Ranked by cost to own · South Africa

The 10 Cheapest Bakkies to Own in South Africa (2026)

For a working bakkie, every rand of running cost counts. We ranked recent single, extended and double cab bakkies by their true monthly cost of ownership to find the ten cheapest workhorses to keep going in South Africa.

Cost to own combines fuel, insurance, maintenance and depreciation at 15,000 km/year · SA 2026 rates · Drive Score shows how each ranks within its segment.