2023 Mahindra Pik Up

Mahindra Pik Up

Mahindra’s Pik Up faces off against the old guard—Ranger, D-Max, Hilux—by cutting straight to what savvy South Africans actually need in a workhorse: real carrying capacity, no-nonsense diesel grunt, and a price that doesn’t require a second bond. You’re looking at a double cab that doesn’t pretend to be an SUV, but also doesn’t short-change you on bakkie basics. Every single one runs the 2.2-litre mHawk diesel, and you get your pick between manual and auto, plus the usual single cab or drop-side if that’s your flavour. Sixty-six active listings show a market that refuses to be gouged, with prices from R198,500 to R624,999, but—on paper at least—it’s that sweet R309,200 middle ground where the real deals sit. If you pack smart and know where to search, you’ll find genuine value. The numbers don’t lie: the 2.2 mHawk SC 4x2 S4 is everywhere, with 27 units stacked up between R274,210 and R314,900. The automatic double cabs, especially the S11 and Karoo 4x4, push higher—up to R519,900 for the fancier kit. But you’re not gambling on worn-out leftovers; most used Pik Ups are barely run-in, averaging 27,481 km and model years from 2021 to 2026. That matters because it’s not just price—buyers are after lower running costs, decent ground clearance, and a payload rating that actually matches the marketing. Ford and Toyota want you to fork out for the badge. Mahindra just quietly gets on with the job, and for buyers watching every rand, that’s the point. Plus, with 25 new units in stock, you won’t be waiting six months for delivery either.