9 most powerful bakkies in SA in 2026
We have rounded up the nine most powerful bakkies available in South Africa in SA. See the full list below… In the highly competitive local bakkie segment, there are several double-cabs producing significant power outputs. But who takes the crown as most powerful in South Africa? Well, we have compiled a list comprising the nine most powerful bakkies in SA in 2026. 8=. Ford Ranger 3.0TD V6 4WD – 184 kW Image: Ford SA The 3.0-litre turbodiesel V6 employed by the Ranger 3.0TD V6 4WD (pictured here in Platinum guise) produces 184 kW, which is transferred to all four corners via a ten-speed automatic transmission. 8=. Volkswagen Amarok 3.0 TDI V6 4Motion – 184 kW Image: Volkswagen Sharing the Ford’s 3.0-litre V6 turbodiesel, the Amarok V6 (pictured here in Aventura spec) is also endowed with 184 kW, making it the second-most powerful model in VW’s local Amarok lineup. 7. Changan Hunter REEV double cab CE 4×4 – 200 kW Image: Changan Introduced to South Africa in October 2025...
