Changan Hunter Diesel vs Mahindra Pik Up Double Cab

A proper head-to-head in South Africa — we cover price, performance, petrol economy, safety and what it'll actually cost you to own each one long term.

Changan Hunter Diesel in South Africa

Changan Hunter Diesel

4WD AT CE Diesel 6-Speed Automatic Current
ZAR 569,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 110 kW 🔧 350 Nm ⛽ 10.99 km/l
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Mahindra Pik Up Double Cab in South Africa

Mahindra Pik Up Double Cab

S11 Karoo AT 4x2 Diesel Current
ZAR 519,599 ex-showroom
⚡ 103 kW 🔧 320 Nm ⛽ 10.8 km/l
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Decision summary

Changan Hunter Diesel vs Mahindra Pik Up Double Cab: the short answer

The verified specification tables are ready to compare, but Hagalu has withheld a ranked verdict because the selected vehicles do not yet meet the minimum like-for-like source-coverage threshold.

Pik Up Double Cab starts ZAR 36,051 cheaper Hunter Diesel from ZAR 449,900 · Pik Up Double Cab from ZAR 413,849

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification Hunter Diesel Pik Up Double Cab
Maximum Power Hunter Diesel110 kW Pik Up Double Cab103 kW @ 3750 rpm
Maximum Torque Hunter Diesel350 Nm Pik Up Double Cab320 Nm
Engine Size Hunter Diesel2000 cc Pik Up Double Cab2179 cc
Combined Fuel Economy Hunter Diesel10.99 km/l Pik Up Double Cab10.8 km/l
Ground Clearance Hunter Diesel226 mm Pik Up Double Cab210 mm

Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec Hunter Diesel Pik Up Double Cab
Model Introduced Year 2025 Not Available
Generation Current South African Hunter double-cab diesel generation with one 2WD manual and one 4WD automatic derivative. Current local listing
Facelift History No South African facelift has been announced for the current Hunter Diesel range. Not listed by current South African source page.
Facelift Launched Since Not Applicable Original current-generation version
Facelift Version Ending Not Applicable Current
Body Style Double-cab pickup Pickup
Model Year 2026 Current
Production Status active Active
Segment Double-cab bakkie Pickup
Vehicle Type Light commercial vehicle Pickup
Tare Mass Kg - 2055 kg
Spec Hunter Diesel Pik Up Double Cab
Length 5330 mm -
Width 1930 mm -
Height 1875 mm -
Wheelbase 3180 mm -
Ground Clearance (Default) 226 mm 210 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) Not Officially Disclosed -
Fuel Tank Capacity 80 l 80 l
Boot/Cargo Space Not Officially Disclosed -
Kerb Weight 2060 kg 2055 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 3080 kg 3150 kg
Payload Capacity Not Officially Disclosed 1095 kg
Towing Capacity Not Officially Disclosed -
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Rows 2 rows -
Doors 4 doors -
Minimum Turning Radius 13 m -
Front Headroom Not Officially Disclosed -
Rear Headroom Not Officially Disclosed -
Front Legroom Not Officially Disclosed -
Rear Legroom Not Officially Disclosed -

In depth: how these cars differ

This Hunter Diesel and Pik Up Double Cab comparison keeps the exact South African derivatives, lifecycle states, available prices and verified specifications side by side.

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.

Specification Index Withheld

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Fail closed

Score withheld: fewer than four comparable categories or less than 50% weighted source coverage for at least one vehicle.

Use the verified key-spec and full-spec tables on this page. A ranked index will appear only after every selected vehicle has source-backed data in at least four categories and reaches 50% weighted coverage.

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.

Hunter Diesel vs Pik Up Double Cab questions

There is no universal winner. Use the comparison table to match the exact South African derivatives 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.