Truck Diesel 5-Speed Manual 3-seat

Foton Miler Dropside

Price in George, real specs & fuel economy — 2026

Model year 2026 Generation Single-row cab platform on a 2,900 mm wheelbase with four body configurations in the live local range. Body style Light truck
Miler Dropside is a South African Truck with a truck body and diesel power.
ZAR 359,900
On-road in
ZAR 373,808
What makes up this price?
Vehicle price (ex-showroom)
ZAR 359,900
Registration allowance
ZAR 4,200
Licensing allowance
ZAR 1,600
Inspection / roadworthy allowance
ZAR 1,050
Dealer handling / delivery
ZAR 3,100
Insurance
ZAR 3,959
Other fees
ZAR 0
Ex-showroom ZAR 359,900
Estimated finance from ZAR 6,378/month Ex-showroom basis · approx. 20% deposit · 11.5% p.a. · 60 months · no balloon
Engine:2000cc (2.0L) Torque:320Nm (236 lb-ft) Power:92kW (123 bhp)

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Fuel Economy km/l · US mpg equivalent
Combined To be announced
City To be announced
Highway To be announced

On-road pricing varies by dealer. Fuel figures are manufacturer claims or source-backed estimates where a separate city/highway cycle is not published; your real numbers depend on traffic, terrain and driving style.

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Hagalu editorial rating: 3.8/5 Review

Estimate monthly vehicle finance for the Foton Miler Dropside in South Africa. The default illustration uses the ex-showroom price, approximately 20% deposit, 11.5% nominal annual interest over 60 months and no balloon payment.

Estimated monthly instalment
ZAR 6,378
Total Interest
ZAR 92,671
Total Payable
ZAR 382,671
Principal Interest

* Illustrative estimate based on the ex-showroom price, approximately 20% deposit, 11.5% nominal annual interest, 60 months and no balloon payment. Excludes initiation fees, monthly service fees, credit-life insurance and vehicle insurance. Your lender quotation may differ.

Vehicle specifications and buying guidance • Hagalu

Foton Miler Dropside

Miler Dropside is a South African Truck with a truck body and diesel power.

The derivative is consequently easy to place in the range: it is the ready-to-work open-body option, not a specialist conversion project. Rain, dust and theft risk must be managed with covers, tie-downs and secure storage, and none should be assumed to form part of the listed price. The difference between payload, body capacity and a marketing description is important when the route is inspected by road authorities or the load varies daily. Warranty coverage for the supplied body, tie-down arrangement and any fitted canopy should be set out clearly. Foton South Africa lists Foton Miler Dropside in the current range; no separate local facelift has been announced for this derivative. In generation terms, the official South African material places Foton Miler Dropside as follows: Single-row cab platform on a 2,900 mm wheelbase with four body configurations in the live local range. Within Foton's local range, Foton Miler Dropside carries the following published powertrain entry: 2.0-litre diesel, 92 kW, 320 Nm and five-speed ZF manual with open dropside body. Dropside — current South African listed price R359,900 as checked on 20 August 2026. At R359,900, Miler Dropside is the range's clearest general-hauling choice. For a buyer searching the Miler Dropside price and specifications in South Africa, the interesting part is the trade-off rather than the feature count. A 5-Speed Manual transmission describes the opportunity; Diesel power and the Dropside trim describe the conditions around it. The Miler Dropside is not best understood by one headline number. Its appeal comes from the interaction between a truck body, Diesel power and a 5-Speed Manual transmission. A South African price reference of R359,900 describes the opportunity; engine of 2.0-litre Turbocharged Diesel and a power output of 92 kW describe the conditions around it for Miler Dropside. A realistic load, route and monthly-distance check will reveal whether the package earns its place on the shortlist for Miler Dropside

Foton Miler — Quick Facts

Foton Miler Variants & Prices

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Cmp Variant Trim Fuel Efficiency / range Transmission Price
Chassis Cab Chassis Cab Diesel Not published 5-Speed Manual ZAR 339,900
Dropside Dropside Diesel Not published 5-Speed Manual ZAR 359,900
Box Body Box Body Diesel Not published 5-Speed Manual ZAR 399,900
Refrigerator Body Refrigerator Body Diesel Not published 5-Speed Manual ZAR 559,900
Cmp Variant Trim Fuel Efficiency / range Transmission Price
Chassis Cab Chassis Cab Diesel Not published 5-Speed Manual ZAR 339,900
Dropside Dropside Diesel Not published 5-Speed Manual ZAR 359,900
Box Body Box Body Diesel Not published 5-Speed Manual ZAR 399,900
Refrigerator Body Refrigerator Body Diesel Not published 5-Speed Manual ZAR 559,900
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Foton Miler Specifications

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Where the Foton Miler Fits Best

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Who buys this

A shopper researching Miler Dropside should separate need from showroom appeal. The best buyer for Miler Dropside can describe a recurring reason for choosing its truck layout. That may be the space for a family, the access needed for work or the cost of keeping a second vehicle for Miler Dropside. Start with passengers, cargo, parking, monthly kilometres and road surface for Miler Dropside. Then compare a South African price reference of R359,900 and engine of 2.0-litre Turbocharged Diesel with insurance, tyres, maintenance and the monthly finance payment for Miler Dropside

City
Around town, Miler Dropside should be judged by repetition rather than a single burst of acceleration. The relevance of a South African price reference of R359,900 becomes obvious on a busy weekday, while engine of 2.0-litre Turbocharged Diesel is worth checking before a purchase built around tight parking or frequent loading
Highway
On a South African freeway or inter-city road, take the Miler Dropside out with the load it normally carries. Diesel power gives context, but a number cannot show how the Dropside trim feels on a gradient
Off-Road
The Dropside may visit gravel yards or sites, but it remains a road-going light truck with no 4x4 claim. If the Miler Dropside will leave smooth tar, test the actual road rather than the image around it. Check engine of 2.0-litre Turbocharged Diesel against the stated drivetrain
3.8/5
Hagalu editorial score 3.8 out of 5 Reviewed by Hagalu Editorial Team · 2026-09-07

Foton Miler Dropside — Should You Buy It?

3.8/5
Foton Miler Dropside review: Factory dropside
Hagalu editorial review by Hagalu Editorial Team · 2026-09-07

Foton Miler Dropside is the single-row light commercial truck option at R359,900, with factory dropside. At R359,900, Miler Dropside is the range's clearest general-hauling choice. Its R20,000 premium over Chassis Cab buys a supplied open platform and avoids a separate body project. That value depends on frequent side or rear loading and a cargo type that tolerates exposure. Confirm delivered mass, body warranty and securement equipment, then judge the manual truck under normal load before placing it on fleet. The strongest buyer can explain exactly how three-sided access shortens the day's loading work. This Hagalu desk review weighs the published South African specification against the vehicle's intended buyer and use; it is not a road test, owner survey or customer rating.

Desk research: Scored from verified published sources and Hagalu's market-specific buyer analysis; this vehicle was not road-tested for this review. This is a Hagalu editorial score, not a customer rating.

Safety 2.8/5 · 20%
2.8/5
Value 4.3/5 · 20%
4.3/5
Practicality 4.7/5 · 20%
4.7/5
Ownership 3.8/5 · 15%
3.8/5
Powertrain suitability 3.9/5 · 15%
3.9/5
Comfort & technology 2.9/5 · 10%
2.9/5

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How this score is calculated · Methodology v1.0

Miler Dropside deserves a closer look when its price, equipment and powertrain fit the owner’s route.

It arrives with an open platform designed for access from the sides as well as the rear, making it the straightforward choice for general freight, tools and awkward items that do not suit a box. Miler Dropside is easiest to recommend when the buyer can point to a concrete benefit in a 5-Speed Manual transmission and accept the limitation represented by an active listing

What's Good
  • ✓Body style: Truck
  • ✓Fuel type: Diesel
  • ✓Transmission: 5-Speed Manual
  • ✓Trim: Dropside
  • ✓Status: active
  • ✓South African price: R359,900
  • ✓Engine: 2.0-litre Turbocharged Diesel
  • ✓Power output: 92 kW
  • ✓Gearbox: 5-Speed Manual
Watch Out For
  • ✕Exact equipment for Miler Dropside can vary by derivative.
  • ✕Real fuel use for Miler Dropside depends on route, load and weather.
  • ✕The written Miler Dropside quotation should be checked before purchase.
  • ✕Tyre, insurance and service costs need a separate Miler Dropside budget.
  • ✕A short Miler Dropside test drive cannot represent every ownership route.
  • ✕Miler Dropside capability should not be inferred from body styling alone.
  • ✕The adjacent Miler Dropside grade may suit a different workload.
  • ✕Published Miler Dropside figures are planning references, not guarantees.
  • ✕Buyers should confirm Miler Dropside stock and support terms.

Foton Miler FAQs

The current recommended retail price listed for the Foton Miler Dropside is R359,900. This is the vehicle price before finance interest, insurance, registration and any dealer-added options.

The current south african range comprises Chassis Cab, Dropside, Box Body, Refrigerator Body. Prices and equipment are shown by derivative so buyers can compare the actual local range rather than specifications from another market.

The listed engine capacity for the Foton Miler Dropside is 2000 cc, with output shown as 92 kW (123 bhp). Where a model has more than one derivative, compare the specific variant because fuel type, gearbox and drivetrain can change the way it drives.

A shopper researching Miler Dropside should separate need from showroom appeal. The best buyer for Miler Dropside can describe a recurring reason for choosing its truck layout.

Around town, Miler Dropside should be judged by repetition rather than a single burst of acceleration. The relevance of a South African price reference of R359,900 becomes obvious on a busy weekday, while engine of 2.0-litre Turbocharged Diesel is worth checking before a purchase built around...

On a South African freeway or inter-city road, take the Miler Dropside out with the load it normally carries. Diesel power gives context, but a number cannot show how the Dropside trim feels on a gradient

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