We have rounded up the five most affordable 4×4 double-cab bakkies available in South Africa in 2026. Here’s the list.
With their adventure-focused provisos, four-wheel-drive double-cab bakkies hold a special place in the South African market. However, many vehicles of this ilk have become quite expensive. So, we’ve rounded up the five least expensive 4×4 double-cab bakkies you can buy in South Africa as of August 2026.
5. JMC Vigus Double Cab 4×4 AT – R499 900
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The JMC Vigus is the fifth most-affordable 4×4 bakkie in South Africa. The 4×4 Vigus is motivated by a 2.0-litre turbodiesel engine producing 104 kW and 350 N.m. The oil-burner is paired with a ZF eight-speed automatic transmission and returns a claimed 7.8 L/100 km.
4. Mahindra Pik Up 2.2CRDe Double Cab 4×4 S6 Karoo Manual – R480 889
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The Mahindra Pik Up Karoo S6 forms a neat balance between rugged workhorse capability and leisure-oriented provisos. Although mechanically identical to the third most affordable bakkie on this list – the standard Pik Up S6 – the Karoo package gains several model-specific interior and exterior trim elements, and several off-road items. A six-speed automatic variant of this bakkie is available for R 512 599.
3. Mahindra Pik Up 2.2CRDe Double Cab 4×4 S6 Manual – R454 249
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Like the Mahindra you just read about, the standard S6 employs a 2.2-litre, four-cylinder turbocharged oil-burner, which churns out 103 kW and 320 N.m of torque. A six-speed manual drives the front and rear axles. Though, an automatic unit with the same number of cogs can be had for an additional R30 850.
2. JAC T8 2.0CTi Double Cab 4WD Lux – R449 900
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Positioned between the T6 and T9, the JAC T8 is equipped with a 104 kW/320 N.m 2.0-litre turbodiesel four-pot and six-speed manual cog swapper – the only transmission option available for this four-wheel-drive derivative.
1. LDV T60 2.0TD Utility Double Cab 4×4 – R429 900
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LDV’s recently launched commercial-focused 4×4 double-cab tops the list of South Africa’s most affordable 4×4 double-cab bakkies. The T60 Utility is powered by a 2.0-litre turbodiesel engine, producing 120 kW and 410 N.m of torque, mated with a six-speed manual transmission.
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