And 2019 will be no different with Ford expected to launch its Ranger Raptor model in the first quarter.
The Raptor will be wider with a higher clearance (46mm higher than regular Rangers) to withstand high-impact off-roading. The Ranger Raptor has a reinforced chassis frame, using high-strength, low-alloy steels.
Under the bonnet is a 2.0-litre bi-turbo diesel engine making 157kW of power and 500Nm of torque.
The Raptor will join a large selection of models and shapes already in the local market. BusinessTech looks at the cheapest and most expensive double cab models from the country’s leading manufacturers.
Fiat
| Category | Name | kW@rpm | Engine | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest | Fiat Fullback 2.5Di-D double cab SX | 100 | 2.5 turbo diesel | R461 900 |
| Most Expensive | Fiat Fullback 2.4Di-D double cab 4×4 LX | 133 | 2.4 turbo diesel | R573 900 |
Ford
| Category | Name | kW@rpm | Engine | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest | Ford Ranger 2.2 double cab Hi-Rider XLT | 118 | 2.2 turbo diesel | R491 900 |
| Most Expensive | Ford Ranger 3.2 double cab Hi-Rider XLT Fx4 | 147 | 3.2 turbo diesel | R566 180 |
GWM
| Category | Name | kW@rpm | Engine | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest | GWM Steed 5 2.2MPi double cab | 73 | 2.2 diesel | R179 900 |
| Most Expensive | GWM Steed 6 2.0VGT double cab Xscape | 105 | 2.0 turbo diesel | R314 900 |
Isuzu
| Category | Name | kW@rpm | Engine | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest | Isuzu D-Max 2.5 TD double cab | 100 | 2.5 turbo diesel | R332 500 |
| Most Expensive | Isuzu D-Max 3.0 TD double cab 4×4 LX auto | 130 | 3.0 turbo diesel | R606 400 |
JAC
| Category | Name | kW@rpm | Engine | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest | JAC T6 2.8T double cab | 88 | 2.8 turbo diesel | R304 900 |
| Most Expensive | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
JMC
| Category | Name | kW@rpm | Engine | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest | JMC Vigus 2.4 double cab LX | 95 | 2.4 diesel | R251 900 |
| Most Expensive | JMC Vigus 2.4TDCi double cab 4WD SLX | 88 | 2.4 turbo diesel | R379 880 |
Mahindra
| Category | Name | kW@rpm | Engine | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest | Mahindra Bolero 2.5TD double cab | 74 | 2.5 turbo diesel | R216 999 |
| Most Expensive | Mahindra Pik Up 2.2CRDe double cab 4×4 S10 | 103 | 2.2 turbo diesel | R363 999 |
Mazda
| Category | Name | kW@rpm | Engine | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest | Mazda BT-50 2.2 double cab SLX | 110 | 2.2 turbo diesel | R452 800 |
| Most Expensive | Mazda BT-50 3.2 double cab 4×4 SLE auto | 147 | 3.2 turbo diesel | R569 700 |
Mercedes-Benz
| Category | Name | kW@rpm | Engine | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest | Mercedes-Benz X220d double cab Progressive | 120 | 2.3 turbo diesel | R646 071 |
| Most Expensive | Mercedes-Benz X350d double cab 4Matic Powe | 190 | 3.0 turbo diesel | R983 711 |
Mitsubishi
