
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 |
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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 |
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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
Ground clearance
Wading depth
Pricing
Model | Price |
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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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