Comparing Toyota and Ford: Entry-level bakkies in SA
The bakkie constantly features as one of the most sold segments locally. Take a look at what differentiates the two best-selling brands.
In a battle of the local bakkie titles, the top two frequent flyers are Toyota’s Hilux and Ford’s Ranger. Here we have a look at the entry-level bakkies of each in South Africa.
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In the new vehicle market, the bakkie constantly features as one of the most sold segments locally. In October, the Ranger in all of its derivatives sold 1 853 models, while Toyota’s Hilux managed a whopping 3 110 in the same time.
While no data on the specific derivatives sold is provided, the latter’s entry-level single cab comes in almost R150 000 less than that of Ford’s offering. Here is a conclusive look at what differentiates the two best-selling bakkies. It is worth noting that Ford’s bakkie is significantly newer, being ushered into the country in December of 2022, while Toyota’s bakkie has been around since February 2016.
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Here is a closer look at their powertrain and utility specifications:
| Toyota Hilux 2.0 single cab S | Ford Ranger 2.0 SiT single cab XL manual | |
| Price | R356 600 | R494 400 |
| Motor | 2l inline-four cylinder petrol | 2l inline-four cylinder turbodiesel |
| Power | 102kW | 125kW |
| Torque | 183N.m | 405N.m |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual | 6-speed manual |
| Ground clearance | 187mm | 234mm |
| Braked Towing Capacity | 1 500kg | 3 500kg |
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The bakkies are further separated in terms of warranty. The Toyota includes a three-year 100 000km plan, while Ford’s lasts an extra year and 120 000km. The Ranger also includes features such as a hill-start assist, rear diff lock, traction control and stability control. Inside, the Blue Oval’s cheapest bakkie offering also includes a multi-function control steering wheel, digital instruments, Bluetooth connectivity and a USB port paired to a touch infotainment display.
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