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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

Model Power
Ford Ranger 3.0 V6 EcoBoost double cab Raptor 4WD 292kW/583Nm
Ineos Grenadier 3.0T Quartermaster double cab 210kW/450Nm
Jeep Gladiator 3.6 Rubicon double cab 209kW/347Nm
VW Amarok 3.0TDI V6 double cab Aventura 4Motion 184kW/600Nm
Ineos Grenadier 3.0TD Quartermaster double cab 183kW/550Nm
Toyota Hilux 2.8GD-6 double cab 4×4 Legend RS auto 150kW/500Nm
Isuzu D-Max 3.0TD double cab AT35 4×4 140kW/450Nm


Towing capacity

Model Towing capacity
Ineos Grenadier 3.0T Quartermaster double cab 3,500kg
Ineos Grenadier 3.0TD Quartermaster double cab 3,500kg
Isuzu D-Max 3.0TD double cab AT35 4×4 3,500kg
Toyota Hilux 2.8GD-6 double cab 4×4 Legend RS auto 3,500kg
VW Amarok 3.0TDI V6 double cab Aventura 4Motion 3,500kg
Jeep Gladiator 3.6 Rubicon double cab 2,721kg
Ford Ranger 3.0 V6 EcoBoost double cab Raptor 4WD 2,500kg


Payload capacity

Model Load capacity
Isuzu D-Max 3.0TD double cab AT35 4×4 970kg
VW Amarok 3.0TDI V6 double cab Aventura 4Motion 942kg
Ineos Grenadier 3.0T Quartermaster double cab 857kg
Ineos Grenadier 3.0TD Quartermaster double cab 782kg
Toyota Hilux 2.8GD-6 double cab 4×4 Legend RS auto 775kg
Jeep Gladiator 3.6 Rubicon double cab 693kg
Ford Ranger 3.0 V6 EcoBoost double cab Raptor 4WD 667kg


Ground clearance

Model Ground clearance
Toyota Hilux 2.8GD-6 double cab 4×4 Legend RS auto 286mm
Ford Ranger 3.0 V6 EcoBoost double cab Raptor 4WD 272mm
Isuzu D-Max 3.0TD double cab AT35 4×4 266mm
Ineos Grenadier 3.0T Quartermaster double cab 264mm
Ineos Grenadier 3.0TD Quartermaster double cab 264mm
Jeep Gladiator 3.6 Rubicon double cab 249mm
VW Amarok 3.0TDI V6 double cab Aventura 4Motion 234mm


Wading depth

Model Wading depth
Isuzu D-Max 3.0TD double cab AT35 4×4 865mm
Ford Ranger 3.0 V6 EcoBoost double cab Raptor 4WD 850mm
Ineos Grenadier 3.0T Quartermaster double cab 800mm
Ineos Grenadier 3.0TD Quartermaster double cab 800mm
Jeep Gladiator 3.6 Rubicon double cab 800mm
VW Amarok 3.0TDI V6 double cab Aventura 4Motion 800mm
Toyota Hilux 2.8GD-6 double cab 4×4 Legend RS auto 700mm


Pricing

Model Price
Ineos Grenadier 3.0T Quartermaster double cab R1,717,100
Ineos Grenadier 3.0TD Quartermaster double cab R1,717,100
Jeep Gladiator 3.6 Rubicon double cab R1,329,900
Ford Ranger 3.0 V6 EcoBoost double cab Raptor 4WD R1,184,100
VW Amarok 3.0TDI V6 double cab Aventura 4Motion R1,161,000
Isuzu D-Max 3.0TD double cab AT35 4×4 R1,120,620
Toyota Hilux 2.8GD-6 double cab 4×4 Legend RS auto R1,003,000


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