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Decision summary
Mahindra Bolero vs GWM Jolion Pro Limited: 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 215,451 cheaperBolero from ZAR 215,999 · Jolion Pro Limited from ZAR 431,450
Five key differences
Exact selected derivatives
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Specification
Bolero
Jolion Pro Limited
Maximum Power
Bolero46 kW
Jolion Pro Limited105 kW
Maximum Torque
Bolero195 Nm @ 1400 rpm
Jolion Pro Limited210 Nm
Engine Size
Bolero2523 cc
Jolion Pro Limited1500 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
Bolero14.3 km/l
Jolion Pro Limited12.3 km/l
Ground Clearance
Bolero170 mm
Jolion Pro Limited168 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
Bolero Maxitruck
Hagalu editorial ratingNot yet rated
No complete editorial rating is published for this exact variant. This is not a zero score.
Not yet rated means a complete review is not published; it does not mean the vehicle scored zero. Read the rating methodology.
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
Bolero
Jolion Pro Limited
Model Introduced Year
Not Available
Current local generation year not confirmed
Generation
Current local listing
Current South African Jolion Pro Limited listing; generation notes should be kept tied to the local model year and confirmed derivative data.
Facelift History
Not listed by current South African source page.
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
Original current-generation version
Original current-generation version
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
Pickup
SUV
Model Year
Current
2026
Production Status
Active
active
Segment
Pickup
SUV
Tare Mass Kg
1470 kg
1376-1540 kg
Vehicle Type
Pickup
SUV
Color Note
-
Colour availability changes by model year, production batch and dealer stock, check the current colour selector before ordering.
Dealer Stock Note
-
Top grade in the South Africa lineup
Spec
Bolero
Jolion Pro Limited
Ground Clearance (Default)
170 mm
168 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
45 l
55 l
Kerb Weight
1470 kg
1465 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2620 kg
1870 kg
Payload Capacity
1150 kg
405 kg
Seating Capacity
2 seats
5 seats
Length
-
4470 mm
Width
-
1898 mm
Height
-
1625 mm
Wheelbase
-
2700 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
-
148 mm
Boot/Cargo Space
-
291 l
Towing Capacity
-
2000 kg
Number of Rows
-
2 rows
Doors
-
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
-
5.8 m
Front Headroom
-
1000 mm
Rear Headroom
-
960 mm
Front Legroom
-
1050 mm
Rear Legroom
-
900 mm
Spec
Bolero
Jolion Pro Limited
Front Track Width
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Rear Track Width
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Front Suspension
Not Available
MacPherson independent
Rear Suspension
Not Available
Torsion beam composite
MagneRide Damping
-
Not Available
Spec
Bolero
Jolion Pro Limited
Load Bed Length
2500 mm
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
1540 mm
Not Applicable
Climate Control
Not Available
Dual-zone automatic
Power Windows
Not Available
All doors, one-touch anti-pinch
Keyless Entry
Not Available
Standard
Push Button Start
Not Available
Standard
Wireless Charging
Not Available
Not Available
Sunroof
Not Available
Panoramic
Electric Tailgate
Not Available
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Standard
Boot Space Seats Folded
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AC Type
Not Available
Dual-zone automatic
Side Steps
Yes
-
Loadbox Length Mm
2500 mm
Not Applicable
Loadbox Width Mm
1540 mm
Not Applicable
Adaptive Dampers
-
Not Available
Engine Warranty
-
5
Performance Data Logger
-
Not Available
Rev Matching
-
Not Available
Voice Command
-
Standard
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 Rope Hooks
-
Not Available
Loadbox Tiedown Brackets
-
Not Available
One Pedal Driving
-
Not Available
Rear Diff Lock
-
Not Available
Rear Electric Motor
-
Not Available
Regenerative Braking Levels
-
Not Available
Source Model Column
-
jolion-pro-limited
Sport Plus Mode
-
Not Available
Sports Bar
-
Not Available
Surround View Monitor
Not Available
Not Available
Tailgate Damper
-
Not Available
Tailgate Lock
-
Not Available
Tow Bar Type
-
Not Available
Trim Level
-
top
Variant Role
-
Core range derivative
Vehicle To Grid
-
Not Available
Vehicle To Load
-
Not Available
Wireless Charger
Not Available
Not Available
Spec
Bolero
Jolion Pro Limited
Engine
2.5-litre Turbocharged Diesel
1.5-litre Turbocharged Petrol
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Diesel
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
2523 cc
1500 cc
Cylinders
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Cylinder Layout
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves per Cylinder
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Compression Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Bore
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Stroke
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Maximum Power
46 kW
105 kW
Maximum Torque
195 Nm @ 1400 rpm
210 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
Not Officially Disclosed
FWD
Transmission
Not Officially Disclosed
7-Speed DCT
Top Speed
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
0-100 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
31.3 kW/tonne
Not Officially Disclosed
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
132.7 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
Jolion Pro Limited
Gearbox
Not Applicable
Automatic
Drivetrain Layout
Not Applicable
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 Applicable
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
Not Applicable
7
Transmission Type
Not Applicable
Automatic
Clutch Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Applicable
Yes
Gear Shift Type
Not Applicable
Automatic
Drivetrain
Not Applicable
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
Not Applicable
Automatic
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
Not Applicable
Front-wheel drive
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
Not Applicable
7
Differential Type Front
-
Not Available
Differential Type Rear
-
Not Available
Transfer Case Guard
-
Not Available
Spec
Bolero
Jolion Pro Limited
Claimed Mileage
14.3 km/l
12.3 km/l
City Mileage
11.6 km/l
9.9 km/l
Highway Mileage
16.7 km/l
14.5 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
45 l
55 l
Emission Standard
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Real-world Mileage
14.3 km/l
12.3 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
45
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
Jolion Pro Limited
Airbags
No airbags listed in official BMT brochure
6 airbags: dual front, front side and side curtain
ABS
Not Available
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Not Available
Standard
Traction Control
Not Available
Standard
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Not Available
Hill Start Assist
Not Available
Standard
Child Safety Lock
Not Available
Standard
ISOFIX Mounts
Not Available
Standard
Brake Assist
Not Available
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Not Available
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Not Available
Standard
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Not Available
Standard
Front Parking Sensors
Not Available
Not Available
AEB
Not Available
Standard
BA
Not Available
Standard
Brake Override System
Not Available
Standard
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
Not Available
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Not Available
Standard
Seatbelt Reminder
Not Available
Standard
Side Airbags
Not Available
Standard
Stability Control
Not Available
Standard
TCS
Not Available
Standard
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Not Available
ABS EBD
Not Available
Standard
Spec
Bolero
Jolion Pro Limited
Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Standard
Lane Keep Assist
Not Available
Standard
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Parking Sensors
Not Available
4 rear sensors
Rear View Camera
Not Available
Standard
360 Degree Camera
Not Available
Not Available
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not Available
Standard
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Available
Standard
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
Standard
Auto Highbeam
Not Available
Not Available
Auto Wipers
Not Available
Standard
Rear Parking Sensors
Not Available
4 sensors
Reverse Camera
Not Available
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Standard
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
Standard
EV Mode
-
Not Available
Pre-Collision System
-
Standard
Surround View Camera
Not Available
Not Available
Spec
Bolero
Jolion Pro Limited
Seat Material
Soft-touch vinyl seating
Leatherette
Heated Seats
Not Applicable
Not Available
Ventilated Seats
Not Applicable
Not Available
Ambient Lighting
Not Applicable
Not Available
Front Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Rear Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Steering Wheel Material
Not Applicable
Leather
60 40 Split Seat
Not Applicable
Standard
Driver Seat Adjustment
Not Applicable
6-way electric
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Not Applicable
4-way manual
Seat Trim
Soft-touch vinyl seating
Black leatherette
Interior Colour Options
-
3
Interior Courtesy Lamps
-
Cabin trim, seating material, screen layout and driver-assistance equipment vary by derivative. Compare the chosen Jolion Pro Limited grade before assuming a feature is included.
Floor Mats
-
Limited-edition branded carpets
Interior Colours
-
3
Spec
Bolero
Jolion Pro Limited
Infotainment System
Not Available
12.4-inch Touchscreen
Apple CarPlay
Not Available
Wireless
Android Auto
Not Available
Wireless
Bluetooth Connectivity
Not Available
Wireless
Number of Speakers
Not Available
6
Digital Instrument Cluster
Not Applicable
7-inch LCD
USB Ports
Not Available
Front and rear Type A + Type C
Infotainment Screen
Not Available
12.4
Touchscreen
Not Available
12.4
Navigation System
-
Standard
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Not Available
Wireless
Wireless Android Auto
Not Available
Wireless
Voice Recognition
-
Standard
Infotainment Screen Size
Not Available
12.4
Infotainment Display
-
12.4
Connected Services
-
Wireless
Voice Control
-
Standard
Smartphone Connectivity
-
Wireless
Spec
Bolero
Jolion Pro Limited
LED Headlamps
Not Available
Standard
Daytime Running Lamps
Not Available
Standard
Fog Lamps
Not Available
Rear
Roof Rails
Not Available
Black
Exterior Colour Options
See OEM source page for colour availability.
3
Headlights
Not Available
Standard
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Available
Standard
Body Type
-
SUV
Exterior Colour Options
-
3
Load Bed Liner
-
Not Available
Active Exhaust
-
Not Available
Exterior Trim
-
Green exterior accents
Spec
Bolero
Jolion Pro Limited
Approach Angle
Not Available
Not Available
Departure Angle
Not Available
Not Available
Wading Depth
Not Available
Not Available
Terrain Modes
Not Available
Not Available
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
Not Available
Not Available
Ground Clearance Max
Not Applicable
168 mm
Ground Clearance Min
Not Applicable
168 mm
Energy Recovery Display
-
Not Available
Front Skid Plate Guard
-
Not Available
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
Jolion Pro Limited
Tyre Size
Not Available
225/55 R18
Front Brake Type
Not Available
Disc
Rear Brake Type
Not Available
Disc
Spare Wheel Type
Not Available
T135/90 R17 temporary spare
Wheel Rim Size
Not Available
18
Handbrake Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fifth Wheel Prep
-
Not Available
Brake Caliper Colour
-
Green
Spec
Bolero
Jolion Pro Limited
CO2 Emissions
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Octane Requirement
Diesel
Petrol
Hybrid System Type
-
Not Available
Particulate Filter
-
Not Available
Spec
Bolero
Jolion Pro Limited
Basic Warranty
3 years / 100 000 km
7 years / 200 000 km
Warranty
3 years / 100 000 km
7 years / 200 000 km
Warranty Years
3 years / 100 000 km
7 years / 200 000 km
Warranty Kilometers
3 years / 100 000 km
7 years / 200 000 km
Roadside Assistance
-
7 years / unlimited km
Anti-Corrosion Warranty
-
6 Years
Roadside Assistance
-
7 years / unlimited km
Warranty Roadside Assistance
-
7 years / unlimited km
Spec
Bolero
Jolion Pro Limited
Service Plan
Optional 3 years / 60 000 km
7 years / 75 000 km
Service Interval
-
12 months / 15 000 km
Approx Service Cost
-
Included in Service Plan
Battery Warranty
-
Not Applicable
Maintenance Plan
-
5 Years / 75,000 km
Engine Oil Change Interval
-
10,000 km
First Service At
-
5000
Service Plan Duration
Optional 3 years / 60 000 km
7 years / 75 000 km
Service Plan Distance
Optional 3 years / 60 000 km
7 years / 75 000 km
Anti-Rust Treatment
-
Yes
Alternator
-
110A
Service Intervals
-
12 months / 15 000 km
Spec
Bolero
Jolion Pro Limited
Ownership Role
South Africa market model
Top
Price Zar
215999 ZAR
431450 ZAR
Pricing Role
base
Current listed price
Starting Price
215999
431450
Starting Price Zar
215999
431450
In depth: how these cars differ
This Bolero and Jolion Pro Limited 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.
Hagalu has withheld an overall score because at least one selected vehicle does not yet have four comparable categories and 50% weighted source coverage. Missing catalogue evidence is not replaced with a neutral score or a guessed value.
Use the key-spec and full-spec tables to compare the fields that are confirmed. For a purchase decision, verify current availability, exact derivative equipment, finance, insurance and ownership cover with the relevant manufacturer or authorised retailer.
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What the evidence means
No overall winner is declared because the selected vehicles do not yet meet Hagalu's minimum like-for-like source-coverage threshold. Compare the confirmed rows and verify the exact derivative before buying.
Related comparisons
Continue with closely related South Africa models and comparable body styles.
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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