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Born Tough. Built for More
Born Tough. Built for More
Date: 2026-06-26
There is a particular kind of South African who does not buy a bakkie for the image. They buy one because the farm needs feeding, the trail needs conquering, or the game reserve needs a vehicle that will still be running when everything else has given up. CMH Mahindra Ballito speaks directly to that buyer, and the range they carry makes a compelling case for India's most unstoppable workhorse.
At the heart of it all is the Pik Up, powered by Mahindra's legendary 2.2-litre mHawk turbo-diesel engine producing 103 kilowatts and 320 Newton metres, mated to a six-speed manual that puts you firmly in control. The S4 single cab is the purist's choice. Honest, uncomplicated, and built to absorb punishment across farm tracks, construction sites, and everything in between. A maximum payload of 1,200 kilograms and a braked towing capacity of 2,500 kilograms mean it earns its keep every single day.
Then there is the Karoo Special Edition range, where Mahindra lets its hair down completely. Fitted with off-road front bumpers, roof racks, and rear overfenders, the Karoo is built to dive across dunes, climb steep hills, and push through mud and river crossings that would stop lesser vehicles cold. Available from single cab 4x4 through to the double cab S11 Karoo Storm, these are bakkies that look the part and then back it up completely.
The Pik Up's versatility extends to game viewer conversions too, seating nine passengers with a fold-down windscreen and open cabin for the guide, making it the quiet favourite across KZN's private game reserves.
Rugged, reliable, remarkably affordable. Visit CMH Mahindra Ballito, 35 Moffat Drive, Ballito, and find out which Pik Up suits your life best.
Call them today on 032 946 5920 to book a test drive.