A proper head-to-head in South Africa — compare price, performance,
fuel economy or electric range, safety and the details that shape long-term ownership.
Mahindra Bolero MaXX Pik-Up vs GWM ORA 5: the short answer
Bolero MaXX Pik-Up and ORA 5 are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Bolero MaXX Pik-Up starts ZAR 165,900 cheaperBolero MaXX Pik-Up from ZAR 199,000 · ORA 5 from ZAR 364,900
Five key differences
Exact selected derivatives
Swipe sideways to compare every column
Specification
Bolero MaXX Pik-Up
ORA 5
Maximum Power
Bolero MaXX Pik-Up60 kW @ 3200 rpm
ORA 5150 kW
Maximum Torque
Bolero MaXX Pik-Up220 Nm @ 1400-2200 rpm
ORA 5260 Nm
Engine Size
Bolero MaXX Pik-Up2523 cc
ORA 5Not Applicable
Combined Fuel Economy
Bolero MaXX Pik-Up17.2 km/l
ORA 5Not Applicable
Ground Clearance
Bolero MaXX Pik-Up200 mm
ORA 5175 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
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Lower fuel efficiency
Best suited to:Published Practicality
Specification evidence leader
ORA 5
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Better fuel efficiency
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
ORA 5
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Full Specs, Side by Side
Open a category, then swipe sideways to compare every column
Spec
Bolero MaXX Pik-Up
ORA 5
Model Introduced Year
2026
2026
Generation
First South African Bolero MaXX Pik-Up range, launched on 11 August 2026 as a model line distinct from the earlier Bolero Maxitruck
First-generation ORA 5; South African launch specification
Facelift History
New South African model line; not a facelift of the historical Bolero Maxitruck record
No facelift; first South African model year
Facelift Launched Since
2026
Not Applicable
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Not Applicable
Body Style
Pickup
Compact SUV
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
Active
On sale
Segment
Commercial Pickup
Compact SUV
Vehicle Type
Pickup
Passenger vehicle
Spec
Bolero MaXX Pik-Up
ORA 5
Length
5345 mm
4471 mm
Width
1800 mm
1833 mm
Height
1895 mm
1641 mm
Wheelbase
3290 mm
2720 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
200 mm
175 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
175 mm
115 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 l
0 l
Boot/Cargo Space
3569 l
228 l
Kerb Weight
1780 kg
1555 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
3480 kg
1970 kg
Payload Capacity
1700 kg
415 kg
Towing Capacity
0 kg
2000 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
5.6 m
Front Headroom
1025 mm
1000 mm
Rear Headroom
Not Applicable
960 mm
Front Legroom
1010 mm
1050 mm
Rear Legroom
Not Applicable
900 mm
Spec
Bolero MaXX Pik-Up
ORA 5
Engine
2.5-litre Turbocharged Diesel
Battery-electric powertrain
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
150 kW
Maximum Torque
220 Nm @ 1400-2200 rpm
260 Nm
Combined Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Type
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Number of Motors
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Motor Location
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Type
RWD
Not Officially Disclosed
Transmission
5-Speed Manual
Not Officially Disclosed
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
Eco, Well Being, Standard, Sport
Launch Control
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
4000 rpm
Not Applicable
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
58.33 kWh
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Type
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Voltage
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Electric Range
Not Applicable
520 km (NEDC)
AC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
DC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
AC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
DC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Regenerative Braking
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
Bolero MaXX Pik-Up
ORA 5
Gearbox
5-Speed Manual
Automatic
Drivetrain Layout
Front Engine, Rear-Wheel Drive
FWD
LSD Available
Not Applicable
No
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Open differential with electronic traction control
Paddle Shifters
Not Applicable
Yes
Final Drive Ratio
Not Available
3.73
Number of Gears
5
1
Transmission Type
Manual
Automatic
Clutch Type
Single Plate Dry
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
Standard
Electronic automatic gear selector
Gear Shift Type
Floor-Mounted Manual
Electronic column shifter
Drivetrain
Rear-Wheel Drive
FWD
4WD Engagement
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
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
Yes
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Open differential with electronic traction control
Gearbox Type
Synchromesh Manual
Automatic
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
4x2
Front driven axle
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Open differential with electronic traction control
Transmission Speeds
5
1
Spec
Bolero MaXX Pik-Up
ORA 5
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
Not Applicable
Emission Standard
BS VI
Zero tailpipe emissions
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
CCS2 DC fast charging | Type 2 AC charging
Charging Type
Not Applicable
CCS2 DC fast charging | Type 2 AC charging
Fuel Tank Litres
60
Not Applicable
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
520 km NEDC
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
16.5
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
420 km
Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
420 km
Spec
Bolero MaXX Pik-Up
ORA 5
Airbags
0
6
ABS
Standard
Yes
Electronic Stability Control
Not Available
Yes
Traction Control
Not Available
Yes
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
No
Hill Start Assist
Not Available
Yes
Child Safety Lock
Not Applicable
Manual
ISOFIX Mounts
Not Applicable
Yes
Brake Assist
Not Available
Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Not Available
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
No
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Standard
Front-row reminder
Front Parking Sensors
Not Available
No
AEB
Not Available
Yes
BA
Not Available
Yes
Brake Override System
Not Available
Yes
Curtain Airbags
Not Available
Yes
Driver Airbag
Not Available
Yes
EBD
Standard
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
No
Hill Hold
Not Available
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Not Available
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Alert and braking
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Not Available
Yes
Seatbelt Reminder
Standard
Front row
Side Airbags
Not Available
Yes
Stability Control
Not Available
Yes
TCS
Not Available
Yes
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Yes
ABS EBD
Standard
Yes
Integrated Brake Control
-
Yes
Spec
Bolero MaXX Pik-Up
ORA 5
Cruise Control
Not Available
Adaptive
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
Alert and braking
Parking Sensors
Rear
Rear
Rear View Camera
Not Available
360-degree panoramic view
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
360-degree panoramic view
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
Auto Hold
-
Yes
Steering Modes
-
Light, Comfort, Sport
Spec
Bolero MaXX Pik-Up
ORA 5
Seat Material
Stain-resistant fabric
Synthetic leather
Heated Seats
Not Available
Front
Ventilated Seats
Not Available
Front seat and backrest
Ambient Lighting
Not Available
Multi-colour rhythmic
Steering Wheel Material
Urethane
Microfibre leather
60 40 Split Seat
Not Applicable
Yes
Driver Seat Adjustment
Recline, reach and height adjustment
6-way electric
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Fixed
4-way electric
Seat Trim
Stain-resistant fabric
Grey synthetic leather
Driver Seat Memory
-
Yes
Spec
Bolero MaXX Pik-Up
ORA 5
Climate Control
Manual
Automatic
Power Windows
Not Available
Four-door one-touch
Keyless Entry
Not Available
Driver door
Push Button Start
Not Available
Yes
Wireless Charging
Not Available
50 W
Sunroof
Not Available
Panoramic glass roof
Electric Tailgate
Not Applicable
Yes
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Automatic front wiper
AC Type
Manual
Automatic
Load Bed Length
-
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
-
Not Applicable
Electric Folding Mirrors
-
Yes
Heated Mirrors
-
Yes
Loadbox Length Mm
-
Not Applicable
Loadbox Width Mm
-
Not Applicable
Rear Air Vents
-
Yes
Rear Shelf Board
-
Yes
Heat-pump Air Conditioning
-
Yes
Spec
Bolero MaXX Pik-Up
ORA 5
Infotainment System
Not Available
14.6-inch touchscreen with voice control
Apple CarPlay
Not Available
Wireless
Android Auto
Not Available
Wireless
Bluetooth Connectivity
Not Available
Yes
Number of Speakers
Not Available
6
Digital Instrument Cluster
Standard
10.25-inch
USB Ports
Not Available
3 (front Type-A and Type-C; rear Type-C)
Infotainment Screen
Not Available
14.6-inch
Touchscreen
Not Available
14.6-inch
Voice Control
-
Yes
Spec
Bolero MaXX Pik-Up
ORA 5
LED Headlamps
Not Available
Yes
Daytime Running Lamps
Not Available
LED
Fog Lamps
Not Available
Rear LED
Roof Rails
Not Applicable
Yes
Exterior Colour Options
White
Emerald Green, Matte Grey, Ayers Grey, Hamilton White, Sterling Silver, Night Black, Brilliant Rose with a black roof, and Lake Blue with a black roof
Headlights
Not Available
Yes
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Available
Yes
Rear Wiper
-
Yes
Rear Fog Lights
-
LED
LED Tail Lamps
-
Yes
Spec
Bolero MaXX Pik-Up
ORA 5
Approach Angle
Not Available
Not Applicable
Departure Angle
Not Available
Not Applicable
Wading Depth
Not Available
Not Applicable
Terrain Modes
Not Applicable
Normal | Eco | Sport
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Open differential with electronic traction control
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
Not Available
Not Applicable
Spec
Bolero MaXX Pik-Up
ORA 5
Tyre Size
7 R16 LT
225/60 R18
Front Brake Type
Disc
Ventilated disc
Rear Brake Type
Drum
Disc
Spare Wheel Type
Full-Size
Temporary T135/90 D17
Wheel Rim Size
7 R16 LT
18-inch alloy
Handbrake Type
Manual
Electronic parking brake
Spec
Bolero MaXX Pik-Up
ORA 5
Front Suspension
Leaf Spring
MacPherson independent
Rear Suspension
Leaf Spring
Multi-link independent
Electric Power Steering
-
Yes
Spec
Bolero MaXX Pik-Up
ORA 5
CO2 Emissions
Not Available
0 g/km tailpipe
Fuel Octane Requirement
-
Not Applicable
Spec
Bolero MaXX Pik-Up
ORA 5
Service Plan
Optional
7 years / 75,000 km; 12 months / 15,000 km intervals
Service Interval
-
12 months / 15,000 km
Spec
Bolero MaXX Pik-Up
ORA 5
Ownership Role
long-deck heavy-duty flagship
A home-charging buyer who wants the ORA 5 electric powertrain and every locally listed comfort, convenience and driver-assistance feature.
Price Zar
259000 ZAR
599900 ZAR
Pricing Role
top
the electric flagship and highest-priced ORA 5
Starting Price
259000
R599,900
Starting Price Zar
259000
599900
Spec
Bolero MaXX Pik-Up
ORA 5
Warranty
4 years / 120000 km
7 years / 200,000 km
Roadside Assistance
-
7 years / unlimited km
High-voltage Battery Warranty
-
8 years / 150,000 km
In depth: how these cars differ
This Bolero MaXX Pik-Up and ORA 5 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 ORA 5 56.
Efficiency index: Bolero MaXX Pik-Up 69 vs ORA 5 90.
Safety-equipment index: Bolero MaXX Pik-Up 88 vs ORA 5 88.
Practicality index: Bolero MaXX Pik-Up 78 vs ORA 5 54.
Ownership-cover index: Bolero MaXX Pik-Up not separately scored vs ORA 5 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.
Model imagery
Bolero MaXX Pik-Up and ORA 5 image comparison
Open an image for its full canonical file or visit the model page for the complete vehicle record.
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
ORA 5 leads by 4 points
Bolero MaXX Pik-Up and ORA 5 are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Performance
ORA 5 +18
Efficiency
ORA 5 +21
Safety
Level
Practicality
Bolero MaXX Pik-Up +24
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
ORA 5
Performance
56/100
Efficiency
90/100
Safety
88/100
Practicality
54/100
Bolero MaXX Pik-Up
Performance
38/100
Efficiency
69/100
Safety
88/100
Practicality
78/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexGWM ORA 5
leads the specification evidence index with 71 pts
vs 67 pts for Bolero MaXX Pik-Up
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, ORA 5 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.
Related comparisons
Continue with closely related South Africa models and comparable body styles.
There is no universal winner. Use the comparison table to match the models and available derivatives in South Africa 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.
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.
Compare
Request dealer offers
Let's discuss your next car
Share your interest so Hagalu can follow up about quotations and available discounts. The dealer confirms stock, price and terms.
✓
We've Got Your Details!
Your enquiry has reached Hagalu for follow-up. Any dealer offer will be confirmed separately by the seller.