Mahindra has launched a new single-cab version of its Karoo bakkie series in South Africa in both rear-wheel and all-wheel-drive configurations at a starting price of R402,999 and R440,499, respectively.
Made exclusively for South Africa, the Karoo treatment was previously only afforded to the brand’s upper-tier double cabs, but can now be had on a two-seater variant for the first time.
Based on the S6 specification, the single cab is driven by a 2.2-litre, turbo-diesel engine with 103kW and 320Nm, which connects to a six-speed manual gearbox.
This gives it a fuel consumption of 7.7l to 7.9l/100km, depending on the selected underpinnings, which is helped out by a fuel-saving Stop/Start function fitted as standard.
The bakkie also has a ground clearance of 210mm, can tow a maximum of 2,500kg, and can carry 1,095kg in the back courtesy of a load bed that measures 2,294mm in length, 1,520mm in width, and 550mm in height.
Furthermore, the Karoo package has given the high-rider a sports bar, nudge bar, tonneau cover, rubberized load bin, exclusive decals, silver highlights on the grille, 16-inch alloy wheels, and a limited-edition Sand Dune paint scheme.
This is in addition to the S6’s standard equipment, which comprises electric side mirrors, mud flaps, manual aircon, electric windows, keyless entry, a 12V socket, fabric seats, cruise control, a touchscreen, and automatic headlights.
Each purchase includes a 4-year/120,000km warranty and a 5-year/90,000km service plan.
Commercial competition
These are the single-cab bakkies competing with the new Mahindra Pik Up Karoo in South Africa.
Click on the underlined prices for more information.
GWM P-Series 2.0TD single cab SX
- Starting price – R413,050
- Power – 120kW/400Nm
- Fuel consumption – 9.4l/100km
- Load capacity – 1,000kg
- Towing capacity – 1,100kg
Nissan Navara 2.5DDTi single cab XE
- Starting price – R414,600
- Power – 120kW/403Nm
- Fuel consumption – 7.2l/100km
- Load capacity – 1,114kg
- Towing capacity – 3,500kg
Mitsubishi Triton 2.4DI-D single cab GL
- Starting price – R434,995
- Power – 100kW/324Nm
- Fuel consumption – 8.0l/100km
- Load capacity – 930kg
- Towing capacity – 1,400kg
Isuzu D-Max 1.9TD single cab
- Starting price – R442,800
- Power – 110kW/350Nm
- Fuel consumption – 7.3l/100km
- Load capacity – 1,265kg
- Towing capacity – 2,100kg
Ford Ranger 2.0 SiT single cab XL manual
- Starting price – R494,400
- Power – 125kW/405Nm
- Fuel consumption – 6.9l/100km
- Load capacity – 1,145kg
- Towing capacity – 3,500kg
Toyota Hilux 2.4GD-6 single cab SR
- Starting price – R497,800
- Power – 110kW/400Nm
- Fuel consumption – 7.1l/100km
- Load capacity – 920kg
- Towing capacity – 2,750kg
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