Bakkies continue to make up a significant portion of all the vehicles sold in South Africa every month despite the ever-rising cost of fuel.
With diesel 0.05% currently sitting at R24.17 per litre as of November 2023, it’s as important as ever to think about the long-term running costs of your 4×4 of choice, but luckily most brands have at least one double cab with an economical powertrain.
The most fuel-efficient bakkie in South Africa right now is the Mazda BT-50, which claims to use a conservative 6.6l/100km on its 1.9-litre turbocharged diesel plant.
This is followed by the architectural twins of the Ford Ranger and VW Amarok at 6.9l/100km, and the Toyota Hilux at 7.1l/100km.
The Nissan Navara, Isuzu D-Max, Mitsubishi Triton, GWM Steed, and JAC T9 all consume less than 8.0l/100km, leaving the Peugeot Landtrek and Jeep Gladiator as the thirstiest representatives from their brands at 8.9l and 12.4l/100km respectively, though it’s important to note the Jeep consumes petrol rather than diesel.
The most fuel-efficient bakkies in South Africa
These are the most fuel-efficient double cab bakkies that you can currently buy in South Africa.
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Mazda BT-50 1.9TD Active – 6.6l/100km
- Power – 110kW/350Nm
- Starting price – R630,400
Ford Ranger 2.0 SiT – 6.9l/100km
- Power – 125kW/405Nm
- Starting price – R510,700
VW Amarok 2.0TDI – 6.9l/100km
- Power – 110kW/350Nm
- Starting price – R599,000
Toyota Hilux 2.4GD-6 Raider – 7.1l/100km
- Power – 110kW/400Nm
- Starting price – R602,100
Nissan Navara 2.5DDTi SE – 7.2l/100km
- Power – 120kW/403Nm
- Starting price – R524,500
Isuzu D-Max 1.9TD L manual – 7.3l/100km
- Power – 110kW/350Nm
- Starting price – R526,900
Mitsubishi Triton 2.4DI-D – 7.5l/100km
- Power – 133kW/430Nm
- Starting price – R629,990
GWM Steed 5 2.0VGT SX – 7.6l/100km
- Power – 110kW/320Nm
- Starting price – R382,450
JAC T9 2.0CTI Lux – 7.8l/100km
- Power – 125kW/410Nm
- Starting price – R529,900
Mahindra Pik Up 2.2CRDe S6 – 7.9l/100km
- Power – 103kW/320Nm
- Starting price – R395,999
Peugeot Landtrek 1.9TD Allure – 8.9l/100km
- Power – 110kW/350Nm
- Starting price – R599,900
Jeep Gladiator 3.6 Rubicon – 12.4l/100km
- Power – 209kW/347Nm
- Starting price – R1,329,900
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