Top 12 Best Buys 2025: Double Cab – Ford Ranger

Looking to upgrade to a new vehicle in 2025? These are the Car Team’s top picks in the double cab category with the Ranger reigning supreme. Find the full feature in the April 2025 issue of CAR Magazine!Ranger

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While some will be used as dual-purpose vehicles, we emphasise the leisure-focused models in this popular segment. That said, comfort, modern tech, towing and carrying capability score higher here than ultimate luxury and performance.

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Winner: Ford Ranger

The best-selling double-cab in South Africa is also the most comfortable and composed in most driving conditions, it offers impressive interior space and introduces several convenience features, including a massive infotainment display and a sliding roll hoop that remain broadly unrivalled. As is its wont, Ford continues to find innovative ways to keep the modern Ranger double-cab package fresh, including the introduction of off-road-focused models like Tremor and Wildtrak X, while the smile-inducing V6-powered Ranger Raptor continues to sell in impressive numbers considering its relatively niche appeal. We expect at least one more Ranger derivative to be introduced locally within the next 12 months and ahead of the highly anticipated arrival of the all-new Toyota Hilux.

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First runner-up: Toyota Hilux Legend 55

The introduction of the new Legend 55 derivative could be seen as an attempt at keeping the aged modern Hilux fresh, but it also provides a timely reminder of just how proven Toyota’s still hugely popular bakkie package is.

Second runner-up: Mitsubishi Triton

One of the most underrated double cabs on the market, the recently introduced new Mitsubishi Triton puts its best foot forward with strong styling, keen pricing and an enviable reputation for rugged reliability.

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