Mahindra Bolero Neo Plus vs Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder: which should you buy?
The full picture
The Mahindra Bolero Neo Plus and the Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder cost much the same to get into, at ₹11.39L and ₹11.31L ex-showroom Delhi.
They run together up to ₹12.49L, where the Bolero Neo Plus tops out. Past that only the Urban Cruiser Hyryder has anything left to sell you, up to ₹19.99L.
Only one of them takes the whole party: the Bolero Neo Plus seats 9, the Urban Cruiser Hyryder 5.
Fuel is a real difference here: the Bolero Neo Plus comes in diesel, the Urban Cruiser Hyryder in petrol, CNG and hybrid.
Same money, which car?
Take ₹12.49L to both showrooms and you come out with the Bolero Neo Plus P10 at ₹12.49L or the Urban Cruiser Hyryder E at ₹11.31L, the Urban Cruiser Hyryder leaving ₹1.18L of that in your pocket.
Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder
E Petrol Mild Hybrid MT₹11.31L ex-showroom Delhi₹1.18L of the budget left over
Our take
Keeps ₹1.18L, and gives up only 9" touchscreen and speakers (4 against 2)
Buy the Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder E and keep the ₹1.18L: the Bolero Neo Plus P10 only adds small touches like 9" touchscreen, speakers (4 against 2) and wheel type (Alloy against Steel). Nothing there changes the car.
- Choose the Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder E if
- You would rather keep the ₹1.18L than pay for kit you will not missOnly one here with6 airbagselectronic stability controlall-wheel disc brakes
- Choose the Mahindra Bolero Neo Plus P10 if
- You want the quickest of these and will use the 120 PSOnly one here with9" touchscreen4 speakers
Bolero Neo Plus vs Urban Cruiser Hyryder, on paper
| Spec | Mahindra Bolero Neo Plus | Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder |
|---|---|---|
| Price (ex-showroom Delhi) | ₹11.39L to ₹12.49L | ₹11.31L to ₹19.99L |
| Variants | 2 | 12 |
| Body type | SUV | Midsize SUV |
| Seats | 9 | 5 |
| Fuels | Diesel | Petrol, CNG, Hybrid |
| Cheapest automatic | - | ₹14.17L |
| Length | 4,400 mm | 4,365 mm |
| Width | 1,795 mm | 1,795 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,680 mm | 2,600 mm |
| Fuel tank | 60 litres | 45 litres |
| Turning radius | - | 5.4 m |
| Warranty | - | 3 years or 1,00,000 km |
The working behind our take
Keeps ₹1.18L, and gives up only 9" touchscreen and speakers (4 against 2). Here is everything that fed that call.
- SeatsOnly the Mahindra Bolero Neo Plus seats 9, worth knowing if you need the space
- Extra kitBolero Neo Plus P109" touchscreenspeakers (4 against 2)
- Trade-offBolero Neo Plus P10airbags (6 against 2)electronic stability controlall-wheel disc brakes
The full story
Buy the Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder E and keep the ₹1.18L: the Bolero Neo Plus P10 only adds small touches like 9" touchscreen, speakers (4 against 2) and wheel type (Alloy against Steel). Nothing there changes the car.
- Only the Mahindra Bolero Neo Plus seats 9, worth knowing if you need the space
- Also on the Bolero Neo Plus P10: 9" touchscreen and speakers (4 against 2), and some minor trim beyond that
- Going to the Bolero Neo Plus P10, you give up airbags (6 against 2), electronic stability control and all-wheel disc brakes, which the Urban Cruiser Hyryder E keeps
Whichever you pick, the variant is where the money goes
Bolero Neo Plus vs Urban Cruiser Hyryder: the questions people ask
- Is the Mahindra Bolero Neo Plus or the Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder cheaper?
- Neither, to speak of. The Bolero Neo Plus starts at ₹11.39L and the Urban Cruiser Hyryder at ₹11.31L ex-showroom Delhi, which is close enough that the variant you pick matters more than the badge.
- Mahindra Bolero Neo Plus vs Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder: which gives you more for the same money?
- At ₹12.49L it is the Bolero Neo Plus P10 against the Urban Cruiser Hyryder E. Buy the Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder E and keep the ₹1.18L: the Bolero Neo Plus P10 only adds small touches like 9" touchscreen, speakers (4 against 2) and wheel type (Alloy against Steel). Nothing there changes the car.
- Which is more practical, the Mahindra Bolero Neo Plus or the Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder?
- On the figures the makers publish, the Bolero Neo Plus seats 9 against the Urban Cruiser Hyryder's 5. Everything else about living with them, from boot shape to how the back seat actually feels, is a test drive question rather than a spec sheet one.
- Which is cheaper as an automatic, the Mahindra Bolero Neo Plus or the Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder?
- Only the Urban Cruiser Hyryder offers one, from ₹14.17L ex-showroom Delhi. The Bolero Neo Plus is sold with a manual gearbox only, so if you want two pedals the choice is made for you.
Prices are ex-showroom Delhi and change without notice. Specifications are compiled from public sources; always confirm with a dealer before buying.