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 Deepal S07: the short answer
Deepal S07 has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Bolero MaXX Pik-Up remains close.
Bolero MaXX Pik-Up starts ZAR 796,900 cheaperBolero MaXX Pik-Up from ZAR 199,000 · Deepal S07 from ZAR 995,900
Five key differences
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Specification
Bolero MaXX Pik-Up
Deepal S07
Maximum Power
Bolero MaXX Pik-Up60 kW @ 3200 rpm
Deepal S07160 kW
Maximum Torque
Bolero MaXX Pik-Up220 Nm @ 1400-2200 rpm
Deepal S07320 Nm
Engine Size
Bolero MaXX Pik-Up2523 cc
Deepal S07Not Applicable
Combined Fuel Economy
Bolero MaXX Pik-Up17.2 km/l
Deepal S07Not Applicable
Ground Clearance
Bolero MaXX Pik-Up200 mm
Deepal S07165 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)
Bolero MaXX Pik-Up
Strengths
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Lower fuel efficiency
Fewer listed safety features
Best suited to:Published Practicality
Specification evidence leader
Deepal S07
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Better fuel efficiency
Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished Efficiency
Which One's Right for You?
Bolero MaXX Pik-Up
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Deepal S07
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
Bolero MaXX Pik-Up
Deepal S07
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
First South African Deepal S07 retail generation in one five-seat configuration.
Facelift History
New South African model line; not a facelift of the historical Bolero Maxitruck record
No South African facelift has been announced for the current Deepal S07.
Facelift Launched Since
2026
Not Applicable
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Not Applicable
Body Style
Pickup
Coupe SUV
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
Active
active
Segment
Commercial Pickup
Battery-electric mid-size SUV
Vehicle Type
Pickup
Passenger car
Spec
Bolero MaXX Pik-Up
Deepal S07
Length
5345 mm
4750 mm
Width
1800 mm
1930 mm
Height
1895 mm
1625 mm
Wheelbase
3290 mm
2900 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
200 mm
165 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
175 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 l
0 l
Boot/Cargo Space
3569 l
445 l
Kerb Weight
1780 kg
2073 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
3480 kg
2490 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
Not Officially Disclosed
Minimum Turning Radius
7.0 m
5.75 m
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
Deepal S07
Engine
2.5-litre Turbocharged Diesel
Single-motor battery-electric powertrain
Engine Code
m2Di
Not Applicable
Fuel Type
Diesel
Electric
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
2523 cc
Not Applicable
Cylinders
4
Not Applicable
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Not Applicable
Valves
8
Not Applicable
Valves per Cylinder
2
Not Applicable
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Not Applicable
Fuel System
Direct Injection
Not Applicable
Compression Ratio
18.6:1
Not Applicable
Bore
88.9 mm
Not Applicable
Stroke
101.6 mm
Not Applicable
Maximum Power
60 kW @ 3200 rpm
160 kW
Maximum Torque
220 Nm @ 1400-2200 rpm
320 Nm
Combined Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Type
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Number of Motors
Not Applicable
1
Motor Location
Not Applicable
Rear
Drive Type
RWD
RWD
Transmission
5-Speed Manual
Not Officially Disclosed
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 Applicable
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
80 kWh
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Type
Not Applicable
UHE traction battery (chemistry not disclosed)
Battery Voltage
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Electric Range
Not Applicable
500 km (WLTP)
AC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
DC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
AC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
DC Charging Time
Not Applicable
35 min (30-80%)
Regenerative Braking
Not Applicable
Yes
Spec
Bolero MaXX Pik-Up
Deepal S07
Gearbox
5-Speed Manual
Not Officially Disclosed
Drivetrain Layout
Front Engine, Rear-Wheel Drive
Rear-motor, rear-wheel drive
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
Not Officially Disclosed
Transmission Type
Manual
Not Officially Disclosed
Clutch Type
Single Plate Dry
Not Officially Disclosed
Gear Shift Indicator
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Gear Shift Type
Floor-Mounted Manual
Not Officially Disclosed
Drivetrain
Rear-Wheel Drive
RWD
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
Not Officially Disclosed
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Axle Layout
4x2
4x2
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Transmission Speeds
5
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
Bolero MaXX Pik-Up
Deepal S07
Claimed Mileage
17.2 km/l
Not Applicable
City Mileage
14.4 km/l
Not Applicable
Highway Mileage
20.2 km/l
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 l
Not Applicable
Emission Standard
BS VI
Zero tailpipe emissions
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Real-world Mileage
17.2 km/l
Not Applicable
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
European-standard AC and DC interfaces
Charging Type
Not Applicable
AC and DC
Fuel Tank Litres
60
Not Applicable
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
14.2 kWh/100 km (CLTC); 15.8 kWh/100 km (NEDC)
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
Bolero MaXX Pik-Up
Deepal S07
Airbags
0
6
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
Electronic
ISOFIX Mounts
Not Applicable
Yes
Brake Assist
Not Available
Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Not Available
Direct TPMS
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Yes
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Standard
Front and rear
Front Parking Sensors
Not Available
2 sensors
AEB
Not Available
Yes
BA
Not Available
Yes
Brake Override System
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Curtain Airbags
Not Available
Yes
Driver Airbag
Not Available
Yes
EBD
Standard
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Hill Hold
Not Available
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Not Available
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Yes
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Not Available
Front and rear outer seats
Seatbelt Reminder
Standard
Front and rear
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
Deepal S07
Cruise Control
Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Yes
Lane Keep Assist
Not Available
Yes
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Yes
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Available
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Yes
Parking Sensors
Rear
Front and rear
Rear View Camera
Not Available
Yes
360 Degree Camera
Not Available
HD 360-degree panoramic view with transparent chassis
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not Available
Yes
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Available
Yes
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
Yes
Auto Highbeam
Not Available
Yes
Auto Wipers
Not Available
Yes
Rear Parking Sensors
Standard
4 sensors
Reverse Camera
Not Available
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Yes
Park Assist
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Around View Monitor
Not Available
HD 360-degree panoramic view with transparent chassis
Blind Spot Warning
Not Available
Yes
Forward Collision Warning
Not Available
Yes
Spec
Bolero MaXX Pik-Up
Deepal S07
Seat Material
Stain-resistant fabric
Microfiber leather
Heated Seats
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Ventilated Seats
Not Available
Front
Ambient Lighting
Not Available
Multicolour LED
Steering Wheel Material
Urethane
Microfiber leather
60 40 Split Seat
Not Applicable
Yes
Driver Seat Adjustment
Recline, reach and height adjustment
6-way electric with 4-way lumbar support
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Fixed
Electric; adjustment count not disclosed
Seat Trim
Stain-resistant fabric
Shadow Black or Heatwave Orange
Spec
Bolero MaXX Pik-Up
Deepal S07
Climate Control
Manual
Automatic climate control
Power Windows
Not Available
All four windows; one-touch
Keyless Entry
Not Available
Yes
Push Button Start
Not Available
Yes
Wireless Charging
Not Available
40 W
Sunroof
Not Available
Full-width panoramic roof
Electric Tailgate
Not Applicable
Yes
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Yes
AC Type
Manual
Automatic climate control
Spec
Bolero MaXX Pik-Up
Deepal S07
Infotainment System
Not Available
15.6-inch rotating touchscreen
Apple CarPlay
Not Available
Yes
Android Auto
Not Available
Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity
Not Available
Yes
Number of Speakers
Not Available
14
Digital Instrument Cluster
Standard
10.2-inch LCD / augmented-reality head-up display
USB Ports
Not Available
2 front and 1 rear
Infotainment Screen
Not Available
15.6-inch
Touchscreen
Not Available
15.6-inch
Spec
Bolero MaXX Pik-Up
Deepal S07
LED Headlamps
Not Available
Yes
Daytime Running Lamps
Not Available
LED
Fog Lamps
Not Available
Rear fog lamp
Roof Rails
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Exterior Colour Options
White
Lunar Rock Grey, Cold Star White, Starshine Black, Blazing Cloud Orange, Stardust Blue
Headlights
Not Available
Yes
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Available
Yes
Spec
Bolero MaXX Pik-Up
Deepal S07
Approach Angle
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Departure Angle
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
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 Applicable
Breakover Angle
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
Bolero MaXX Pik-Up
Deepal S07
Tyre Size
7 R16 LT
255/45 R20
Front Brake Type
Disc
Ventilated disc
Rear Brake Type
Drum
Solid disc
Spare Wheel Type
Full-Size
Tyre repair kit
Wheel Rim Size
7 R16 LT
20-inch aluminium-alloy wheels
Handbrake Type
Manual
Electronic parking brake
Spec
Bolero MaXX Pik-Up
Deepal S07
Front Suspension
Leaf Spring
MacPherson independent
Rear Suspension
Leaf Spring
Multi-link independent
Spec
Bolero MaXX Pik-Up
Deepal S07
CO2 Emissions
Not Available
0 g/km
Spec
Bolero MaXX Pik-Up
Deepal S07
Service Plan
Optional
5 years / 90,000 km maintenance plan
Spec
Bolero MaXX Pik-Up
Deepal S07
Ownership Role
long-deck heavy-duty flagship
Current South African derivative
Price Zar
259000 ZAR
995900 ZAR
Pricing Role
top
Current South African retail price
Starting Price
259000
995900
Starting Price Zar
259000
995900
Spec
Bolero MaXX Pik-Up
Deepal S07
Warranty
4 years / 120000 km
Vehicle: 5 years / 150,000 km; battery: 8 years / 150,000 km
In depth: how these cars differ
This Bolero MaXX Pik-Up and Deepal S07 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 Deepal S07 65.
Efficiency index: Bolero MaXX Pik-Up 69 vs Deepal S07 90.
Safety-equipment index: Bolero MaXX Pik-Up 88 vs Deepal S07 92.
Practicality index: Bolero MaXX Pik-Up 78 vs Deepal S07 66.
Ownership-cover index: Bolero MaXX Pik-Up not separately scored vs Deepal S07 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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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
Deepal S07 leads by 10 points
Deepal S07 has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Bolero MaXX Pik-Up remains close.
Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
Deepal S07
Performance
65/100
Efficiency
90/100
Safety
92/100
Practicality
66/100
Bolero MaXX Pik-Up
Performance
38/100
Efficiency
69/100
Safety
88/100
Practicality
78/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexChangan Deepal S07
leads the specification evidence index with 77 pts
vs 67 pts for Bolero MaXX Pik-Up
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Deepal S07 leads. However, Bolero MaXX Pik-Up may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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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.
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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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