Over time, bakkies have evolved into vehicles every bit as kitted and comfortable as passenger cars. Problem is, their price tags have also evolved, but not everyone has that kind of cash lying around or the kind of monthly income to afford instalments of over R20k.
Fortunately for buyers looking for affordable workhorses, Mahindra has been steadily building their much more affordable bakkie repertoires in the shadows of the big boys. And it is not surprising that it partly dominates the list of South Africa’s most affordable bakkies with the Mahindra Bolero and Mahindra Pik Up.
Mahindra Bolero 2.5 TD double cab
As its honest looks proudly declare, the Bolero is more of a workhorse than a product aimed at the leisure market. And one that has earned an enormous reputation over the years.
The two-wheel drive Bolero is powered by a 2.5-litre turbo diesel engine which sends 74 kW of power and 235 Nm of torque to the rear wheels via a five-speed manual gearbox.
Mahindra claims fuel consumption of 9.5 L/100 km, which will give the Bolero a range of 579 km on its 55-litre tank. It has a payload of 885 kg.
The interior is as basic as it gets, but air-conditioning and central locking are nothing to scoff at.
For an R44 000 premium, you can upgrade to the 4×4 version, which at R293 999 tops South Africa’s list for cheapest bakkies in double cab four-wheel drive guise. It has a similar payload to the 4×2 version.
The Mahindra Bolero price includes a standard three-year/100 000 km warranty, with a service plan offered as an optional extra.
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Article source: https://notablymahindra.wordpress.com/2023/09/27/mahindra-bolero-among-the-cheapest-double-cab-bakkies-on-the-market-in-south-africa/
