Toyota launched the eighth-generation Toyota Hilux in 2015. The Hilux first hit dealerships in 1968, selling over 16 million in more than 180 countries.<\/p>\n
The Japanese car maker said it would celebrate a million units sold in South Africa alone, in 2015.<\/p>\n
Toyota has a modest 16 models of Hilux to choose from in SA, starting at R315,100<\/strong> for a 2.7 VVT-i Raised Body SC Dakar, pushing out 118 kw, while its 4.0 V6 4×4 Auto DC Legend 45, starts at R563,900<\/strong>, with 175 kw of power.<\/p>\n Hilux<\/p><\/div>\n 2. Ford Ranger – 2,865<\/strong><\/p>\n the second best seller last month was a Ford Ranger, with 2865<\/p>\n The Ranger has 34 different styling options in South Africa – starting at R189,900 for a Ranger 2.5 Base LR 5MT Chassis Cab Petrol, and going up to R558,900 for a Ranger 3.2 Wildtrak 4×4 6AT Double Cab Diesel.<\/p>\n Earlier this week, Ford unveiled its Ranger Wildtrak 2016 model in SA.<\/p>\n The base single cab pushes out 122 kw at 5,500 rpm, with torque of 226 Nm at 4,500 rpm, while the top of the range model pushes out 147 kw at 3,000 rpm.<\/p>\n 3. Nissan NP200 – 1,606<\/strong><\/p>\n This Nissan has consistently ranked in the top 5 best selling vehicles in SA in 2015, one would think based on its price – starting at R145,300<\/strong>.<\/p>\n The engine on this car, along with the reliability factor that comes with Nissan, makes this car a popular choice.<\/p>\n It’s 1598 cc engine pushes out 64 Kw, while fuel consumption is also miserly at 8.1 l\/100 km<\/p>\n Nissan NP 200 entered into the top 10 in 2012<\/p><\/div>\n 4. Chevrolet Utility – 1,382<\/strong><\/p>\n The Chev starts at a very competitive R\u00a0143,900 <\/b>for a 1.4 delivering 68 kW@6000 rpm.<\/p>\n Chevrolet Utility – after the Corsa Utility brand was moved over by GM<\/p><\/div>\n 5. Isuzu KB – 1,265<\/strong><\/p>\n The Isuzu KB has been around for many years, and for a long time was the bakkie of choice for Natal Midlands farmers.<\/p>\n It has an impressive 21 models to choose from currently, starting at R219,400<\/strong> for an Isuzu KB 250 (LEED) Standard 4×2, with its top of the range double cab Isuzu KB 300 D-TEQ LX 4×4 Auto starting at R529,700<\/strong>.<\/p>\n The standard Isuzu has 58 kw at 3,800 rpm, versus its top of the range edition which can push out 130 kw at 3,600 rpm.<\/p>\n Isuzu KB<\/p><\/div>\n 6. Nissan NP300 Hardbody – 768<\/strong><\/p>\n The bigger brother of the NP200, the Hardbody has a starting price of R169,400 – excellent value for a 2 litre pushing out 84 kw.<\/strong><\/p>\n The 2.4 petrol 4WD pushes out 105 kw at 5,600 rpm and has a 11.1l\/100 km fuel ratio.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n 7. Volkswagen Amarok – 374<\/strong><\/p>\n The 2.0 TDI basic 103kW starts at R281,600<\/strong>, with the Double Cab 2.0 BiTDI Highline starting at R534,600<\/strong>, which gives you 132kW at 4,000 rpm.<\/p>\n 8. Toyota Land Cruiser PU – 360<\/strong><\/p>\n Toyota’s Land Cruiser pickup is a big ‘safari vehicle’ for farm owners throughout Souther Africa.<\/p>\n Starting from R548,900<\/strong> for a 4.0 litre Double Cab Petrol pushing out 170 kw, the Cruiser hits its straps with a V8 Double Cab Diesel model, starting from R646,500<\/strong> for a maximum torque of 430 Nm<\/p>\n 9. Mazda BT-50 -153 The Mazda has a starting price from R292,200<\/strong>, with the 3.2 litre model giving you a serious 147kW and 470Nm of torque.<\/p>\n 10. Nissan Navara – 105<\/strong><\/p>\n The third and biggest Nissan on the list, the Navara<\/strong> starts from R319,900<\/strong> for a 2.5dCi 4\u00d72 XE model, \u00a0with the V6 3.0dCi 4\u00d74 A\/T V9X priced at R579,900<\/strong> for 170 KW of power, and 550 Nm of torque.<\/p>\n Top 10 best selling SUVs in South Africa<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n The cheapest cars for sale in South Africa<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Are these the most stolen cars in South Africa?<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n![\"Hilux](\"http:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/Hilux-head.png\")
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