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Decision summary
Mahindra Bolero vs Mazda CX-60: 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 starts ZAR 574,201 cheaperBolero from ZAR 215,999 · CX-60 from ZAR 790,200
Five key differences
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Specification
Bolero
CX-60
Maximum Power
Bolero46 kW
CX-60141 kW @ 6000 rpm
Maximum Torque
Bolero195 Nm @ 1400 rpm
CX-60261 Nm @ 3000 rpm
Engine Size
Bolero2523 cc
CX-602488 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
Bolero14.3 km/l
CX-6013.0 km/l
Ground Clearance
Bolero170 mm
CX-60178.8 mm
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Mahindra Bolero
Bolero Maxitruck
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Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
Bolero
CX-60
Model Introduced Year
Not Available
2023
Generation
Current local listing
First-generation KH-series Mazda CX-60 on Mazda's Large Product architecture
Facelift History
Not listed by current South African source page.
Mazda introduced the CX-60 locally in 2023, added the six-cylinder Takumi in 2024 and revised suspension and drivetrain calibration for the 2025 update.
Facelift Launched Since
Original current-generation version
2023
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
Pickup
SUV
Model Year
Current
2026
Production Status
Active
Active
Segment
Pickup
Premium mid-size SUV
Tare Mass Kg
1470 kg
1470 kg
Vehicle Type
Pickup
SUV
Spec
Bolero
CX-60
Ground Clearance (Default)
170 mm
178.8 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
45 l
58 l
Kerb Weight
1470 kg
1470 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2620 kg
2342 kg
Payload Capacity
1150 kg
872 kg
Seating Capacity
2 seats
5 seats
Length
-
4745 mm
Width
-
1890 mm
Height
-
1687.5 mm
Wheelbase
-
2870 mm
Boot/Cargo Space
-
477 l
Towing Capacity
-
1500 kg
Doors
-
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
-
5.85 m
Front Legroom
-
1058 mm
Rear Legroom
-
990 mm
Spec
Bolero
CX-60
Front Track Width
Not Applicable
-
Rear Track Width
Not Applicable
-
Front Suspension
Not Available
Double wishbone
Rear Suspension
Not Available
Multi-link
Spec
Bolero
CX-60
Load Bed Length
2500 mm
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
1540 mm
Not Applicable
Climate Control
Not Available
Dual-zone climate control
Power Windows
Not Available
Front & Rear
Keyless Entry
Not Available
Smart
Push Button Start
Not Available
Standard
Wireless Charging
Not Available
Standard
Sunroof
Not Available
Panoramic
Electric Tailgate
Not Available
Standard
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Standard
Boot Space Seats Folded
Not Applicable
1148 l
AC Type
Not Available
Dual-zone climate control
Side Steps
Yes
-
Loadbox Length Mm
2500 mm
Not Applicable
Loadbox Width Mm
1540 mm
Not Applicable
Spec
Bolero
CX-60
Engine
2.5-litre Turbocharged Diesel
2.5-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Diesel
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
2523 cc
2488 cc
Cylinders
Not Officially Disclosed
4
Cylinder Layout
Not Officially Disclosed
Inline
Valves
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves per Cylinder
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Naturally Aspirated
Fuel System
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Compression Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
13.0:1
Bore
Not Officially Disclosed
89 mm
Stroke
Not Officially Disclosed
100 mm
Maximum Power
46 kW
141 kW @ 6000 rpm
Maximum Torque
195 Nm @ 1400 rpm
261 Nm @ 3000 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
Not Officially Disclosed
AWD
Transmission
Not Officially Disclosed
8-Speed Automatic
Top Speed
Not Officially Disclosed
201 km/h
0-100 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
9.9 sec
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
Off-road, Sport, Towing
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
31.3 kW/tonne
95.9 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
132.7 Nm/tonne
177.6 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
CX-60
Gearbox
Not Applicable
8-Speed Auto
Drivetrain Layout
Not Applicable
Front-engine, all-wheel drive
LSD Available
Not Applicable
-
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
-
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
-
Paddle Shifters
Not Applicable
Standard
Final Drive Ratio
Not Applicable
4.181
Number of Gears
Not Applicable
8
Transmission Type
Not Applicable
Automatic
Clutch Type
Not Applicable
-
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Applicable
-
Gear Shift Type
Not Applicable
Automatic
Drivetrain
Not Applicable
AWD
4WD Engagement
Not Applicable
-
4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
Not Applicable
-
Automatic Shift Paddles
Not Applicable
Standard
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
-
Gearbox Type
Not Applicable
Automatic
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
Not Applicable
4x4
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
-
Transmission Speeds
Not Applicable
8
Spec
Bolero
CX-60
Claimed Mileage
14.3 km/l
13.0 km/l
City Mileage
11.6 km/l
10.5 km/l
Highway Mileage
16.7 km/l
15.3 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
45 l
58 l
Emission Standard
Not Applicable
Euro stage IV
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Applicable
Standard
Real-world Mileage
14.3 km/l
13.0 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
45
58
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
CX-60
Airbags
No airbags listed in official BMT brochure
7
ABS
Not Available
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Not Available
Standard
Traction Control
Not Available
-
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Standard
Hill Start Assist
Not Available
Standard
Child Safety Lock
Not Available
-
ISOFIX Mounts
Not Available
Standard
Brake Assist
Not Available
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Not Available
-
Engine Immobiliser
Not Available
Standard
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Not Available
Front & Rear
Front Parking Sensors
Not Available
Standard
AEB
Not Available
Standard
BA
Not Available
Standard
Brake Override System
Not Available
-
Curtain Airbags
Not Available
Standard
Driver Airbag
Not Available
Standard
EBD
Not Available
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Not Available
Standard
Hill Hold
Not Available
Standard
Passenger Airbag
Not Available
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Standard
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Not Available
Driver & Passenger
Seatbelt Reminder
Not Available
Front & Rear
Side Airbags
Not Available
Standard
Stability Control
Not Available
Standard
TCS
Not Available
-
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Standard
ABS EBD
Not Available
Standard
Spec
Bolero
CX-60
Cruise Control
Not Available
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Standard
Lane Keep Assist
Not Available
Standard
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Available
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Standard
Parking Sensors
Not Available
Front & Rear
Rear View Camera
Not Available
Standard
360 Degree Camera
Not Available
Standard
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not Available
Standard
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Available
Standard
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
Not Available
Auto Highbeam
Not Available
Standard
Auto Wipers
Not Available
Standard
Rear Parking Sensors
Not Available
Standard
Reverse Camera
Not Available
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Standard
Park Assist
Not Available
-
Around View Monitor
Not Available
Standard
Blind Spot Warning
Not Available
Standard
Forward Collision Warning
Not Available
-
Spec
Bolero
CX-60
Seat Material
Soft-touch vinyl seating
Black Leather
Heated Seats
Not Applicable
Not Available
Ventilated Seats
Not Applicable
Not Available
Ambient Lighting
Not Applicable
Not Available
Front Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
1504 mm
Rear Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
1441 mm
Steering Wheel Material
Not Applicable
Standard
60 40 Split Seat
Not Applicable
(40:20:40)
Driver Seat Adjustment
Not Applicable
8-Way Power adjustable (Driver & Passenger) w. memory (Driver)
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Not Applicable
8-Way Power adjustable (Driver & Passenger) w. memory (Driver)
Seat Trim
Soft-touch vinyl seating
Black Leather
Spec
Bolero
CX-60
Infotainment System
Not Available
Standard
Apple CarPlay
Not Available
Wireless
Android Auto
Not Available
Standard
Bluetooth Connectivity
Not Available
Standard
Number of Speakers
Not Available
12
Digital Instrument Cluster
Not Applicable
Standard
USB Ports
Not Available
2
Infotainment Screen
Not Available
12-inch
Touchscreen
Not Available
12-inch
Spec
Bolero
CX-60
LED Headlamps
Not Available
Standard
Daytime Running Lamps
Not Available
Standard
Fog Lamps
Not Available
-
Roof Rails
Not Available
-
Exterior Colour Options
See OEM source page for colour availability.
Mazda South Africa lists model-specific premium paint finishes; current stock should be checked against the selected cabin and edition.
Headlights
Not Available
Standard
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Available
Panoramic
Alloy Wheel Design
-
Silver Metallic
Spec
Bolero
CX-60
Approach Angle
Not Available
18.6 deg
Departure Angle
Not Available
20 deg
Wading Depth
Not Available
-
Terrain Modes
Not Available
Off-road, Sport, Towing
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
-
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
-
Breakover Angle
Not Available
-
Ground Clearance Max
Not Applicable
178.8 mm
Ground Clearance Min
Not Applicable
178.8 mm
Spec
Bolero
CX-60
Tyre Size
Not Available
235/50 R20
Front Brake Type
Not Available
Ventilated disc
Rear Brake Type
Not Available
Ventilated disc
Spare Wheel Type
Not Available
Temporary spare T155/90 D18
Wheel Rim Size
Not Available
20x7-1/2J
Handbrake Type
Not Applicable
Electronic
Spec
Bolero
CX-60
CO2 Emissions
Not Applicable
180 g/km
Fuel Octane Requirement
Diesel
-
Spec
Bolero
CX-60
Basic Warranty
3 years / 100 000 km
5 Years/Unlimited km
Warranty
3 years / 100 000 km
5 Years/Unlimited km
Spec
Bolero
CX-60
Service Plan
Optional 3 years / 60 000 km
5 Years/Unlimited km
Spec
Bolero
CX-60
Ownership Role
South Africa market model
flagship equipment and comfort derivative
Price Zar
215999 ZAR
902000 ZAR
Pricing Role
base
flagship equipment and comfort derivative
Starting Price
215999
902000
Starting Price Zar
215999
902000
In depth: how these cars differ
This Bolero and CX-60 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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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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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.
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