What Is Bakkie?
A pickup truck or pickup is a light-duty truck that has an enclosed cabin, and a back end made up of a cargo bed that is enclosed by three low walls with no roof. In Australia and New Zealand, both pickups and coupé utilities are called utes, short for utility vehicles.
What Is The Best Small Bakkie In South Africa
Determining the “best” small bakkie (pickup truck) in South Africa can be subjective, as it depends on individual preferences, budget, and specific needs. However, here are some popular small bakkie models available in South Africa:
Ford Ranger:
The Ford Ranger is a versatile and rugged small bakkie known for its strong performance, off-road capabilities, and towing capacity. It offers a range of engine options, cabin configurations, and features.
Toyota Hilux:
The Toyota Hilux is a well-established and highly regarded small bakkie known for its durability, reliability, and strong resale value. It offers a comfortable ride, a range of engine options, and robust off-road capabilities.
Nissan NP200:
The Nissan NP200 is a compact bakkie based on the Nissan Micra platform. It is known for its affordability, fuel efficiency, and practicality. It offers a compact size suitable for urban driving and light commercial use.
Isuzu D-Max:
The Isuzu D-Max is a small bakkie known for its ruggedness, durability, and practicality. It offers a comfortable ride, a range of engine options, and good payload capacity.
Mahindra Pik Up:
The Mahindra Pik Up is a value-for-money small bakkie that offers a spacious cabin, a robust build, and good off-road capabilities. It offers competitive pricing and a range of features.
When considering a small bakkie, it’s essential to research and test-drive different models to assess factors such as performance, payload capacity, towing capabilities, off-road capabilities, and overall suitability for your needs. It’s also advisable to check reviews, compare prices, and consider the after-sales service and support offered by the manufacturer and local dealerships.
What small bakkies are available in South Africa?
- A Bolero single cab. Photo: @MahindraSouthAfrica.
- A white Chevrolet Utility. Photo: @chevroletutilityrs
- A white Mahindra Bolero 2.5TD
- A white Mahindra Scorpio Pik Up
- A white Nissan NP300
- A GWM Steed
- A white Nissan Navara.
- A Hyundai H100.
Which bakkie is powerful
Powered by the same 5,2-litre supercharged eight-cylinder heart powering the Shebly GT500, Ford’s Frankenstein bakkie has a power output of 521 kW and 472 N.m. While the standard Ranger Raptor offered in SA currently holds the title of the most powerful performance bakkie here, it doesn’t hold a candle to its dessert-