Mahindra Bolero MaXX Pik-Up vs Mitsubishi Triton Double Cab

A proper head-to-head in South Africa — compare price, performance, fuel economy or electric range, safety and the details that shape long-term ownership.

Mahindra Bolero MaXX Pik-Up in South Africa

Mahindra Bolero MaXX Pik-Up

1.7T HD Diesel 5-Speed Manual Current
ZAR 259,000 ex-showroom
⚡ 60 kW 🔧 220 Nm ⛽ 17.2 km/l
VS
Mitsubishi Triton Double Cab in South Africa

Mitsubishi Triton Double Cab

2.4L Bi-Turbo A/T Diesel 6-Speed Automatic Current
ZAR 959,990 ex-showroom
⚡ 150 kW 🔧 470 Nm ⛽ 11.9 km/l
＋ Add a 3rd car

Decision summary

Mahindra Bolero MaXX Pik-Up vs Mitsubishi Triton Double Cab: the short answer

Triton Double Cab has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Bolero MaXX Pik-Up remains close.

Bolero MaXX Pik-Up starts ZAR 440,990 cheaper Bolero MaXX Pik-Up from ZAR 199,000 · Triton Double Cab from ZAR 639,990

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification Bolero MaXX Pik-Up Triton Double Cab
Maximum Power Bolero MaXX Pik-Up60 kW @ 3200 rpm Triton Double Cab150 kW @ 3500 rpm
Maximum Torque Bolero MaXX Pik-Up220 Nm @ 1400-2200 rpm Triton Double Cab470 Nm @ 1500-2750 rpm
Engine Size Bolero MaXX Pik-Up2523 cc Triton Double Cab2442 cc
Combined Fuel Economy Bolero MaXX Pik-Up17.2 km/l Triton Double Cab11.9 km/l
Ground Clearance Bolero MaXX Pik-Up200 mm Triton Double Cab228 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.

Read the review and score breakdown

Mitsubishi Triton Double Cab

2.4L Bi-Turbo A/T

Hagalu editorial rating
4.3/5

Desk research · Exact variant

Hagalu Editorial Team ·

Editorial assessment, not a customer rating. Not road-tested for this review.

Read the review and score breakdown

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
  • Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to: Published Efficiency
Specification evidence leader

Triton Double Cab

Strengths
  • More powerful engine output
  • Stronger listed safety equipment
  • Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
  • Lower fuel efficiency
Best suited to: Published Performance Published Practicality

Which One's Right for You?

Bolero MaXX Pik-Up

  • Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use

Triton Double Cab

  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
  • Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec Bolero MaXX Pik-Up Triton Double Cab
Model Introduced Year 2026 2024
Generation First South African Bolero MaXX Pik-Up range, launched on 11 August 2026 as a model line distinct from the earlier Bolero Maxitruck Sixth-generation Triton
Facelift History New South African model line; not a facelift of the historical Bolero Maxitruck record Next-Gen Triton launched in South Africa in November 2024; Bi-Turbo added in 2026.
Facelift Launched Since 2026 Current specification
Facelift Version Ending Current Current
Body Style Pickup Double-cab pickup
Model Year 2026 2026
Production Status Active active
Segment Commercial Pickup One-ton double-cab pickup
Vehicle Type Pickup Light commercial vehicle
Spec Bolero MaXX Pik-Up Triton Double Cab
Length 5345 mm 5360 mm
Width 1800 mm 1930 mm
Height 1895 mm 1815 mm
Wheelbase 3290 mm 3130 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) 200 mm 228 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) 175 mm 195 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 60 l 75 l
Boot/Cargo Space 3569 l 1262 l
Kerb Weight 1780 kg 2035 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 3480 kg 3020 kg
Payload Capacity 1700 kg 985 kg
Towing Capacity 0 kg 3500 kg
Seating Capacity 3 seats 5 seats
Number of Rows 1 rows 2 rows
Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Minimum Turning Radius 7.0 m 6.35 m
Front Headroom 1025 mm 1000 mm
Rear Headroom Not Applicable 972 mm
Front Legroom 1010 mm 1059 mm
Rear Legroom Not Applicable 857 mm

In depth: how these cars differ

This Bolero MaXX Pik-Up and Triton Double Cab 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 Triton Double Cab 75.

Efficiency index: Bolero MaXX Pik-Up 69 vs Triton Double Cab 47.

Safety-equipment index: Bolero MaXX Pik-Up 88 vs Triton Double Cab 95.

Practicality index: Bolero MaXX Pik-Up 78 vs Triton Double Cab 90.

Ownership-cover index: Bolero MaXX Pik-Up not separately scored vs Triton Double Cab 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.

Specification Evidence Index

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

Triton Double Cab leads by 11 points

Triton Double Cab has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Bolero MaXX Pik-Up remains close.

Evidence leader 78 /100
Lead 11 points
Data 83% source coverage
78
#1 Evidence leader

Triton Double Cab

83% source coverage 3 strong categories
Best at Safety 95 Check Efficiency 47
Performance 75
Efficiency 47
Safety 95
Practicality 90
Leads by 11 points
67
#2

Bolero MaXX Pik-Up

54% source coverage 2 strong categories
Best at Safety 88 Check Performance 38
Performance 38
Efficiency 69
Safety 88
Practicality 78
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance Triton Double Cab +37 Efficiency Bolero MaXX Pik-Up +22 Safety Triton Double Cab +7 Practicality Triton Double Cab +12

Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.

Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader

Triton Double Cab

Performance 75/100
Efficiency 47/100
Safety 95/100
Practicality 90/100

Bolero MaXX Pik-Up

Performance 38/100
Efficiency 69/100
Safety 88/100
Practicality 78/100

What the evidence means

Evidence index Mitsubishi Triton Double Cab leads the specification evidence index with 78 pts vs 67 pts for Bolero MaXX Pik-Up

In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Triton Double Cab 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.

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Bolero MaXX Pik-Up vs Triton Double Cab 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.