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 vs Changan CS75 Pro: the short answer
Bolero MaXX Pik-Up and CS75 Pro are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Bolero MaXX Pik-Up starts ZAR 230,900 cheaperBolero MaXX Pik-Up from ZAR 199,000 · CS75 Pro from ZAR 429,900
Five key differences
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Specification
Bolero MaXX Pik-Up
CS75 Pro
Maximum Power
Bolero MaXX Pik-Up60 kW @ 3200 rpm
CS75 Pro138 kW
Maximum Torque
Bolero MaXX Pik-Up220 Nm @ 1400-2200 rpm
CS75 Pro300 Nm
Engine Size
Bolero MaXX Pik-Up2523 cc
CS75 Pro1494 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
Bolero MaXX Pik-Up17.2 km/l
CS75 Pro13.33 km/l
Ground Clearance
Bolero MaXX Pik-Up200 mm
CS75 ProNot Officially Disclosed
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
Hagalu Editorial Team ·
Editorial assessment, not a customer rating. Not road-tested for this review.
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 listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published Efficiency
CS75 Pro
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Lower fuel efficiency
Fewer listed safety features
Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished Practicality
Which One's Right for You?
Bolero MaXX Pik-Up
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
CS75 Pro
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
Bolero MaXX Pik-Up
CS75 Pro
Model Introduced Year
2026
2025
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 CS75 Pro generation with two equipment grades and two seating configurations.
Facelift History
New South African model line; not a facelift of the historical Bolero Maxitruck record
No South African facelift has been announced since the present CS75 Pro range entered local sale.
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
Mid-size SUV
Vehicle Type
Pickup
Passenger car
Spec
Bolero MaXX Pik-Up
CS75 Pro
Length
5345 mm
4730 mm
Width
1800 mm
1870 mm
Height
1895 mm
1720 mm
Wheelbase
3290 mm
2786 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
200 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
175 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 l
55 l
Boot/Cargo Space
3569 l
620 l
Kerb Weight
1780 kg
1550 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
3480 kg
1925 kg
Payload Capacity
1700 kg
Not Officially Disclosed
Towing Capacity
0 kg
Not Officially Disclosed
Seating Capacity
3 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
1 rows
2 rows
Doors
2 doors
5 doors
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
Spec
Bolero MaXX Pik-Up
CS75 Pro
Engine
2.5-litre Turbocharged Diesel
1.5-litre Turbocharged Petrol
Engine Code
m2Di
NE15TG
Fuel Type
Diesel
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
2523 cc
1494 cc
Cylinders
4
4
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves
8
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves per Cylinder
2
Not Officially Disclosed
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Direct Injection
Not Officially Disclosed
Compression Ratio
18.6:1
Not Officially Disclosed
Bore
88.9 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Stroke
101.6 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Maximum Power
60 kW @ 3200 rpm
138 kW
Maximum Torque
220 Nm @ 1400-2200 rpm
300 Nm
Combined Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Number of Motors
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Location
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Drive Type
RWD
FWD
Transmission
5-Speed Manual
7-Speed DCT
Top Speed
80 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
0-100 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Quarter Mile
22.9 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
No
Selectable drive modes
Launch Control
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
4000 rpm
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
33.7 kW/tonne
Not Officially Disclosed
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
123.6 Nm/tonne
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Battery Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Battery Voltage
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Electric Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
DC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
DC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Regenerative Braking
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Spec
Bolero MaXX Pik-Up
CS75 Pro
Gearbox
5-Speed Manual
7-Speed DCT
Drivetrain Layout
Front Engine, Rear-Wheel Drive
Not Officially Disclosed
LSD Available
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Paddle Shifters
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Final Drive Ratio
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Number of Gears
5
7
Transmission Type
Manual
DCT
Clutch Type
Single Plate Dry
Dual-clutch
Gear Shift Indicator
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Gear Shift Type
Floor-Mounted Manual
Automatic
Drivetrain
Rear-Wheel Drive
FWD
4WD Engagement
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
4WD Selector
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Automatic Shift Paddles
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Gearbox Type
Synchromesh Manual
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Axle Layout
4x2
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Transmission Speeds
5
7
Spec
Bolero MaXX Pik-Up
CS75 Pro
Claimed Mileage
17.2 km/l
13.33 km/l
City Mileage
14.4 km/l
Not Officially Disclosed
Highway Mileage
20.2 km/l
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 l
55 l
Emission Standard
BS VI
Euro 6
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Available
Yes
Real-world Mileage
17.2 km/l
13.33 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Litres
60
55
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
Bolero MaXX Pik-Up
CS75 Pro
Airbags
0
4
ABS
Standard
Yes
Electronic Stability Control
Not Available
Yes
Traction Control
Not Available
Yes
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Yes
Hill Start Assist
Not Available
Yes
Child Safety Lock
Not Applicable
Yes
ISOFIX Mounts
Not Applicable
2 positions
Brake Assist
Not Available
Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Not Available
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Yes
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Standard
Driver
Front Parking Sensors
Not Available
Yes
AEB
Not Available
Yes
BA
Not Available
Yes
Brake Override System
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Curtain Airbags
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Driver Airbag
Not Available
Yes
EBD
Standard
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Yes
Hill Hold
Not Available
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Not Available
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Seatbelt Reminder
Standard
Driver
Side Airbags
Not Available
Yes
Stability Control
Not Available
Yes
TCS
Not Available
Yes
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
ABS EBD
Standard
Yes
Spec
Bolero MaXX Pik-Up
CS75 Pro
Cruise Control
Not Available
Cruise Control
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Yes
Lane Keep Assist
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Parking Sensors
Rear
Front and rear
Rear View Camera
Not Available
Yes
360 Degree Camera
Not Available
Yes
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not Available
Yes
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Auto Highbeam
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Auto Wipers
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Parking Sensors
Standard
Yes
Reverse Camera
Not Available
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Yes
Park Assist
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Around View Monitor
Not Available
Yes
Blind Spot Warning
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Forward Collision Warning
Not Available
Yes
Spec
Bolero MaXX Pik-Up
CS75 Pro
Seat Material
Stain-resistant fabric
Microfiber leather
Heated Seats
Not Available
Front
Ventilated Seats
Not Available
Front
Ambient Lighting
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Steering Wheel Material
Urethane
PU leather
60 40 Split Seat
Not Applicable
Yes
Driver Seat Adjustment
Recline, reach and height adjustment
6-way electric
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Fixed
6-way electric
Seat Trim
Stain-resistant fabric
Tan microfiber leather
Spec
Bolero MaXX Pik-Up
CS75 Pro
Climate Control
Manual
Automatic climate control
Power Windows
Not Available
All windows; one-touch and anti-pinch
Keyless Entry
Not Available
Yes
Push Button Start
Not Available
Yes
Wireless Charging
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Sunroof
Not Available
Electric panoramic sunroof
Electric Tailgate
Not Applicable
Yes
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
AC Type
Manual
Automatic climate control
Spec
Bolero MaXX Pik-Up
CS75 Pro
Infotainment System
Not Available
10.25-inch touchscreen
Apple CarPlay
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Android Auto
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Bluetooth Connectivity
Not Available
Yes
Number of Speakers
Not Available
6
Digital Instrument Cluster
Standard
10.25-inch LCD
USB Ports
Not Available
2 front and 1 rear
Infotainment Screen
Not Available
10.25-inch
Touchscreen
Not Available
10.25-inch
Spec
Bolero MaXX Pik-Up
CS75 Pro
LED Headlamps
Not Available
Yes
Daytime Running Lamps
Not Available
LED
Fog Lamps
Not Available
Rear fog lamp
Roof Rails
Not Applicable
Yes
Exterior Colour Options
White
White, Blue, Grey
Headlights
Not Available
Yes
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Available
Yes
Spec
Bolero MaXX Pik-Up
CS75 Pro
Approach Angle
Not Available
21 deg
Departure Angle
Not Available
24 deg
Wading Depth
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Terrain Modes
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Breakover Angle
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
Bolero MaXX Pik-Up
CS75 Pro
Tyre Size
7 R16 LT
225/55 R19
Front Brake Type
Disc
Ventilated disc
Rear Brake Type
Drum
Disc
Spare Wheel Type
Full-Size
Temporary-use spare
Wheel Rim Size
7 R16 LT
19-inch aluminium-alloy wheels
Handbrake Type
Manual
Electronic parking brake
Spec
Bolero MaXX Pik-Up
CS75 Pro
Front Suspension
Leaf Spring
MacPherson independent
Rear Suspension
Leaf Spring
Multi-link independent
Spec
Bolero MaXX Pik-Up
CS75 Pro
CO2 Emissions
Not Available
177 g/km
Spec
Bolero MaXX Pik-Up
CS75 Pro
Service Plan
Optional
5 years / 90,000 km
Spec
Bolero MaXX Pik-Up
CS75 Pro
Ownership Role
long-deck heavy-duty flagship
Current South African derivative
Price Zar
259000 ZAR
474900 ZAR
Pricing Role
top
Current South African retail price
Starting Price
259000
474900
Starting Price Zar
259000
474900
Spec
Bolero MaXX Pik-Up
CS75 Pro
Warranty
4 years / 120000 km
5 years / 150,000 km
In depth: how these cars differ
This Bolero MaXX Pik-Up and CS75 Pro 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 CS75 Pro 59.
Efficiency index: Bolero MaXX Pik-Up 69 vs CS75 Pro 52.
Safety-equipment index: Bolero MaXX Pik-Up 88 vs CS75 Pro 76.
Practicality index: Bolero MaXX Pik-Up 78 vs CS75 Pro 79.
Ownership-cover index: Bolero MaXX Pik-Up not separately scored vs CS75 Pro 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.
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Evidence / 100
Evidence-index readout
Bolero MaXX Pik-Up leads by 0 points
Bolero MaXX Pik-Up and CS75 Pro are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Performance
CS75 Pro +21
Efficiency
Bolero MaXX Pik-Up +17
Safety
Bolero MaXX Pik-Up +12
Practicality
CS75 Pro +1
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
Bolero MaXX Pik-Up
Performance
38/100
Efficiency
69/100
Safety
88/100
Practicality
78/100
CS75 Pro
Performance
59/100
Efficiency
52/100
Safety
76/100
Practicality
79/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexMahindra Bolero MaXX Pik-Up
leads the specification evidence index with 67 pts
vs 67 pts for CS75 Pro
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Bolero MaXX Pik-Up leads. However, CS75 Pro may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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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.
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