The six R1-million bakkies in South Africa – How they compare

South Africa now has six different car brands with at least one bakkie that costs more than R1 million.

It wasn’t that long ago that the Mercedes-Benz X-Class grabbed headlines as the country’s first seven-figure high-rider, but the segment has since seen a surge in popularity thanks in large part to a range of compelling new models from various names.

This includes the Ford Ranger Raptor and Isuzu D-Max Arctic, specially-modified versions of their respective line-ups designed to push the boundaries of what a 4×4 can do.

VW and Toyota have also expanded their high-end line-up with new entrants like the next-gen Amarok and updated Hilux, respectively, while Jeep has a rather unique offering in the Gladiator, which can detach its roof and door panels.

The newest player in the field is Ineos, a chemical company turned carmaker, which has produced the Quartermaster as a spiritual successor to the legendary Land Rover Defender, borrowing tried-and-trusted engines from BMW while offering bespoke kit aimed at making it the best 4×4 in the world.

Ultimate off-roaders

This is how the six most expensive bakkies in South Africa compare in the most important categories.

Click on the underlined names for more information.

Power

Towing capacity

Payload capacity

Ground clearance

Wading depth

Pricing