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Decision summary
Mahindra Bolero MaXX Pik-Up vs Mahindra Scorpio-N: the short answer
Scorpio-N has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Bolero MaXX Pik-Up remains close.
Bolero MaXX Pik-Up starts ZAR 290,999 cheaperBolero MaXX Pik-Up from ZAR 199,000 · Scorpio-N from ZAR 489,999
Five key differences
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Specification
Bolero MaXX Pik-Up
Scorpio-N
Maximum Power
Bolero MaXX Pik-Up60 kW @ 3200 rpm
Scorpio-N128.6 kW @ 3500 rpm
Maximum Torque
Bolero MaXX Pik-Up220 Nm @ 1400-2200 rpm
Scorpio-N400 Nm
Engine Size
Bolero MaXX Pik-Up2523 cc
Scorpio-N2184 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
Bolero MaXX Pik-Up17.2 km/l
Scorpio-N14.5 km/l
Ground Clearance
Bolero MaXX Pik-Up200 mm
Scorpio-N187 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
Best suited to:Published Efficiency
Specification evidence leader
Scorpio-N
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
Lower fuel efficiency
Best suited to:Published Performance
Which One's Right for You?
Bolero MaXX Pik-Up
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Scorpio-N
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
Bolero MaXX Pik-Up
Scorpio-N
Model Introduced Year
2026
Not Available
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 local listing
Facelift History
New South African model line; not a facelift of the historical Bolero Maxitruck record
Not listed by current South African source page.
Facelift Launched Since
2026
Original current-generation version
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
Pickup
SUV
Model Year
2026
Current
Production Status
Active
Active
Segment
Commercial Pickup
SUV
Vehicle Type
Pickup
SUV
Tare Mass Kg
-
1825-2070 kg
Spec
Bolero MaXX Pik-Up
Scorpio-N
Length
5345 mm
4662 mm
Width
1800 mm
1918 mm
Height
1895 mm
1905 mm
Wheelbase
3290 mm
2750 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
200 mm
187 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
175 mm
-
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 l
57 l
Boot/Cargo Space
3569 l
460 l
Kerb Weight
1780 kg
-
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
3480 kg
-
Payload Capacity
1700 kg
-
Towing Capacity
0 kg
-
Seating Capacity
3 seats
7 seats
Number of Rows
1 rows
-
Doors
2 doors
-
Minimum Turning Radius
7.0 m
-
Front Headroom
1025 mm
-
Rear Headroom
Not Applicable
-
Front Legroom
1010 mm
-
Rear Legroom
Not Applicable
-
Spec
Bolero MaXX Pik-Up
Scorpio-N
Engine
2.5-litre Turbocharged Diesel
2.2D mHawk CRDI
Engine Code
m2Di
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
2523 cc
2184 cc
Cylinders
4
Not Officially Disclosed
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves
8
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves per Cylinder
2
Not Officially Disclosed
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel System
Direct Injection
Not Officially Disclosed
Compression Ratio
18.6:1
Not Officially Disclosed
Bore
88.9 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Stroke
101.6 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Maximum Power
60 kW @ 3200 rpm
128.6 kW @ 3500 rpm
Maximum Torque
220 Nm @ 1400-2200 rpm
400 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
4WD
Transmission
5-Speed Manual
6-Speed Automatic
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
Zip, Zap, Zoom
Launch Control
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
4000 rpm
Not Officially Disclosed
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
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
Scorpio-N
Gearbox
5-Speed Manual
Automatic
Drivetrain Layout
Front Engine, Rear-Wheel Drive
4x4
LSD Available
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Mechanical locking differential and brake locking differential
Paddle Shifters
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Final Drive Ratio
Not Available
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
5
6
Transmission Type
Manual
6-speed automatic
Clutch Type
Single Plate Dry
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
Standard
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Type
Floor-Mounted Manual
Not Applicable
Drivetrain
Rear-Wheel Drive
4x4
4WD Engagement
Not Applicable
Selectable shift-on-fly 4WD
4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
Not Applicable
Selectable shift-on-fly 4WD
Automatic Shift Paddles
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
Synchromesh Manual
6-speed automatic
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
4x2
4x2
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Mechanical locking differential and brake locking differential
Transmission Speeds
5
6
Spec
Bolero MaXX Pik-Up
Scorpio-N
Claimed Mileage
17.2 km/l
14.5 km/l
City Mileage
14.4 km/l
11.8 km/l
Highway Mileage
20.2 km/l
17.0 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 l
57 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
14.5 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
60
57
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
Scorpio-N
Airbags
0
Front, side and curtain airbags
ABS
Standard
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Not Available
Standard
Traction Control
Not Available
Not Available
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Hill descent control
Hill Start Assist
Not Available
Hill hold control
Child Safety Lock
Not Applicable
Not Available
ISOFIX Mounts
Not Applicable
Standard
Brake Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Not Available
Not Available
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Not Available
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Standard
Not Available
Front Parking Sensors
Not Available
Standard
AEB
Not Available
Not Available
BA
Not Available
Not Available
Brake Override System
Not Available
Not Available
Curtain Airbags
Not Available
Standard
Driver Airbag
Not Available
Standard
EBD
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Not Available
Hill Hold
Not Available
Hill hold control
Passenger Airbag
Not Available
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Not Available
Not Available
Seatbelt Reminder
Standard
Not Available
Side Airbags
Not Available
Standard
Stability Control
Not Available
Standard
TCS
Not Available
Not Available
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Not Available
ABS EBD
Standard
Standard
Spec
Bolero MaXX Pik-Up
Scorpio-N
Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Keep Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Parking Sensors
Rear
Front and rear parking sensors
Rear View Camera
Not Available
Front and rear camera
360 Degree Camera
Not Available
Not Available
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Available
Driver drowsiness detection
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
Not Available
Auto Highbeam
Not Available
Not Available
Auto Wipers
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Parking Sensors
Standard
Standard
Reverse Camera
Not Available
Front and rear camera
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
Not Available
Spec
Bolero MaXX Pik-Up
Scorpio-N
Seat Material
Stain-resistant fabric
Leatherette
Heated Seats
Not Available
Not Applicable
Ventilated Seats
Not Available
Not Applicable
Ambient Lighting
Not Available
Not Applicable
Steering Wheel Material
Urethane
Leatherette wrapped steering and gear shift lever
60 40 Split Seat
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Driver Seat Adjustment
Recline, reach and height adjustment
6-way driver power seat
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Fixed
6-way driver power seat
Seat Trim
Stain-resistant fabric
Rich-coffee black leatherette
Front Shoulder Room
-
Not Applicable
Rear Shoulder Room
-
Not Applicable
Rear AC Vents
-
Second row air conditioner
Spec
Bolero MaXX Pik-Up
Scorpio-N
Climate Control
Manual
Dual-zone fully automatic temperature control
Power Windows
Not Available
Driver anti-pinch power windows
Keyless Entry
Not Available
Not Available
Push Button Start
Not Available
Engine start stop button
Wireless Charging
Not Available
Standard
Sunroof
Not Available
Not Available
Electric Tailgate
Not Applicable
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Not Available
AC Type
Manual
Dual-zone fully automatic temperature control
Load Bed Length
-
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
-
Not Applicable
Boot Space Seats Folded
-
Not Applicable
Electric Mirror Folding
-
Power-fold ORVM
Loadbox Length Mm
-
Not Applicable
Loadbox Width Mm
-
Not Applicable
Spec
Bolero MaXX Pik-Up
Scorpio-N
Infotainment System
Not Available
8-inch touchscreen infotainment display
Apple CarPlay
Not Available
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Android Auto
Not Available
Wireless Android Auto
Bluetooth Connectivity
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Speakers
Not Available
Sony 3D immersive audio with 12 speakers and dual-channel subwoofer
Digital Instrument Cluster
Standard
Not Applicable
USB Ports
Not Available
Not Available
Infotainment Screen
Not Available
8-inch touchscreen infotainment display
Touchscreen
Not Available
8-inch touchscreen infotainment display
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Not Available
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
-
Audio and cruise controls
Audio Controls On Steering
-
Audio and cruise controls
Audio System
-
Sony 3D immersive audio
Spec
Bolero MaXX Pik-Up
Scorpio-N
LED Headlamps
Not Available
Not Available
Daytime Running Lamps
Not Available
Sting-like daytime running lamps
Fog Lamps
Not Available
Not Available
Roof Rails
Not Applicable
Silver roof rail
Exterior Colour Options
White
See OEM source page for colour availability.
Headlights
Not Available
Not Available
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Available
Not Available
Spec
Bolero MaXX Pik-Up
Scorpio-N
Approach Angle
Not Available
Not Available
Departure Angle
Not Available
Not Available
Wading Depth
Not Available
Not Available
Terrain Modes
Not Applicable
Normal / Snow / Mud & Rut / Sand
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Mechanical locking differential and brake locking differential
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Selectable shift-on-fly 4WD
Breakover Angle
Not Available
Not Available
Ground Clearance Max
-
Not Applicable
Ground Clearance Min
-
Not Applicable
Spec
Bolero MaXX Pik-Up
Scorpio-N
Tyre Size
7 R16 LT
Not Available
Front Brake Type
Disc
Not Available
Rear Brake Type
Drum
Not Available
Spare Wheel Type
Full-Size
Not Available
Wheel Rim Size
7 R16 LT
18-inch diamond-cut alloy wheels
Handbrake Type
Manual
Not Applicable
Spec
Bolero MaXX Pik-Up
Scorpio-N
Front Suspension
Leaf Spring
Double wishbone front suspension
Rear Suspension
Leaf Spring
Penta Link rear suspension
Front Track Width
-
Not Applicable
Rear Track Width
-
Not Applicable
Spec
Bolero MaXX Pik-Up
Scorpio-N
CO2 Emissions
Not Available
Not Applicable
Fuel Octane Requirement
-
Diesel
Spec
Bolero MaXX Pik-Up
Scorpio-N
Service Plan
Optional
5 years / 100 000 km
Spec
Bolero MaXX Pik-Up
Scorpio-N
Ownership Role
long-deck heavy-duty flagship
South Africa market model
Price Zar
259000 ZAR
699999 ZAR
Pricing Role
top
flagship
Starting Price
259000
489999
Starting Price Zar
259000
489999
Spec
Bolero MaXX Pik-Up
Scorpio-N
Warranty
4 years / 120000 km
5 years / 150 000 km
Basic Warranty
4 years / 120000 km
5 years / 150 000 km
In depth: how these cars differ
This Bolero MaXX Pik-Up and Scorpio-N 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 Scorpio-N 69.
Efficiency index: Bolero MaXX Pik-Up 69 vs Scorpio-N 60.
Safety-equipment index: Bolero MaXX Pik-Up 88 vs Scorpio-N 90.
Practicality index: Bolero MaXX Pik-Up 78 vs Scorpio-N 78.
Ownership-cover index: Bolero MaXX Pik-Up not separately scored vs Scorpio-N 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
Scorpio-N leads by 8 points
Scorpio-N has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Bolero MaXX Pik-Up remains close.
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
Scorpio-N
Performance
69/100
Efficiency
60/100
Safety
90/100
Practicality
78/100
Bolero MaXX Pik-Up
Performance
38/100
Efficiency
69/100
Safety
88/100
Practicality
78/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexMahindra Scorpio-N
leads the specification evidence index with 75 pts
vs 67 pts for Bolero MaXX Pik-Up
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Scorpio-N 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
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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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