Biggest double-cab bakkies and SUVs you can buy in South Africa

South Africans are quite fond of large bakkies and SUVs – just look at the country’s best-selling vehicles list.

Using TopAuto Car Prices, we looked for the biggest vehicles in these two categories – and our findings are detailed below.

GWM P-Series

The GWM P-Series 2.0TD SX packs a 2.0-litre, turbo-diesel engine that delivers 120kW and 400Nm.

This allows for a 9.4l/100km fuel consumption, a maximum cargo capacity of 650kg, and a maximum braked towing capacity of 2,250kg.

A six-speed manual transmission then sends power to the rear wheels only.

The South African starting price for the GWM P-Series range is R377,900 – which includes a 5-year/100,000km warranty and 3-year/40,000km service plan.

Toyota Land Cruiser 79

The Toyota Land Cruiser 79 is powered by a 4.0-litre, V6 petrol engine that generates 170kW and 360Nm – with drive handled by a 5-speed manual gearbox that sends power to all four wheels.

This allows a maximum braked towing capacity of 1,500kg, while the load box carries up to 1,005kg.

The entry-level Toyota Land Cruiser 79 4.0 V6 has a South African starting price of R714,900 – which includes a 3-year/100,000km warranty.

Ford Ranger Raptor

According to Ford, the Ranger Raptor is the “ultimate performance bakkie”.

Under the hood sits a 2.0-litre, turbo-diesel motor producing 157kW and 400Nm – along with a 10-speed automatic transmission that drives all four wheels.

This sees a combined fuel consumption of 8.3l/100km, a maximum cargo capacity of 607kg, and a maximum braked towing capacity of 2,500kg.

The Ford Ranger 2.0Bi-Turbo 4×4 Raptor has a South African price of R910,200 – which includes a 4-year/120,000km warranty, a 6-year/90,000km service plan, and 3-year/unlimited kilometre roadside assistance.

Nissan Patrol

The Nissan Patrol is the ultimate SUV from the brand, fitted with a 5.6-litre, naturally-aspirated, V8 petrol engine that produces 298kW and 560Nm.

All four wheels are driven through a seven-speed automatic transmission, and fuel is consumed at a combined rate of 14.4l/100km.

Its large body supports a cargo capacity of 1,490 litres in five-seater mode, while a maximum braked towing capacity of 3,500kg is available.

The Nissan Patrol 5.6 V8 LE 4WD has a South African price of R1,570,700 – which includes a 6-year/150,000km warranty, a 3-year/90,000km service plan, and 6-year/150,000km roadside assistance.

Mercedes-Maybach GLS

The Maybach GLS features a 4.0-litre, V8, twin-turbo petrol engine that generates 410kW and 730Nm, paired to a 9-speed automatic transmission.

Combined fuel consumption is rated at 12.5l/100km, a maximum cargo capacity of 520kg is supported, and a maximum braked towing capacity of 3,500kg is on offer.

The Mercedes-Maybach GLS600 has a South African price of R2,939,800 – which includes a 5-year/100,000km maintenance agreement.

Rolls-Royce Cullinan

The Rolls-Royce Cullinan packs a 6.8-litre, V12, turbo-petrol engine that puts out 420kW and 850Nm.

It carries 600 litres of cargo, tows up to 3,300kg, and achieves a 15.0l/100km combined fuel consumption.

To get the South African starting price of a new Rolls-Royce Cullinan, you would need to contact the dealership personally.