Fuel efficiency is an important factor to consider when buying a car but what are your options if you are shopping for a double-cab bakkie in the used car market with a budget of up to R500 000? Take a look at this list!
Double-cab bakkies aren’t typically associated with fuel efficiency but some powertrains are more fuel efficient than others. The fuel consumption return on the smaller, entry-level engines is generally better than what’s offered on the larger capacity powertrains with higher outputs.
Anyone that’s considering taking the leap to purchase a car will have to think about the operating costs (maintenance, insurance etc.) of that vehicle, including fuel costs. Fuel efficiency is therefore an important factor to consider whether you are buying a new or used car.
The real-world fuel consumption return you get will depend on many factors including driving style, terrain, load and surface conditions, to name a few.
So, if fuel efficiency is important to you and you have a budget of up to R500 000 to spend on a used double-cab bakkie, then this list will help you find one!
Note that cars between 2018 to 2023 (5 years old) are considered and this list is not exhaustive.
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Fuel Efficient Double Cab Bakkies For Under R500k
1. Ford Ranger 2.2 Double Cab Hi-Rider / XL / XL Sport / XLS – 6.5 L/100 km
The all-new Ford Ranger is here and while the current Ranger 2.0-litre turbodiesel engine is a frugal option (6.9 L/100km), the previous generation 2.2-litre turbodiesel engine is particularly efficient and there are numerous examples available on the used car market for under R500k!
The 2.2-litre turbodiesel engine is offered in 2 states of tune including 88 kW and 285 Nm and 118 kW and 385 Nm of torque.
Buy a used Ford Ranger 2.2 TDCi for under R500k on Cars.co.za
2. Toyota Hilux 2.4 GD-6 Raider / SR – 7.1 L/100km
The Toyota Hilux 2.4GD-6 4×2 SR and Raider double-cab derivatives are the most fuel-efficient in the Hilux range. Its 2.4-litre turbodiesel engine produces 110 kW and 400 Nm of torque while returning a claimed fuel consumption figure of 7.1 L/100 km.
Buy a used Toyota Hilux 2.4 GD-6 for under R500k on Cars.co.za
3. Nissan Navara SE / SE Plus – R7.2 L/100km
The 4×2 Nissan Navara in SE and SE Plus manual guise is a fuel efficient option to consider with a claim of 7.2 L/100km and there are numerous used examples currently for sale on Cars.co.za for under R500k. The Navara is powered by a 2.5-litre turbodiesel engine with 120 kW and 403 Nm.
Buy a used Nissan Navara on Cars.co.za for under R500k.
4. Isuzu D-Max 1.9 TD L / LS / – 7.3 L/100km
The new Isuzu D-Max launched in South Africa earlier this year and the 1.9-litre turbodiesel derivatives in L and LS guise are relatively frugal. This engine offers 110 kW and 350 Nm of torque. There are already a growing number of used examples for buyers to consider.
Buy a used Isuzu D-Max 1.9 TD for under R500k on Cars.co.za
5. Mitsubishi Triton 2.4 DI-D – 7.5 L/100km
The Mitsubishi Triton is one of the most fuel-efficient double cabs you can buy and there are numerous examples on offer under R500k on Cars.co.za. The Triton is powered by a 2.4-litre turbodiesel engine and packs 133 kW and 430 Nm of torque. The manual Triton claims a fuel consumption figure of 7.5 L/100 km while its automatic counterpart claims 7.6 L/100km.
Buy a used Mitsubishi Triton 2.4 DI-D for under R500k on Cars.co.za
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