The double cab bakkie with the most power that sells for under R500,000 in South Africa is the Toyota Hilux 2.7 Double Cab S.
The bakkie generates 122kW and 245Nm from its naturally-aspirated, 2.7-litre petrol engine – and has an asking price of R460,600.
This was our finding when we looked for the most powerful new bakkie you can buy for under half-a-million rand.
Across this price bracket, we found that not one bakkie puts out less than 100kW, while maximum towing and carrying capacities tended to vary quite dramatically.
Despite the Toyota Hilux having the highest power output, it supports the second-lowest maximum carrying capacity on this list – 835kg.
Under R500,000
To show buyers what is on offer, we list the most powerful double cab bakkies – based on kW output – in South Africa for under R500,000, below.
While several of these bakkies have multiple specifications under R500,000 sharing the same engine, we only selected the most affordable model to be featured on this list.
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Isuzu D-Max 250 Double Cab
| Specification | Model |
|---|---|
| Power | 100kW |
| Torque | 320Nm |
| Top speed | 180km/h (unofficial) |
| Combined fuel consumption | 7.7l/100km |
| Maximum load box capacity | 1,140kg |
| Maximum towing capacity | 2,000kg |
| Ground clearance | 225mm |
| Starting price | R416,500 |
Mahindra Pik Up 2.2CRDe Double Cab S6
| Specification | Model |
|---|---|
| Power | 103kW |
| Torque | 320Nm |
| Top speed | 160km/h (unofficial) |
| Combined fuel consumption | 7.9l/100km |
| Maximum load box capacity | 1,095kg |
| Maximum towing capacity | 2,500kg |
| Ground clearance | 210mm |
| Starting price | R339,999 |
JAC T8 2.0CTi Double Cab Lux
| Specification | Model |
|---|---|
| Power | 104kW |
| Torque | 320Nm |
| Top speed | 150km/h |
| Combined fuel consumption | 8.7l/100km |
| Maximum load box capacity | 900kg |
| Maximum towing capacity | 2,000kg |
| Ground clearance | 220mm |
| Starting price | R412,400 |
Ford Ranger 2.2TDCi Double Cab Hi-Rider XL
| Specification | Model |
|---|---|
| Power | 118kW |
| Torque | 385Nm |
| Top speed | 175km/h (unofficial) |
| Combined fuel consumption | 6.5l/100km |
| Maximum load box capacity | 1,043kg |
| Maximum towing capacity | 3,500kg |
| Ground clearance | 237mm |
| Starting price | R466,300 |
GWM P-Series 2.0TD Double Cab SX
| Specification | Model |
|---|---|
| Power | 120kW |
| Torque | 400Nm |
| Top speed | 180km/h (unofficial) |
| Combined fuel consumption | 9.4l/100km |
| Maximum load box capacity | 650kg |
| Maximum towing capacity | 2,250kg |
| Ground clearance | 232mm |
| Starting price | R377,900 |
Nissan Navara 2.5DDTi Double Cab SE
| Specification | Model |
|---|---|
| Power | 120kW |
| Torque | 430Nm |
| Top speed | 180km/h (unofficial) |
| Combined fuel consumption | 7.2l/100km |
| Maximum load box capacity | 1,064kg |
| Maximum towing capacity | 3,500kg |
| Ground clearance | 221mm |
| Starting price | R479,000 |
Toyota Hilux 2.7 Double Cab S
| Specification | Model |
|---|---|
| Power | 122kW |
| Torque | 245Nm |
| Top speed | 180km/h |
| Combined fuel consumption | 10.7l/100km |
| Maximum load box capacity | 835kg |
| Maximum towing capacity | 2,500kg |
| Ground clearance | 286mm |
| Starting price | R460,600 |
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