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PRICE (R) HP (R) ENGINE FUEL Y SUPPL POWER MASS GEARS TRANS MAX SPEED FUEL CONSUMP AIRBAGS ABS AUTO LIGHTS CRUISE CONTROL AIR-CON ESP BLUE TOOTH CO 2 TEST
Data collected using Racelogic VBOX. See CARmag.co.za kW@r/min POWER/ TORQUE N.m@r/min 0-100 km/h

NX 5-door SUV • Seats: 4/5 • Fuel tank: 60 litres (non-hybrid) 56 litres (hybrid) • Boot: 280/1 168 litres• Maintenance Plan: 7 year / 105 000 km

Good: More affordable FWD model now available. Bad: Dynamically not as competent as some competitors. Our choice: 300 E. Replacement due: Facelifted. Also look at: Audi Q5, BMW X3 / X4, Mercedes GLC, Jaguar E-Pace, Jeep Cherokee, Land Rover Discovery
Sport / Range Rover Evoque, Porsche Macan, Volvo XC60
NX 300 EX 737 100 14 200 4/1998 P-T 175/4800 - 350/1650 6/4 A 7,1 200 9,5 8 S S S S S S 184 -
NX 300 F-Sport 866 200 16 670 4/1998 P-T 175/4800 - 350/1650 6/4 A 7,1 200 9,5 8 S S S S S S 184 -
NX 300h SE 952 200 18 310 4/2494 P/H 150 - 210+e V/4 A 9,2 180 7,2 8 S S S S S S 140 -
RC 2-door Coupé • Seats: 4 • Fuel tank: 66 litres • Boot: 280/688 litres • Maintenance Plan: 7 year / 105 000 km
Good: Old-school V8-engined coupé. Bad: Not as modern as some of its competitors. Ourchoice: RC F. Replacement due: Facelifted. RC F added. Also look at: Mercedes-Benz/AMG C-/E-Class Coupé, Audi A5/S5/RS5 Coupé, BMW 4 Series Coupé / M4 Coupé, Ford
Mustang Fastback, Nissan 370Z
RC 350 F-Sport 951 500 18 300 V6/3456 P 232/6600 - 380/4800 8/R A 6,3 230 10,9 8 S S S S S S 212 -
RC F 1 331 500 25 570 V8/4969 P 351/7100 - 530/4800 8/R A 4,3 270 13,4 8 S S S S S S 254 -
RC F Track Edition 2 119 200 40 630 V8/4969 P 351/7100 - 530/4800 8/R A 4,3 270 13,4 8 S S S S S S 254 -
RX 5-doorSUV • Seats:4/5(RX) 7(RX350L)• Fueltank:72litres(350models) 65litres(450h) • Boot:76/204-292/1248(7-seater) 280/992(5-seater)litres • MaintenancePlan:7year/105000km

Good: Refinedandwell-dampedride.Bad: Notassportyassomecompetitors.Ourchoice:350EX.Replacementdue:Facelifted.F-Sportadded.Alsolookat: BMWX5/X6,MercedesGLE,AudiQ7/Q8,PorscheCayenne,LandRoverRangeRoverVelar,JaguarF-Pace/I-Pace,JeepGrandCherokee,VolvoXC90
RX 350 EX 1 032 200 19 840 V6/3456 P 221/6300 - 370/4600 8/4 A 8,0 200 11,5 10 S S S S S S 223 -
RX 350L EX 1 108 700 21 310 V6/3456 P 216/6300 102 358/4600 8/4 A 8,33 200 12,2 10 S S S S S S 234 May 18
RX 350 F-Sport 1 154 800 22 190 V6/3456 P 221/6300 - 370/4600 8/4 A 8,0 200 11,5 10 S S S S S S 223 -
RX 450h SE 1 342 100 25 770 V6/3456 P/H 230 89 335+e V/4 A 8,87 200 6,8 10 S S S S S S 131 Apr 16
UX 5-doorSUV • Seats:4/5 • Fueltank:47litres(200) 43litres(250h) • Boot:192-832litres • MaintenancePlan:7year/105000km

Good:Uniquedesignandhighspecificationlevel.Bad:Lackoftorquefrom2,0-litreengine.Ourchoice:200EXwilldo.Replacementdue:New.Alsolookat:AudiQ2,BMWX2,JaguarE-Pace,Mercedes-BenzGLA,VolvoXC40
UX 200 EX 620 100 11 960 4/1987 P 126/6600 - 205/4800 V/F A 9,2 190 7,3 8 S - S S S S 142 -
UX 250h SE 723 100 13 930 4/1987 P/H 135 - 180+e V/F A 8,5 177 5,4 8 S - S S S S 103 -
UX 200 F-Sport 751 100 14 470 4/1987 P 126/6600 85 205/4800 V/F A 9,2 190 7,3 8 S S S S S S 142 May 19
Mahindra www.mahindra.co.za Telephone: 012 661 3161 Dealers: 67

Bolero Single/DoubleCabPick-Up • Seats:3(SingleCab) 4/5(DoubleCab) • Fueltank:57litres • Payload:1025kg(SingleCab) 925kg(DoubleCab) • ServicePlan:Optional3year/60000km
Good: Tough, apparently, and quite cheap. Bad: Untested, so we don’t know. Our choice: Unknown. Replacement due: Unknown. Also look at: JMC Boarding
Bolero 2,5Di Maxitruck Plus 156 999 3 110 4/2523 D-T 46/3200 - 195/1400 5/R M - 115 8,4 - - - - - - - 186 -
Bolero 2,5TD Loader 176 999 3 490 4/2498 D-T 74/3800 - 238/1800 5/R M - - 11,4 - - - - - - - 251 -
Bolero 2,5TD 187 999 3 700 4/2498 D-T 74/3800 - 238/1800 5/R M - - 11,4 - - - - S - - 251 -
Bolero 2,5TD 4x4 218 999 4 290 4/2498 D-T 74/3800 - 238/1800 5x2/2-4 M 19,6 153 11,4 - - - - S - - 251 -
Bolero 2,5TD Double Cab 221 999 4 350 4/2498 D-T 74/3800 - 238/1800 5/R M - - 11,4 - - - - S - - 251 -
Bolero 2,5TD Double Cab 4x4 250 999 4 900 4/2498 D-T 74/3800 - 238/1800 5x2/2-4 M - - 11,4 - - - - S - - 251 -
KUV100Nxt 5-doorCross-Over • Seats:5 • Fueltank:35litres • Boot:128/960litres• ServicePlan:Optional3year/50000km(K4+) ServicePlan:3year/50000km(fromK6+)

Good: Spacious cabin and lively engine. Bad: NVH levels and very soft suspension. Ourchoice: Turbodiesel. Replacement due: Facelifted. K2+ models added. Also look at: GWM M4, Haval H1, BAIC X25, Renault Duster, Suzuki Ignis, Fiat Panda
KUV100 Nxt 1,2 G80 K2+ 142 999 2 840 3/1198 P 61/5500 - 115/3500 5/F M - - 7,1 2 S - - S - - 141 -
KUV100 Nxt 1,2 G80 K2+ #DARE 155 999 3 090 3/1198 P 61/5500 - 115/3500 5/F M - - 7,1 2 S - - S - - 141 -
KUV100 Nxt 1,2 G80 K6+ 191 999 3 780 3/1198 P 61/5500 - 115/3500 5/F M - - 7,1 2 S - - S - S 141 -
KUV100 Nxt 1,2 D75 K6+ 214 999 4 220 3/1198 D-T 57/3750 - 190/1750 5/F M - - 5,3 2 S - - S - S 115 -
KUV100 Nxt 1,2 G80 K8 209 999 4 120 3/1198 P 61/5500 55 115/3500 5/F M 14,91 140 7,1 2 S - - S - S 141 Feb 19
KUV100 Nxt 1,2 D75 K8 234 999 4 600 3/1198 D-T 57/3750 - 190/1750 5/F M - - 5,3 2 S - - S - S 115 -
PikUp Single/DoubleCabPick-Up • Seats:3(SingleCab) 4/5(DoubleCab) • Fueltank:80litres • Payload:995kg • ServicePlan:Optional5year/90000km(S4) ServicePlan:5year/90000km(S6,S10)
Good: Still tough and now offering frugal consumption. Bad: No automatic derivative. Ourchoice: Double Cab for ultimate practicality. Replacementdue: Single Cab S4 4x4 added. Also look at: GWM Steed 5. Long-term test: June 2019 (DC 4x4 S10)
Pik Up 2,2CRDe S4 204 999 4 030 4/2179 D-T 103/3750 - 320/1500 6/R M - - 9,2 - - - - - - - 210 -
Pik Up 2,2CRDe S4 4x4 244 999 4 790 4/2179 D-T 103/3750 - 320/1500 6/4 M - - 9,2 - - - - - - - 210 -
Pik Up 2,2CRDe S6 254 999 4 980 4/2179 D-T 103/3750 - 320/1500 6/R M - - 9,2 2 S - - S - - 210 -
Pik Up 2,2CRDe 4x4 S6 299 999 5 840 4/2179 D-T 103/3750 - 320/1500 6x2/2-4 M - - 9,5 2 S - - S - - 215 -
Pik Up 2,2CRDe Double Cab S6 309 999 6 030 4/2179 D-T 103/3750 - 320/1500 6/R M - - 9,5 2 S - - S - - 215 -
Pik Up 2,2CRDe Double Cab S6 Karoo 319 999 6 220 4/2179 D-T 103/3750 - 320/1500 6/R M - - 9,5 2 S - - S - - 215 -
Pik Up 2,2CRDe Double Cab 4x4 S6 339 999 6 610 4/2179 D-T 103/3750 - 320/1500 6x2/2-4 M - - 9,7 2 S - - S - - 221 -
Pik Up 2,2CRDe Double Cab 4x4 S6 Karoo 349 999 6 800 4/2179 D-T 103/3750 - 320/1500 6x2/2-4 M - - 9,7 2 S - - S - - 221 -
Pik Up 2,2CRDe Double Cab S10 344 999 6 700 4/2179 D-T 103/3750 - 320/1500 6/R M - - 9,5 2 S S S S - S 215 -
Pik Up 2,2CRDe Double Cab S10 Karoo 349 999 6 800 4/2179 D-T 103/3750 - 320/1500 6/R M - - 9,5 2 S S S S - S 215 -
Pik Up 2,2CRDe Double Cab 4x4 S10 374 999 7 280 4/2179 D-T 103/3750 50 320/1500 6x2/2-4 M 14,63 - 9,7 2 S S S S - S 221 Feb 18
Pik Up 2,2CRDe Double Cab 4x4 S10 Karoo 379 999 7 370 4/2179 D-T 103/3750 - 320/1500 6x2/2-4 M - - 9,7 2 S S S S - S 221 -
Scorpio 5-doorSUV • Seats:8 • Fueltank:60litres • ServicePlan:3year/70000km
Good: Lots of space in a tough-as-nails package. Bad: Not as refined as its competitors. Ourchoice: Any. Replacementdue: Facelifted. Also look at: JMC Landwind 5, Mahindra XUV500
Scorpio 2,2CRDe S11 309 999 6 030 4/2179 D-T 88/4000 - 280/1800 5/R M - - 8,8 2 S S S S - S 193 -
Scorpio 2,2CRDe 4x4 S11 329 999 6 420 4/2179 D-T 88/4000 - 280/1800 6x2/2-4 M - - 8,8 2 S S S S - S 193 -

Thar 2-doorSUV • Seats:2 • Fueltank:60litres • ServicePlan:Optional3year/60000km
Good: Affordable, basic off-roader. Bad: Don’t expect any luxuries! Our choice: Only one model. Replacementdue: Adventure model added. Also look at: No direct rival, but also try Suzuki Jimny or Fiat Panda 4x4
Thar 2,5CRDe 4x4 236 999 4 640 4/2498 D-T 79/3800 40 247/1800 5x2/2-4 M 18,79 135 9,0 - - - - S - - 199 Oct 16
Thar 2,5CRDe 4x4 Adventure 299 999 5 840 4/2498 D-T 79/3800 40 247/1800 5x2/2-4 M 18,79 135 9,0 - - - - S - - 199 -

TUV300 5-doorSUV • Seats:5 • Fueltank:60litres • Boot:288/1128litres • ServicePlan:3year/90000km
Good:Amountofseats,priceandstandardspecification.Bad:Slightlyunderpowered.Ourchoice:Onlyonemodel.Replacementdue:Stillnew.Alsolookat:HondaBR-V,SuzukiVitara,RenaultDuster,FordEcoSport,SuzukiErtiga,ToyotaAvanza
TUV300 1,5CRDe T8 249 999 4 890 4/1493 D-T 74/3750 45 240/1600 5/R M 16,89 - 6,5 2 S - - S - S 142 Jun 17

XUV300 5-door Cross-Over • Seats: 5 • Fuel tank: 42 litres • Boot: 160/992 litres • Service Plan: 5 year / 90 000 km
Good: Frugal 1,5 turbodiesel engine. Bad: No automatic at this stage. Our choice: 1,5 TD W6. Replacement due: New. Also look at: BAIC X25, Citroën C3 Aircross, Fiat Panda / 500X, Ford EcoSport, Honda BR-V, Hyundai Venue, Kia Seltos, Mazda CX-3, Opel Crossland X,
Peugeot 2008, Renault Captur / Duster, Suzuki Vitara, Toyota Rush
XUV300 1,2T W6 249 999 4 890 3/1197 P-T 81/5000 - 200/2000 6/F M - 175 7,6 2 S - - S - S 151 -
XUV300 1,5TD W6 274 999 5 360 4/1497 D-T 86/3750 - 300/1500 6/F M - 175 6,0 2 S - - S - S 132 -
XUV300 1,2T W8 304 999 5 940 3/1197 P-T 81/5000 - 200/2000 6/F M - 175 7,3 7 S S S S S S 151 -
XUV300 1,5TD W8 324 999 6 320 4/1497 D-T 86/3750 61 300/1500 6/F M 12,32 175 5,8 7 S S S S S S 132 Aug 19
XUV500 5-doorSUV • Seats:7 • Fueltank:70litres • Boot:40/384/1600litres• ServicePlan:5year/100000km

Good: Spacious and well-specced. Bad: Not as well-screwed together as its competitors. Our choice: W8. Replacement due: Facelifted. W10 added. Also look at: Mahindra Scorpio, JMC Landwind, HavalH6.20000kmtest:Nov2017(XUV500W8AT)
XUV500 2,2CRDe W4 309 999 6 030 4/2179 D-T 103/3750 - 330/1600 6/F M - - 7,8 2 S - - S - - 171 -
XUV500 2,2CRDe W6 369 999 7 180 4/2179 D-T 103/3750 - 330/1600 6/F A - - 8,9 2 S S S S S S 196 -
XUV500 2,2CRDe W8 387 999 7 520 4/2179 D-T 103/3750 - 330/1600 6/F M - - 7,8 6 S S S S S S 171 -

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