5 Most Affordable Single-Cab Bakkies in SA

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. Isuzu D-Max Gen 6 250c single cab – R373 750

Isuzu D-Max single cab

Image: Isuzu

Still available in South Africa, the sixth-generation Isuzu D-Max (in 250c guise) is the fifth most affordable single-cab bakkie in SA. Available alongside the seventh-generation D-Max single-cab, the sixth iteration serves as a more affordable alternative. The D-Max 250c is powered by a 2.5-litre turbodiesel producing 58 kW and 176 N.m. Power is delivered to the road via a five-speed manual transmission.

4. Toyota Hilux 2.0 single cab S – R361 700

Toyota Hilux single cab

Image: Toyota

The entry point to the outgoing Toyota Hilux lineup comes in the form of a 4×2 single-cab, motivated by a 2.0-litre petrol engine producing 102 kW and 183 N.m of torque, and paired to a five-speed manual transmission.

3. GWM Steed 5 2.0VGT single cab S – R307 950

GWM Steed 5 single cab

Image: GWM

The GWM Steed 5 is the third most affordable single-cab bakkie in SA. The Steed 5 is powered by a 2.0-litre turbodiesel engine churning out 110 kW and 320 N.m, making it the most powerful bakkie on this list. The 2.0-litre oil-burner is paired with a six-speed manual gearbox.

2. JMC Vigus Pro 2.4TD single cab – R299 900

JMC Vigus single cab

Image: JMC

The JMC Vigus is a newcomer in 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/310 N.m of torque. This model is exclusively available with a five-speed manual transmission.

1. Mahindra Pik Up 2.2CRDe single cab S4 – R289 249

Mahindra Pik Up single cab

Image: Mahindra

Topping the list is the Mahindra Pik Up. The Pik Up is motivated by a turbocharged 2.2-litre diesel engine endowed with 103 kW and 320 N.m, and mated to a six-speed manual transmission.

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