{"id":128515,"date":"2016-06-30T19:25:23","date_gmt":"2016-06-30T17:25:23","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/?p=128515"},"modified":"2016-06-30T19:55:00","modified_gmt":"2016-06-30T17:55:00","slug":"10-best-selling-bakkies-in-south-africa-with-prices","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/motoring\/128515\/10-best-selling-bakkies-in-south-africa-with-prices\/","title":{"rendered":"10 best-selling bakkies in South Africa &#8211; with prices"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The rivalry between Toyota and Ford in the pick up, or \u2018bakkie\u2019 category has continued into 2016 through their respective Hilux and Ranger editions.<\/p>\n<p>Toyota leads the race at the half way point of 2016, having launched its new 2016 edition towards the end of February.<\/p>\n<p>The good news for Isuzu has been the resurgence of its KB model in 2016. In the wake of a new look Ranger, launched in 2015, and the new Hilux,\u00a0Isuzu will also launch a face lifted KB model this year.<\/p>\n<p>BusinessTech looks at the top 10 best selling bakkies in South Africa in 2016 so far, using data supplied by Naamsa up to the end of May.<\/p>\n<p><strong>1. Toyota Hilux &#8211; 14,532<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Japanese car maker said it would celebrate a million units sold in South Africa alone, in 2015.<\/p>\n<p>Toyota has a 13 models of Hilux to choose from in SA &#8211; 10 single cab, and three &#8216;Xtra Cab&#8217; models, starting at <strong>R233,700<\/strong> for a Hilux SC 2.0 VVTi 5MT.<\/p>\n<p>The top of the range Hilux XC 2.8 GD-6 4&#215;4 Raider starts from <strong>R480,800<\/strong>. A nudge bar and rear step accessory pack can cost in excess of <strong>R11,000<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Maximum Power (kW @ r\/min): &#8211; 130 @ 3400.<\/li>\n<li>Maximum Torque (Nm @ r\/min): &#8211; 420 @ 1400-260.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a  data-lightbox=\"post-image\" href=\"http:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Hilux-e1467298998507.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-128656\" src=\"http:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Hilux-e1467298998507.jpg\" alt=\"Hilux\" width=\"600\" height=\"412\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>2. Ford Ranger &#8211; 13,332<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Ranger has 33 different styling options in South Africa \u2013 starting at <strong>R195,900<\/strong> for a 2.5P Chassis Cab Base 5MT 4&#215;2 LR petrol, and going up to <strong>R597,900<\/strong> for a 3.2 Wildtrak 4\u00d74 6AT Double Cab Diesel.<\/p>\n<p>On the extras front, a PDC\/Camera costs <strong>R7,210<\/strong>, while a Steel Bull Bar (XL-PLUS) will set you back <strong>R18,000<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Maximum Power: 147 @ 3000<\/li>\n<li>Maximum Torque: 470 @ 1500 &#8211; 2750<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a  data-lightbox=\"post-image\" href=\"http:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/ford-ranger.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-101328\" src=\"http:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/ford-ranger.jpg\" alt=\"ford-ranger\" width=\"599\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/ford-ranger.jpg 599w, https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/ford-ranger-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 599px) 100vw, 599px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>3. Isuzu KB &#8211; 4,781<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Despite a late start, with only 598 units sold in January, Isuzu has come on strong, following the announced launch of its new facelift version &#8211; scheduled for the end of the third quarter or beginning of the fourth quarter of 2016.<\/p>\n<p>The Isuzu KB Single Cab has a starting price of <strong>R235,000, while the <\/strong>Isuzu KB Double Cab starts at<strong> R344,400<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>The top of the range KB 300 LX Auto 4X4 costs <strong>R563,500.<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Maximum Power: 130 @ 3600<\/li>\n<li>Maximum Torque: 380 @ 1800-2800<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a  data-lightbox=\"post-image\" href=\"http:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Isuzu-KB-2015.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-112525\" src=\"http:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Isuzu-KB-2015.jpg\" alt=\"Isuzu KB 2015\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Isuzu-KB-2015.jpg 600w, https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Isuzu-KB-2015-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><strong>4. Nissan NP200 &#8211; 4,591<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The NP200 is popular because of its starting price &#8211; <strong>R157,900<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>It offers three engine choices \u2013 an 8-valve petrol engine, 16-valve petrol engine, or a standard-setting K9K turbo diesel.<\/p>\n<p>The 1.6-litre inline 4-cylinder engine features multipoint fuel injection for 64kW of power and 128Nm of load-hauling torque. And at 8.1 litres\/100km, it\u2019s fuel efficient, too.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_70811\" style=\"width: 610px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a  data-lightbox=\"post-image\" href=\"http:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/Nissan-NP-200.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-70811\" class=\"size-full wp-image-70811\" src=\"http:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/Nissan-NP-200.png\" alt=\"Nissan NP 200\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/Nissan-NP-200.png 600w, https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/Nissan-NP-200-300x200.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-70811\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Nissan NP 200<\/p><\/div>\n<p><strong>5. Chevrolet Utility\u00a0 &#8211; 3,732<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Chev is a very consistent performer, often inside the top 10 selling cars list. It starts at a very competitive\u00a0<strong>R159,800.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Chevrolet Utility comes in a 1.4 or 1.8 litre engine type.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Maximum Power: 77 @ 5400<\/li>\n<li>Maximum Torque: 161 @ 3000<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div id=\"attachment_73180\" style=\"width: 610px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a  data-lightbox=\"post-image\" href=\"http:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/Chevrolet-Utility.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-73180\" class=\"size-full wp-image-73180\" src=\"http:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/Chevrolet-Utility.png\" alt=\"Chevrolet Utility\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/Chevrolet-Utility.png 600w, https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/Chevrolet-Utility-300x200.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-73180\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Chevrolet Utility &#8211; after the Corsa Utility brand was moved over by GM<\/p><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>6. Nissan NP300 Hardbody\u00a0 &#8211; 3,590<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Hardbody is the king of loading. It has a starting price of <strong>R173,900<\/strong> for a 2.0 single cab \u2013 with 8 models in the range in total.<\/p>\n<p>Its top of the range\u00a0 vehicle, a 2.5 TDI Hi-Rider D\/Cab, starts at a price of <strong>R279,900<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>The 2.0-litre petrol engine delivers 84kW and 169Nm of torque, while the 2.4-litre engine delivers 105kW and 205Nm of torque.<\/p>\n<p><a  data-lightbox=\"post-image\" href=\"http:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/NP300-2-e1467303528359.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-128670\" src=\"http:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/NP300-2-e1467303528359.jpg\" alt=\"NP300\" width=\"700\" height=\"393\" \/><\/a><strong>7. Toyota LC Pickup &#8211; 1,570<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Toyota\u2019s Land Cruiser pickup is a big \u2018safari vehicle\u2019 for farm owners throughout Southern Africa.<\/p>\n<p>The Land Cruiser 70 series is available in seven models: from a 79 Single Cab Diesel 4.2 litre model at <strong>R599,600<\/strong> &#8211; to a 79 Double Cab Diesel 4.5 litre V8 for <strong>R706,200.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The V8 delivers 151 Kw of power and 430 Nm of torque.<\/p>\n<p><a  data-lightbox=\"post-image\" href=\"http:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Landcruiser.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-101344\" src=\"http:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Landcruiser.jpg\" alt=\"Landcruiser\" width=\"720\" height=\"465\" \/><\/a><strong>8. Volkswagen Amarok &#8211; 1,253<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Amarok has 13 different models \u2013 six single cab offerings, starting with a 2.0 TDI 103kW Basic at <strong>R298,800<\/strong>, and two double cab options \u2013 starting at R468,700.<\/p>\n<p>The top of the range in the series is a 2.0 BiTDI Ultimate 4MOTION Auto, which costs<br \/>\n<strong>R628,700<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>It delivers 132kW of power and boasts an 8-speed automatic gearbox.<\/p>\n<p><a  data-lightbox=\"post-image\" href=\"http:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/amarok.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-101338\" src=\"http:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/amarok.jpg\" alt=\"amarok\" width=\"599\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/amarok.jpg 599w, https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/amarok-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 599px) 100vw, 599px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>9. Mahindra Scorpio &#8211; 500<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The India based company offers a number of different models in the single and double cab range.<\/p>\n<p>The single cab starts at <strong>R158,768<\/strong>, while the double cab 4&#215;4 is priced at <strong>R324,995<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Maximum Power: 88 kW @ 4000 rpm<\/li>\n<li>Maximum Torque: 270 Nm @ 1600 rpm &#8211; 2800 rpm<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a  data-lightbox=\"post-image\" href=\"http:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/mahindra-e1467304236215.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-128672\" src=\"http:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/mahindra-e1467304236215.jpg\" alt=\"mahindra\" width=\"650\" height=\"387\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>10. Nissan Navara &#8211; app 400<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Navara has seven double cab options &#8211; starting with a 2.5dCi 4X2 XE at a cost of <strong>R376,900<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Its top of the range model is a 3.0dCi V6 4X4\u00a0 priced at <strong>R686,900.<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Maximum Power: 170 @ 3750<\/li>\n<li>Maximum Torque: 550 @ 1750<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a  data-lightbox=\"post-image\" href=\"http:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Nissan-Navara.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-101352\" src=\"http:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Nissan-Navara.jpg\" alt=\"Nissan-Navara\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Nissan-Navara.jpg 600w, https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Nissan-Navara-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"my-4\">More on cars in SA<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/general\/101268\/top-10-best-selling-bakkies-in-south-africa\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Top 10 best-selling bakkies in South Africa<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/lifestyle\/112513\/top-15-best-selling-cars-in-south-africa-in-2015\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Top 15 best selling cars in South Africa in 2015<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/general\/104001\/top-10-most-expensive-cars-in-south-africa\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Top 10 most expensive cars in South Africa<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The rivalry between Ford and Toyota in the pick up, or \u2018bakkie\u2019 category has continued into 2016 through their Hilux and Ranger editions.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":10,"featured_media":119835,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[11119],"tags":[26],"class_list":["post-128515","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-motoring","tag-headline"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/128515","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/10"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=128515"}],"version-history":[{"count":9,"href":"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/128515\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":128682,"href":"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/128515\/revisions\/128682"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/119835"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=128515"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=128515"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=128515"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}