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2018 · Mahindra · Diesel

Bolero

2.5TD

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Cost to own / mo

R5,250

R4/km

Market price

R122,425

Annual total

R63,000

Monthly cost breakdown

Based on 15,000 km/year · SA 2026 rates

FuelR3,317
InsuranceR214
MaintenanceR1,220
Licence discR80
Running costs / moR4,831
Depreciationvalue lost, not cash spentR419
Cost to own / moR5,250

Specifications

Body type
Single cab
Transmission
Manual
Engine
2.5L
Power
74 kW
Torque
238 Nm
Driven wheels
4x2
Seats
3
Fuel consumption
9.5 L/100km
CO₂ emissions
251 g/km
Maintenance score65/100

Higher = cheaper to maintain

Detailed specifications

Performance

Cylinders
4
Aspiration
Turbocharger
Gears
5-speed
Power peak
3,800 rpm
Torque peak
1,800 rpm

Dimensions & weight

Length
4,924 mm
Height
1,885 mm
Wheelbase
3,014 mm
Ground clearance
185 mm
Kerb weight
1,775 kg
Doors
2

Capacity & range

Fuel tank
56 L
Range
590 km

Tyres

Front tyres
235/75 R15

Comfort & convenience

Air conditioning
Standard
Central locking
Manual

Ownership

Warranty
100,000 km / 3 yr
Service plan
60,000 km / 3 yr
How this estimate works

Every figure assumes 15,000 km per year and uses current South African rates. The estimate is the sum of five parts:

  • Fuel— the vehicle’s claimed consumption × 15,000 km × the current price (95 ULP R26.63/L, diesel R27.93/L). Electric vehicles show R0 fuel.
  • Insurance— an actuarial baseline of about 2.1% of the vehicle’s value per year. Not a personal quote; your premium depends on your age, area, history and excess.
  • Maintenance— modelled from each vehicle’s maintenance score (higher score = cheaper to run).
  • Licence disc — estimated by body type as a proxy for weight, since SA licence fees are weight- and province-based.
  • Depreciation— declining-balance value loss on the car’s current age. Shown as a cost, but it’s value lost, not cash spent.

These are estimates to compare vehicles fairly, not quotes or financial advice. Full methodology →

Fuel rates last updated 27 June 2026.

Drive Score

49/ 100

How this Single cab ranks against its segment on value, efficiency, reliability and practicality.

Value68
Efficiency12
Reliability17
Practicality99

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