We have rounded up the five most affordable single-cab bakkies available in South Africa as of January 2026. Here’s the list.
In the highly competitive local bakkie market, affordable single-cab bakkies are a popular choice as dependable workhorses for businesses. So, we’ve rounded up the five least expensive single-cab bakkies you can buy in South Africa as of January 2025.
5. Foton Tunland G7 2.0TD single cab Hi Rider – R329 900
Foton’s Tunland G7 is powered by a 2.0-litre turbodiesel engine churning out 120 kW and 390 N.m. The Tunland’s four-cylinder mill is exclusively paired with a six-speed manual transmission. The 4×2 model featured here is priced from R329 900.
4. GWM Steed 5 2.0VGT single cab S – R307 950
The GWM Steed 5 featured here is powered by a 2.0-litre turbodiesel engine endowed with 110 kW and 320 N.m of torque. The four-cylinder oil-burner is paired with a six-speed manual gearbox.
3. JMC Vigus Pro 2.4TD single cab – R299 900
The JMC Vigus is a newcomer to the local bakkie segment. Priced from a hair below R300 000, the single-cab Vigus employs a Ford-sourced 2.4-litre turbodiesel producing 103 kW and 310 N.m of torque. This model is exclusively available with a five-speed manual transmission.
2. Mahindra Pik Up 2.2CRDe single cab S4 – from R289 249
The Mahindra Pik Up is powered by a turbocharged 2.2-litre diesel engine producing 103 kW and 320 N.m, and mated with a six-speed manual transmission. Sans air-con, the entry-level variant seen here – priced from R289 249 – is exclusively offered with a 4×2 drivetrain. The derivative equipped with air-con is priced from R303 549.
1. Mahindra Bolero 2.5Di single cab Maxitruck Plus – R 215 999
Topping the list is the Mahindra Bolero. The Bolero is powered by a 2.5-litre turbodiesel engine producing 46 kW and 195 N.m, and paired with a five-speed manual transmission.
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