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Mahindra Bolero MaXX Pik-Up vs Volkswagen Transporter Vans: 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 577,500 cheaperBolero MaXX Pik-Up from ZAR 199,000 · Transporter Vans from ZAR 776,500
Five key differences
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Specification
Bolero MaXX Pik-Up
Transporter Vans
Maximum Power
Bolero MaXX Pik-Up60 kW @ 3200 rpm
Transporter Vans110 kW
Maximum Torque
Bolero MaXX Pik-Up220 Nm @ 1400-2200 rpm
Transporter Vans360 Nm
Engine Size
Bolero MaXX Pik-Up2523 cc
Transporter Vans1968 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
Bolero MaXX Pik-Up17.2 km/l
Transporter Vans13.2 km/l
Ground Clearance
Bolero MaXX Pik-Up200 mm
Transporter Vans150 mm
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Independent editorial assessment
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Mahindra Bolero MaXX Pik-Up
1.7T HD
Hagalu editorial rating
4.2/5★★★★★★★★★★
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Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
Bolero MaXX Pik-Up
Transporter Vans
Model Introduced Year
2026
Current local generation year not confirmed
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 Transporter Vans listing; generation notes should be kept tied to the local model year and confirmed derivative data.
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
Van
Model Year
2026
Current
Production Status
Active
published
Segment
Commercial Pickup
Van
Vehicle Type
Pickup
Van
Color Note
-
Colour availability changes by model year, production batch and dealer stock, check the current colour selector before ordering.
Dealer Stock Note
-
Mid grade in the South Africa lineup
Drivetrain Note
-
4x2 configuration for the local line-up
Tare Mass Kg
-
1900 kg
Spec
Bolero MaXX Pik-Up
Transporter Vans
Length
5345 mm
5050 mm
Width
1800 mm
2032 mm
Height
1895 mm
1975 mm
Wheelbase
3290 mm
3100 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
200 mm
150 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
175 mm
-
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 l
55 l
Boot/Cargo Space
3569 l
-
Kerb Weight
1780 kg
1900 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
3480 kg
-
Payload Capacity
1700 kg
-
Towing Capacity
0 kg
-
Seating Capacity
3 seats
3 seats
Number of Rows
1 rows
-
Doors
2 doors
5 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
Transporter Vans
Engine
2.5-litre Turbocharged Diesel
Not Officially Disclosed
Engine Code
m2Di
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
2523 cc
1968 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
110 kW
Maximum Torque
220 Nm @ 1400-2200 rpm
360 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
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
Not Officially Disclosed
Launch Control
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
4000 rpm
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
33.7 kW/tonne
57.9 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
123.6 Nm/tonne
189.5 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
Transporter Vans
Gearbox
5-Speed Manual
Automatic
Drivetrain Layout
Front Engine, Rear-Wheel Drive
4x2
LSD Available
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Final Drive Ratio
Not Available
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
5
8
Transmission Type
Manual
Automatic
Clutch Type
Single Plate Dry
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
Standard
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Type
Floor-Mounted Manual
Automatic
Drivetrain
Rear-Wheel Drive
4x2
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
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
Synchromesh Manual
Automatic
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
4x2
4x2
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
5
8
Differential Type Front
-
Not Available
Differential Type Rear
-
Not Available
Transfer Case Guard
-
Not Available
Spec
Bolero MaXX Pik-Up
Transporter Vans
Claimed Mileage
17.2 km/l
13.2 km/l
City Mileage
14.4 km/l
10.7 km/l
Highway Mileage
20.2 km/l
15.4 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 l
55 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
13.2 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
60
55 l
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
Transporter Vans
Airbags
0
Front airbags
ABS
Standard
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Not Available
Not Available
Traction Control
Not Available
Not Available
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Not Available
Hill Start Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Child Safety Lock
Not Applicable
Not Available
ISOFIX Mounts
Not Applicable
Not Available
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
Not Available
AEB
Not Available
Not Available
BA
Not Available
Not Available
Brake Override System
Not Available
Not Available
Curtain Airbags
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Airbag
Not Available
Not Available
EBD
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Not Available
Hill Hold
Not Available
Not Available
Passenger Airbag
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Not Available
Not Available
Seatbelt Reminder
Standard
Not Available
Side Airbags
Not Available
Not Available
Stability Control
Not Available
Not Available
TCS
Not Available
Not Available
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Not Available
ABS EBD
Standard
Standard
Spec
Bolero MaXX Pik-Up
Transporter Vans
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
Not Available
Rear View Camera
Not Available
Not Available
360 Degree Camera
Not Available
Not Available
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
Not Available
Auto Highbeam
Not Available
Not Available
Auto Wipers
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Parking Sensors
Standard
Not Available
Reverse Camera
Not Available
Not Available
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
EV Mode
-
Not Available
Spec
Bolero MaXX Pik-Up
Transporter Vans
Seat Material
Stain-resistant fabric
Not Applicable
Heated Seats
Not Available
Not Applicable
Ventilated Seats
Not Available
Not Applicable
Ambient Lighting
Not Available
Not Applicable
Steering Wheel Material
Urethane
Not Applicable
60 40 Split Seat
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Driver Seat Adjustment
Recline, reach and height adjustment
Not Applicable
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Fixed
Not Applicable
Seat Trim
Stain-resistant fabric
Not Applicable
Front Shoulder Room
-
Not Applicable
Rear Shoulder Room
-
Not Applicable
Interior Colour Options
-
3
Interior Courtesy Lamps
-
Cabin trim, seating material, screen layout and driver-assistance equipment vary by derivative. Compare the chosen Transporter Vans grade before assuming a feature is included.
Interior Colours
-
3
Spec
Bolero MaXX Pik-Up
Transporter Vans
Climate Control
Manual
Not Available
Power Windows
Not Available
Not Available
Keyless Entry
Not Available
Not Available
Push Button Start
Not Available
Not Available
Wireless Charging
Not Available
Not Available
Sunroof
Not Available
Not Available
Electric Tailgate
Not Applicable
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Not Available
AC Type
Manual
Not Available
Load Bed Length
-
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
-
Not Applicable
Boot Space Seats Folded
-
Not Applicable
Battery Preconditioning
-
Not Available
Bed Extender
-
Not Available
Canopy Fitment
-
Not Available
Diff Lock
-
Not Available
Difflock
-
Not Available
Front Diff Lock
-
Not Available
Intelligent Battery System
-
Not Available
Load Bed Cover
-
Not Available
Load Bed Light
-
Not Available
Load Bed Steps
-
Not Available
Loadbox Depth Mm
-
Not Available
Loadbox Length Mm
-
Not Applicable
Loadbox Rope Hooks
-
Not Available
Loadbox Tiedown Brackets
-
Not Available
Loadbox Width Mm
-
Not Applicable
One Pedal Driving
-
Not Available
Rear Diff Lock
-
Not Available
Rear Electric Motor
-
Not Available
Regenerative Braking Levels
-
Not Available
Source Model Column
-
transporter-vans
Sports Bar
-
Not Available
Tailgate Damper
-
Not Available
Tailgate Lock
-
Not Available
Tow Bar Type
-
Not Available
Trim Level
-
mid
Variant Role
-
Core range derivative
Vehicle To Grid
-
Not Available
Vehicle To Load
-
Not Available
Spec
Bolero MaXX Pik-Up
Transporter Vans
Infotainment System
Not Available
Not Available
Apple CarPlay
Not Available
Not Available
Android Auto
Not Available
Not Available
Bluetooth Connectivity
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Speakers
Not Available
Not Available
Digital Instrument Cluster
Standard
Not Applicable
USB Ports
Not Available
Not Available
Infotainment Screen
Not Available
Not Available
Touchscreen
Not Available
Not Available
Spec
Bolero MaXX Pik-Up
Transporter Vans
LED Headlamps
Not Available
Not Available
Daytime Running Lamps
Not Available
Not Available
Fog Lamps
Not Available
Not Available
Roof Rails
Not Applicable
Not Available
Exterior Colour Options
White
3
Headlights
Not Available
Not Available
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Available
Not Available
Body Type
-
Van
Exterior Colour Options
-
3
Load Bed Liner
-
Not Available
Spec
Bolero MaXX Pik-Up
Transporter Vans
Approach Angle
Not Available
Not Available
Departure Angle
Not Available
Not Available
Wading Depth
Not Available
Not Available
Terrain Modes
Not Applicable
Not Available
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
Not Available
Not Available
Energy Recovery Display
-
Not Available
Front Skid Plate Guard
-
Not Available
Ground Clearance Max
-
150 mm
Ground Clearance Min
-
150 mm
Off Road Descent Control
-
Not Available
Off Road Traction Assist
-
Not Available
Crawl Control
-
Not Available
Rear Skid Plate Guard
-
Not Available
Skid Plates Fuel Tank
-
Not Available
Skid Plates Transfer Case
-
Not Available
Terrain Mode Mud
-
Not Available
Terrain Mode Normal
-
Not Available
Terrain Mode Rock
-
Not Available
Terrain Mode Sand
-
Not Available
Terrain Mode Snow
-
Not Available
Terrain Response System
-
Not Available
Underbody Camera
-
Not Available
Spec
Bolero MaXX Pik-Up
Transporter Vans
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
Not Available
Handbrake Type
Manual
Not Applicable
Fifth Wheel Prep
-
Not Available
Spec
Bolero MaXX Pik-Up
Transporter Vans
Front Suspension
Leaf Spring
Not Available
Rear Suspension
Leaf Spring
Not Available
Front Track Width
-
Not Applicable
Rear Track Width
-
Not Applicable
Spec
Bolero MaXX Pik-Up
Transporter Vans
CO2 Emissions
Not Available
Not Applicable
Hybrid System Type
-
Not Available
Fuel Octane Requirement
-
Diesel
Spec
Bolero MaXX Pik-Up
Transporter Vans
Service Plan
Optional
Not Available
Spec
Bolero MaXX Pik-Up
Transporter Vans
Ownership Role
long-deck heavy-duty flagship
South Africa market model
Price Zar
259000 ZAR
804100 ZAR
Pricing Role
top
Active local lineup
Starting Price
259000
804100
Starting Price Zar
259000
804100
Spec
Bolero MaXX Pik-Up
Transporter Vans
Warranty
4 years / 120000 km
3 years / 120 000 km
Basic Warranty
4 years / 120000 km
3 years / 120 000 km
In depth: how these cars differ
This Bolero MaXX Pik-Up and Transporter Vans 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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What the evidence means
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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.
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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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