Mahindra Pik Up Single Cab vs Changan UNI-S

A proper head-to-head in South Africa — compare price, performance, fuel economy or electric range, safety and the details that shape long-term ownership.

Mahindra Pik Up Single Cab in South Africa

Mahindra Pik Up Single Cab

S6 Karoo SC 4x4 Diesel Current
ZAR 475,599 ex-showroom
⚡ 103 kW 🔧 320 Nm ⛽ 12.7 km/l
VS
Changan UNI-S in South Africa

Changan UNI-S

1.5T AT CE Petrol 7-Speed DCT Current
ZAR 469,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 138 kW 🔧 300 Nm ⛽ 14.49 km/l
+ Add a 3rd car

Decision summary

Mahindra Pik Up Single Cab vs Changan UNI-S: 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 Single Cab starts ZAR 88,301 cheaper Pik Up Single Cab from ZAR 301,599 · UNI-S from ZAR 389,900

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification Pik Up Single Cab UNI-S
Maximum Power Pik Up Single Cab103 kW @ 3750 rpm UNI-S138 kW
Maximum Torque Pik Up Single Cab320 Nm UNI-S300 Nm
Engine Size Pik Up Single Cab2179 cc UNI-S1500 cc
Combined Fuel Economy Pik Up Single Cab12.7 km/l UNI-S14.49 km/l
Ground Clearance Pik Up Single Cab210 mm UNI-SNot Officially Disclosed

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

Independent editorial assessment

Hagalu editorial ratings

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Mahindra Pik Up Single Cab

S6 Karoo SC 4x4

Hagalu editorial rating Not yet rated

No complete editorial rating is published for this exact variant. This is not a zero score.

How Hagalu rates cars

Changan UNI-S

1.5T AT CE

Hagalu editorial rating
4.3/5

Desk research · Exact variant

Editorial assessment, not a customer rating. Not road-tested for this review.

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Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec Pik Up Single Cab UNI-S
Model Introduced Year Not Available 2026
Generation Current local listing First current South African UNI-S retail generation, offered in CS, CL and CE grades.
Facelift History Not listed by current South African source page. No South African facelift has been announced since the UNI-S entered local retail sale in 2026.
Facelift Launched Since Original current-generation version Not Applicable
Facelift Version Ending Current Not Applicable
Body Style Pickup SUV
Model Year Current 2026
Production Status Active active
Segment Pickup Compact SUV
Tare Mass Kg 2055 kg -
Vehicle Type Pickup Passenger car
Spec Pik Up Single Cab UNI-S
Ground Clearance (Default) 210 mm Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Capacity 80 l 51 l
Kerb Weight 2055 kg 1505 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 3150 kg 1825 kg
Payload Capacity 1095 kg Not Officially Disclosed
Seating Capacity 2 seats 5 seats
Length - 4539 mm
Width - 1865 mm
Height - 1680 mm
Wheelbase - 2656 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) - 167 mm
Boot/Cargo Space - 475 l
Towing Capacity - Not Officially Disclosed
Number of Rows - 2 rows
Doors - 5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius - 5.66 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 Pik Up Single Cab and UNI-S 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.

Specification Score 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.

Pik Up Single Cab vs UNI-S 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.