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Mahindra Karoo Special Edition Storm vs Mahindra Pik Up Double Cab: 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.
Pik Up Double Cab starts ZAR 258,850 cheaperKaroo Special Edition Storm from ZAR 672,699 · Pik Up Double Cab from ZAR 413,849
Five key differences
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Specification
Karoo Special Edition Storm
Pik Up Double Cab
Maximum Power
Karoo Special Edition Storm103 kW @ 3750 rpm
Pik Up Double Cab103 kW @ 3750 rpm
Maximum Torque
Karoo Special Edition Storm320 Nm
Pik Up Double Cab320 Nm
Engine Size
Karoo Special Edition Storm2179 cc
Pik Up Double Cab2179 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
Karoo Special Edition Storm10.8 km/l
Pik Up Double Cab10.8 km/l
Ground Clearance
Karoo Special Edition Storm210 mm
Pik Up Double Cab210 mm
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Evidence forMahindra Karoo Special Edition Storm
Karoo Special Edition Storm
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Spec
Karoo Special Edition Storm
Pik Up Double Cab
Model Introduced Year
Not Available
Not Available
Generation
Current local listing
Current local listing
Facelift History
Not listed by current South African source page.
Not listed by current South African source page.
Facelift Launched Since
Original current-generation version
Original current-generation version
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
Pickup
Pickup
Model Year
Current
Current
Production Status
Active
Active
Segment
Pickup
Pickup
Tare Mass Kg
2055-2155 kg
2055 kg
Vehicle Type
Pickup
Pickup
Spec
Karoo Special Edition Storm
Pik Up Double Cab
Ground Clearance (Default)
210 mm
210 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
80 l
80 l
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
3150 kg
3150 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Kerb Weight
-
2055 kg
Payload Capacity
-
1095 kg
Spec
Karoo Special Edition Storm
Pik Up Double Cab
Front Track Width
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Rear Track Width
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Front Suspension
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Suspension
Not Available
Not Available
Spec
Karoo Special Edition Storm
Pik Up Double Cab
Load Bed Length
1489 mm
1489 mm
Load Bed Width
1520 mm
1520 mm
Climate Control
Not Available
Automatic air conditioner
Power Windows
Not Available
Standard
Keyless Entry
Not Available
Keyless entry
Push Button Start
Not Available
Not Available
Wireless Charging
Not Available
Not Available
Sunroof
Not Available
Not Available
Electric Tailgate
Not Available
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Standard
Boot Space Seats Folded
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AC Type
Not Available
Automatic air conditioner
Fuel Consumption Combined
9.3
9.3
Loadbox Length Mm
1489 mm
1489 mm
Loadbox Width Mm
1520 mm
1520 mm
Roof Rack Compatibility
Roof rack listed as Karoo Special Edition feature
-
Automatic Headlamps
-
Light sensing headlamps
Follow Me Home Headlamps
-
Follow-me-home headlamps
Air Conditioning
Not Available
Automatic air conditioner
Spec
Karoo Special Edition Storm
Pik Up Double Cab
Engine
2.2-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
2179 cc
2179 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
103 kW @ 3750 rpm
103 kW @ 3750 rpm
Maximum Torque
320 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
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Transmission
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
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
Not Officially Disclosed
50.1 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
155.7 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
Karoo Special Edition Storm
Pik Up Double Cab
Gearbox
Automatic
Automatic
Drivetrain Layout
Not Applicable
4x2
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
Not Applicable
Transmission Type
Automatic
Automatic
Clutch Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Drivetrain
Not Applicable
4x2
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
Automatic
Automatic
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
Not Applicable
4x2
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Spec
Karoo Special Edition Storm
Pik Up Double Cab
Claimed Mileage
10.8 km/l
10.8 km/l
City Mileage
8.8 km/l
8.8 km/l
Highway Mileage
12.5 km/l
12.5 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
80 l
80 l
Emission Standard
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Real-world Mileage
10.8 km/l
10.8 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
80
80
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
Karoo Special Edition Storm
Pik Up Double Cab
Airbags
Driver and passenger airbags
Dual airbags
ABS
Not Available
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Not Available
Electronic Stability Programme
Traction Control
Not Available
Not Available
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Not Available
Hill Start Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Child Safety Lock
Not Available
Not Available
ISOFIX Mounts
Not Available
Standard
Brake Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Not Available
Not Available
Engine Immobiliser
Not Available
Digital immobiliser
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Not Available
Not Available
Front Parking Sensors
Not Available
Not Available
AEB
Not Available
Not Available
BA
Not Available
Not Available
Brake Override System
Not Available
Not Available
Curtain Airbags
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Airbag
Not Available
Standard
EBD
Not Available
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Not Available
Digital immobiliser
Hill Hold
Not Available
Not Available
Passenger Airbag
Not Available
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Not Available
Not Available
Seatbelt Reminder
Not Available
Standard
Side Airbags
Not Available
Not Available
Stability Control
Not Available
Electronic Stability Programme
TCS
Not Available
Not Available
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Not Available
ABS EBD
Not Available
Standard
Central Locking
-
Keyless central locking
Side Impact Beams
-
Side impact protection bars
Spec
Karoo Special Edition Storm
Pik Up Double Cab
Cruise Control
Not Available
Standard
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
Not Available
Reverse camera
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 Available
Not Available
Auto Wipers
Not Available
Rain sensing windscreen wipers
Rear Parking Sensors
Not Available
Not Available
Reverse Camera
Not Available
Reverse camera
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Available
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
Not Available
Spec
Karoo Special Edition Storm
Pik Up Double Cab
Seat Material
Not Applicable
Leather
Heated Seats
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Ventilated Seats
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Ambient Lighting
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Front Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Rear Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Steering Wheel Material
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
60 40 Split Seat
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Driver Seat Adjustment
Not Applicable
Height-adjustable driver seat
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Not Applicable
Height-adjustable driver seat
Seat Trim
Not Applicable
Leather
Spec
Karoo Special Edition Storm
Pik Up Double Cab
Infotainment System
Not Available
9-inch touchscreen infotainment with Bluetooth, USB and AUX
Apple CarPlay
Not Available
Apple CarPlay compatibility
Android Auto
Not Available
Android Auto compatibility
Bluetooth Connectivity
Not Available
Standard
Number of Speakers
Not Available
Not Available
Digital Instrument Cluster
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
USB Ports
Not Available
USB and AUX
Infotainment Screen
Not Available
9-inch touchscreen
Touchscreen
Not Available
9-inch touchscreen
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
-
Steering mounted audio and cruise control
Audio Controls On Steering
-
Steering mounted audio and cruise control
Spec
Karoo Special Edition Storm
Pik Up Double Cab
LED Headlamps
Not Available
Not Available
Daytime Running Lamps
Not Available
Not Available
Fog Lamps
Not Available
Front fog lamps
Roof Rails
Not Available
Not Available
Body Cladding
Rear overfenders and off-road front bumpers listed
-
Exterior Colour Options
See OEM source page for colour availability.
See OEM source page for colour availability.
Headlights
Not Available
Not Available
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Available
Not Available
Spec
Karoo Special Edition Storm
Pik Up Double Cab
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
Not Applicable
Ground Clearance Min
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Spec
Karoo Special Edition Storm
Pik Up Double Cab
Tyre Size
Not Available
Not Available
Front Brake Type
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Brake Type
Not Available
Not Available
Spare Wheel Type
Not Available
Not Available
Wheel Rim Size
Not Available
16-inch styled alloy wheels
Handbrake Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Tyre Type
-
Mud terrain tyres
Spec
Karoo Special Edition Storm
Pik Up Double Cab
CO2 Emissions
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Octane Requirement
Diesel
Diesel
Spec
Karoo Special Edition Storm
Pik Up Double Cab
Basic Warranty
4 years / 120 000 km
4 years / 120 000 km
Warranty
4 years / 120 000 km
4 years / 120 000 km
Spec
Karoo Special Edition Storm
Pik Up Double Cab
Service Plan
5 years / 90 000 km
5 years / 90 000 km
Spec
Karoo Special Edition Storm
Pik Up Double Cab
Ownership Role
South Africa market model
South Africa market model
Price Zar
672699 ZAR
519599 ZAR
Pricing Role
flagship
flagship
Starting Price
672699
413849
Starting Price Zar
672699
413849
In depth: how these cars differ
This Karoo Special Edition Storm and Pik Up Double Cab 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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Karoo Special Edition Storm vs Pik Up 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.
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