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2.3T EcoBoost Double Cab Sport 10AT 4x2Petrol10-Speed AutomaticCurrent
ZAR 839,600ex-showroom
⚡ 222 kW🔧 452 Nm⛽ 10.8 km/l
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Decision summary
Mahindra Bolero MaXX Pik-Up vs Ford Ranger Sport: the short answer
Ranger Sport has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Bolero MaXX Pik-Up remains close.
Bolero MaXX Pik-Up starts ZAR 536,000 cheaperBolero MaXX Pik-Up from ZAR 199,000 · Ranger Sport from ZAR 735,000
Five key differences
Exact selected derivatives
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Specification
Bolero MaXX Pik-Up
Ranger Sport
Maximum Power
Bolero MaXX Pik-Up60 kW @ 3200 rpm
Ranger Sport222 kW @ 5900 rpm
Maximum Torque
Bolero MaXX Pik-Up220 Nm @ 1400-2200 rpm
Ranger Sport452 Nm
Engine Size
Bolero MaXX Pik-Up2523 cc
Ranger Sport2261 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
Bolero MaXX Pik-Up17.2 km/l
Ranger Sport10.8 km/l
Ground Clearance
Bolero MaXX Pik-Up200 mm
Ranger Sport237 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
Better fuel efficiency
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Fewer listed safety features
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published Efficiency
Specification evidence leader
Ranger Sport
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Stronger listed safety equipment
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Lower fuel efficiency
Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished Practicality
Which One's Right for You?
Bolero MaXX Pik-Up
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Ranger Sport
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
Bolero MaXX Pik-Up
Ranger Sport
Model Introduced Year
2026
2022
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-generation Ford Ranger
Facelift History
New South African model line; not a facelift of the historical Bolero Maxitruck record
Model-year updates can affect trim, wheels, screens, safety equipment and colours. Use the latest South African price list when checking a specific vehicle.
Facelift Launched Since
2026
Original current-generation version
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
Pickup
Pickup
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
Active
active
Segment
Commercial Pickup
Pickup
Vehicle Type
Pickup
Pickup
Body Type Cab
-
Single/extended/double cab as per derivative name
Color Note
-
Colour availability changes by model year, production batch and dealer stock, check the current colour selector before ordering.
Dealer Stock Note
-
Top grade in the South Africa lineup
Drivetrain Note
-
Drive layout derived from the official derivative naming: 2.3T EcoBoost Double Cab Sport 10AT 4x2
Tare Mass Kg
-
2055 kg
Spec
Bolero MaXX Pik-Up
Ranger Sport
Length
5345 mm
5350 mm
Width
1800 mm
1918 mm
Height
1895 mm
1886 mm
Wheelbase
3290 mm
3270 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
200 mm
237 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
175 mm
185 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 l
80 l
Boot/Cargo Space
3569 l
474 l
Kerb Weight
1780 kg
2055 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
3480 kg
3100 kg
Payload Capacity
1700 kg
1045 kg
Towing Capacity
0 kg
3500 kg
Seating Capacity
3 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
1 rows
2 rows
Doors
2 doors
4 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
7.0 m
12.9 m
Front Headroom
1025 mm
1024 mm
Rear Headroom
Not Applicable
989 mm
Front Legroom
1010 mm
1057 mm
Rear Legroom
Not Applicable
879 mm
Spec
Bolero MaXX Pik-Up
Ranger Sport
Engine
2.5-litre Turbocharged Diesel
2.3-litre Turbocharged Petrol
Engine Code
m2Di
Market-specific engine family
Fuel Type
Diesel
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
2523 cc
2261 cc
Cylinders
4
4
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Inline
Valves
8
16
Valves per Cylinder
2
4
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Direct Injection
Direct injection
Compression Ratio
18.6:1
10.5:1
Bore
88.9 mm
82.0 mm
Stroke
101.6 mm
94.6 mm
Maximum Power
60 kW @ 3200 rpm
222 kW @ 5900 rpm
Maximum Torque
220 Nm @ 1400-2200 rpm
452 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
RWD
Transmission
5-Speed Manual
10-Speed Automatic
Top Speed
80 km/h
210 km/h
0-100 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
7.8 sec
Quarter Mile
22.9 sec
15.5 sec
Drive Modes
No
Eco, Comfort, Sport
Launch Control
No
No
Rev Limiter
4000 rpm
6500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio
33.7 kW/tonne
108 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
123.6 Nm/tonne
220 Nm/tonne
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
Ranger Sport
Gearbox
5-Speed Manual
10-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain Layout
Front Engine, Rear-Wheel Drive
RWD
LSD Available
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
No
Paddle Shifters
Not Applicable
No
Final Drive Ratio
Not Available
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
5
10
Transmission Type
Manual
Automatic
Clutch Type
Single Plate Dry
Torque converter
Gear Shift Indicator
Standard
Yes
Gear Shift Type
Floor-Mounted Manual
Automatic selector
Drivetrain
Rear-Wheel Drive
RWD
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
Not Applicable
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
No
Gearbox Type
Synchromesh Manual
Automatic
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
4x2
Rear driven axle
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
No
Transmission Speeds
5
10
Differential Type Front
-
Not Available
Differential Type Rear
-
Not Available
Transfer Case Guard
-
Not Available
Spec
Bolero MaXX Pik-Up
Ranger Sport
Claimed Mileage
17.2 km/l
10.8 km/l
City Mileage
14.4 km/l
8.7 km/l
Highway Mileage
20.2 km/l
12.7 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 l
80 l
Emission Standard
BS VI
Not Applicable
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Available
Not Applicable
Real-world Mileage
17.2 km/l
10.8 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
60
80
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Spec
Bolero MaXX Pik-Up
Ranger Sport
Airbags
0
Dual front, front side, curtain and driver knee
ABS
Standard
Yes
Electronic Stability Control
Not Available
Yes
Traction Control
Not Available
Yes
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Not Available
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
Not Available
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Yes
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Standard
Yes
Front Parking Sensors
Not Available
Yes
AEB
Not Available
Yes
BA
Not Available
Not Available
Brake Override System
Not Available
Yes
Curtain Airbags
Not Available
Standard
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 Available
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Not Available
Yes
Seatbelt Reminder
Standard
Yes
Side Airbags
Not Available
Standard
Stability Control
Not Available
Yes
TCS
Not Available
Yes
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Driver knee
ABS EBD
Standard
Yes
Alarm System
-
Perimeter alarm
Central Locking
-
Power door dead locks
Anti Theft Alarm
-
Perimeter alarm
Height Adjustable Seatbelts
-
Standard
Tracking System
-
Vehicle locator via app
Spec
Bolero MaXX Pik-Up
Ranger Sport
Cruise Control
Not Available
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Keep Assist
Not Available
Yes
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Yes
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Parking Sensors
Rear
Front and rear
Rear View Camera
Not Available
Yes
360 Degree Camera
Not Available
Not Available
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not Available
Yes
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Available
Yes
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
Not Available
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
Not Available
Park Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Around View Monitor
Not Available
Not Available
Blind Spot Warning
Not Available
Not Available
Forward Collision Warning
Not Available
Yes
EV Mode
-
Not Available
Spec
Bolero MaXX Pik-Up
Ranger Sport
Seat Material
Stain-resistant fabric
Premium fabric upholstery
Heated Seats
Not Available
No
Ventilated Seats
Not Available
No
Ambient Lighting
Not Available
No
Steering Wheel Material
Urethane
Leather
60 40 Split Seat
Not Applicable
Yes
Driver Seat Adjustment
Recline, reach and height adjustment
Manual adjustment
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Fixed
Manual adjustment
Seat Trim
Stain-resistant fabric
Premium fabric upholstery
Front Armrest
-
Centre console
Front Shoulder Room
-
1450 mm
Rear Shoulder Room
-
1440 mm
Cup Holders
-
Standard
Instrument Cluster Type
-
Digital instrument cluster
Interior Colour Options
-
3
Door Map Pockets
-
Underseat stowage
Interior Courtesy Lamps
-
Cabin trim, seating material, screen layout and driver-assistance equipment vary by derivative. Compare the chosen Ranger Sport grade before assuming a feature is included.
This Bolero MaXX Pik-Up and Ranger Sport 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 Ranger Sport 85.
Efficiency index: Bolero MaXX Pik-Up 69 vs Ranger Sport 46.
Safety-equipment index: Bolero MaXX Pik-Up 88 vs Ranger Sport 92.
Practicality index: Bolero MaXX Pik-Up 78 vs Ranger Sport 85.
Ownership-cover index: Bolero MaXX Pik-Up not separately scored vs Ranger Sport 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
Ranger Sport leads by 12 points
Ranger Sport has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Bolero MaXX Pik-Up remains close.
Performance
Ranger Sport +47
Efficiency
Bolero MaXX Pik-Up +23
Safety
Ranger Sport +4
Practicality
Ranger Sport +7
Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
Ranger Sport
Performance
85/100
Efficiency
46/100
Safety
92/100
Practicality
85/100
Bolero MaXX Pik-Up
Performance
38/100
Efficiency
69/100
Safety
88/100
Practicality
78/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexFord Ranger Sport
leads the specification evidence index with 79 pts
vs 67 pts for Bolero MaXX Pik-Up
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Ranger Sport 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.
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