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Mahindra Bolero MaXX Pik-Up vs BMW iX: the short answer
iX holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over Bolero MaXX Pik-Up.
Bolero MaXX Pik-Up starts ZAR 2,050,000 cheaperBolero MaXX Pik-Up from ZAR 199,000 · iX from ZAR 2,249,000
Five key differences
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Specification
Bolero MaXX Pik-Up
iX
Maximum Power
Bolero MaXX Pik-Up60 kW @ 3200 rpm
iX300 kW
Maximum Torque
Bolero MaXX Pik-Up220 Nm @ 1400-2200 rpm
iX700 Nm
Engine Size
Bolero MaXX Pik-Up2523 cc
iXNot Applicable
Combined Fuel Economy
Bolero MaXX Pik-Up17.2 km/l
iXNot Applicable
Ground Clearance
Bolero MaXX Pik-Up200 mm
iX190 mm
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
Independent editorial assessment
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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.
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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
iX
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
iX
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
iX
Model Introduced Year
2026
2021
Generation
First South African Bolero MaXX Pik-Up range, launched on 11 August 2026 as a model line distinct from the earlier Bolero Maxitruck
Large five-door battery-electric SUV with dual-motor all-wheel drive.
Facelift History
New South African model line; not a facelift of the historical Bolero Maxitruck record
Current BMW iX range in updated xDrive45 and xDrive60 South African Sport specification.
Facelift Launched Since
2026
Original current-generation version
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
Pickup
SUV
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
Active
active
Segment
Commercial Pickup
Premium SUV
Vehicle Type
Pickup
Car
Spec
Bolero MaXX Pik-Up
iX
Length
5345 mm
4965 mm
Width
1800 mm
1970 mm
Height
1895 mm
1695 mm
Wheelbase
3290 mm
3000 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
200 mm
190 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
175 mm
170 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 l
0 l
Boot/Cargo Space
3569 l
500 l
Kerb Weight
1780 kg
2525 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
3480 kg
3100 kg
Payload Capacity
1700 kg
650 kg
Towing Capacity
0 kg
2500 kg
Seating Capacity
3 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
1 rows
2 rows
Doors
2 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
7.0 m
5.8 m
Front Headroom
1025 mm
1009 mm
Rear Headroom
Not Applicable
991 mm
Front Legroom
1010 mm
1045 mm
Rear Legroom
Not Applicable
920 mm
Spec
Bolero MaXX Pik-Up
iX
Engine
2.5-litre Turbocharged Diesel
BMW eDrive electric drive
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
300 kW
Maximum Torque
220 Nm @ 1400-2200 rpm
700 Nm
Combined Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Type
Not Applicable
Permanent-magnet synchronous motor
Number of Motors
Not Applicable
2
Motor Location
Not Applicable
Front and rear axles
Drive Type
RWD
AWD
Transmission
5-Speed Manual
Single-Speed Reduction Gear
Top Speed
80 km/h
210 km/h
0-100 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
5.1 sec
Quarter Mile
22.9 sec
16.2 sec
Drive Modes
No
Eco, Comfort, Sport
Launch Control
No
No
Rev Limiter
4000 rpm
Not Applicable
Power-to-Weight Ratio
33.7 kW/tonne
100 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
123.6 Nm/tonne
220 Nm/tonne
Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
1 kWh
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
64.8 kWh
Battery Type
Not Applicable
Lithium-ion
Battery Voltage
Not Applicable
400 V
Electric Range
Not Applicable
522 km (BMW stated)
AC Charging Power
Not Applicable
11 kW
DC Charging Power
Not Applicable
130 kW
AC Charging Time
Not Applicable
6 h 30 min
DC Charging Time
Not Applicable
30 min
Regenerative Braking
Not Applicable
Yes
Spec
Bolero MaXX Pik-Up
iX
Gearbox
5-Speed Manual
Single-Speed Reduction Gear
Drivetrain Layout
Front Engine, Rear-Wheel Drive
All-wheel drive
LSD Available
Not Applicable
Yes
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Yes
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Yes
Paddle Shifters
Not Applicable
Yes
Final Drive Ratio
Not Available
Yes
Number of Gears
5
1
Transmission Type
Manual
Automatic
Clutch Type
Single Plate Dry
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
Standard
Yes
Gear Shift Type
Floor-Mounted Manual
Automatic selector
Drivetrain
Rear-Wheel Drive
AWD
4WD Engagement
Not Applicable
Electronically controlled AWD
4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
Yes
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
Yes
4WD Selector
Not Applicable
Yes
Automatic Shift Paddles
Not Applicable
Yes
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Yes
Gearbox Type
Synchromesh Manual
Single-speed reduction gear
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Yes
Low Range
Not Applicable
Yes
Axle Layout
4x2
Yes
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Yes
Transmission Speeds
5
1
Spec
Bolero MaXX Pik-Up
iX
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
0 l
Emission Standard
BS VI
Euro 6
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Available
Not Applicable
Real-world Mileage
17.2 km/l
Not Applicable
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
CCS Combo
Charging Type
Not Applicable
AC and DC
Fuel Tank Litres
60
0
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
522-616 km (BMW stated)
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
17–20
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
360 km
Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
420 km
Spec
Bolero MaXX Pik-Up
iX
Airbags
0
6
ABS
Standard
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Not Available
Standard
Traction Control
Not Available
Standard
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Yes
Hill Start Assist
Not Available
Standard
Child Safety Lock
Not Applicable
Standard
ISOFIX Mounts
Not Applicable
Standard
Brake Assist
Not Available
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Not Available
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Standard
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Standard
Standard
Front Parking Sensors
Not Available
Yes
AEB
Not Available
Yes
BA
Not Available
Standard
Brake Override System
Not Available
Yes
Curtain Airbags
Not Available
Yes
Driver Airbag
Not Available
Yes
EBD
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Standard
Hill Hold
Not Available
Standard
Passenger Airbag
Not Available
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Yes
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Not Available
Yes
Seatbelt Reminder
Standard
Standard
Side Airbags
Not Available
Yes
Stability Control
Not Available
Standard
TCS
Not Available
Standard
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Yes
ABS EBD
Standard
Standard
Spec
Bolero MaXX Pik-Up
iX
Cruise Control
Not Available
Yes
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
Yes
Rear View Camera
Not Available
Yes
360 Degree Camera
Not Available
Yes
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
Yes
Reverse Camera
Not Available
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Yes
Park Assist
Not Available
Yes
Around View Monitor
Not Available
Yes
Blind Spot Warning
Not Available
Yes
Forward Collision Warning
Not Available
Yes
Spec
Bolero MaXX Pik-Up
iX
Seat Material
Stain-resistant fabric
Leather/Sensatec
Heated Seats
Not Available
Yes
Ventilated Seats
Not Available
Yes
Ambient Lighting
Not Available
Yes
Steering Wheel Material
Urethane
Yes
60 40 Split Seat
Not Applicable
Yes
Driver Seat Adjustment
Recline, reach and height adjustment
Electric multi-way
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Fixed
Electric multi-way
Seat Trim
Stain-resistant fabric
Yes
Spec
Bolero MaXX Pik-Up
iX
Climate Control
Manual
Automatic climate control
Power Windows
Not Available
Standard
Keyless Entry
Not Available
Yes
Push Button Start
Not Available
Yes
Wireless Charging
Not Available
Yes
Sunroof
Not Available
Panoramic
Electric Tailgate
Not Applicable
Yes
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Yes
AC Type
Manual
Automatic climate control
Spec
Bolero MaXX Pik-Up
iX
Infotainment System
Not Available
Yes
Apple CarPlay
Not Available
Yes
Android Auto
Not Available
Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity
Not Available
Yes
Number of Speakers
Not Available
6
Digital Instrument Cluster
Standard
12.3
USB Ports
Not Available
2
Infotainment Screen
Not Available
14.9
Touchscreen
Not Available
14.9
Spec
Bolero MaXX Pik-Up
iX
LED Headlamps
Not Available
Yes
Daytime Running Lamps
Not Available
Standard
Fog Lamps
Not Available
Yes
Roof Rails
Not Applicable
Yes
Exterior Colour Options
White
Multiple manufacturer colours
Headlights
Not Available
Yes
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Available
Yes
Spec
Bolero MaXX Pik-Up
iX
Approach Angle
Not Available
25 deg
Departure Angle
Not Available
23 deg
Wading Depth
Not Available
500 mm
Terrain Modes
Not Applicable
Auto; Sport; Eco
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Yes
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
All-wheel drive
Breakover Angle
Not Available
20 deg
Spec
Bolero MaXX Pik-Up
iX
Tyre Size
7 R16 LT
225/50 R18
Front Brake Type
Disc
Ventilated disc
Rear Brake Type
Drum
Disc
Spare Wheel Type
Full-Size
Tyre repair kit
Wheel Rim Size
7 R16 LT
19
Handbrake Type
Manual
Electronic
Spec
Bolero MaXX Pik-Up
iX
Front Suspension
Leaf Spring
MacPherson strut
Rear Suspension
Leaf Spring
Multi-link
Spec
Bolero MaXX Pik-Up
iX
CO2 Emissions
Not Available
0 g/km
Spec
Bolero MaXX Pik-Up
iX
Service Plan
Optional
5 years / 100000 km BMW Motorplan
Spec
Bolero MaXX Pik-Up
iX
Ownership Role
long-deck heavy-duty flagship
Private, business and fleet
Price Zar
259000 ZAR
2249000 ZAR
Pricing Role
top
Current recommended retail price
Starting Price
259000
2249000
Starting Price Zar
259000
2249000
Spec
Bolero MaXX Pik-Up
iX
Warranty
4 years / 120000 km
Yes
In depth: how these cars differ
This Bolero MaXX Pik-Up and iX 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 iX 100.
Efficiency index: Bolero MaXX Pik-Up 69 vs iX 90.
Safety-equipment index: Bolero MaXX Pik-Up 88 vs iX 92.
Practicality index: Bolero MaXX Pik-Up 78 vs iX 72.
Ownership-cover index: Bolero MaXX Pik-Up not separately scored vs iX 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
iX leads by 22 points
iX holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over Bolero MaXX Pik-Up.
Performance
iX +62
Efficiency
iX +21
Safety
iX +4
Practicality
Bolero MaXX Pik-Up +6
Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
iX
Performance
100/100
Efficiency
90/100
Safety
92/100
Practicality
72/100
Bolero MaXX Pik-Up
Performance
38/100
Efficiency
69/100
Safety
88/100
Practicality
78/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexBMW iX
leads the specification evidence index with 89 pts
vs 67 pts for Bolero MaXX Pik-Up
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, iX 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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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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