Van Diesel Manual 2-seat

Mahindra S4 Refrigeration Pharmaceutical Van

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 Pharmaceutical Van is a South African Van with a van body and diesel power.
ZAR 457,149
On-road in
ZAR 473,634
What makes up this price?
Vehicle price (ex-showroom)
ZAR 457,149
Registration allowance
ZAR 4,500
Licensing allowance
ZAR 1,800
Inspection / roadworthy allowance
ZAR 1,200
Dealer handling / delivery
ZAR 3,500
Insurance
ZAR 5,486
Other fees
ZAR 0
Ex-showroom ZAR 457,149
Estimated finance from ZAR 8,027/month 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 Pharmaceutical Van 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. 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 Pharmaceutical Van

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

The Mahindra S4 Refrigeration Pharmaceutical Van is the entry-value derivative in the local S4 Refrigeration range, with a confirmed South African price of R457 149. This derivative combines Diesel power, Manual transmission, a Turbo diesel engine reference, 103 kW and 320 Nm for its local powertrain and drivetrain brief. Pharmaceutical Van is positioned as an entry-value derivative, with a confirmed South African price of R457 149. In city driving the S4 Refrigeration Pharmaceutical Van should be assessed by visibility, steering weight, parking aids, seat comfort and how the manual transmission behaves in stop-start traffic. The Mahindra S4 Refrigeration Pharmaceutical Van makes the most sense when its price and equipment align with the buyer's weekly routine. It has a confirmed South African price of R457 149, so the value judgement should be made against neighbouring trims and direct segment rivals. A proper look at the S4 Refrigeration Pharmaceutical Van begins with the local specification, then moves to the owner’s week. Here, a van body sits beside Diesel power, while a Manual transmission sets a practical boundary. The S4 Refrigeration Pharmaceutical Van has a clearer South African buying case when its van shape is connected to the work it must do. The useful starting points are an active listing and a South African price reference of R457,149; together they explain more than a badge or a screen size. For this South African van, the owner should weigh fuel range of Diesel against the route, load and cost of the vehicle. Here, the base trim sits beside an active listing, while a South African price reference of R457,149 sets a practical boundary for S4 Refrigeration Pharmaceutical Van. That combination is more useful than treating every derivative as interchangeable for S4 Refrigeration Pharmaceutical Van. The buyer should compare the actual vehicle offered in South Africa, including its price, equipment and support terms for S4 Refrigeration Pharmaceutical Van

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 Pharmaceutical 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
base
Price Zar
457149 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
Pharmaceutical 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 Pharmaceutical Van suits a buyer who wants the Mahindra S4 Refrigeration in entry-value form and is comparing the monthly cost against the next derivative. S4 Refrigeration Pharmaceutical Van makes the most sense for an owner whose route and budget agree with Diesel power

City
Drive the S4 Refrigeration Pharmaceutical Van through the tightest parking area, a steep ramp, a speed hump and stop-start traffic. Around town, S4 Refrigeration Pharmaceutical Van should be judged by repetition rather than a single burst of acceleration. Try the exact derivative with its normal occupants or equipment for S4 Refrigeration Pharmaceutical Van. Look for easy entry, usable storage, predictable braking and a calm response at walking pace for S4 Refrigeration Pharmaceutical Van. The relevance of a power output of 103 kW @ 3750 rpm becomes obvious on a busy weekday, while a Manual transmission is worth checking before a purchase built around tight parking or frequent loading for S4 Refrigeration Pharmaceutical Van
Highway
Owners should test the Pharmaceutical Van in the sort of traffic they actually face, including inclines, parking ramps and broken suburban roads, because low-speed comfort often matters more than the headline specification. Run S4 Refrigeration Pharmaceutical Van at legal cruising speed, include a hill and a safe overtake, and see whether the driver can remain relaxed after an hour
Off-Road
On rougher routes, buyers should match the Pharmaceutical Van's tyres, clearance and drivetrain to the road rather than assuming the body shape alone will be enough. For S4 Refrigeration Pharmaceutical Van, the sensible check is the exact confirmed driven wheels arrangement, tyre specification, load and protection underneath

Mahindra S4 Refrigeration Pharmaceutical Van — Should You Buy It?

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

The buying case for S4 Refrigeration Pharmaceutical Van is specific. A van body gives it a reason to be considered, while Diesel power and a Manual transmission set the boundaries. S4 Refrigeration Pharmaceutical Van is easiest to recommend when the buyer can point to a concrete benefit in the base trim and accept the limitation represented by engine of 2.2-litre Turbocharged Diesel. The local price should be judged against the equipment that is actually included, not an adjacent trim for S4 Refrigeration Pharmaceutical Van. That is the difference between a sound purchase and an expensive specification mismatch for S4 Refrigeration Pharmaceutical Van

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

Mahindra S4 Refrigeration FAQs

The current recommended retail price listed for the Mahindra S4 Refrigeration Pharmaceutical Van is R457,149. This is the vehicle price before finance interest, insurance, registration and any dealer-added options.

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 Pharmaceutical Van 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 Pharmaceutical Van 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 Pharmaceutical Van is around 13 km/l.

The Pharmaceutical Van suits a buyer who wants the Mahindra S4 Refrigeration in entry-value form and is comparing the monthly cost against the next derivative. S4 Refrigeration Pharmaceutical Van makes the most sense for an owner whose route and budget agree with Diesel power

Drive the S4 Refrigeration Pharmaceutical Van through the tightest parking area, a steep ramp, a speed hump and stop-start traffic. Around town, S4 Refrigeration Pharmaceutical Van should be judged by repetition rather than a single burst of acceleration.

Owners should test the Pharmaceutical Van in the sort of traffic they actually face, including inclines, parking ramps and broken suburban roads, because low-speed comfort often matters more than the headline specification. Run S4 Refrigeration Pharmaceutical Van at legal cruising speed, include...

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