Johannesburg - South Africa’s gross domestic product could be boosted by R37 million a year if government only bought locally-produced vehicles.
If nothing here suits you, next best thing is to consider one of the products imported by one of these manufacturers as you’re still supporting a company that has invested in the local economy and in most cases they’re building a single platform in high volume for export. Single cabs are priced from R268 900 to R457 600 and SuperCabs from R308 900 to R579 900, while a double cab will set you back between R341 900 and R655 900.
Isuzu offers the usual mix of single cab , extended cab and double cab derivatives, from humble workhorses to plush 4x4 leisure derivatives, powered by either 2.5 or 3.0 turbodiesel motors. Pricing is on the steep side, from R173 500 to R260 500, and the NP200 offers a choice of two 1.6-litre normally aspirated petrol engines and there’s a 63kW 1.5-litre turbodiesel.A continuation of the older-generation Hardbody, the NP300 is a sturdy option for those that prefer sticking to the tried and tested.
Corolla customers get to choose from 1.3, 1.6 and 1.8 normally aspirated petrol engines and a highly efficient 1.4 turbodiesel.South Africa’s best-selling vehicle by far, the Hilux is built in Prospecton for both local consumption and export. As before, it’s based on the Hilux but with a more sophisticated rear suspension and a more car-like exterior design.Toyota Quantum