If you want a new double-cab bakkie you probably want it to be four-wheel drive, or as many would say, four-by-four (4×4), in which case you’re looking at spending a minimum of R415,050.
A 4×4 foundation means the vehicle’s powertrain drives all four wheels and not just those at the front or rear, and it’s a good thing to have if you’re an avid off-roader, Overlander, weekend warrior, or just live in a rainy province.
In fact, the only real downsides to a 4×4 powertrain are that it is usually more expensive both in terms of buying and repairing if a sharp rock damages something important, and they’re also quite a bit heavier than two-wheel-drive bakkies, which negatively affects fuel consumption.
On the plus side, they offer more grip in strenuous conditions which is not only good for the 4×4 trail, but also for safety. Around corners and on wet surfaces, a four-wheel-drive car in the right setting has much more solid footing than one that isn’t, thus making it harder to lose control – but not impossible, I feel obligated to add.
A double cab also allows you to take friends and family along on your trip with ease, or to keep your belongings safe inside a locked space without spending extra on a canopy, both of which are welcome benefits over single or even super-cab body styles.
Most affordable 4×4 double cabs in South Africa
The list below details the 10 most affordable 4×4 double-cab bakkies you can buy in South Africa from every manufacturer that makes one.
Click on the underlined prices for more information.
Ford Ranger 2.0SiT 4×4
- Starting price – R555,400
- Power – 125kW/405Nm
- Fuel consumption – 7.1l/100km
GWM Steed 5 2.0VGT SX WD
- Starting price – R415,050
- Power – 110kW/320Nm
- Fuel consumption – 7.9l/100km
Ineos Grenadier 3.0 Quartermaster (diesel/petrol)
- Starting price – R1,717,100
- Power –183kW/550Nm (diesel), 210kW/450Nm (petrol)
- Fuel consumption – 9.3l/100km (diesel), 12.8l/100km (petrol)
Isuzu D-Max 1.9TD L 4×4
- Starting price – R627,500
- Power – 110kW/350Nm
- Fuel consumption – 7.4l/100km
JAC T6 2.8TDi 4WD Lux
- Starting price – R419,900
- Power – 68kW/210Nm
- Fuel consumption – 10.5l/100km
Jeep Gladiator 3.6 Rubicon
- Starting price – R1,329,900
- Power – 209kW/347Nm
- Fuel consumption – 12.4l/100km
Mahindra Pik Up 2.2CRDe 4×4 S6
- Starting price – R434,999
- Power – 103kW/320Nm
- Fuel consumption – 7.9l/100km
Mazda BT-50 3.0TD 4×4 Individual
- Starting price – R818,400
- Power – 140kW/450Nm
- Fuel consumption – 8.0l/100km
Mitsubishi Triton 2.4DI-D 4×4
- Starting price – R709,990
- Power – 133kW/430Nm
- Fuel consumption – 7.6l/100km
Nissan Navara 2.5DDTi SE 4×4
- Starting price – R618,500
- Power – 120kW/403Nm
- Fuel consumption – 7.6l/100km
Peugeot Landtrek 1.9TD 4Action 4×4
- Starting price – R699,900
- Power – 110kW/350Nm
- Fuel consumption – 9.1l/100km
Toyota Hilux 2.4GD-6 4×4 SR
- Starting price – R652,800
- Power – 110kW/400Nm
- Fuel consumption – 7.6l/100km
VW Amarok 2.0TDI 125kW 4Motion
- Starting price – R721,500
- Power – 125kW/405Nm
- Fuel consumption – 7.1l/100km
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