Sales in South Africa's bakkie segment are thoroughly dominated by locally built contenders, with the Toyota Hilux, Ford Ranger and Isuzu D-Max owning the podium spots, month in and month out.
So, it's exceedingly difficult for imported models – which are generally pricier and tend to forgo any SA-specific development work – to compete. South Africans need to be in the know if we want to create a prosperous future. News24 has kept the country informed for 25 years, and we're about to enter a new chapter of fearless journalism. Join our free subscription trial to unlock this story and a world of news aimed to inform, empower, and inspire.
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