The Mahindra Bolero Maxx has arrived in South Africa, with all 3 derivatives offered in a single-cab dropside body style. Here’s what the Indian-built bakkie costs in SA…
- Bolero Maxx offers choice of payload capacities
- Single-cab dropside body style comes standard
- Pricing for Maxx starts at just under R200 000
Mahindra South Africa has officially launched the Bolero Maxx range, with all 3 derivatives offered in a single-cab dropside bakkie body style. The Maxx-badged model replaces the standard Bolero and gives local buyers a choice of 3 payload capacities.
As a reminder, the single outgoing Bolero derivative used a 46 kW/195 Nm 2.5-litre turbodiesel engine, offered a payload of 1 150 kg and was priced at R215 999. In contrast, the new line-up comprises a trio of derivatives at launch.
The Bolero Maxx 2.5Di City 1.3 4×2 5MT is priced at R199 000, with its 2.5-litre oil-burner delivering 52 kW and 200 Nm to the rear axle via a 5-speed manual gearbox. As you might have gleaned from its name, this entry-level variant has a payload of 1 300 kg.
Meanwhile, the Bolero Maxx 2.5Di City 1.5 4×2 5MT employs the same powertrain but features a carrying capacity of 1 500 kg, with its price increasing to R229 000. Finally, the Bolero Maxx 2.5Di HD 1.7 4×2 5MT costs R259 000, but is rated to carry 1 700 kg, with its engine’s outputs upgraded to 60 kW and 220 Nm.
Interestingly, the 3 derivatives feature different load-bay lengths (and indeed wheelbase and vehicle lengths): 2 500 mm for 1.3 City, 2 640 mm for the 1.5 City and 3 050 mm metres for the 1.7 HD. Claimed fuel consumption is 5.9 L/100 km in each case, while the flagship variant has a larger fuel tank, upgrading from a 45-litre item to a 60-litre tank.
All derivatives feature cloth seats in what the Indian brand describes as a “driver-plus-2” configuration, with the pews on the mid- and top-spec variants furthermore gaining “a stain-resistant coating for enhanced durability”.
As you might expect for a workhorse, the list of standard equipment is short. For instance, the base derivative does without ABS, air conditioning, demisting and a lockable air-cooled glovebox, though these items are standard on the other 2 variants. Rear parking sensors are fitted across the range, but keep in mind no airbags are included.
What does the Mahindra Bolero Maxx cost in SA?
| DERIVATIVE | PRICE |
| Bolero Maxx 2.5Di City 1.3 4×2 5MT | R199 000 |
| Bolero Maxx 2.5Di City 1.5 4×2 5MT | R229 000 |
| Bolero Maxx 2.5Di HD 1.7 4×2 5MT | R259 000 |
The prices above include a 4-year/120 000 km warranty, while a service plan is optional (though it’s worth noting service intervals are now 20 000 km, compared to the outgoing model’s 10 000 km).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q: What is the starting price for the new Mahindra Bolero Maxx in South Africa?
A: Pricing starts at R199 000 for the entry-level City 1.3 derivative, making it one of the most affordable new single-cab workhorses in South Africa.
Q: How much do the different Mahindra Bolero Maxx models cost and what are their payload capacities?
A: The lineup includes three single-cab dropside derivatives with varying payload capacities:
- 2.5Di City 1.3 4×2 5MT: R199 000 (1 300 kg payload capacity)
- 2.5Di City 1.5 4×2 5MT: R229 000 (1 500 kg payload capacity)
- 2.5Di HD 1.7 4×2 5MT: R259 000 (1 700 kg payload capacity)
Q: What engine and standard features come with the Mahindra Bolero Maxx range?
A: All models use a 2.5-litre turbodiesel engine paired with a 5-speed manual gearbox. The City 1.3 and 1.5 variants produce 52 kW and 200 Nm, while the HD 1.7 derivative outputs 60 kW and 220 Nm. Standard equipment includes rear parking sensors and a 3-seater cloth cabin across the range, with ABS, air conditioning and a lockable air-cooled glovebox added on the City 1.5 and HD 1.7 models.
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