Which is the best bakkie in South Africa?

[BCoetzer]

There are over 20 bakkies to choose from in South Africa, each offering different advantages - from reliability to affordability.

We've added the most popular options to the poll, but there are also a bunch of others on the market, including the following:

• GWM P500
• GWM Steed
• Foton Tunland G7
• JAC T6
• JAC T8
• JAC T9
• LDV T60
• Maxus T90 EV
• Ineos Grenadier Quartermaster
• Peugeot Landtrek
• Jeep Gladiator
• Mahindra Bolero

Other options, like the Mazda BT-50 and Nissan NP200, were discontinued in 2024, while a few new launches are on the cards for 2025, such as the Kia Tasman.

Which do you think is the best bakkie in South Africa?

 

[FiestaST]

Best ito longevity will always be a Hilux.

It does come with a number of concessions though esp in Jozi-land.

Second spot for the KB/D-Max.

Shout out to the heavily underrated Navara & Triton.

 

[Smiggles]

Other:

 

[Cybersurfer]

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[dualmeister]

It's not even debatable.

 

[Blu82]

It's not even debatable.

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I really wished I saved the photo were a Triton hit an anti tank mine in Ukraine and the occupants walked away.

 

[neoprema]

I really wished I saved the photo were a Triton hit an anti tank mine in Ukraine and the occupants walked away.

would be interesting to see how a Hilux would do but it would be stolen before hitting the mine.

 

[Thestealth]

Boet, you need a Bantum. I just thought of this ad as well.

 

[Jackal46]

Toyota is not as good as it use to be, Ford was never good and Nisan is good but doesn't last nearly as long. When it comes to transport the Suzuki Super carry is a beast with nothing getting close to it. If you want stronger engine and maybe want a few more comforts look at Isuzu. Isuzu is a monster and they last. It is tuff reliable and will probably outlast the speedometer and all displays they put in the new bakkies. It cost more then most but is well worth it if you can afford it.

 

[naughty001]

would be interesting to see how a Hilux would do but it would be stolen before hitting the mine.

poor NP200 - if it misses the mine it would be hijacked and if it hits the mine it is totally f00ked

 

[epah]

Hilux if you are straight.
Ranger if you are fruity and gay.
D-Max if you are a butch lesbian.

 

[saor]

Afriforum would like their thread back.

 

[neoprema]

Hilux if you are straight.
Ranger if you are fruity and gay.
D-Max if you are a butch lesbian.

What lol? The Ranger is the definite winner there.

 

[epah]

What lol? The Ranger is the definite winner there.

Yes ofcourse that is the one you like since you are metro-sexual. So you are proving my statement right.

 

[NR7]

Objectively it’s the Hilux on paper.

But in SA… Isuzu D-Max is my top pick on that list.

 

[dualmeister]

 

[epah]

Objectively it’s the Hilux on paper.

But in SA… Isuzu D-Max is my top pick on that list.

You do realise the DMAX has a turbo? Sure you can handle a car with real power?

 

[schuits]

Bang for buck I like the GWM P-500 or even the P-500 PHEV. I like the look of the JAC T9. If you got the $$$ Toyota all the way.

 

[epah]

Bang for buck I like the GWM P-500 or even the P-500 PHEV. I like the look of the JAC T9. If you got the $$$ Toyota all the way.

Value for money = Rubbish product.

 

[Jet-Fighter7700]

Toyota Bakkies is the most stolen/Hijacked vehicle in SA for a good reason,

all the others COPY the hell out of it, the Chinese just make a really weird version version
but people buy it, because, its cheap and got more features than a Toyota.

but my question has always been, especially for those that never drive their Bakkies off road,
or use the load bin,or do anything that actually NEEDS a Bakkie,

why put up with all the negatives? fuel consumption, size, weight ect,
just to sit in the same traffic as a s-presso or a Bajaj qute