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Mahindra Bolero MaXX Pik-Up vs Suzuki S-Presso: the short answer
Bolero MaXX Pik-Up holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over S-Presso.
S-Presso starts ZAR 20,100 cheaperBolero MaXX Pik-Up from ZAR 199,000 · S-Presso from ZAR 178,900
Five key differences
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Specification
Bolero MaXX Pik-Up
S-Presso
Maximum Power
Bolero MaXX Pik-Up60 kW @ 3200 rpm
S-Presso49 kW
Maximum Torque
Bolero MaXX Pik-Up220 Nm @ 1400-2200 rpm
S-Presso89 Nm
Engine Size
Bolero MaXX Pik-Up2523 cc
S-Presso998 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
Bolero MaXX Pik-Up17.2 km/l
S-Presso18.2 km/l
Ground Clearance
Bolero MaXX Pik-Up200 mm
S-Presso0 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 ·
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What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
Specification evidence leader
Bolero MaXX Pik-Up
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Stronger listed safety equipment
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
No obvious weak spots to flag.
Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished Practicality
S-Presso
Strengths
Nothing stands out clearly here.
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
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 more complete listed safety equipment
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
S-Presso
Buyers who prefer this derivative's confirmed specification mix
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
Bolero MaXX Pik-Up
S-Presso
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
Current market generation
Facelift History
New South African model line; not a facelift of the historical Bolero Maxitruck record
Current market specification
Facelift Launched Since
2026
2026
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
Pickup
Hatchback
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
Active
active
Segment
Commercial Pickup
Hatchback
Vehicle Type
Pickup
Hatchback
Spec
Bolero MaXX Pik-Up
S-Presso
Length
5345 mm
3565 mm
Width
1800 mm
1520 mm
Height
1895 mm
1567 mm
Wheelbase
3290 mm
2380 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
200 mm
0 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
175 mm
150 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 l
27 l
Boot/Cargo Space
3569 l
239 l
Kerb Weight
1780 kg
770 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
3480 kg
1170 kg
Payload Capacity
1700 kg
400 kg
Towing Capacity
0 kg
500 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
5.2 m
Front Headroom
1025 mm
1000 mm
Rear Headroom
Not Applicable
950 mm
Front Legroom
1010 mm
1050 mm
Rear Legroom
Not Applicable
900 mm
Spec
Bolero MaXX Pik-Up
S-Presso
Engine
2.5-litre Turbocharged Diesel
1.0-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol
Engine Code
m2Di
K10C
Fuel Type
Diesel
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
2523 cc
998 cc
Cylinders
4
3
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Inline
Valves
8
12
Valves per Cylinder
2
4
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Naturally Aspirated
Fuel System
Direct Injection
Multi-point fuel injection
Compression Ratio
18.6:1
12.0:1
Bore
88.9 mm
73.0 mm
Stroke
101.6 mm
85.0 mm
Maximum Power
60 kW @ 3200 rpm
49 kW
Maximum Torque
220 Nm @ 1400-2200 rpm
89 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
Not Officially Disclosed
Transmission
5-Speed Manual
5-Speed AMT
Top Speed
80 km/h
170 km/h
0-100 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
12.0 sec
Quarter Mile
22.9 sec
18.0 sec
Drive Modes
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Launch Control
No
No
Rev Limiter
4000 rpm
6500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio
33.7 kW/tonne
63.6 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
123.6 Nm/tonne
115.6 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
S-Presso
Gearbox
5-Speed Manual
5-speed automated manual
Drivetrain Layout
Front Engine, Rear-Wheel Drive
2WD
LSD Available
Not Applicable
No
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
No
Paddle Shifters
Not Applicable
No
Final Drive Ratio
Not Available
4.3
Number of Gears
5
5
Transmission Type
Manual
5-speed automated manual
Clutch Type
Single Plate Dry
Dry single-plate clutch
Gear Shift Indicator
Standard
Yes
Gear Shift Type
Floor-Mounted Manual
Floor-mounted selector
Drivetrain
Rear-Wheel Drive
2WD
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
No
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
No
Gearbox Type
Synchromesh Manual
5-speed automated manual
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
4x2
Front driven axle
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
No
Transmission Speeds
5
5
Spec
Bolero MaXX Pik-Up
S-Presso
Claimed Mileage
17.2 km/l
18.2 km/l
City Mileage
14.4 km/l
16.0 km/l
Highway Mileage
20.2 km/l
19.0 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 l
27 l
Emission Standard
BS VI
Euro 6 equivalent
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Available
Yes
Real-world Mileage
17.2 km/l
18.2 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
60
27
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
700
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
650 km
Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
600 km
Spec
Bolero MaXX Pik-Up
S-Presso
Airbags
0
6
ABS
Standard
Not Applicable
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
Yes
ISOFIX Mounts
Not Applicable
Yes
Brake Assist
Not Available
Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Not Available
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Not Applicable
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Standard
Yes
Front Parking Sensors
Not Available
Yes
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
Not Applicable
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Yes
Hill Hold
Not Available
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Not Available
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Yes
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Not Available
Yes
Seatbelt Reminder
Standard
Yes
Side Airbags
Not Available
Yes
Stability Control
Not Available
Yes
TCS
Not Available
Yes
Knee Airbag
Not Available
No
ABS EBD
Standard
Not Applicable
Spec
Bolero MaXX Pik-Up
S-Presso
Cruise Control
Not Available
Adaptive cruise control
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Yes
Lane Keep Assist
Not Available
Yes
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Yes
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Available
Not Applicable
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Yes
Parking Sensors
Rear
Front and rear
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
Not Applicable
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
Not Applicable
Forward Collision Warning
Not Available
Yes
Spec
Bolero MaXX Pik-Up
S-Presso
Seat Material
Stain-resistant fabric
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
Fabric upholstery
Spec
Bolero MaXX Pik-Up
S-Presso
Climate Control
Manual
Automatic climate control
Power Windows
Not Available
Yes
Keyless Entry
Not Available
Yes
Push Button Start
Not Available
Yes
Wireless Charging
Not Available
Yes
Sunroof
Not Available
No
Electric Tailgate
Not Applicable
No
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Not Applicable
AC Type
Manual
Automatic climate control
Spec
Bolero MaXX Pik-Up
S-Presso
Infotainment System
Not Available
Touchscreen infotainment system
Apple CarPlay
Not Available
Apple CarPlay
Android Auto
Not Available
Android Auto
Bluetooth Connectivity
Not Available
Yes
Number of Speakers
Not Available
6
Digital Instrument Cluster
Standard
Digital instrument display
USB Ports
Not Available
USB-A / USB-C
Infotainment Screen
Not Available
9
Touchscreen
Not Available
9
Spec
Bolero MaXX Pik-Up
S-Presso
LED Headlamps
Not Available
Yes
Daytime Running Lamps
Not Available
LED
Fog Lamps
Not Available
Yes
Roof Rails
Not Applicable
No
Exterior Colour Options
White
Multiple Suzuki factory exterior colours
Headlights
Not Available
Yes
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Available
No
Spec
Bolero MaXX Pik-Up
S-Presso
Approach Angle
Not Available
Not Applicable
Departure Angle
Not Available
Not Applicable
Wading Depth
Not Available
Not Applicable
Terrain Modes
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
No
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
Not Available
Not Applicable
Spec
Bolero MaXX Pik-Up
S-Presso
Tyre Size
7 R16 LT
195/60 R16
Front Brake Type
Disc
Ventilated disc
Rear Brake Type
Drum
Disc
Spare Wheel Type
Full-Size
Space-saver spare wheel
Wheel Rim Size
7 R16 LT
16
Handbrake Type
Manual
Manual parking brake
Spec
Bolero MaXX Pik-Up
S-Presso
Front Suspension
Leaf Spring
MacPherson strut
Rear Suspension
Leaf Spring
Torsion beam
Spec
Bolero MaXX Pik-Up
S-Presso
CO2 Emissions
Not Available
125 g/km
Spec
Bolero MaXX Pik-Up
S-Presso
Service Plan
Optional
5 Years / 90000 km
Spec
Bolero MaXX Pik-Up
S-Presso
Ownership Role
long-deck heavy-duty flagship
Suzuki ownership programme
Price Zar
259000 ZAR
312500 ZAR
Pricing Role
top
Hagalu Research Team price estimate
Starting Price
259000
312500
Starting Price Zar
259000
312500
Spec
Bolero MaXX Pik-Up
S-Presso
Warranty
4 years / 120000 km
5 Years / 200000 km
In depth: how these cars differ
This Bolero MaXX Pik-Up and S-Presso 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 S-Presso 20.
Efficiency index: Bolero MaXX Pik-Up 69 vs S-Presso 69.
Safety-equipment index: Bolero MaXX Pik-Up 88 vs S-Presso 87.
Practicality index: Bolero MaXX Pik-Up 78 vs S-Presso 40.
Ownership-cover index: Bolero MaXX Pik-Up not separately scored vs S-Presso 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
Bolero MaXX Pik-Up leads by 15 points
Bolero MaXX Pik-Up holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over S-Presso.
Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
Bolero MaXX Pik-Up
Performance
38/100
Efficiency
69/100
Safety
88/100
Practicality
78/100
S-Presso
Performance
20/100
Efficiency
69/100
Safety
87/100
Practicality
40/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexMahindra Bolero MaXX Pik-Up
leads the specification evidence index with 67 pts
vs 52 pts for S-Presso
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Bolero MaXX Pik-Up leads. However, S-Presso 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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