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Decision summary
Mahindra Bolero MaXX Pik-Up vs JAC T8 Double Cab: the short answer
Compare the available model information below. Hagalu has withheld a ranked verdict because the selected vehicles do not yet meet the minimum like-for-like source-coverage threshold.
Bolero MaXX Pik-Up starts ZAR 150,900 cheaperBolero MaXX Pik-Up from ZAR 199,000 · T8 Double Cab from ZAR 349,900
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Specification
Bolero MaXX Pik-Up
T8 Double Cab
Maximum Power
Bolero MaXX Pik-Up60 kW @ 3200 rpm
T8 Double Cab104 kW @ 3600 rpm
Maximum Torque
Bolero MaXX Pik-Up220 Nm @ 1400-2200 rpm
T8 Double Cab320 Nm
Engine Size
Bolero MaXX Pik-Up2523 cc
T8 Double Cab1999 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
Bolero MaXX Pik-Up17.2 km/l
T8 Double Cab15.38 km/l
Ground Clearance
Bolero MaXX Pik-Up200 mm
T8 Double Cab220 mm
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Spec
Bolero MaXX Pik-Up
T8 Double Cab
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 South African T8 Double Cab range verified on 7 September 2026
Facelift History
New South African model line; not a facelift of the historical Bolero Maxitruck record
No later South African facelift was identified in the current official model and brochure material
Facelift Launched Since
2026
Not Applicable
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Not Applicable
Body Style
Pickup
Double-cab bakkie
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
Active
active
Segment
Commercial Pickup
Double-cab bakkie
Vehicle Type
Pickup
Double-cab pickup
Spec
Bolero MaXX Pik-Up
T8 Double Cab
Length
5345 mm
5325 mm
Width
1800 mm
1880 mm
Height
1895 mm
1830 mm
Wheelbase
3290 mm
3090 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
200 mm
220 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
175 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 l
Not Officially Disclosed
Boot/Cargo Space
3569 l
Not Officially Disclosed
Kerb Weight
1780 kg
Not Officially Disclosed
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
3480 kg
2755 kg
Payload Capacity
1700 kg
900 kg
Towing Capacity
0 kg
Not Officially Disclosed
Seating Capacity
3 seats
Not Officially Disclosed
Number of Rows
1 rows
Not Officially Disclosed
Doors
2 doors
Not Officially Disclosed
Minimum Turning Radius
7.0 m
6.2 m
Front Headroom
1025 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Headroom
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Legroom
1010 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Legroom
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
Bolero MaXX Pik-Up
T8 Double Cab
Engine
2.5-litre Turbocharged Diesel
2.0-litre Turbocharged Diesel
Engine Code
m2Di
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
2523 cc
1999 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
Turbocharged
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
104 kW @ 3600 rpm
Maximum Torque
220 Nm @ 1400-2200 rpm
320 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
6-Speed Manual
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
Not Officially Disclosed
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
T8 Double Cab
Gearbox
5-Speed Manual
6-speed manual
Drivetrain Layout
Front Engine, Rear-Wheel Drive
RWD
LSD Available
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Paddle Shifters
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Final Drive Ratio
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Number of Gears
5
6
Transmission Type
Manual
Manual
Clutch Type
Single Plate Dry
Not Officially Disclosed
Gear Shift Indicator
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Gear Shift Type
Floor-Mounted Manual
Not Officially Disclosed
Drivetrain
Rear-Wheel Drive
RWD
4WD Engagement
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
4WD Selector
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Automatic Shift Paddles
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Gearbox Type
Synchromesh Manual
6-speed manual
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Axle Layout
4x2
4×2
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Transmission Speeds
5
6
Spec
Bolero MaXX Pik-Up
T8 Double Cab
Claimed Mileage
17.2 km/l
15.38 km/l
City Mileage
14.4 km/l
11.3 km/l
Highway Mileage
20.2 km/l
16.0 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 l
Not Officially Disclosed
Emission Standard
BS VI
Euro 3-4
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Auto Start Stop
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Real-world Mileage
17.2 km/l
15.38 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
60
Not Officially Disclosed
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
T8 Double Cab
Airbags
0
Not Officially Disclosed
ABS
Standard
Yes
Electronic Stability Control
Not Available
Yes
Traction Control
Not Available
Yes
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Hill Start Assist
Not Available
Yes
Child Safety Lock
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
ISOFIX Mounts
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Brake Assist
Not Available
Hydraulic Brake Assist
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Not Available
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Parking Sensors
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
AEB
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
BA
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Brake Override System
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Curtain Airbags
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Driver Airbag
Not Available
Yes
EBD
Standard
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Hill Hold
Not Available
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Not Available
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Seatbelt Reminder
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Side Airbags
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Stability Control
Not Available
Yes
TCS
Not Available
Yes
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
ABS EBD
Standard
Yes
Spec
Bolero MaXX Pik-Up
T8 Double Cab
Cruise Control
Not Available
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Lane Keep Assist
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Parking Sensors
Rear
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear View Camera
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
360 Degree Camera
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Auto Highbeam
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Auto Wipers
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Parking Sensors
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Reverse Camera
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Park Assist
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Around View Monitor
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Blind Spot Warning
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Forward Collision Warning
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
Bolero MaXX Pik-Up
T8 Double Cab
Seat Material
Stain-resistant fabric
Not Officially Disclosed
Heated Seats
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Ventilated Seats
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Ambient Lighting
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Steering Wheel Material
Urethane
Not Officially Disclosed
60 40 Split Seat
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Driver Seat Adjustment
Recline, reach and height adjustment
Not Officially Disclosed
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Fixed
Not Officially Disclosed
Seat Trim
Stain-resistant fabric
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
Bolero MaXX Pik-Up
T8 Double Cab
Climate Control
Manual
Not Officially Disclosed
Power Windows
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Keyless Entry
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Push Button Start
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Wireless Charging
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Sunroof
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Electric Tailgate
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
AC Type
Manual
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
Bolero MaXX Pik-Up
T8 Double Cab
Infotainment System
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Apple CarPlay
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Android Auto
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Bluetooth Connectivity
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Number of Speakers
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Digital Instrument Cluster
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
USB Ports
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Infotainment Screen
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Touchscreen
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
Bolero MaXX Pik-Up
T8 Double Cab
LED Headlamps
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Daytime Running Lamps
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Fog Lamps
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Roof Rails
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Exterior Colour Options
White
Blue; Red; White; Silver; Grey; Black
Headlights
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
Bolero MaXX Pik-Up
T8 Double Cab
Approach Angle
Not Available
30.9 deg
Departure Angle
Not Available
23.3 deg
Wading Depth
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Terrain Modes
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Breakover Angle
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
Bolero MaXX Pik-Up
T8 Double Cab
Tyre Size
7 R16 LT
265/60 R18
Front Brake Type
Disc
Disc
Rear Brake Type
Drum
Disc
Spare Wheel Type
Full-Size
Not Officially Disclosed
Wheel Rim Size
7 R16 LT
18-inch alloy
Handbrake Type
Manual
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
Bolero MaXX Pik-Up
T8 Double Cab
Front Suspension
Leaf Spring
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Suspension
Leaf Spring
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
Bolero MaXX Pik-Up
T8 Double Cab
CO2 Emissions
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
Bolero MaXX Pik-Up
T8 Double Cab
Service Plan
Optional
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
Bolero MaXX Pik-Up
T8 Double Cab
Ownership Role
long-deck heavy-duty flagship
Current South African double-cab bakkie derivative
Price Zar
259000 ZAR
434900 ZAR
Pricing Role
top
Current official suggested retail price, vat included
Starting Price
259000
434900
Starting Price Zar
259000
434900
Spec
Bolero MaXX Pik-Up
T8 Double Cab
Warranty
4 years / 120000 km
Not Officially Disclosed
In depth: how these cars differ
This Bolero MaXX Pik-Up and T8 Double Cab comparison brings together local model information and available derivatives for South Africa. Prices and specifications appear only where they have been recorded for this market.
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