Double Cab bakkies for under R500 000
Gone are the days when you’d only ever see a man behind the steering-wheel of a bakkie. The demographic of bakkie drivers in South Africa is certainly changing and as women become an integral part of the automotive industry, we’re seeing more and more of them behind the wheel.
Want to be one of them? Take a look at some of South Africa’s top-selling bakkies to consider…
[PLEASE NOTE that the following deals are available through the respective manufacturers and financial institutions, and not through Women On Wheels and that the prices represented below are subject to change]
Toyota Hilux – from R407 100
As a firm South African favourite, the Hilux is responsible for Toyota’s 25.3% share in the current local market. With over 3936 units sold in June, the Hilux is robust, reliable and offers value-for-money with excellent off-road capabilities. To read more about the Toyota Hilux click here.
Ford Ranger – from R325, 700
The Ford Ranger has been a huge success for Ford Motor Company while the automaker continues to redefine the LCV segment in terms of performance, capability, technology and safety. On the outside, it’s rugged and tough while inside, you feel as though you could easily be sitting in a comfy and refined SUV. To read more about the Ford Ranger click here.
Isuzu KB – from R380, 100
With 40 years in the local bakkie market, Isuzu has been on South Africa’s roads since 1978 and now, the Isuzu KB features modern technology, comfort and maintains a perfect balance of on and off-road capabilities. “Real work meets real play” is the automaker’s tagline for this stylish and functional double-cab bakkie. To read more about the Isuzu KB click here.
Mitsubishi Triton – from R419 995 *special price
The Mitsubishi Triton was designed to match the ride quality of an SUV without compromising the workhorse qualities that have made double cab bakkies so popular in South Africa. The Triton’s ride quality is smooth and comfortable, even on gravel and bad roads, and we love all of its standard safety features. To read more about the Mitsubishi Triton click here.
Mahindra Pik Up – from R285, 213
The latest Mahindra Pik-Up hosts a variety of features to satisfy the typical South African bakkie enthusiast, with a price-tag that should appeal to a broad range of consumers. The entire range of the new Pik-Up is fitted with an electronic Locking Differential as standard, so there’s no need to sit and fiddle with buttons or to wait for activation lights during your off-roading excursions. To read more about the Mahindra Pik Up click here.
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