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Mahindra Bolero MaXX Pik-Up vs Renault Triber Express III: the short answer
Bolero MaXX Pik-Up holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over Triber Express III.
Bolero MaXX Pik-Up starts ZAR 50,999 cheaperBolero MaXX Pik-Up from ZAR 199,000 · Triber Express III from ZAR 249,999
Five key differences
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Specification
Bolero MaXX Pik-Up
Triber Express III
Maximum Power
Bolero MaXX Pik-Up60 kW @ 3200 rpm
Triber Express III53 kW @ 6250 rpm
Maximum Torque
Bolero MaXX Pik-Up220 Nm @ 1400-2200 rpm
Triber Express III96 Nm @ 3500 rpm
Engine Size
Bolero MaXX Pik-Up2523 cc
Triber Express III999 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
Bolero MaXX Pik-Up17.2 km/l
Triber Express III18.2 km/l
Ground Clearance
Bolero MaXX Pik-Up200 mm
Triber Express III182 mm
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
Independent editorial assessment
Hagalu editorial ratings
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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 ·
Editorial assessment, not a customer rating. Not road-tested for this review.
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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
Triber Express III
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
Triber Express III
Buyers who prefer this derivative's confirmed specification mix
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
Bolero MaXX Pik-Up
Triber Express III
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
Third-generation South African Triber Express light commercial vehicle, announced 10 April 2026 and retailed separately from the preceding Triber Express generation
Facelift History
New South African model line; not a facelift of the historical Bolero Maxitruck record
New Express III generation with updated exterior, digital cluster, eight-inch connected touchscreen and standard reversing camera
Facelift Launched Since
2026
2026
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
Pickup
Panel Van
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
Active
active
Segment
Commercial Pickup
Light Commercial Vehicle
Vehicle Type
Pickup
Panel Van
Tare Mass Kg
-
926 kg
Spec
Bolero MaXX Pik-Up
Triber Express III
Length
5345 mm
3990 mm
Width
1800 mm
1739 mm
Height
1895 mm
1662 mm
Wheelbase
3290 mm
2636 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
200 mm
182 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
175 mm
182 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 l
40 l
Boot/Cargo Space
3569 l
1500 l
Kerb Weight
1780 kg
926 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
3480 kg
1522 kg
Payload Capacity
1700 kg
542 kg
Towing Capacity
0 kg
0 kg
Seating Capacity
3 seats
2 seats
Number of Rows
1 rows
1 rows
Doors
2 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
7.0 m
5.0 m
Front Headroom
1025 mm
970 mm
Rear Headroom
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Front Legroom
1010 mm
1028 mm
Rear Legroom
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Spec
Bolero MaXX Pik-Up
Triber Express III
Engine
2.5-litre Turbocharged Diesel
1.0-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol
Engine Code
m2Di
BR10
Fuel Type
Diesel
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
2523 cc
999 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 Injection
Compression Ratio
18.6:1
10.5:1
Bore
88.9 mm
72.2 mm
Stroke
101.6 mm
81.3 mm
Maximum Power
60 kW @ 3200 rpm
53 kW @ 6250 rpm
Maximum Torque
220 Nm @ 1400-2200 rpm
96 Nm @ 3500 rpm
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
FWD
Transmission
5-Speed Manual
5-Speed Manual
Top Speed
80 km/h
140 km/h
0-100 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
17.4 sec
Quarter Mile
22.9 sec
20.5 sec
Drive Modes
No
No
Launch Control
No
No
Rev Limiter
4000 rpm
6500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio
33.7 kW/tonne
57.2 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
123.6 Nm/tonne
103.7 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
Triber Express III
Gearbox
5-Speed Manual
5-Speed Manual
Drivetrain Layout
Front Engine, Rear-Wheel Drive
Front Engine, Front-Wheel Drive
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
4.73:1
Number of Gears
5
5
Transmission Type
Manual
Manual
Clutch Type
Single Plate Dry
Single Plate Dry
Gear Shift Indicator
Standard
Standard
Gear Shift Type
Floor-Mounted Manual
Floor-Mounted Manual
Drivetrain
Rear-Wheel Drive
Front-Wheel Drive
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
Manual
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
5
Spec
Bolero MaXX Pik-Up
Triber Express III
Claimed Mileage
17.2 km/l
18.2 km/l
City Mileage
14.4 km/l
14.5 km/l
Highway Mileage
20.2 km/l
21.3 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 l
40 l
Emission Standard
BS VI
Euro VIb
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Available
Not Available
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
40
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
Triber Express III
Airbags
0
2
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
Standard
ISOFIX Mounts
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Brake Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Not Available
Not Available
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Standard
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Standard
Standard
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
Standard
EBD
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Standard
Hill Hold
Not Available
Not Available
Passenger Airbag
Not Available
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Not Available
Standard
Seatbelt Reminder
Standard
Standard
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
Triber Express III
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
Rear Camera
Rear View Camera
Not Available
Standard
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
Standard
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
Triber Express III
Seat Material
Stain-resistant fabric
Fabric
Heated Seats
Not Available
Not Available
Ventilated Seats
Not Available
Not Available
Ambient Lighting
Not Available
Not Available
Steering Wheel Material
Urethane
Urethane
60 40 Split Seat
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Driver Seat Adjustment
Recline, reach and height adjustment
Manual
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Fixed
Manual
Seat Trim
Stain-resistant fabric
Dual-Tone Fabric
Spec
Bolero MaXX Pik-Up
Triber Express III
Climate Control
Manual
Manual
Power Windows
Not Available
Front
Keyless Entry
Not Available
Remote
Push Button Start
Not Available
Not Available
Wireless Charging
Not Available
Not Available
Sunroof
Not Available
Not Available
Electric Tailgate
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Not Available
AC Type
Manual
Manual
Spec
Bolero MaXX Pik-Up
Triber Express III
Infotainment System
Not Available
8-inch Touchscreen
Apple CarPlay
Not Available
Standard
Android Auto
Not Available
Standard
Bluetooth Connectivity
Not Available
Standard
Number of Speakers
Not Available
2
Digital Instrument Cluster
Standard
Standard
USB Ports
Not Available
Standard
Infotainment Screen
Not Available
8-inch
Touchscreen
Not Available
8-inch
Spec
Bolero MaXX Pik-Up
Triber Express III
LED Headlamps
Not Available
Not Available
Daytime Running Lamps
Not Available
Standard
Fog Lamps
Not Available
Not Available
Roof Rails
Not Applicable
Standard
Exterior Colour Options
White
Ice Cool White, Moonlight Silver, Stealth Black, Cedar Brown, Zanskar Blue
Headlights
Not Available
Not Available
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Available
Not Available
Spec
Bolero MaXX Pik-Up
Triber Express III
Approach Angle
Not Available
Not Available
Departure Angle
Not Available
Not Available
Wading Depth
Not Available
Not Available
Terrain Modes
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
Not Available
Not Available
Spec
Bolero MaXX Pik-Up
Triber Express III
Tyre Size
7 R16 LT
165/80 R14
Front Brake Type
Disc
Disc
Rear Brake Type
Drum
Drum
Spare Wheel Type
Full-Size
Full-Size
Wheel Rim Size
7 R16 LT
14-inch
Handbrake Type
Manual
Manual
Spec
Bolero MaXX Pik-Up
Triber Express III
Front Suspension
Leaf Spring
MacPherson Strut with Coil Spring
Rear Suspension
Leaf Spring
Torsion Beam with Coil Spring
Spec
Bolero MaXX Pik-Up
Triber Express III
CO2 Emissions
Not Available
131 g/km
Spec
Bolero MaXX Pik-Up
Triber Express III
Service Plan
Optional
2 years / 30000 km
Spec
Bolero MaXX Pik-Up
Triber Express III
Ownership Role
long-deck heavy-duty flagship
factory-listed roof-rack derivative
Price Zar
259000 ZAR
261999 ZAR
Pricing Role
top
top
Starting Price
259000
261999
Starting Price Zar
259000
261999
Spec
Bolero MaXX Pik-Up
Triber Express III
Warranty
4 years / 120000 km
5 years / 150000 km
In depth: how these cars differ
This Bolero MaXX Pik-Up and Triber Express III 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 Triber Express III 23.
Efficiency index: Bolero MaXX Pik-Up 69 vs Triber Express III 69.
Safety-equipment index: Bolero MaXX Pik-Up 88 vs Triber Express III 32.
Practicality index: Bolero MaXX Pik-Up 78 vs Triber Express III 64.
Ownership-cover index: Bolero MaXX Pik-Up not separately scored vs Triber Express III 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 22 points
Bolero MaXX Pik-Up holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over Triber Express III.
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
Triber Express III
Performance
23/100
Efficiency
69/100
Safety
32/100
Practicality
64/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexMahindra Bolero MaXX Pik-Up
leads the specification evidence index with 67 pts
vs 45 pts for Triber Express III
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Bolero MaXX Pik-Up leads. However, Triber Express III may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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Bolero MaXX Pik-Up vs Triber Express III questions
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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