Bakkie buyers looking at premium, high-performance models in South Africa will need to fork out a decent amount for these – often more than R1 million for the most sought-after variants.
Luckily for those shopping in the ultra-luxury bakkie segment, there are several options available from a range of brands, including new energy (NEV) offerings.
Toyota has no fewer than five options, including a single-cab option. Its arch-rival, Ford, also has five models over R1 million, as does VW.
Isuzu, Jeep, and Maxus each have one model in the bracket, while Ineos boasts eight variants of the Grenadier Quartermaster, with one retailing for nearly R2 million.
Narrowly missing out on the list is the Ultra Luxury version of GWM’s Hybrid 2.0-litre P500, which currently retails for merely R100 short of R1 million.
The bakkies that fall into this category are some of the most luxurious offerings from their badges, representing the best each has to offer.
Coupling rugged off-road capabilities with stylish, often high-tech interiors provides both comfort and utility, making these million rand vehicles more than workhorses.
Arguably, the most desirable of these is Toyota’s double-cab 4×4 GR-Sport Hilux – the top-spec variant of South Africa’s favourite bakkie.
This R1,009,000 bakkie represents the pinnacle of the Hilux range, offering incredible 4×4 capabilities and powerful versatility, thanks to its iconic turbocharged 2.8GD-6 motor and six-speed automatic transmission.
Not only rivalling, but also outperforming the GR Hilux, is its close rival, the Ford Ranger Raptor.
This R1,271,000 bakkie boasts impressive performance thanks to its 3.0-litre turbocharged V6, producing 292kW and 583Nm, tamed by its ten-speed automatic gearbox and Fox racing shocks.
The only electric vehicle on the list is the double-cab Maxus T90, with a price tag of R1,100,000. For this, buyers can expect a well-kitted rear-wheel-drive automatic.
Its rear-mounted electric motor produces 150kW and 310Nm, and offers an average electricity usage of 25.0 kWh/100km.
South Africa’s most expensive bakkies
Below is a list of the most expensive bakkies in South Africa, including models with multiple derivatives in their range.
Click on their underlined prices for more information, or to see their entire line-up.
1. Toyota Hilux
- Highest price – R1,009,000
- Derivatives over R1 million – 1
- Power – 165kW/550Nm
- Fuel consumption – 8.7l/100km
2. Maxus T90
- Highest price –R1,100,000
- Derivatives over R1 million – 1
- Power – 150kW/310Nm
- Battery usage – 25.0 kWh/100km
3. Toyota Land Cruiser 79
- Highest price – R1,108,400
- Derivatives over R1 million – 4
- Power – 150kW/500Nm
- Fuel consumption – 9.7l/100km
4. Isuzu D-Max
- Highest price – R1,194,000
- Derivatives over R1 million – 1
- Power – 140kW/450Nm
- Fuel consumption – 8.5l/100km
5. Volkswagen Amarok
- Highest price – R1,252,200
- Derivatives over R1 million – 5
- Power – 184kW/600Nm
- Fuel consumption – 8.4l/100km
6. Jeep Gladiator Rubicon
- Highest price – R1,399,900
- Derivatives over R1 million – 1
- Power – 209kW/347Nm
- Fuel consumption – 12.3l/100km
7. Ineos Grenadier Quartermaster
- Highest price – R1,965,000
- Derivatives over R1 million – 8
- Power – 183kW/550Nm
- Fuel consumption – 9.3l/100km
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