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Best suited to:Published EfficiencyPublished Practicality
Specification evidence leader
Hunter Diesel
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
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Hunter Diesel
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
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Spec
Bolero MaXX Pik-Up
Hunter Diesel
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 Hunter double-cab diesel generation with one 2WD manual and one 4WD automatic derivative.
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 Hunter Diesel range.
Facelift Launched Since
2026
Not Applicable
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Not Applicable
Body Style
Pickup
Double-cab pickup
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
Active
active
Segment
Commercial Pickup
Double-cab bakkie
Vehicle Type
Pickup
Light commercial vehicle
Spec
Bolero MaXX Pik-Up
Hunter Diesel
Length
5345 mm
5330 mm
Width
1800 mm
1930 mm
Height
1895 mm
1875 mm
Wheelbase
3290 mm
3180 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
200 mm
226 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
175 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 l
80 l
Boot/Cargo Space
3569 l
Not Officially Disclosed
Kerb Weight
1780 kg
2060 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
3480 kg
3080 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
4 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
7.0 m
13 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
Hunter Diesel
Engine
2.5-litre Turbocharged Diesel
2.0-litre Turbocharged Diesel
Engine Code
m2Di
D20TCID
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
2523 cc
2000 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
110 kW
Maximum Torque
220 Nm @ 1400-2200 rpm
350 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
4WD
Transmission
5-Speed Manual
6-Speed Automatic
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
Not Officially Disclosed
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
Hunter Diesel
Gearbox
5-Speed Manual
6-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain Layout
Front Engine, Rear-Wheel Drive
Front-engine, four-wheel drive
LSD Available
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Yes
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Rear
Paddle Shifters
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Final Drive Ratio
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Number of Gears
5
6
Transmission Type
Manual
Automatic
Clutch Type
Single Plate Dry
Not Officially Disclosed
Gear Shift Indicator
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Gear Shift Type
Floor-Mounted Manual
Automatic
Drivetrain
Rear-Wheel Drive
4WD
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
Torque-Converter Automatic
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Axle Layout
4x2
4x4
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Yes
Transmission Speeds
5
6
Spec
Bolero MaXX Pik-Up
Hunter Diesel
Claimed Mileage
17.2 km/l
10.99 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
80 l
Emission Standard
BS VI
Euro 4
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Auto Start Stop
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Real-world Mileage
17.2 km/l
10.99 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Litres
60
80
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
Hunter Diesel
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
Yes
ISOFIX Mounts
Not Applicable
Yes
Brake Assist
Not Available
Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Not Available
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Standard
All seating rows
Front Parking Sensors
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
AEB
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
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
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
All seating rows
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
Hunter Diesel
Cruise Control
Not Available
Cruise Control
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
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
Rear (2 sensors)
Rear View Camera
Not Available
Yes
360 Degree Camera
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
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
Yes
Rear Parking Sensors
Standard
Yes
Reverse Camera
Not Available
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Park Assist
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Around View Monitor
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Blind Spot Warning
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Forward Collision Warning
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
Bolero MaXX Pik-Up
Hunter Diesel
Seat Material
Stain-resistant fabric
Leather
Heated Seats
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Ventilated Seats
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Ambient Lighting
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Steering Wheel Material
Urethane
Not Officially Disclosed
60 40 Split Seat
Not Applicable
Yes
Driver Seat Adjustment
Recline, reach and height adjustment
6-way electric with lumbar support
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Fixed
4-way electric
Seat Trim
Stain-resistant fabric
Leather
Spec
Bolero MaXX Pik-Up
Hunter Diesel
Climate Control
Manual
Manual climate control
Power Windows
Not Available
All windows; driver 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
Not Officially Disclosed
Electric Tailgate
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
AC Type
Manual
Manual climate control
Spec
Bolero MaXX Pik-Up
Hunter Diesel
Infotainment System
Not Available
10-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
4.2-inch driver information display
USB Ports
Not Available
3
Infotainment Screen
Not Available
10-inch
Touchscreen
Not Available
10-inch
Spec
Bolero MaXX Pik-Up
Hunter Diesel
LED Headlamps
Not Available
Not Available
Daytime Running Lamps
Not Available
LED
Fog Lamps
Not Available
Front
Roof Rails
Not Applicable
Yes
Exterior Colour Options
White
Electric Blue, Red, Stellar White, Lunar Silver, Metallic Grey
Headlights
Not Available
Not Available
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
Bolero MaXX Pik-Up
Hunter Diesel
Approach Angle
Not Available
28 deg
Departure Angle
Not Available
27 deg
Wading Depth
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Terrain Modes
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Rear
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
4WD
Breakover Angle
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
Bolero MaXX Pik-Up
Hunter Diesel
Tyre Size
7 R16 LT
265/60 R18
Front Brake Type
Disc
Ventilated disc
Rear Brake Type
Drum
Disc
Spare Wheel Type
Full-Size
Full-size aluminium-alloy wheel
Wheel Rim Size
7 R16 LT
18-inch aluminium-alloy wheels
Handbrake Type
Manual
Mechanical parking brake
Spec
Bolero MaXX Pik-Up
Hunter Diesel
Front Suspension
Leaf Spring
Double-wishbone independent
Rear Suspension
Leaf Spring
Leaf spring
Spec
Bolero MaXX Pik-Up
Hunter Diesel
CO2 Emissions
Not Available
239 g/km
Spec
Bolero MaXX Pik-Up
Hunter Diesel
Service Plan
Optional
5 years / 90,000 km
Spec
Bolero MaXX Pik-Up
Hunter Diesel
Ownership Role
long-deck heavy-duty flagship
Current South African derivative
Price Zar
259000 ZAR
569900 ZAR
Pricing Role
top
Current South African retail price
Starting Price
259000
569900
Starting Price Zar
259000
569900
Spec
Bolero MaXX Pik-Up
Hunter Diesel
Warranty
4 years / 120000 km
5 years / 150,000 km
In depth: how these cars differ
This Bolero MaXX Pik-Up and Hunter Diesel 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 Hunter Diesel 62.
Efficiency index: Bolero MaXX Pik-Up 69 vs Hunter Diesel 45.
Safety-equipment index: Bolero MaXX Pik-Up 88 vs Hunter Diesel 88.
Practicality index: Bolero MaXX Pik-Up 78 vs Hunter Diesel 75.
Ownership-cover index: Bolero MaXX Pik-Up not separately scored vs Hunter Diesel 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
Hunter Diesel leads by 2 points
Bolero MaXX Pik-Up and Hunter Diesel 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
Hunter Diesel
Performance
62/100
Efficiency
45/100
Safety
88/100
Practicality
75/100
Bolero MaXX Pik-Up
Performance
38/100
Efficiency
69/100
Safety
88/100
Practicality
78/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexChangan Hunter Diesel
leads the specification evidence index with 69 pts
vs 67 pts for Bolero MaXX Pik-Up
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Hunter Diesel 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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