South Africa’s 10 best‑selling bakkies in 2026 so far (Jan–Feb)
If you want to know where South Africans are putting their hard-earned bakkie money, Naamsa’s sales data is the clearest guide. Using official January and February 2026 figures, here’s how the bakkie race looks so far this year.
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How this list was compiled
- We used NAAMSA’s January and February 2026 new‑vehicle sales data.
- We listed the top 10 best‑selling bakkies for each month.
- We only utilise the January…
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