Mahindra Bolero MaXX Pik-Up vs Geely Coolray

A proper head-to-head in South Africa — compare price, performance, fuel economy or electric range, safety and the details that shape long-term ownership.

Mahindra Bolero MaXX Pik-Up in South Africa

Mahindra Bolero MaXX Pik-Up

1.7T HD Diesel 5-Speed Manual Current
ZAR 259,000 ex-showroom
⚡ 60 kW 🔧 220 Nm ⛽ 17.2 km/l
VS
Geely Coolray in South Africa

Geely Coolray

Vertex Petrol 7-Speed DCT Current
ZAR 429,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 128 kW 🔧 290 Nm ⛽ 15.38 km/l
+ Add a 3rd car

Decision summary

Mahindra Bolero MaXX Pik-Up vs Geely Coolray: the short answer

Bolero MaXX Pik-Up and Coolray are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.

Bolero MaXX Pik-Up starts ZAR 170,900 cheaper Bolero MaXX Pik-Up from ZAR 199,000 · Coolray from ZAR 369,900

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification Bolero MaXX Pik-Up Coolray
Maximum Power Bolero MaXX Pik-Up60 kW @ 3200 rpm Coolray128 kW
Maximum Torque Bolero MaXX Pik-Up220 Nm @ 1400-2200 rpm Coolray290 Nm
Engine Size Bolero MaXX Pik-Up2523 cc CoolrayNot Officially Disclosed
Combined Fuel Economy Bolero MaXX Pik-Up17.2 km/l Coolray15.38 km/l
Ground Clearance Bolero MaXX Pik-Up200 mm Coolray180 mm

Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.

Independent editorial assessment

Hagalu editorial ratings

When a variant is selected, its rating out of five applies only to that exact derivative; a model-range review is not inherited. Editorial ratings are separate from the Specification Evidence Index out of 100 and are not customer ratings.

Mahindra Bolero MaXX Pik-Up

1.7T HD

Hagalu editorial rating
4.2/5

Desk research · Exact variant

Editorial assessment, not a customer rating. Not road-tested for this review.

Read the review and score breakdown

Geely Coolray

Vertex

Hagalu editorial rating Not yet rated

No complete editorial rating is published for this exact variant. This is not a zero score.

How Hagalu rates cars

Not yet rated means a complete review is not published; it does not mean the vehicle scored zero. Read the rating methodology.

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

Specification evidence leader

Bolero MaXX Pik-Up

Strengths
  • Better fuel efficiency
  • Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
  • Less powerful engine setup
  • Fewer listed safety features
Best suited to: Published Efficiency Published Practicality

Coolray

Strengths
  • More powerful engine output
  • Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
  • Lower fuel efficiency
  • Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to: Published Performance

Which One's Right for You?

Bolero MaXX Pik-Up

  • Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures

Coolray

  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
  • Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec Bolero MaXX Pik-Up Coolray
Model Introduced Year 2026 2026
Generation First South African Bolero MaXX Pik-Up range, launched on 11 August 2026 as a model line distinct from the earlier Bolero Maxitruck Current South African model / exact generation number not separately published
Facelift History New South African model line; not a facelift of the historical Bolero Maxitruck record No applicable South African facelift history established
Facelift Launched Since 2026 Not Applicable
Facelift Version Ending Current Not Applicable
Body Style Pickup SUV
Model Year 2026 2026
Production Status Active active
Segment Commercial Pickup Passenger vehicle
Vehicle Type Pickup SUV
Spec Bolero MaXX Pik-Up Coolray
Length 5345 mm 4380 mm
Width 1800 mm 1795 mm
Height 1895 mm 1609 mm
Wheelbase 3290 mm 2600 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) 200 mm 180 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) 175 mm Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Capacity 60 l 45 l
Boot/Cargo Space 3569 l 330 l
Kerb Weight 1780 kg 1815 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 3480 kg Not Officially Disclosed
Payload Capacity 1700 kg Not Officially Disclosed
Towing Capacity 0 kg Not Officially Disclosed
Seating Capacity 3 seats Not Officially Disclosed
Number of Rows 1 rows Not Officially Disclosed
Doors 2 doors Not Officially Disclosed
Minimum Turning Radius 7.0 m Not Officially Disclosed
Front Headroom 1025 mm Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Headroom Not Applicable Not Officially Disclosed
Front Legroom 1010 mm Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Legroom Not Applicable Not Officially Disclosed

In depth: how these cars differ

This Bolero MaXX Pik-Up and Coolray comparison uses the exact derivatives selected above for South Africa. The catalogue index covers performance, efficiency, safety equipment, practicality and ownership cover only where comparable source-backed fields are present.

Performance index: Bolero MaXX Pik-Up 38 vs Coolray 60.

Efficiency index: Bolero MaXX Pik-Up 69 vs Coolray 61.

Safety-equipment index: Bolero MaXX Pik-Up 88 vs Coolray 90.

Practicality index: Bolero MaXX Pik-Up 78 vs Coolray 56.

Ownership-cover index: Bolero MaXX Pik-Up not separately scored vs Coolray not separately scored.

These figures are Hagalu catalogue-comparison indicators, not customer ratings, crash-test scores, resale guarantees or a substitute for a road test. Each page shows its weighted source coverage beside the result.

Specification Evidence Index

A transparent comparison of published catalogue fields. This is not a road-test score, owner rating or editorial review rating, and it appears only when every vehicle clears the same comparable-data threshold.

Evidence / 100
Evidence-index readout

Bolero MaXX Pik-Up leads by 0 points

Bolero MaXX Pik-Up and Coolray are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.

Evidence leader 67 /100
Lead 0 points
Data 54% source coverage
67
#1 Evidence leader

Bolero MaXX Pik-Up

54% source coverage 2 strong categories
Best at Safety 88 Check Performance 38
Performance 38
Efficiency 69
Safety 88
Practicality 78
Leads by 0 points
67
#2

Coolray

67% source coverage 1 strong categories
Best at Safety 90 Check Practicality 56
Performance 60
Efficiency 61
Safety 90
Practicality 56
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance Coolray +22 Efficiency Bolero MaXX Pik-Up +8 Safety Coolray +2 Practicality Bolero MaXX Pik-Up +22

Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.

Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader

Bolero MaXX Pik-Up

Performance 38/100
Efficiency 69/100
Safety 88/100
Practicality 78/100

Coolray

Performance 60/100
Efficiency 61/100
Safety 90/100
Practicality 56/100

What the evidence means

Evidence index Mahindra Bolero MaXX Pik-Up leads the specification evidence index with 67 pts vs 67 pts for Coolray

In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Bolero MaXX Pik-Up leads. However, Coolray may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.

Bolero MaXX Pik-Up vs Coolray questions

There is no universal winner. Use the comparison table to match the models and available derivatives in South Africa on price, safety equipment, space, powertrain and ownership cover. The category indicators summarise published catalogue data; they are not a road test or customer rating.

Compare the published consumption or mileage rows for the exact derivatives using the same unit and test basis. A catalogue figure is useful for like-for-like comparison, but traffic, speed, load, weather and driving style can change actual fuel use.

Compare only equipment explicitly listed for each derivative, including airbags, stability control and driver-assistance systems. Confirm the exact trim with the manufacturer, and treat any independent crash-test result separately because equipment and ratings can differ by market.

A reliable five-year total cannot be calculated from catalogue data alone. Add the exact purchase and finance cost, fuel or electricity, insurance quotes, scheduled servicing, tyres and expected resale value. Check whether the selected derivative includes a service or maintenance plan.

Use the seating, boot or load-space, ISOFIX and safety rows as a first check. Then test the exact cars with your child seats, passengers and typical luggage, because published dimensions do not show every access or comfort difference.

Compare the published power, torque and 0–100 km/h rows when they are available for both exact derivatives. Vehicle weight, gearing and power delivery also matter, so catalogue outputs alone do not establish real-world overtaking or response.