The Cheapest Bakkies In Double Cab Guise From Mahindra South Africa
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Over time, bakkies have evolved into vehicles every bit as kitted and comfortable as passenger cars. Problem is, their price tags have also evolved.
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Not that long ago the Mercedes-Benz X-Class became the first bakkie in South Africa to break the seven-digit ceiling.
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The discontinued Merc was followed by the 190 kW Volkswagen Amarok V6 TDI and now the Ford Ranger Raptor is just R850 shy of becoming Mzansi’s third million-rand bakkie.
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With the new Amarok and Ford Ranger, the million-rand bracket will soon be the benchmark instead of the exception in the big stables’ top portfolios.
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But not everyone has that kind of cash lying around or the kind of monthly income to afford instalments of over R20k.
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Fortunately for buyers, there is quite a comprehensive list of alternatives in the top listings for the cheapest bakkies in stables outside Mzansi’s traditional top three heavyweights, Toyota, Ford and Isuzu.
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For years now, Indian carmaker 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 double cab bakkies with the Mahindra Bolero and Mahindra Pik up for sale.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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The interior is as basic as it gets, but air-conditioning and central locking are nothing to scoff at.
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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.
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Both these Boleros are sold standard with a three-year/100 000 km warranty, with a service plan offered as an optional extra.
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Mahindra Pik Up 2.2 CRDe double cab S6
Much more presentable than its Bolero sibling on the leisure front, the Pik Up has been a star performer for Mahindra, boasting incredible sales of 896 models in August 2022.
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The entry-level Mahindra Pik Up S6 for sale draws its power from a 2.2-litre turbodiesel mill which sends 103kW/320Nm to the rear wheels via a five-speed manual transmission.
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Mahindra claims fuel consumption of 7.9 L/100 km, which will see the S6 get just over 1 000 km on its 80-litre tank. It also has an impressive payload of 1 095 kg.
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Expect the specification level to be fairly at this price point, but you nonetheless get front fog lights, aircon, central locking, cruise control, electrically adjustable side mirrors and two airbags.
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The Pik Up comes standard with a four-year/120 000 km warranty and a five-year/90 000 km service plan.
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Article posted by https://www.citizen.co.za/motoring/
