Most fuel-efficient double cabs from every brand in South Africa

Each month, bakkies occupy a sizeable portion of the new-vehicle sales market, the country’s best-selling vehicle also being in this body style.

As diesel prices skyrocket reaching new highs of R25.75 per litre, and given the fact that most of these vehicles run on this fuel, bakkie buyers are now more than ever looking for the most fuel-efficient options when browsing the market.

Fortunately, there are 11 major manufacturers in the country who each offer at least one bakkie, with fuel consumption stretching from as low as 6.5l/100km up to 12.4l/100km.

However, the type of gearbox, manual or automatic, as well as the type of drivetrain, rear-wheel-drive or 4×4, all affect the efficiency of these vehicles.

As a result, you may find that certain bakkies have identical engines and features to their siblings in the same line-up, but a higher or lower consumption figure.

Most fuel-efficient double cabs per brand

The most fuel-efficient double cab bakkies from each brand in South Africa that sells one can be found below.

Click on the underlined prices for more information.

Ford Ranger 2.2TDCi Double Cab Hi-Rider – 6.5l/100km

• Starting price – R426,890
• Power – 88kW/285Nm

Mazda BT-50 1.9TD Double Cab Active – 6.6l/100km

• Starting price – R630,400
• Power – 110kW/350Nm

Toyota Hilux 2.4GD-6 Double Cab SR – 7.1l/100km

• Starting price – R518,800
• Power – 110kW/400Nm

Isuzu D-Max 1.9TD Double Cab L Manual – 7.3l/100km

• Starting price – R511,400
• Power – 110kW/350Nm

Mitsubishi Triton 2.4DI-D Double Cab – 7.5l/100km

• Starting price – R599,990
• Power – 133kW/430Nm

GWM Steed 5 2.0VGT Double Cab SX- 7.6l/100km

• Starting price – R374,950
• Power – 110kW/320Nm

JAC T6 2.8TDi Double Cab Lux – 7.9l/100km

• Starting price – R349,900
• Power – 68kW/210Nm

Mahindra Pik Up 2.2CRDe Double Cab S6 – 7.9l/100km

• Starting price – R378,999
• Power – 103kW/320Nm

VW Amarok 2.0BiTDi Double Cab Highline Auto – 8.4l/100km

• Starting price – R799,700
• Power – 132kW/420Nm

Peugeot Landtrek 1.9TD Double Cab Allure – 8.9l/100km

• Starting price – R599,900
• Power – 110kW/350Nm

Jeep Gladiator 3.6 Rubicon Double Cab – 12.4l/100km

• Starting price – R1,299,900
• Power – 209kW/347Nm