Nissan NP200

Goodbye Nissan NP200 – Final Models Produced in Rosslyn

Nissan’s NP200 officially ceased production on the 31st of March at the Rosslyn facility, signalling an end to an impressive 16-year production run. There are still no unibody single-cab bakkies in sight to take the reigns for small businesses and individuals needing affordable utility. 

Posted by Alex Shahini - 11 April 2024

Toyota Hilux Retains Top Spot In Bakkie Sales Leaderboard

Toyota’s Hilux has retained pole position in the November best-selling bakkie sales race. Here is who else rounds the Top 5 for the month.

By Ryan De Villiers - 5 December 2023

Hilux Continues to Dominate – Top 5 Bakkies in September

Toyota has retained the top spot for new bakkie sales in Mzansi for September. Here are the Top 5 best-selling models from the month.

Can anything dethrone the Hilux?

By Ryan De Villiers - 2 October 2023

Official: Nissan is Putting the NP200 Bakkie to Pasture After 16 Years

After a 16-year run, Nissan is finally pulling the plug on the locally loved NP200 bakkie. Here are all details surrounding the model’s retirement.

By Alex Shahini - 2 August 2023

Hilux retakes throne as best-selling bakkie for May 2023

With increased sales across the board over the month of May, Toyota reigned supreme in the bakkie segment, reclaiming the lucrative throne.

Here are the numbers.

By Ryan De Villiers - 2 June 2023

Rising Toyota bakkie theft in Centurion concerns owners

Toyota bakkie owners in Centurion have been urged by police to remain vigilant after a spike in carjackings has been reported in the area. Details here.

By Siyavuya Mbaduli - 16 May 2023

Top five best-selling bakkies of April 2023

Separated by a handful of units, two of the segment’s titans are neck-and-neck. These are the top five best-selling bakkies sold in April. 

By Ryan De Villiers - 4 May 2023

The long awaited Renault Oroch Bakkie could still be coming to SA

The Nissan NP200 may have some direct competition on its hands from Renault by the end of the year. The Duster-based Oroch as it is known is now closer than ever to being confirmed for South Africa. Would it do well in our market?

By Siyavuya Mbaduli - 2 February 2023

Top-selling bakkies in South Africa for July 2022

Ford enjoyed a third consecutive month as South Africa’s best-selling bakkie after edging out Isuzu’s D-Max and Nissan’s NP200.

By CAR magazine - 4 August 2022

South Africa’s 10 best-selling bakkies of February 2019

The sales figures for February 2019 are in … and 926 units separate the top two vehicles as the battle for the title of South […]

By Ryan Bubear - 4 March 2019

South Africa’s 10 best-selling bakkies of January 2019

The sales figures for January 2019 are in … and exactly 600 units separate the top two vehicles as the battle for the title of […]

By Ryan Bubear - 1 February 2019

South Africa’s 10 best-selling bakkies of November 2018

The sales figures for November 2018 are in … and some 729 units separate the top two vehicles as the battle for the title of […]

By Ryan Bubear - 3 December 2018

South Africa’s 10 best-selling bakkies of October 2018

The sales figures for October 2018 are in … and some 777 units separate the top two vehicles as the battle for the title of […]

By Ryan Bubear - 2 November 2018

South Africa’s 10 best-selling bakkies of September 2018

The sales figures for September 2018 are in … and a whopping 927 units separate the top two vehicles as the battle for the title […]

By Ryan Bubear - 1 October 2018

Watch armoured Nissan NP200 take multiple AK47 rounds…

You may have read our recent feature on what it takes to convert an ordinary production car into a full-on armoured vehicle. Well, our friends […]

By CAR magazine - 14 September 2018

South Africa’s 10 best-selling bakkies of August 2018

The sales figures for August 2018 are in … and a whopping 831 units separate the top two vehicles as the battle for the title […]

By Ryan Bubear - 3 September 2018

South Africa’s 10 best-selling bakkies of May 2018

The sales figures for May 2018 are in … and 519 units separate the top two vehicles as the battle for the title of South […]

By Ryan Bubear - 1 June 2018

South Africa’s 10 best-selling bakkies of April 2018

The sales figures for April 2018 are in … and just 307 units separate the top two vehicles as the battle for the title of […]

By Ryan Bubear - 2 May 2018

SA’s 10 best-selling bakkies in the first quarter of 2018

Yes, the first quarter of 2018 has come and gone. And, after a few jabs at a calculator, we’ve worked out the 10 best-selling bakkies […]

By Ryan Bubear - 5 April 2018

South Africa’s 10 best-selling bakkies of March 2018

The sales figures for March 2018 are in … and a substantial 1 072 units separate the top two vehicles as the battle for the […]

By Ryan Bubear - 3 April 2018

South Africa’s 10 best-selling bakkies of Feb 2018

The sales figures for the second month of 2018 are in … and whopping 1 116 units separate the top two vehicles as the battle […]

By Ryan Bubear - 1 March 2018

South Africa’s 10 best-selling bakkies of Jan 2018

The sales figures for the first month of 2018 are in … and 426 units separate the top two vehicles as the battle for the […]

By Ryan Bubear - 1 February 2018

BUYING USED: Single-cab bakkie under R100 000

We help choose the ideal car for your needs and your budget… Age: 40 Budget: R100 000 Status: Owner of a small gardening business Vehicle […]

By CAR magazine - 17 January 2018

South Africa’s 10 best-selling bakkies of Dec 2017

The sales figures for the final month of 2017 are in … and a whopping 701 units separated the two vehicles at the top of […]

By Ryan Bubear - 9 January 2018

South Africa’s 10 best-selling bakkies of Nov 2017

The sales figures for the eleventh month of 2017 are in and the gap between the two vehicles fighting for the title of South Africa’s […]

By Ryan Bubear - 1 December 2017