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Decision summary
Mahindra Bolero MaXX Pik-Up vs Mazda CX-5: the short answer
Bolero MaXX Pik-Up and CX-5 are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Bolero MaXX Pik-Up starts ZAR 371,500 cheaperBolero MaXX Pik-Up from ZAR 199,000 · CX-5 from ZAR 570,500
Five key differences
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Specification
Bolero MaXX Pik-Up
CX-5
Maximum Power
Bolero MaXX Pik-Up60 kW @ 3200 rpm
CX-5121 kW @ 6000 rpm
Maximum Torque
Bolero MaXX Pik-Up220 Nm @ 1400-2200 rpm
CX-5213 Nm @ 4000 rpm
Engine Size
Bolero MaXX Pik-Up2523 cc
CX-51998 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
Bolero MaXX Pik-Up17.2 km/l
CX-514.5 km/l
Ground Clearance
Bolero MaXX Pik-Up200 mm
CX-5200 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
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 published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Best suited to:Published EfficiencyPublished Practicality
CX-5
Strengths
More powerful engine output
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
CX-5
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
Bolero MaXX Pik-Up
CX-5
Model Introduced Year
2026
2017
Generation
First South African Bolero MaXX Pik-Up range, launched on 11 August 2026 as a model line distinct from the earlier Bolero Maxitruck
Second-generation KF-series Mazda CX-5, current outgoing South African range
Facelift History
New South African model line; not a facelift of the historical Bolero Maxitruck record
The second generation arrived in 2017 and received a substantial update from 2021. An all-new replacement is scheduled to reach South Africa on 1 August 2026, while this current range remains on sale.
Facelift Launched Since
2026
2017
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
Pickup
SUV
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
Active
Active
Segment
Commercial Pickup
Mid-size family SUV
Vehicle Type
Pickup
SUV
Tare Mass Kg
-
1575 kg
Spec
Bolero MaXX Pik-Up
CX-5
Length
5345 mm
4575 mm
Width
1800 mm
1845 mm
Height
1895 mm
1680 mm
Wheelbase
3290 mm
2700 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
200 mm
200 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
175 mm
-
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 l
56 l
Boot/Cargo Space
3569 l
438 l
Kerb Weight
1780 kg
1575 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
3480 kg
2065 kg
Payload Capacity
1700 kg
490 kg
Towing Capacity
0 kg
1000 kg
Seating Capacity
3 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
1 rows
-
Doors
2 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
7.0 m
5.95 m
Front Headroom
1025 mm
-
Rear Headroom
Not Applicable
-
Front Legroom
1010 mm
1041 mm
Rear Legroom
Not Applicable
1007 mm
Spec
Bolero MaXX Pik-Up
CX-5
Engine
2.5-litre Turbocharged Diesel
2-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol
Engine Code
m2Di
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Diesel
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
2523 cc
1998 cc
Cylinders
4
4
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Inline
Valves
8
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves per Cylinder
2
Not Officially Disclosed
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Naturally Aspirated
Fuel System
Direct Injection
Not Officially Disclosed
Compression Ratio
18.6:1
13.0:1
Bore
88.9 mm
83.5 mm
Stroke
101.6 mm
91.2 mm
Maximum Power
60 kW @ 3200 rpm
121 kW @ 6000 rpm
Maximum Torque
220 Nm @ 1400-2200 rpm
213 Nm @ 4000 rpm
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
6-Speed Automatic
Top Speed
80 km/h
182 km/h
0-100 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
10.3 sec
Quarter Mile
22.9 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
No
Sport
Launch Control
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
4000 rpm
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
33.7 kW/tonne
76.8 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
123.6 Nm/tonne
135.2 Nm/tonne
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
CX-5
Gearbox
5-Speed Manual
6-Speed Auto
Drivetrain Layout
Front Engine, Rear-Wheel Drive
Front-engine, front-wheel drive
LSD Available
Not Applicable
-
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
Not Applicable
Standard
Final Drive Ratio
Not Available
4.624
Number of Gears
5
6
Transmission Type
Manual
Automatic
Clutch Type
Single Plate Dry
-
Gear Shift Indicator
Standard
-
Gear Shift Type
Floor-Mounted Manual
Automatic
Drivetrain
Rear-Wheel Drive
FWD
4WD Engagement
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles
Not Applicable
Standard
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
Synchromesh Manual
Automatic
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
4x2
4x2
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
5
6
Spec
Bolero MaXX Pik-Up
CX-5
Claimed Mileage
17.2 km/l
14.5 km/l
City Mileage
14.4 km/l
11.7 km/l
Highway Mileage
20.2 km/l
17.1 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 l
56 l
Emission Standard
BS VI
Euro stage IV
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Available
Standard
Real-world Mileage
17.2 km/l
14.5 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
60
56
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Spec
Bolero MaXX Pik-Up
CX-5
Airbags
0
6
ABS
Standard
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Not Available
Standard
Traction Control
Not Available
-
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Not Available
Hill Start Assist
Not Available
Standard
Child Safety Lock
Not Applicable
-
ISOFIX Mounts
Not Applicable
Standard
Brake Assist
Not Available
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Not Available
-
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Standard
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Standard
Front & Rear
Front Parking Sensors
Not Available
Not Available
AEB
Not Available
-
BA
Not Available
Standard
Brake Override System
Not Available
-
Curtain Airbags
Not Available
Standard
Driver Airbag
Not Available
Standard
EBD
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Standard
Hill Hold
Not Available
Standard
Passenger Airbag
Not Available
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Standard
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Not Available
Standard
Seatbelt Reminder
Standard
Front & Rear
Side Airbags
Not Available
Standard
Stability Control
Not Available
Standard
TCS
Not Available
-
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Not Available
ABS EBD
Standard
Standard
Spec
Bolero MaXX Pik-Up
CX-5
Cruise Control
Not Available
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Keep Assist
Not Available
Standard
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Available
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Standard
Parking Sensors
Rear
Front & Rear
Rear View Camera
Not Available
Standard
360 Degree Camera
Not Available
Not Available
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not Available
-
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Available
Standard
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
Not Available
Auto Highbeam
Not Available
Standard
Auto Wipers
Not Available
Standard
Rear Parking Sensors
Standard
Not Available
Reverse Camera
Not Available
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Available
Park Assist
Not Available
-
Around View Monitor
Not Available
Not Available
Blind Spot Warning
Not Available
Standard
Forward Collision Warning
Not Available
-
Spec
Bolero MaXX Pik-Up
CX-5
Seat Material
Stain-resistant fabric
Black Leather & Suede Combination
Heated Seats
Not Available
Not Available
Ventilated Seats
Not Available
Not Available
Ambient Lighting
Not Available
Not Available
Steering Wheel Material
Urethane
with red stitching
60 40 Split Seat
Not Applicable
(40:20:40)
Driver Seat Adjustment
Recline, reach and height adjustment
8-Way Power adjustable w. memory (Driver) 6-Way Power adjustment (Passenger)
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Fixed
8-Way Power adjustable w. memory (Driver) 6-Way Power adjustment (Passenger)
Seat Trim
Stain-resistant fabric
Black Leather & Suede Combination
Front Shoulder Room
-
1451 mm
Rear Shoulder Room
-
1391 mm
Spec
Bolero MaXX Pik-Up
CX-5
Climate Control
Manual
Dual-zone climate control
Power Windows
Not Available
Front & Rear
Keyless Entry
Not Available
Smart
Push Button Start
Not Available
Standard
Wireless Charging
Not Available
Standard
Sunroof
Not Available
Not Available
Electric Tailgate
Not Applicable
Standard
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Standard
AC Type
Manual
Dual-zone climate control
Load Bed Length
-
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
-
Not Applicable
Boot Space Seats Folded
-
1340 l
Loadbox Length Mm
-
Not Applicable
Loadbox Width Mm
-
Not Applicable
Spec
Bolero MaXX Pik-Up
CX-5
Infotainment System
Not Available
Standard
Apple CarPlay
Not Available
Wireless
Android Auto
Not Available
Standard
Bluetooth Connectivity
Not Available
Standard
Number of Speakers
Not Available
10
Digital Instrument Cluster
Standard
Standard
USB Ports
Not Available
2
Infotainment Screen
Not Available
10.25-inch
Touchscreen
Not Available
10.25-inch
Spec
Bolero MaXX Pik-Up
CX-5
LED Headlamps
Not Available
Standard
Daytime Running Lamps
Not Available
Standard
Fog Lamps
Not Available
-
Roof Rails
Not Applicable
-
Exterior Colour Options
White
Current paint selection depends on edition and remaining dealer allocation as the next-generation CX-5 approaches local launch.
Headlights
Not Available
Standard
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Available
Not Available
Alloy Wheel Design
-
Black Metallic
Spec
Bolero MaXX Pik-Up
CX-5
Approach Angle
Not Available
-
Departure Angle
Not Available
22.5 deg
Wading Depth
Not Available
-
Terrain Modes
Not Applicable
Sport
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
Not Available
-
Ground Clearance Max
-
200 mm
Ground Clearance Min
-
200 mm
Spec
Bolero MaXX Pik-Up
CX-5
Tyre Size
7 R16 LT
225/55 R19
Front Brake Type
Disc
Ventilated disc
Rear Brake Type
Drum
Solid disc
Spare Wheel Type
Full-Size
Temporary spare 155/80 R17
Wheel Rim Size
7 R16 LT
19x7J
Handbrake Type
Manual
Electronic
Spec
Bolero MaXX Pik-Up
CX-5
Front Suspension
Leaf Spring
Macpherson strut
Rear Suspension
Leaf Spring
Multi-link
Spec
Bolero MaXX Pik-Up
CX-5
CO2 Emissions
Not Available
160 g/km
Spec
Bolero MaXX Pik-Up
CX-5
Service Plan
Optional
5 Years/Unlimited km
Spec
Bolero MaXX Pik-Up
CX-5
Ownership Role
long-deck heavy-duty flagship
style-focused upper derivative
Price Zar
259000 ZAR
688400 ZAR
Pricing Role
top
style-focused upper derivative
Starting Price
259000
688400
Starting Price Zar
259000
688400
Spec
Bolero MaXX Pik-Up
CX-5
Warranty
4 years / 120000 km
5 Years/Unlimited km
In depth: how these cars differ
This Bolero MaXX Pik-Up and CX-5 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 CX-5 48.
Efficiency index: Bolero MaXX Pik-Up 69 vs CX-5 56.
Safety-equipment index: Bolero MaXX Pik-Up 88 vs CX-5 88.
Practicality index: Bolero MaXX Pik-Up 78 vs CX-5 61.
Ownership-cover index: Bolero MaXX Pik-Up not separately scored vs CX-5 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 4 points
Bolero MaXX Pik-Up and CX-5 are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
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
CX-5
Performance
48/100
Efficiency
56/100
Safety
88/100
Practicality
61/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexMahindra Bolero MaXX Pik-Up
leads the specification evidence index with 67 pts
vs 63 pts for CX-5
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Bolero MaXX Pik-Up leads. However, CX-5 may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
Related comparisons
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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.
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