If you are shopping in the upper-end of the double-cab bakkie market and are prepared to pay the price then you should take a closer look at these 7 most expensive double-cab bakkies.
What are the most expensive double-cab bakkies available in South Africa?
In case you haven’t noticed, new car prices have risen sharply in recent years and the double-cab bakkie market hasn’t been spared. Despite this, double-cab bakkies remain hugely popular in South Africa and buyers are seemingly willing to pay high prices for these high-riding steeds.
If you have been wondering what the most expensive double-cab bakkies are in South Africa, wonder no more, here they are!
Note that pricing is accurate as of April 2025.
Most Expensive Double Cab Bakkies in South Africa
Ineos Grenadier Quartermaster – From R1 717 000
Ineos has introduced its Grenadier Quartermaster double-cab bakkie to the South African market boasting tremendous offroad capability. The Quartermaster is powered by a 3.0-litre, 6-cylinder turbopetrol engine with 210 kW and 450 Nm of torque while a 3.0-litre turbodiesel engine with 183 kW and 550 Nm has also joined the local lineup. An 8-speed ZF automatic transmission is standard.
Pricing starts from R1 710 000 making the the Quartermaster the most expensive double-cab bakkie on sale in South Africa.
Note that the Ineos Grenadier Quartermaster 3.0T Trialmaster Edition was a finalist in the Ultimate Double Cab category of the 2024/25 #CarsAwards.
Read our Ineos Grenadier Quartermaster Launch Review
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Jeep Gladiator Rubicon – R1 385 900
Jeep unleashed the Gladiator Rubicon in South Africa in 2022 and it’s currently priced from R1 385 900. You do, however, get a whole lot of bakkie for that money and not only is it packed with a host of comfort and convenience features as standard, it’s also hugely capable offroad.
It’s powered by a 3.6-litre V6 petrol engine with 209 kW and 347 Nm of torque on offer and comes mated with an 8-speed automatic transmission.
Read our Jeep Gladiator Rubicon (2022) Review
Ford Ranger 3.0 V6 Raptor 4WD – R1 270 000
The new Ford Ranger Raptor has arrived in South Africa and it’s currently the most powerful double-cab bakkie you can buy!
It’s powered by a bi-turbocharged 3.0-litre V6 EcoBoost petrol engine with 292 kW and 583 Nm of torque and comes mated with a specially calibrated 10-speed automatic transmission.
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Volkswagen Amarok 3.0TDI V6 Aventura 4Motion – R1 237 400
The new Volkswagen Amarok is a formidable offering in this segment.
The Amarok range is headlined by the 3.0 V6 Aventura 4Motion derivative priced at R1 237 400. It offers peak outputs of 184 kW and 600 Nm of torque from its 3.0-litre V6 turbodiesel engine and is equipped with a 10-speed automatic transmission.
Read our review of the new Volkswagen Amarok
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Isuzu D-Max Arctic Trucks AT35 – R1 182 100
The Isuzu D-Max has been to the gym and received some Arctic Trucks treatment! The D-Max Arctic Trucks AT35 is priced from R1 170 339
Apart from the visual enhancements, flared bodywork, chunk tyres and suspension upgrade, the D-Max Arctic Trucks AT35 employs Isuzu’s familiar 3.0-litre, 4-cylinder turbodiesel engine with 140 kW and 450 Nm and mated with a 6-speed automatic transmission.
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GWM P500 2.0T HEV Ultra Luxury 4×4 – R999 900
GWM welcomed the new P500 in South Africa in August 2024.
The P500 is powered by a new 2.4-litre, 4-cylinder turbodiesel with 135kW and 480 Nm and paired with a 9-speed automatic transmission but the range-topping P500 2.0T HEV Ultra Luxury 4×4 is powered by a 2.0-litre petrol-hybrid powertrain that produces 255 kW and 648 Nm and is priced at R999 900!
Toyota Hilux 2.8GD-6 4×4 GR-Sport – R999 000
The tried-and-tested Toyota Hilux is currently the best-selling bakkie in South Africa and the 2.8GD-6 4×4 GR-Sport is currently listed as the most expensive Hilux in the range at R999 000. Power comes courtesy of Toyota’s 2.8-litre turbodiesel engine that offers 165 kW and 550 Nm of torque and is mated with a 6-speed automatic transmission.
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