Next-Gen Mahindra Bolero 2025: What to Expect from the Upcoming SUV The buzz around the next-generation Mahindra Bolero is growing, especially after several camouflaged prototypes have been spotted on Indian roads lately. While many are hoping for a launch as early as August, Mahindra has clarified that only a new platform and concept vehicles will be showcased on Independence Day, not the production-ready Bolero.
For now, details about the final product remain under wraps, but it’s clear that the new Bolero will sit above the current Bolero Neo in Mahindra’s lineup. This could mean a new name or suffix for the updated model, while the existing Bolero is likely to continue alongside, given its strong following over the past two decades.
The upcoming Bolero, built on a body-on-frame chassis, is expected to take on several midsize SUVs that use monocoque construction, both in terms of road presence and pricing. It will likely be based on Mahindra’s NFA platform, which is set to underpin a range of future SUVs from the brand. For the first time, features like a panoramic sunroof could be offered on the Bolero.
The current Bolero uses a 1.5-litre, three-cylinder diesel engine with a manual transmission, delivering around 99 bhp. The new version is expected to swap this for Mahindra’s four-cylinder 1.5-litre diesel engine, already seen in the Thar three-door and XUV 3XO, promising more power and better driveability.
Design-wise, the new Bolero is set to get a cleaner, more modern look. Flush door handles, projector-style round headlamps, and a reworked front grille with a segmented, multi-slat design are all visible through the camouflage. LED daytime running lights have been repositioned lower on the bumper, and the SUV now rides on new multi-spoke alloy wheels.
Inside, the next-gen Bolero is expected to borrow several features from Mahindra’s other models, such as the Scorpio N and possibly the XUV700. This could include a part-digital instrument cluster similar to the one in the Scorpio N. Even with the test mules heavily camouflaged, these changes hint at a significant step forward for the Bolero, both inside and out.