South Africa’s ever popular bakkie market looks set for a bumper year.
Despite being the third largest segment after passenger vehicles and exports, South Africa’s liking for light commercial vehicles failed to subside throughout 2025.
Reinforced by the Toyota Hilux having been the country’s best-seller for years, the segment never fails to feature within the overall 10 best-selling nameplates – the Hilux heading the Ford Ranger and the Isuzu D-Max.
Mirroring North America, South America and Australia, where bakkies top their best-sellers’ lists, 2026 will see a significant influx of new products from legacy brands, as well as from China, where the global importance of…
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