Van Diesel Manual 2-seat

Mahindra S4 Refrigeration

Price in South Africa, real specs & fuel economy — 2026

Model year Current Generation Current local listing Current version Original current-generation version Body style Van
S4 Refrigeration is a South African Van with a van body and diesel power.
ZAR 500,749
On-road in
ZAR 513,355
What makes up this price?
Vehicle price (ex-showroom)
ZAR 500,749
Registration allowance
ZAR 3,600
Licensing allowance
ZAR 1,400
Inspection / roadworthy allowance
ZAR 950
Dealer handling / delivery
ZAR 2,400
Insurance
ZAR 4,256
Other fees
ZAR 0
Ex-showroom ZAR 500,749
Finance estimate from ZAR 8,027/month Based on Pharmaceutical Van Ex-showroom basis · approx. 20% deposit · 11.5% p.a. · 60 months · no balloon
Engine:2179cc (2.2L) Torque:320Nm (236 lb-ft) Ground Clearance:210mm (8.3″) Power:103kW (138 bhp)

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Fuel Economy km/l · US mpg equivalent
Combined 13 km/l (31 mpg)
City 10.6 km/l (25 mpg)
Highway 15.1 km/l (36 mpg)

On-road pricing varies by dealer. Fuel figures are manufacturer claims or source-backed estimates where a separate city/highway cycle is not published; your real numbers depend on traffic, terrain and driving style.

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Estimate monthly vehicle finance for the Mahindra S4 Refrigeration in South Africa. The default illustration uses the ex-showroom price, approximately 20% deposit, 11.5% nominal annual interest over 60 months and no balloon payment.

Estimated monthly instalment
ZAR 8,027
Total Interest
ZAR 116,638
Total Payable
ZAR 481,638
Principal Interest

* Illustrative estimate based on the ex-showroom price, approximately 20% deposit, 11.5% nominal annual interest, 60 months and no balloon payment, using the Pharmaceutical Van. Excludes initiation fees, monthly service fees, credit-life insurance and vehicle insurance. Your lender quotation may differ.

Vehicle specifications and buying guidance • Hagalu

Mahindra S4 Refrigeration

S4 Refrigeration is a South African Van with a van body and diesel power.

The S4 Refrigeration is not best understood by one headline number. Its appeal comes from the interaction between a Manual transmission, a listed ground clearance of 210 and warranty of 4 years / 120 000 km. A proper look at the S4 Refrigeration begins with the local specification, then moves to the owner’s week. Here, engine of 2.2-litre Turbocharged Diesel sits beside a power output of 103 kW @ 3750 rpm, while a Manual transmission sets a practical boundary. For this South African van, the owner should weigh a listed ground clearance of 210 against the route, load and cost of the vehicle. For a buyer searching the S4 Refrigeration price and specifications in South Africa, the interesting part is the trade-off rather than the feature count. A van body describes the opportunity; Diesel power and a South African price reference of R472,749 describe the conditions around it. The S4 Refrigeration has a clearer South African buying case when its van shape is connected to the work it must do. The useful starting points are a South African price reference of R472,749 and engine of 2.2-litre Turbocharged Diesel; together they explain more than a badge or a screen size. Here, a power output of 103 kW @ 3750 rpm sits beside a Manual transmission, while a listed ground clearance of 210 sets a practical boundary. Its appeal comes from the interaction between a listed ground clearance of 210, warranty of 4 years / 120 000 km and a South African price reference of R457,149. Its appeal comes from the interaction between a South African price reference of R472,749, engine of 2.2-litre Turbocharged Diesel and a power output of 103 kW @ 3750 rpm for S4 Refrigeration. Those details decide whether it is an easy fit for work, delivery or fleet duty, or whether a nearby model with a different package would make more sense once the ownership budget is written down for S4 Refrigeration. A Manual transmission describes the opportunity; a listed ground clearance of 210 and warranty of 4 years / 120 000 km describe the conditions around it for S4 Refrigeration. A realistic load, route and monthly-distance check will reveal whether the package earns its place on the shortlist for S4 Refrigeration

Mahindra S4 Refrigeration — Quick Facts

Mahindra S4 Refrigeration Variants & Prices

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Cmp Variant Trim Fuel Efficiency / range Transmission Price
Fresh Frozen Van Mid Diesel Efficiency13 km/l Manual ZAR 472,749
Pharmaceutical Van Base Diesel Efficiency13 km/l Manual ZAR 457,149
Ice-cream Van Top Diesel Efficiency13 km/l Manual ZAR 500,749
Cmp Variant Trim Fuel Efficiency / range Transmission Price
Fresh Frozen Van Mid Diesel Efficiency13 km/l Manual ZAR 472,749
Pharmaceutical Van Base Diesel Efficiency13 km/l Manual ZAR 457,149
Ice-cream Van Top Diesel Efficiency13 km/l Manual ZAR 500,749
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Mahindra S4 Refrigeration Specifications

Showing all 218 non-empty supported buyer-facing fields for Ice-cream Van. Blank contract fields are not fabricated.

Facelift History
Not listed by current South African source page.
Body Style
Van
Model Introduced Year
Not Available
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Facelift Launched Since
Original current-generation version
Generation
Current local listing
Vehicle Type
Van
Tare Mass Kg
1955-2055 kg
Model Year
Current
Production Status
Active
Segment
Van
Ground Clearance (Default)
210 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
80 l
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
3150 kg
Seating Capacity
2 seats
Engine
2.2-litre Turbocharged Diesel
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Diesel
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
2179 cc
Cylinders
Not Officially Disclosed
Cylinder Layout
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves per Cylinder
Not Officially Disclosed
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Not Officially Disclosed
Compression Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Bore
Not Officially Disclosed
Stroke
Not Officially Disclosed
Maximum Power
103 kW @ 3750 rpm
Maximum Torque
320 Nm
Combined Power
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
Not Applicable
Motor Type
Not Applicable
Number of Motors
Not Applicable
Motor Location
Not Applicable
Drive Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Transmission
Not Officially Disclosed
Top Speed
Not Officially Disclosed
0-100 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Battery Type
Not Applicable
Battery Voltage
Not Applicable
Electric Range
Not Applicable
AC Charging Power
Not Applicable
DC Charging Power
Not Applicable
AC Charging Time
Not Applicable
DC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Regenerative Braking
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
Not Applicable
Gearbox
Manual
Drivetrain Layout
Not Applicable
LSD Available
Not Applicable
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
Not Applicable
Final Drive Ratio
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
Not Applicable
Transmission Type
Manual
Clutch Type
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Type
Not Applicable
Drivetrain
Not Applicable
4WD Engagement
Not Applicable
4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles
Not Applicable
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
Manual
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
Not Applicable
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
Not Applicable
City Mileage
10.6 km/l
Fuel Tank Litres
80
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
Claimed Mileage
13 km/l
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Capacity
80 l
Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
Highway Mileage
15.1 km/l
Real-world Mileage
Not Applicable
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
Emission Standard
Not Applicable
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Applicable
ABS EBD
Not Available
Side Airbags
Not Available
Stability Control
Not Available
TCS
Not Available
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Engine Immobiliser
Not Available
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Not Available
Brake Assist
Not Available
Airbags
Driver and passenger airbags
ABS
Not Available
Electronic Stability Control
Not Available
Traction Control
Not Available
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Hill Start Assist
Not Available
Child Safety Lock
Not Available
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Not Available
Front Parking Sensors
Not Available
ISOFIX Mounts
Not Available
AEB
Not Available
BA
Not Available
Brake Override System
Not Available
Curtain Airbags
Not Available
Driver Airbag
Not Available
EBD
Not Available
Engine Immobiliser
Not Available
Hill Hold
Not Available
Passenger Airbag
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Not Available
Seatbelt Reminder
Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Available
Lane Keep Assist
Not Available
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
Forward Collision Warning
Not Available
Cruise Control
Not Available
Parking Sensors
Not Available
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not Available
Reverse Camera
Not Available
Rear View Camera
Not Available
Blind Spot Warning
Not Available
Around View Monitor
Not Available
Park Assist
Not Available
360 Degree Camera
Not Available
Rear Parking Sensors
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Auto Highbeam
Not Available
Auto Wipers
Not Available
Ambient Lighting
Not Applicable
Front Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
Rear Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
Steering Wheel Material
Not Applicable
60 40 Split Seat
Not Applicable
Driver Seat Adjustment
Not Applicable
Seat Trim
Not Applicable
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Not Applicable
Seat Material
Not Applicable
Heated Seats
Not Applicable
Ventilated Seats
Not Applicable
Climate Control
Not Available
Keyless Entry
Not Available
Boot Space Seats Folded
Not Applicable
AC Type
Not Available
Push Button Start
Not Available
Wireless Charging
Not Available
Sunroof
Not Available
Electric Tailgate
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
Fuel Consumption Combined
7.7
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
Power Windows
Not Available
Number of Speakers
Not Available
Infotainment System
Not Available
Apple CarPlay
Not Available
Digital Instrument Cluster
Not Applicable
USB Ports
Not Available
Android Auto
Not Available
Infotainment Screen
Not Available
Touchscreen
Not Available
Bluetooth Connectivity
Not Available
Daytime Running Lamps
Not Available
Roof Rails
Not Available
Fog Lamps
Not Available
Exterior Colour Options
See OEM source page for colour availability.
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Available
Headlights
Not Available
LED Headlamps
Not Available
Ground Clearance Min
Not Applicable
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
Not Available
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Terrain Modes
Not Available
Ground Clearance Max
Not Applicable
Wading Depth
Not Available
Departure Angle
Not Available
Approach Angle
Not Available
Rear Brake Type
Not Available
Handbrake Type
Not Applicable
Wheel Rim Size
Not Available
Tyre Size
Not Available
Front Brake Type
Not Available
Spare Wheel Type
Not Available
Front Suspension
Not Available
Rear Suspension
Not Available
Front Track Width
Not Applicable
Rear Track Width
Not Applicable
Service Plan
5 years / 90 000 km
Warranty
4 years / 120 000 km
Basic Warranty
4 years / 120 000 km
Fuel Octane Requirement
Diesel
CO2 Emissions
Not Applicable
Starting Price
457149
Ownership Role
South Africa market model
Starting Price Zar
457149
Pricing Role
top
Price Zar
500749 ZAR

Imported source and record fields

19 non-empty identity, provenance, and legacy source fields are retained here for review. They are not mixed into the buyer-facing specification table. The supplied pack has no values for 576 of the 813 specification-contract fields on this page, so those blank fields remain omitted.

Country Slug
south-africa
Country
South Africa
Brand Slug
mahindra
Brand
Mahindra
Make
Mahindra
Variant
Ice-cream Van
Source URL
https://mahindra.co.za/commercial-s4-refrigerator-van/
Market
South Africa
Model
S4 Refrigeration
OEM URL
https://mahindra.co.za/commercial-s4-refrigerator-van/
Source Name
Official Mahindra South Africa
Source Page URL
https://mahindra.co.za/commercial-vehicles/
Claimed Fuel Consumption
7.7 l/100km
Fuel Economy Combined
13
Average Fuel Consumption
7.7
Combined Consumption L 100km
7.7 l/100km
Combined Consumption
7.7
Fuel Efficiency
13 l/100km
Price Source
https://mahindra.co.za/commercial-s4-refrigerator-van/
Driving fit

Where the Mahindra S4 Refrigeration Fits Best

A practical view of the buyer and roads this model is best suited to.

Who buys this

The Mahindra S4 Refrigeration is a current South African Van positioned for work, fleet and practical ownership. A shopper researching S4 Refrigeration should separate need from showroom appeal

City
In South African use, the S4 Refrigeration has to deal with short urban trips, hot-weather highway running, rougher suburban surfaces and the cost discipline that comes with finance, insurance and tyres. Around town, S4 Refrigeration should be judged by repetition rather than a single burst of acceleration. The relevance of a South African price reference of R500,749 becomes obvious on a busy weekday, while the. Current model year is worth checking before a purchase built around tight parking or frequent loading
Highway
On a South African freeway or inter-city road, take the S4 Refrigeration out with the load it normally carries. A listed ground clearance of 210 gives context, but a number cannot show how warranty of 4 years / 120 000 km feels on a gradient. For highway buyers, the S4 Refrigeration needs to make sense when passengers, luggage or work equipment are aboard. Check how it tracks on uneven tar, how the transmission responds after a downshift and whether the boot or load area remains usable for S4 Refrigeration. Warranty of 4 years / 120 000 km helps frame the vehicle’s intended workload; do not assume that a larger body automatically brings more reserve or comfort for S4 Refrigeration
Off-Road
If the S4 Refrigeration will leave smooth tar, test the actual road rather than the image around it. Check the. Current model year against the stated drivetrain. The rough-road question has to be answered by hardware for S4 Refrigeration. On a known gravel or farm access section, inspect clearance, tyre sidewalls, underbody exposure, approach angles and recovery access for S4 Refrigeration. A listed ground clearance of 210 may help, but neither a tall bonnet nor diesel alone creates four-wheel drive, low range or a published wading ability for S4 Refrigeration. Keep the speed and route within what the exact local derivative can support for S4 Refrigeration

Mahindra S4 Refrigeration — Should You Buy It?

S4 Refrigeration deserves a closer look when its price, equipment and powertrain fit the owner’s route.

The Mahindra S4 Refrigeration suits work, fleet and practical ownership. Published consumption references around 7.7 l/100km help frame running costs, while output references around 103 kW help explain overtaking confidence. S4 Refrigeration is easiest to recommend when the buyer can point to a concrete benefit in a Manual transmission and accept the limitation represented by a South African price reference of R457,149. A fair review of S4 Refrigeration should end with the owner’s route, not a universal verdict. The combination of a power output of 103 kW @ 3750 rpm, a Manual transmission and a listed ground clearance of 210 can be valuable for the right driver for S4 Refrigeration. The same package may feel expensive or inconvenient if the vehicle spends its life in a different role for S4 Refrigeration. Drive the exact version loaded as it will be used, then read the service, warranty, tyre and insurance costs beside the purchase price for S4 Refrigeration

What's Good
  • ✓Body style: Van
  • ✓Fuel type: Diesel
  • ✓South African price: R472,749
  • ✓Engine: 2.2-litre Turbocharged Diesel
  • ✓Power output: 103 kW @ 3750 rpm
  • ✓Gearbox: Manual
  • ✓Ground clearance: 210
  • ✓Warranty: 4 years / 120 000 km
  • ✓South African price: R457,149
Watch Out For
  • ✕Exact equipment for S4 Refrigeration can vary by derivative.
  • ✕Real fuel use for S4 Refrigeration depends on route, load and weather.
  • ✕The written S4 Refrigeration quotation should be checked before purchase.
  • ✕Tyre, insurance and service costs need a separate S4 Refrigeration budget.
  • ✕A short S4 Refrigeration test drive cannot represent every ownership route.
  • ✕S4 Refrigeration capability should not be inferred from body styling alone.
  • ✕The adjacent S4 Refrigeration grade may suit a different workload.
  • ✕Published S4 Refrigeration figures are planning references, not guarantees.
  • ✕Buyers should confirm S4 Refrigeration stock and support terms.

Mahindra S4 Refrigeration FAQs

Current recommended retail prices for the Mahindra S4 Refrigeration run from R457,149 to R500,749, depending on the derivative. Compare the exact trim before calculating finance because options, insurance and dealer charges can change the final monthly cost.

The current south african range comprises Fresh Frozen Van, Pharmaceutical Van, Ice-cream Van. Prices and equipment are shown by derivative so buyers can compare the actual local range rather than specifications from another market.

The listed ground clearance for the Mahindra S4 Refrigeration is 210 mm. Use that number as a practical comparison point against similar cars, especially if you regularly deal with steep driveways, gravel roads or uneven parking areas.

The listed engine capacity for the Mahindra S4 Refrigeration is 2179 cc, with output shown as 103 kW (138 bhp). Where a model has more than one derivative, compare the specific variant because fuel type, gearbox and drivetrain can change the way it drives.

The combined fuel-economy figure shown for the Mahindra S4 Refrigeration is around 13 km/l.

The Mahindra S4 Refrigeration is a current South African Van positioned for work, fleet and practical ownership. A shopper researching S4 Refrigeration should separate need from showroom appeal

In South African use, the S4 Refrigeration has to deal with short urban trips, hot-weather highway running, rougher suburban surfaces and the cost discipline that comes with finance, insurance and tyres. Around town, S4 Refrigeration should be judged by repetition rather than a single burst of...

On a South African freeway or inter-city road, take the S4 Refrigeration out with the load it normally carries. A listed ground clearance of 210 gives context, but a number cannot show how warranty of 4 years / 120 000 km feels on a gradient.

Buyers researching the Mahindra S4 Refrigeration often compare it with rivals such as Volkswagen Caddy Cargo , KIA K2500 , Toyota Hiace Ses'fikile , LDV G10+ Van , Volkswagen Caddy . Comparing them side by side is the quickest way to see where your money goes — performance, fuel use, price and running costs can differ substantially.

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