The bakkie dominating the South African car market

• The Toyota Hilux is the best-selling bakkie in South Africa, with 4,189 units sold in July 2026.
• The top three bakkies in South Africa are all locally made, with the Toyota Hilux, Ford Ranger, and Isuzu D-Max leading the sales.
• The dominance of the Toyota Hilux in the South African car market has significant implications for the automotive industry, with local manufacturers likely to benefit from the trend.