Mahindra Bolero MaXX Pik-Up vs Nissan NP200

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.

Includes a historical vehicle

Current, upcoming and historical vehicles can be compared side by side. Historical records keep their verified specifications, while price labels show last-listed context rather than current new-car availability.

Nissan NP200 Discontinued model
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 NP200 in South Africa

Nissan NP200

1.6 Safety Pack Manual Petrol 5-Speed Manual Discontinued model
ZAR 284,900 last listed
Discontinued model Verified historical specifications remain visible for owner and used-car comparisons.
⚡ 65 kW 🔧 147 Nm ⛽ 12.5 km/l
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At a Glance — Who Wins What

Performance Bolero MaXX Pik-Up
Fuel Economy Bolero MaXX Pik-Up
🛡 Safety Bolero MaXX Pik-Up
📦 Practicality Bolero MaXX Pik-Up
🔑 Ownership Not enough comparable data
Recorded price context Bolero MaXX Pik-Up: current from ZAR 199,000 · NP200: last listed from ZAR 224,900

Key Specs Side by Side

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

Spec Bolero MaXX Pik-Up NP200
Maximum Power 60 kW @ 3200 rpm 65 kW @ 5200 rpm
Maximum Torque 220 Nm @ 1400-2200 rpm 147 Nm @ 2800 rpm
Engine Size 2523 cc 1598 cc
Combined Fuel Economy 17.2 km/l 12.5 km/l
Ground Clearance 200 mm 185 mm
Boot / Load Bay 3569 l Not confirmed
Airbags 0 4
Kerb Weight 1780 kg 915 kg
Seating Capacity 3 seats 2 seats
Warranty 4 years / 120000 km 3

= leads in this spec

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The Bottom Line

Bolero MaXX Pik-Up holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over NP200.

Where They Actually Differ

Performance Bolero MaXX Pik-Up +10 pts
Efficiency Bolero MaXX Pik-Up +19 pts
Safety Bolero MaXX Pik-Up +22 pts
Practicality Bolero MaXX Pik-Up +40 pts

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

Catalogue-index leader

Bolero MaXX Pik-Up

Strengths
  • More powerful engine output
  • Better fuel efficiency
  • Stronger listed safety equipment
  • Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
  • No obvious weak spots to flag.
Best suited to: Published Performance Published Efficiency Published Practicality

NP200

Strengths
  • Nothing stands out clearly here.
Weak Spots
  • Less powerful engine setup
  • Lower fuel efficiency
  • Fewer listed safety features
  • Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to: General Use

Which One's Right for You?

Bolero MaXX Pik-Up

  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
  • Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
  • Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures

NP200

  • Buyers who prefer this derivative's confirmed specification mix

Full Specs, Side by Side

Archived cars use verified historical spec records. Rows remain comparable; unavailable historical values are shown plainly rather than estimated.

Spec Bolero MaXX Pik-Up NP200
Model Introduced Year 2026 2009
Generation First South African Bolero MaXX Pik-Up range, launched on 11 August 2026 as a model line distinct from the earlier Bolero Maxitruck Long-running model known for reliability and affordability
Facelift History New South African model line; not a facelift of the historical Bolero Maxitruck record Periodic updates over long production life
Facelift Launched Since 2026 Not confirmed
Facelift Version Ending Current Not confirmed
Body Style Pickup Not confirmed
Model Year 2026 Not confirmed
Production Status Active Not confirmed
Segment Commercial Pickup Not confirmed
Vehicle Type Pickup Not confirmed
Tare Mass Kg - 915 kg
Spec Bolero MaXX Pik-Up NP200
Length 5345 mm 4535 mm
Width 1800 mm 1615 mm
Height 1895 mm 1530 mm
Wheelbase 3290 mm 2400 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) 200 mm 185 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) 175 mm Not confirmed
Fuel Tank Capacity 60 l 47 l
Boot/Cargo Space 3569 l Not confirmed
Kerb Weight 1780 kg 915 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 3480 kg 1570 kg
Payload Capacity 1700 kg Not confirmed
Towing Capacity 0 kg 500 kg
Seating Capacity 3 seats 2 seats
Number of Rows 1 rows Not confirmed
Doors 2 doors Not confirmed
Minimum Turning Radius 7.0 m 5.5 m
Front Headroom 1025 mm Not confirmed
Rear Headroom Not Applicable Not confirmed
Front Legroom 1010 mm Not confirmed
Rear Legroom Not Applicable Not confirmed

Source-backed Catalogue Index

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

Weighted / 100
Catalogue-index readout

Bolero MaXX Pik-Up leads by 22 points

Bolero MaXX Pik-Up holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over NP200.

Index leader 67 /100
Lead 22 points
Data 54% source coverage
67
#1 Index leader

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
Leads by 22 points
45
#2

NP200

76% source coverage 0 strong categories
Best at Safety 66 Check Performance 28
Performance 28
Efficiency 50
Safety 66
Practicality 38
Ownership 43
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance Bolero MaXX Pik-Up +10 Efficiency Bolero MaXX Pik-Up +19 Safety Bolero MaXX Pik-Up +22 Practicality Bolero MaXX Pik-Up +40

Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.

Why this score View full breakdown
Catalogue-index leader

Bolero MaXX Pik-Up

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

NP200

Performance 28/100
Efficiency 50/100
Safety 66/100
Practicality 38/100
Ownership 43/100

How to Read This Comparison

🏆 Mahindra Bolero MaXX Pik-Up leads the catalogue index with 67 pts vs 45 pts for NP200

In Hagalu's source-backed catalogue index, Bolero MaXX Pik-Up leads. However, NP200 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 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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In Depth — Breaking It All Down

This Bolero MaXX Pik-Up and NP200 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 NP200 28.

Efficiency index: Bolero MaXX Pik-Up 69 vs NP200 50.

Safety-equipment index: Bolero MaXX Pik-Up 88 vs NP200 66.

Practicality index: Bolero MaXX Pik-Up 78 vs NP200 38.

Ownership-cover index: Bolero MaXX Pik-Up not separately scored vs NP200 43.

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.