South Africa is a bakkie-loving country, and nowhere is it more visible than in the sheer number of options buyers have on the new market.
If you want to buy a “pickup” in South Africa right now, you have 16 manufacturers to choose from offering no fewer than 248 total bakkie variants split across 168 double cabs (DC), 18 extended cabs (EC), and 62 single cabs (SC).
The most variety is provided by Toyota, with its 45-strong Hilux portfolio that comprises six EC, 15 SC, and 24 DC models.
Not that close behind it is Isuzu with 33 derivatives of the D-Max, narrowly pipping Mahindra’s Pik Up catalogue with 32 specifications.
At the other end of the spectrum, there are three bakkies on the market with only one model in the family – the Jeep Gladiator, Mahindra Bolero, and Maxus T90 EV.
With these vehicles being so popular in South Africa, several automakers saw it fit to add to the already vast selection in the country in recent times.
This year alone, we got the new Foton Tunland G7, the GWM P500, and the LDV T60, which account for a collective 19 units.
Another handful are in the pipeline to reach our shores in the near future.
The biggest ones to look out for include the bulky Foton Tunland G9 and V9, the next-gen Mitsubishi Triton, more affordable versions of the Peugeot Landtrek, and a turbo-petrol VW Amarok.
We also had to say goodbye to a few well-known nameplates in recent times namely the Mazda BT-50 and Nissan NP200, which were sold in four and two specifications, respectively.
The BT-50 was pulled from the market due to import costs that pushed the bakkie’s price to uncompetitive levels; whereas the NP200’s ageing design, which neared 16 years old, was cited as the reason for its discontinuation.
Variety galore
Detailed below are all the bakkies for sale in South Africa right now, broken down by their body styles.
Click on the underlined prices for more information.
1. Toyota Hilux – 45 models
| Body style | Number of units | Price range |
|---|---|---|
| Single cab | 15 | R361,700 to R723,300 |
| Xtra cab | 6 | R563,200 to R787,200 |
| Double cab | 24 | R528,800 to R1,023,400 |
2. Isuzu D-Max – 33 models
| Body style | Number of units | Price range |
|---|---|---|
| Single cab | 10 | R447,900 to R665,400 |
| Extended cab | 6 | R494,700 to R758,800 |
| Double cab | 17 | R555,900 to R1,170,339 |
3. Mahindra Pik Up – 32 models
| Body style | Number of units | Price range |
|---|---|---|
| Single cab | 12 | R268,999 to R455,999 |
| Double cab | 20 | R408,999 to R657,999 |
4. Ford Ranger – 27 models
| Body style | Number of units | Price range |
|---|---|---|
| Single cab | 4 | R514,800 to R608,100 |
| Super cab | 6 | R526,700 to R813,000 |
| Double cab | 17 | R522,600 to R1,226,700 |
5. GWM P-Series – 17 models
| Body style | Number of units | Price range |
|---|---|---|
| Single cab | 4 | R413,050 to R499,750 |
| Double cab | 13 | R444,650 to R694,950 |
6. Nissan Navara – 14 models
| Body style | Number of units | Price range |
|---|---|---|
| Single cab | 4 | R381,000 to R592,600 |
| Double cab | 10 | R530,800 to R832,400 |
7. VW Amarok – 13 models
| Body style | Number of units | Price range |
|---|---|---|
| Single cab | 2 | R587,000 to R658,900 |
| Double cab | 11 | R660,700 to R1,228,100 |
8. Mitsubishi Triton – 12 models
| Body style | Number of units | Price range |
|---|---|---|
| Single cab | 1 | R454,995 |
| Double cab | 11 | R529,990 to R809,990 |
9. LDV T60 – 10 models
| Body style | Number of units | Price range |
|---|---|---|
| Double cab | 10 | R480,000 to R790,000 |
10. Toyota Land Cruiser 79 – 8 models
| Body style | Number of units | Price range |
|---|---|---|
| Single cab | 4 | R765,500 to R956,200 |
| Double cab | 4 | R846,600 to R1,039,200 |
11. Foton Tunland G7 – 6 models
| Body style | Number of units | Price range |
|---|---|---|
| Single cab | 1 | R319,900 |
| Double cab | 5 | R399,900 to R599,900 |
12. Ineos Quartermaster – 6 models
| Body style | Number of units | Price range |
|---|---|---|
| Double cab | 6 | R1,717,100 to R1,862,100 |
13. Isuzu D-Max Gen 6 – 4 models
| Body style | Number of units | Price range |
|---|---|---|
| Single cab | 3 | R368,200 to R426,800 |
| Double cab | 1 | R538,100 |
14. JAC T8 – 4 models
| Body style | Number of units | Price range |
|---|---|---|
| Double cab | 4 | R399,900 to R514,900 |
15. JAC T9 – 4 models
| Body style | Number of units | Price range |
|---|---|---|
| Double cab | 4 | R549,900 to R659,900 |
16. GWM P500 – 3 models
| Body style | Number of units | Price range |
|---|---|---|
| Double cab | 3 | R799,900 to R999,900 |
17. GWM Steed 5 – 3 models
| Body style | Number of units | Price range |
|---|---|---|
| Single cab | 1 | R305,950 |
| Double cab | 2 | R390,150 to R423,350 |
18. JAC T6 – 2 models
| Body style | Number of units | Price range |
|---|---|---|
| Double cab | 2 | R379,900 to R429,900 |
19. Peugeot Landtrek – 2 models
| Body style | Number of units | Price range |
|---|---|---|
| Double cab | 2 | R625,900 to R712,900 |
20. Jeep Gladiator – 1 model
| Body style | Number of units | Price range |
|---|---|---|
| Double cab | 1 | R1,364,900 |
21. Mahindra Bolero – 1 model
| Body style | Number of units | Price range |
|---|---|---|
| Single cab | 1 | R212,999 |
22. Maxus T90 EV – 1 model
| Body style | Number of units | Price range |
|---|---|---|
| Double cab | 1 | R1,100,000 |
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