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Nissan NP300 Hardbody vs Mahindra S6 Mining: 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.
Recorded price context
NP300 Hardbody:
last listed from
ZAR 349,900
·
S6 Mining:
current from
ZAR 478,649
Five key differences
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Specification
NP300 Hardbody
S6 Mining
Maximum Power
NP300 Hardbody98 kW @ 3600 rpm
S6 Mining103 kW @ 3750 rpm
Maximum Torque
NP300 Hardbody304 Nm
S6 Mining320 Nm
Engine Size
NP300 Hardbody2488 cc
S6 Mining2179 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
NP300 Hardbody11.4 km/l
S6 Mining12.7 km/l
Ground Clearance
NP300 Hardbody215 mm
S6 Mining210 mm
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Spec
NP300 Hardbody
S6 Mining
Model Introduced Year
2008
Not Available
Generation
Long-running model with proven commercial reliability
Current local listing
Facelift History
Updated over the years with improved safety and features
Not listed by current South African source page.
Tare Mass Kg
1395 kg
2155 kg
Facelift Launched Since
Not confirmed
Original current-generation version
Facelift Version Ending
Not confirmed
Current
Body Style
Not confirmed
Pickup
Model Year
Not confirmed
Current
Production Status
Not confirmed
Active
Segment
Not confirmed
Pickup
Vehicle Type
Not confirmed
Pickup
Spec
NP300 Hardbody
S6 Mining
Length
4875 mm
-
Width
1760 mm
-
Height
1655 mm
-
Wheelbase
2500 mm
-
Ground Clearance (Default)
215 mm
210 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
75 l
80 l
Kerb Weight
1395 kg
2155 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2400 kg
3150 kg
Towing Capacity
2500 kg
-
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Minimum Turning Radius
5.8 m
-
Spec
NP300 Hardbody
S6 Mining
Front Track Width
1495 mm
Not Applicable
Rear Track Width
1490 mm
Not Applicable
Front Suspension
Double Wishbone
Not Available
Rear Suspension
Leaf Spring
Not Available
Chassis Type
Ladder Frame
-
Power Steering
Hydraulic
-
Steering Column
Tilt Adjustable
-
Front Suspension Type
Double Wishbone
Not Available
Rear Suspension Type
Leaf Spring
Not Available
Spec
NP300 Hardbody
S6 Mining
Load Bed Length
1907 mm
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
1454 mm
Not Applicable
Climate Control
Manual AC
Not Available
Power Windows
Front
Not Available
Keyless Entry
Not Available
Not Available
Push Button Start
Not Available
Not Available
Wireless Charging
Not Available
Not Available
Sunroof
Not Available
Not Available
Electric Tailgate
Not Available
Not Available
Automatic Headlamps
Not Available
-
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Not Available
Auto Dimming Mirror
Not Available
-
AC Type
Manual AC
Not Available
Engine Start Stop
Not Available
Not Available
Engine Start Stop Button
Not Available
Not Available
Push Button Start
Not Available
Not Available
Spare Wheel
Full Size Steel Under-bed
Not Available
Air Conditioning
Manual AC
Not Available
Loadbox Length Mm
1907 mm
Not Applicable
Loadbox Width Mm
1454 mm
Not Applicable
Sound System
4
Not Available
Unlocking
Not Available
Not Available
Wireless Charger
Not Available
Not Available
Boot Space Seats Folded
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Fuel Consumption Combined
Not confirmed
7.9
Spec
NP300 Hardbody
S6 Mining
Engine
2.5-litre Turbocharged Diesel
2.2-litre Turbocharged Diesel
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
2488 cc
2179 cc
Cylinders
4
Not Officially Disclosed
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves
16
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves per Cylinder
4
Not Officially Disclosed
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Common Rail Direct Injection
Not Officially Disclosed
Compression Ratio
17.5:1
Not Officially Disclosed
Bore
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Stroke
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Maximum Power
98 kW @ 3600 rpm
103 kW @ 3750 rpm
Maximum Torque
304 Nm
320 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
4WD
4WD
Transmission
7-Speed Automatic
Not Officially Disclosed
Top Speed
168 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
0-100 km/h
12.5 sec
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
70.3 kW/tonne
47.8 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
217.9 Nm/tonne
148.5 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
NP300 Hardbody
S6 Mining
Engine Position
Front Longitudinal
-
Gearbox
7-Speed Automatic
Manual
Drivetrain Layout
Part-Time 4WD
4WD
LSD Available
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transfer Case
Standard
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Rear Lock
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transmission Type
7-Speed Automatic
Manual
Gearbox Type
7-Speed Automatic
Manual
Final Drive Ratio
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Clutch Type
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Type
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Drivetrain
Not confirmed
4WD
4WD Engagement
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
4WD Hi Range
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Front Differential Lock
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Low Range Ratio
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
Not confirmed
4WD
Rear Differential Lock
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Spec
NP300 Hardbody
S6 Mining
Claimed Mileage
11.4 km/l
12.7 km/l
City Mileage
9 km/l
10.3 km/l
Highway Mileage
12 km/l
14.9 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
75 l
80 l
Emission Standard
Euro 5
Not Applicable
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
75
80
Real-world Mileage
11.4 km/l
12.7 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Combined Driving Range
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Electric Consumption
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Spec
NP300 Hardbody
S6 Mining
Airbags
4
Driver and passenger airbags
ABS
Standard
Not Available
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Not Available
Traction Control
Standard
Not Available
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Not Available
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Not Available
Child Safety Lock
Standard
Not Available
ISOFIX Mounts
Standard
Not Available
Brake Assist
Standard
Not Available
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Not Available
Not Available
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Not Available
Alarm System
Standard
-
Central Locking
Standard
-
Side Impact Beams
Not Available
-
Stability Control
Standard
Not Available
TCS
Standard
Not Available
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Not confirmed
Not Available
Front Parking Sensors
Not confirmed
Not Available
AEB
Not Available
Not Available
BA
Not confirmed
Not Available
Brake Override System
Not confirmed
Not Available
Curtain Airbags
Not confirmed
Not Available
Driver Airbag
Not confirmed
Not Available
EBD
Not confirmed
Not Available
Engine Immobiliser
Not confirmed
Not Available
Hill Hold
Standard
Not Available
Passenger Airbag
Not confirmed
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Not confirmed
Not Available
Seatbelt Reminder
Not confirmed
Not Available
Side Airbags
Not confirmed
Not Available
Knee Airbag
Not confirmed
Not Available
ABS EBD
Standard
Not Available
Spec
NP300 Hardbody
S6 Mining
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
Not Available
Not Available
Rear View Camera
Standard
Not Available
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 confirmed
Not Available
Auto Wipers
Not confirmed
Not Available
Rear Parking Sensors
Not confirmed
Not Available
Reverse Camera
Standard
Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Available
Park Assist
Not confirmed
Not Available
Around View Monitor
Not Available
Not Available
Blind Spot Warning
Not Available
Not Available
Forward Collision Warning
Not confirmed
Not Available
Spec
NP300 Hardbody
S6 Mining
Seat Material
Fabric
Not Applicable
Seat Adjustment
Manual
-
Heated Seats
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Ventilated Seats
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Steering Type
Hydraulic
-
Steering Adjustment
Tilt Adjustable
-
Ambient Lighting
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Folding Rear Seats
60/40 Split
-
Front Armrest
Standard
-
Rear Armrest
Standard
-
Front Shoulder Room
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Rear Shoulder Room
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Steering Wheel Material
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
60 40 Split Seat
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Driver Seat Adjustment
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Seat Trim
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Spec
NP300 Hardbody
S6 Mining
Infotainment System
7-inch Touchscreen
Not Available
Apple CarPlay
Standard
Not Available
Android Auto
Standard
Not Available
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Not Available
Number of Speakers
4
Not Available
Navigation System
Not Available
-
Digital Instrument Cluster
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
USB Ports
1
Not Available
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Standard
Not Available
Audio Speakers
4
Not Available
Infotainment Screen
Not confirmed
Not Available
Touchscreen
Not confirmed
Not Available
Spec
NP300 Hardbody
S6 Mining
LED Headlamps
Halogen
Not Available
Daytime Running Lamps
Not Available
Not Available
Fog Lamps
Standard
Not Available
Roof Rails
Not Available
Not Available
Alloy Wheel Design
Steel Wheels
-
Chrome Exterior Finish
Not Available
-
Body Cladding
Not Available
-
Rear Spoiler
Not Available
-
DRL
Not Available
Not Available
Led Headlights
Halogen
Not Available
Daytime Running Lights
Not Available
Not Available
Front Fog Lamps
Standard
Not Available
Headlamps
Halogen
Not Available
Headlight Type
Halogen
Not Available
Headlights
Halogen
Not Available
Exterior Colour Options
Not confirmed
See OEM source page for colour availability.
Panoramic Sunroof
Not confirmed
Not Available
Spec
NP300 Hardbody
S6 Mining
Approach Angle
29 deg
Not Available
Departure Angle
23 deg
Not Available
Wading Depth
600 mm
Not Available
Terrain Modes
Not Available
Not Available
Locking Differential
Rear
Not Applicable
Underbody Protection
Partial
-
Ground Clearance Max
215 mm
Not Applicable
Ground Clearance Min
215 mm
Not Applicable
4WD System Type
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
Not confirmed
Not Available
Spec
NP300 Hardbody
S6 Mining
Tyre Size
235/75 R15
Not Available
Wheel Type
Steel Wheels
-
Front Brake Type
Ventilated Disc
Not Available
Rear Brake Type
Drum
Not Available
Spare Wheel Type
Full Size Steel Under-bed
Not Available
Brake Type Front
Ventilated Disc
-
Brake Type Rear
Drum
-
Spare Tyre
Full Size Steel Under-bed
Not Available
Wheels
Steel Wheels
-
Wheel Rim Size
Not confirmed
Not Available
Handbrake Type
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Spec
NP300 Hardbody
S6 Mining
Service Interval
10,000 km or 6 Months
-
Approx Service Cost
Approx R3,500
-
Battery Warranty
Not Applicable
-
Maintenance Plan
Not Available
-
Service Intervals
10,000 km or 6 Months
-
Service Plan
Not confirmed
5 years / 90 000 km
Spec
NP300 Hardbody
S6 Mining
Warranty Years
3
4 years / 120 000 km
Warranty Kilometers
3
4 years / 120 000 km
Roadside Assistance
3 Years
-
Anti-Corrosion Warranty
6 Years
-
Basic Warranty
3
4 years / 120 000 km
Roadside Assistance
3 Years
-
Warranty
3
4 years / 120 000 km
Spec
NP300 Hardbody
S6 Mining
CO2 Emissions
228 g/km
Not Applicable
Start Stop System
Not Available
-
Hybrid System Type
Not Applicable
-
Noise Level
74 dB
-
Fuel Octane Requirement
Not confirmed
Diesel
Spec
NP300 Hardbody
S6 Mining
Real-world City Mileage Min
9 l/100km
-
Real-world City Mileage Max
11 l/100km
-
Real-world Highway Mileage Min
11 l/100km
-
Real-world Highway Mileage Max
13 l/100km
-
Owner Review Count
38
-
Spec
NP300 Hardbody
S6 Mining
Ownership Role
Not confirmed
South Africa market model
Price Zar
Not confirmed
571249 ZAR
Pricing Role
Not confirmed
top
Starting Price
Not confirmed
478649
Starting Price Zar
Not confirmed
478649
In depth: how these cars differ
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