Mahindra Bolero MaXX Pik-Up vs Nissan Navara Single Cab

A proper head-to-head in South Africa — we cover price, performance, petrol economy, safety and what it'll actually cost you to own each one long term.

Mahindra Bolero MaXX Pik-Up in South Africa

Mahindra Bolero MaXX Pik-Up

1.7T HD Diesel 5-Speed Manual Current
ZAR 259,000 ex-showroom
⚡ 60 kW 🔧 220 Nm ⛽ 17.2 km/l
VS
Nissan Navara Single Cab in South Africa

Nissan Navara Single Cab

2.5D SE Single Cab 4x4 MT Diesel Current
ZAR 592,600 ex-showroom
⚡ 120 kW 🔧 403 Nm ⛽ 13.2 km/l
Add a 3rd car

At a Glance — Who Wins What

Performance Navara Single Cab
Fuel Economy Bolero MaXX Pik-Up
🛡 Safety Navara Single Cab
📦 Practicality Bolero MaXX Pik-Up
🔑 Ownership Not enough comparable data
Bolero MaXX Pik-Up starts ZAR 234,500 cheaper Bolero MaXX Pik-Up from ZAR 199,000 · Navara Single Cab from ZAR 433,500

Key Specs Side by Side

The specs that matter most — highlighted where one car leads.

Spec Bolero MaXX Pik-Up Navara Single Cab
Maximum Power 60 kW @ 3200 rpm 120 kW @ 3600 rpm
Maximum Torque 220 Nm @ 1400-2200 rpm 403 Nm @ 2000 rpm
Engine Size 2523 cc 2488 cc
Combined Fuel Economy 17.2 km/l 13.2 km/l
Ground Clearance 200 mm 208 mm
Boot / Load Bay 3569 l -
Airbags 0 Driver and front passenger airbags, side, curtain and driver knee airbags
Kerb Weight 1780 kg 1803 kg
Seating Capacity 3 seats 2 seats
Warranty 4 years / 120000 km 6 years / 150,000 km

= leads in this spec

The Bottom Line

Bolero MaXX Pik-Up and Navara Single Cab are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.

Where They Actually Differ

Performance Navara Single Cab +29 pts
Efficiency Bolero MaXX Pik-Up +13 pts
Safety Navara Single Cab +2 pts
Practicality Bolero MaXX Pik-Up +6 pts

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 Efficiency Published Practicality
Catalogue-index leader

Navara Single Cab

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

Navara Single Cab

  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
  • Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec Bolero MaXX Pik-Up Navara Single Cab
Model Introduced Year 2026 1997
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 Navara generation focuses on improved comfort and stronger safety credentials
Facelift History New South African model line; not a facelift of the historical Bolero Maxitruck record Updated in recent years with improved styling, safety upgrades, and suspension refinement
Facelift Launched Since 2026 Original current-generation version
Facelift Version Ending Current Current
Body Style Pickup Single Cab
Model Year 2026 2026
Production Status Active Active
Segment Commercial Pickup Single-cab bakkie
Vehicle Type Pickup Single Cab
Body Type Cab - Single/extended/double cab as per derivative name
Color Note - White, Silver, Black, Grey, Red, Blue
Dealer Stock Note - Top grade in the South Africa lineup
Drivetrain Note - Drive layout derived from the official derivative naming: 2.5D SE Single Cab 4x4 MT
Tare Mass Kg - 1803 kg
Spec Bolero MaXX Pik-Up Navara Single Cab
Length 5345 mm 5235 mm
Width 1800 mm 1790 mm
Height 1895 mm 1760 mm
Wheelbase 3290 mm 3150 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) 200 mm 208 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) 175 mm -
Fuel Tank Capacity 60 l 80 l
Boot/Cargo Space 3569 l -
Kerb Weight 1780 kg 1803 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 3480 kg 3010 kg
Payload Capacity 1700 kg 1119 kg
Towing Capacity 0 kg 3500 kg
Seating Capacity 3 seats 2 seats
Number of Rows 1 rows -
Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Minimum Turning Radius 7.0 m 6.4 m
Front Headroom 1025 mm -
Rear Headroom Not Applicable -
Front Legroom 1010 mm -
Rear Legroom Not Applicable -

Source-backed Catalogue Index

A transparent specification index shown only when every vehicle clears the minimum comparable-data threshold.

Weighted / 100
Catalogue-index readout

Navara Single Cab leads by 5 points

Bolero MaXX Pik-Up and Navara Single Cab are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.

Index leader 72 /100
Lead 5 points
Data 56% source coverage
72
#1 Index leader

Navara Single Cab

56% source coverage 2 strong categories
Best at Safety 90 Check Efficiency 56
Performance 67
Efficiency 56
Safety 90
Practicality 72
Leads by 5 points
67
#2

Bolero MaXX Pik-Up

54% source coverage 2 strong categories
Best at Safety 88 Check Performance 38
Performance 38
Efficiency 69
Safety 88
Practicality 78
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance Navara Single Cab +29 Efficiency Bolero MaXX Pik-Up +13 Safety Navara Single Cab +2 Practicality Bolero MaXX Pik-Up +6

Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.

Why this score View full breakdown
Catalogue-index leader

Navara Single Cab

Performance 67/100
Efficiency 56/100
Safety 90/100
Practicality 72/100

Bolero MaXX Pik-Up

Performance 38/100
Efficiency 69/100
Safety 88/100
Practicality 78/100

How to Read This Comparison

🏆 Nissan Navara Single Cab leads the catalogue index with 72 pts vs 67 pts for Bolero MaXX Pik-Up

In Hagalu's source-backed catalogue index, Navara Single Cab 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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Questions Buyers Usually Ask

There is no universal winner. Use the comparison table to match the exact South African derivatives 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.

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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.

Hagalu does not publish a guaranteed resale winner. Depreciation depends on age, mileage, condition, derivative, colour, supply and demand. Compare several current used-market listings and obtain trade-in valuations for equivalent examples before relying on a resale estimate.

Check the exact derivatives for drive type, ground clearance, tyres, approach and departure angles, wading depth and low-range gearing where officially disclosed. SUV styling or all-wheel drive alone does not prove that a vehicle is suitable for demanding off-road use.

Calculate each exact derivative using your monthly distance and a current fuel or electricity price, then add finance, insurance, scheduled service, tyres and licence costs. Hagalu does not claim a fixed monthly saving without those buyer-specific inputs.

It is worth more only when the exact price difference buys equipment, space, performance or ownership cover that matters to you. Compare like-for-like lifecycle states and derivatives; a current offer and a historical last-listed price are not directly equivalent.

In Depth — Breaking It All Down

This Bolero MaXX Pik-Up and Navara Single Cab comparison uses the exact South African derivatives selected above. 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 Navara Single Cab 67.

Efficiency index: Bolero MaXX Pik-Up 69 vs Navara Single Cab 56.

Safety-equipment index: Bolero MaXX Pik-Up 88 vs Navara Single Cab 90.

Practicality index: Bolero MaXX Pik-Up 78 vs Navara Single Cab 72.

Ownership-cover index: Bolero MaXX Pik-Up not separately scored vs Navara Single Cab 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.