What is Bakkie?
A small van or truck But the margins are small and from the money he earns he must pay his two sons who help him, cover the cost of petrol for his bakkie and pay for medicines should any of the cows fall ill.
New Bakkie Prices In South Africa
SA’s cheapest bakkies – single cabs
- R206 000 – Nissan NP200 1.6i Base + Safety.
- R213 999 – Mahindra Bolero 2.5TD.
- R215 900 – GWM Steed 5 2.2MPi Workhorse.
- R235 900 – GWM Steed 5 2.2MPi double cab.
- R251 999 – Mahindra Bolero 2.5TD double cab.
- R260 900 – GWM Steed 5 2.2MPi double cab SX.
Which bakkie is the cheapest to maintain?
The most economical servicing cost goes to the GWM Steed at R3,443, just ahead of the Nissan Navara at R3,669 and the Toyota Hilux third at R5,059. The Isuzu boasts the lowest repair costs at R5,537, followed by the Ranger XLT at R7,274, and the GWM Steed 6 in third place with a basket of R7,645.
How good is GWM Bakkies?
It is comfortable, powerful, and surprisingly economical. In Economy mode at 130km/h, it averages 9.8-litres/100km, which is surprising for a vehicle this size. In fairness, on a long road, it is more like driving a large, well-equipped sedan than a bakkie.