahindra Bolero Neo Plus vs Mahindra Thar, which has better mileage?+

These figures are not like for like. The Mahindra Bolero Neo Plus number is for the Diesel Manual and the Mahindra Thar number is for the Diesel/Petrol Automatic/Manual, so compare the variants you are actually shortlisting.

Mahindra Bolero Neo Plus vs Mahindra Thar, which car has the better safety rating?+

Safety rating data is not complete for both cars. Compare crash-test ratings and standard safety kit before booking.

Which car holds its value best, Mahindra Bolero Neo Plus vs Mahindra Thar?+

Resale value depends on demand in your city, service history, variant, fuel type and mileage. The car with lower running cost and stronger local demand usually holds value better.

Which is better for highway driving?+

For highway driving, compare torque, high-speed stability, safety rating and seat comfort in the exact variants you are shortlisting.