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Mahindra Bolero MaXX Pik-Up vs Rolls-Royce Ghost: the short answer
Ghost has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Bolero MaXX Pik-Up remains close.
Five key differences
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Specification
Bolero MaXX Pik-Up
Ghost
Maximum Power
Bolero MaXX Pik-Up60 kW @ 3200 rpm
Ghost420 kW @ 5000 rpm
Maximum Torque
Bolero MaXX Pik-Up220 Nm @ 1400-2200 rpm
Ghost850 Nm @ 1600 rpm
Engine Size
Bolero MaXX Pik-Up2523 cc
Ghost6749 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
Bolero MaXX Pik-Up17.2 km/l
Ghost6.37 km/l
Ground Clearance
Bolero MaXX Pik-Up200 mm
Ghost118 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
Better fuel efficiency
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Fewer listed safety features
Best suited to:Published EfficiencyPublished Practicality
Specification evidence leader
Ghost
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
Ghost
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
Bolero MaXX Pik-Up
Ghost
Model Introduced Year
2026
2020
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 Ghost in standard-wheelbase Series II form
Facelift History
New South African model line; not a facelift of the historical Bolero Maxitruck record
The second-generation Ghost was introduced in South Africa in 2020 and evolved into Ghost Series II in October 2024
Facelift Launched Since
2026
2024
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
Pickup
Four-door luxury saloon
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
Active
active
Segment
Commercial Pickup
Full-size super-luxury saloon
Vehicle Type
Pickup
Internal-combustion passenger car
Spec
Bolero MaXX Pik-Up
Ghost
Length
5345 mm
5545 mm
Width
1800 mm
1998 mm
Height
1895 mm
1573 mm
Wheelbase
3290 mm
3295 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
200 mm
118 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
175 mm
118 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 l
90 l
Boot/Cargo Space
3569 l
500 l
Kerb Weight
1780 kg
2490 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
3480 kg
3130 kg
Payload Capacity
1700 kg
640 kg
Towing Capacity
0 kg
0 kg
Seating Capacity
3 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
1 rows
2 rows
Doors
2 doors
4 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
7.0 m
6.5 m
Front Headroom
1025 mm
1030 mm
Rear Headroom
Not Applicable
990 mm
Front Legroom
1010 mm
1060 mm
Rear Legroom
Not Applicable
1075 mm
Spec
Bolero MaXX Pik-Up
Ghost
Engine
2.5-litre Turbocharged Diesel
6.75-litre twin-turbocharged V12 petrol
Engine Code
m2Di
N74B68A
Fuel Type
Diesel
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
2523 cc
6749 cc
Cylinders
4
12
Cylinder Layout
Inline
V
Valves
8
48
Valves per Cylinder
2
4
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Twin Turbocharged
Fuel System
Direct Injection
Direct Injection
Compression Ratio
18.6:1
10.0:1
Bore
88.9 mm
89 mm
Stroke
101.6 mm
90.4 mm
Maximum Power
60 kW @ 3200 rpm
420 kW @ 5000 rpm
Maximum Torque
220 Nm @ 1400-2200 rpm
850 Nm @ 1600 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
AWD
Transmission
5-Speed Manual
8-Speed Automatic
Top Speed
80 km/h
250 km/h
0-100 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
4.8 sec
Quarter Mile
22.9 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
No
Low
Launch Control
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
4000 rpm
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
33.7 kW/tonne
168.7 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
123.6 Nm/tonne
341.4 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
Ghost
Gearbox
5-Speed Manual
8-speed automatic
Drivetrain Layout
Front Engine, Rear-Wheel Drive
All-wheel drive with all-wheel steering
LSD Available
Not Applicable
-
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
ATC 13 transfer case
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
No lockable differential
Paddle Shifters
Not Applicable
No
Final Drive Ratio
Not Available
2.81:1
Number of Gears
5
8
Transmission Type
Manual
8-speed automatic
Clutch Type
Single Plate Dry
Torque converter
Gear Shift Indicator
Standard
-
Gear Shift Type
Floor-Mounted Manual
Satellite Aided automatic gear selection
Drivetrain
Rear-Wheel Drive
All-wheel drive
4WD Engagement
Not Applicable
Rolls-Royce all-wheel drive
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
No
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
No lockable differential
Gearbox Type
Synchromesh Manual
8-speed automatic
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
4x2
All-wheel-drive power delivery with active rear-axle steering
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
No lockable differential
Transmission Speeds
5
8
Spec
Bolero MaXX Pik-Up
Ghost
Claimed Mileage
17.2 km/l
6.37 km/l
City Mileage
14.4 km/l
5.10 km/l
Highway Mileage
20.2 km/l
8.08 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 l
90 l
Emission Standard
BS VI
Euro 6e (B6e)
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Available
Automatic start/stop: Yes
Real-world Mileage
17.2 km/l
6.37 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
60
90
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
573-588 km (calculated from 90 L and 15.3-15.7 l/100 km WLTP)
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
-
Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
-
Spec
Bolero MaXX Pik-Up
Ghost
Airbags
0
8
ABS
Standard
Four-channel Anti-lock Braking System
Electronic Stability Control
Not Available
Dynamic Stability Control
Traction Control
Not Available
Dynamic Traction Control
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Hill Descent Control
Hill Start Assist
Not Available
Hill Start Assist
Child Safety Lock
Not Applicable
Rear child-safety locks
ISOFIX Mounts
Not Applicable
ISOFIX child-seat mounts
Brake Assist
Not Available
Dynamic Brake Control
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Not Available
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Engine immobiliser
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Standard
Front seatbelt warning sensor
Front Parking Sensors
Not Available
Park Distance Control, front and rear
AEB
Not Available
Collision Warning with Brake Function; pedestrian/bike warning with brake function
BA
Not Available
Dynamic Brake Control
Brake Override System
Not Available
-
Curtain Airbags
Not Available
Front Head Protection System
Driver Airbag
Not Available
Driver airbag
EBD
Standard
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Engine immobiliser
Hill Hold
Not Available
Hill Start Assist
Passenger Airbag
Not Available
Front-passenger airbag
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Not Available
Front and rear three-point pretensioning seatbelts; front force limiters
Seatbelt Reminder
Standard
Front seatbelt warning sensor
Side Airbags
Not Available
Front side-impact airbags
Stability Control
Not Available
Dynamic Stability Control
TCS
Not Available
Dynamic Traction Control
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Active front knee protection
ABS EBD
Standard
Four-channel Anti-lock Braking System
Spec
Bolero MaXX Pik-Up
Ghost
Cruise Control
Not Available
Dynamic Cruise Control; Active Cruise Control fitted to the referenced current vehicle
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Active Cruise Control
Lane Keep Assist
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning with Active Return
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning with Active Return
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Available
Lane Change Warning with Blind Spot Detection
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Parking Sensors
Rear
Park Distance Control, front and rear
Rear View Camera
Not Available
Rear View Camera
360 Degree Camera
Not Available
Surround View Camera with 3D view
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not Available
Collision Warning with Brake Function; pedestrian/bike warning with brake function
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Available
Driver Attention Alert System
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
Speed Limit Information
Auto Highbeam
Not Available
High-Beam Assistance
Auto Wipers
Not Available
Rain-sensing variable-speed windshield wipers
Rear Parking Sensors
Standard
Park Distance Control, front and rear
Reverse Camera
Not Available
Rear View Camera
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Active Cruise Control
Park Assist
Not Available
Park Assist and Reversing Assistant
Around View Monitor
Not Available
Surround View Camera with 3D view
Blind Spot Warning
Not Available
Lane Change Warning with Blind Spot Detection
Forward Collision Warning
Not Available
Collision Warning with Brake Function
Spec
Bolero MaXX Pik-Up
Ghost
Seat Material
Stain-resistant fabric
Leather, Duality Twill or Bespoke alternatives
Heated Seats
Not Available
Available, including rear-seat heating
Ventilated Seats
Not Available
Available, including rear-seat cooling
Ambient Lighting
Not Available
Illuminated Fascia with celestial design
Steering Wheel Material
Urethane
Heated full-leather multifunction steering wheel
60 40 Split Seat
Not Applicable
No
Driver Seat Adjustment
Recline, reach and height adjustment
Heated, electronically adjustable front seat with memory
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Fixed
Heated, electronically adjustable front seat with memory
Seat Trim
Stain-resistant fabric
Duality Twill embroidered seat upholstery available
Spec
Bolero MaXX Pik-Up
Ghost
Climate Control
Manual
Automatic four-zone climate control
Power Windows
Not Available
Front and rear power windows with one-touch up/down
Keyless Entry
Not Available
Comfort Access keyless entry
Push Button Start
Not Available
Keyless start
Wireless Charging
Not Available
Wireless smartphone charging
Sunroof
Not Available
No
Electric Tailgate
Not Applicable
Power open/close luggage compartment
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Rain-sensing variable-speed windshield wipers
AC Type
Manual
Automatic four-zone climate control
Spec
Bolero MaXX Pik-Up
Ghost
Infotainment System
Not Available
SPIRIT infotainment operated by touch, controller and voice commands; independent rear-screen streaming available
Apple CarPlay
Not Available
Apple CarPlay compatibility
Android Auto
Not Available
Android Auto compatibility
Bluetooth Connectivity
Not Available
Bluetooth wireless technology; rear passengers can pair headphones individually
Number of Speakers
Not Available
16
Digital Instrument Cluster
Standard
SPIRIT digital instrument interface
USB Ports
Not Available
USB Type-C ports
Infotainment Screen
Not Available
10.25-inch Central Information Display with touchscreen plus available independently streaming rear screens
Touchscreen
Not Available
10.25-inch Central Information Display with touchscreen plus available independently streaming rear screens
Spec
Bolero MaXX Pik-Up
Ghost
LED Headlamps
Not Available
LED and laser headlights with more than 600 m illuminated range
Daytime Running Lamps
Not Available
Series II daytime-running lights
Fog Lamps
Not Available
Front fog lamps
Roof Rails
Not Applicable
No; vehicle not approved for roof loads
Exterior Colour Options
White
Bespoke shades available, including Mustique Blue
Headlights
Not Available
LED and laser headlights with more than 600 m illuminated range
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Available
No
Spec
Bolero MaXX Pik-Up
Ghost
Approach Angle
Not Available
-
Departure Angle
Not Available
-
Wading Depth
Not Available
Not Applicable
Terrain Modes
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
No lockable differential
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Rolls-Royce all-wheel drive with all-wheel steering
Breakover Angle
Not Available
-
Spec
Bolero MaXX Pik-Up
Ghost
Tyre Size
7 R16 LT
255/35 R22 102Y front and 285/30 R22 104Y rear; 255/40 R21 102Y front and 285/35 R21 105Y rear; 255/45 R20 105Y front and 285/40 R20 108Y rear; 255/45 R20 105V M+S all-round
Front Brake Type
Disc
Power-assisted ventilated disc brakes
Rear Brake Type
Drum
Power-assisted ventilated disc brakes
Spare Wheel Type
Full-Size
No spare wheel
Wheel Rim Size
7 R16 LT
20-, 21- and 22-inch approved fitments
Handbrake Type
Manual
Electromechanical parking brake acting on rear discs
Spec
Bolero MaXX Pik-Up
Ghost
Front Suspension
Leaf Spring
Planar Suspension with upper wishbone damper, electronic dampers and self-levelling air struts
Rear Suspension
Leaf Spring
Five-link rear axle with self-levelling high-volume air suspension
Spec
Bolero MaXX Pik-Up
Ghost
CO2 Emissions
Not Available
357 g/km
Fuel Octane Requirement
-
95 RON; minimum 91 RON
Spec
Bolero MaXX Pik-Up
Ghost
Service Plan
Optional
4 years / unlimited km
Spec
Bolero MaXX Pik-Up
Ghost
Ownership Role
long-deck heavy-duty flagship
Owner-driver-focused saloon with genuine rear-passenger accommodation
Price Zar
259000 ZAR
-
Pricing Role
top
Price on application
Starting Price
259000
-
Starting Price Zar
259000
-
Spec
Bolero MaXX Pik-Up
Ghost
Warranty
4 years / 120000 km
4 years; regional conditions apply
In depth: how these cars differ
This Bolero MaXX Pik-Up and Ghost 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 Ghost 100.
Efficiency index: Bolero MaXX Pik-Up 69 vs Ghost 30.
Safety-equipment index: Bolero MaXX Pik-Up 88 vs Ghost 99.
Practicality index: Bolero MaXX Pik-Up 78 vs Ghost 64.
Ownership-cover index: Bolero MaXX Pik-Up not separately scored vs Ghost 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
Ghost leads by 9 points
Ghost has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Bolero MaXX Pik-Up remains close.
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
Ghost
Performance
100/100
Efficiency
30/100
Safety
99/100
Practicality
64/100
Bolero MaXX Pik-Up
Performance
38/100
Efficiency
69/100
Safety
88/100
Practicality
78/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexRolls-Royce Ghost
leads the specification evidence index with 76 pts
vs 67 pts for Bolero MaXX Pik-Up
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Ghost 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.
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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