The Mahindra Bolero Neo has to be designed to attract urban buyers and has only one star in the latest Global NCAP crash tests. This is the worst safety rating any Mahindra SUV has gotten. The tested model had two airbags but still got low scores for both protecting adults and kids.
The Mahindra Bolero Neo has 1 Diesel Motor on offer. The Diesel motor is 1493 cc . It is accessible with Manual transmission. Depending upon the variation and fuel type the Bolero Neo has a mileage of 17.29 kmpl and Ground leeway of Bolero Neo is 160 mm.
The Bolero Neo is a 7 seater 3 chamber vehicle and has length of 3995 mm, width of 1795 mm and a wheelbase of 2750 mm.
Mahindra Bolero Neo is not Safe for Adults
The recent safety tests by Global NCAP show that adults don’t get much protection in head-on crashes with the Bolero Neo. The car’s structure isn’t stable, and the front foot area isn’t safe. Also, there’s not enough protection for chests, and there are no side head protections, which is why it got such a low score.
Mahindra responded by saying the Bolero Neo is a strong and versatile SUV that meets Indian safety rules. They’re working to make their cars even safer than required by law.
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The Bolero Neo has some safety features like airbags, seat belt alerts, child locks, and speed-related locks, but it’s not as safe as other Mahindra SUVs like the XUV300, Thar, Scorpio-N, or XUV700, which have better safety ratings.
Mahindra is known for making tough SUVs with good safety ratings. The XUV700 and Scorpio-N got five stars from Global NCAP, and the XUV300 was one of the first Mahindra cars to get the best safety score.
The Bolero Neo’s underwhelming safety performance serves as a stark reminder of the evolving safety standards within the automotive industry, prompting Mahindra to intensify its efforts in advancing vehicle safety across its product lineup.
