Truck Petrol 5-Speed Manual RWD 2-seat

Foton Truckmate Box Body

Price in Rustenburg, real specs & fuel economy — 2026

Model year 2026 Generation Compact single-row cab platform with a 2,400 mm wheelbase and dropside or box-body factory configurations. Body style Light truck
Truckmate Box Body is a South African Truck with a truck body and petrol power.
ZAR 239,900
On-road in
ZAR 250,309
What makes up this price?
Vehicle price (ex-showroom)
ZAR 239,900
Registration allowance
ZAR 3,600
Licensing allowance
ZAR 1,350
Inspection / roadworthy allowance
ZAR 900
Dealer handling / delivery
ZAR 2,400
Insurance
ZAR 2,159
Other fees
ZAR 0
Ex-showroom ZAR 239,900
Estimated finance from ZAR 4,179/month Ex-showroom basis · approx. 20% deposit · 11.5% p.a. · 60 months · no balloon
Engine:1500cc (1.5L) Torque:142Nm (105 lb-ft) Power:82kW (110 bhp)

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Fuel Economy km/l · US mpg equivalent
Combined 12.66 km/l (30 mpg)
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: 3.6/5 Review

Estimate monthly vehicle finance for the Foton Truckmate Box Body 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 4,179
Total Interest
ZAR 60,716
Total Payable
ZAR 250,716
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 Truckmate Box Body

Truckmate Box Body is a South African Truck with a truck body and petrol power.

The Box Body is the enclosed-cargo member of the TruckMate range, listed by Foton South Africa at R239,900. The mechanical proposition remains deliberately simple, with a petrol engine and manual gearbox serving a compact working truck. Those practical details determine whether the Box Body is a sound working asset rather than merely the cheapest enclosed option on a price list. Foton South Africa lists Foton Truckmate Box Body in the current range; no separate local facelift has been announced for this derivative. In generation terms, the official South African material places Foton Truckmate Box Body as follows: Compact single-row cab platform with a 2,400 mm wheelbase and dropside or box-body factory configurations. The official derivative powertrain entry for Foton Truckmate Box Body reads: 1.5-litre petrol, 82 kW, 142 Nm and five-speed manual with enclosed box body. Box Body — current South African listed price R239,900 as checked on 20 August 2026. Choose the TruckMate Box Body for the protection and security of an enclosed compartment, not simply because it sits at the top of this small range. Its R239,900 price and 1,100 kg listed load weight create a credible delivery proposition, but the open derivatives remain better for side loading and the last 100 kg of published capacity. Compare that complete offer with the Dropside AC rather than looking only at the R24,000 price gap: air conditioning, cargo protection and access solve different problems. A proper look at the Truckmate Box Body begins with the local specification, then moves to the owner’s week. Here, Petrol power sits beside the Box Body trim, while an active listing sets a practical boundary. The Truckmate Box Body has a clearer South African buying case when its truck shape is connected to the work it must do. The useful starting points are Petrol power and a 5-Speed Manual transmission; together they explain more than a badge or a screen size

Foton Truckmate — Quick Facts

Foton Truckmate Variants & Prices

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Cmp Variant Trim Fuel Efficiency / range Transmission Price
Dropside Dropside Petrol Efficiency10.53 km/l 5-Speed Manual ZAR 199,900
Dropside AC Dropside Ac Petrol Efficiency10.53 km/l 5-Speed Manual ZAR 215,900
Box Body Box Body Petrol Efficiency12.66 km/l 5-Speed Manual ZAR 239,900
Cmp Variant Trim Fuel Efficiency / range Transmission Price
Dropside Dropside Petrol Efficiency10.53 km/l 5-Speed Manual ZAR 199,900
Dropside AC Dropside Ac Petrol Efficiency10.53 km/l 5-Speed Manual ZAR 215,900
Box Body Box Body Petrol Efficiency12.66 km/l 5-Speed Manual ZAR 239,900
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Foton Truckmate Specifications

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Driving fit

Where the Foton Truckmate Fits Best

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Who buys this

A shopper researching Truckmate Box Body should separate need from showroom appeal. The best buyer for Truckmate Box Body 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 Truckmate Box Body. Start with passengers, cargo, parking, monthly kilometres and road surface for Truckmate Box Body. Then compare a truck body and Petrol power with insurance, tyres, maintenance and the monthly finance payment for Truckmate Box Body

City
Its larger side area can react more noticeably to wind, and the rear doors concentrate loading at one end rather than allowing access from three sides. Around town, Truckmate Box Body should be judged by repetition rather than a single burst of acceleration. The relevance of engine of 1.5-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol becomes obvious on a busy weekday, while a power output of 82 kW is worth checking before a purchase built around tight parking or frequent loading
Highway
Weight distribution, door clearance at the depot and the reach to the front of the load space all belong in the buying decision. On a South African freeway or inter-city road, take the Truckmate Box Body out with the load it normally carries. The Box Body trim gives context, but a number cannot show how an active listing feels on a gradient
Off-Road
If the Truckmate Box Body will leave smooth tar, test the actual road rather than the image around it. Check a power output of 82 kW against the stated drivetrain. The rough-road question has to be answered by hardware for Truckmate Box Body. On a known gravel or farm access section, inspect clearance, tyre sidewalls, underbody exposure, approach angles and recovery access for Truckmate Box Body. The Box Body trim may help, but neither a tall bonnet nor petrol alone creates four-wheel drive, low range or a published wading ability for Truckmate Box Body. Keep the speed and route within what the exact local derivative can support for Truckmate Box Body
3.6/5
Hagalu editorial score 3.6 out of 5 Reviewed by Hagalu Editorial Team · 2026-09-07

Foton Truckmate Box Body — Should You Buy It?

3.6/5
Foton Truckmate Box Body review: Enclosed cargo body
Hagalu editorial review by Hagalu Editorial Team · 2026-09-07

Foton Truckmate Box Body is the compact single-cab light truck option at R239,900, with enclosed cargo body. Choose the TruckMate Box Body for the protection and security of an enclosed compartment, not simply because it sits at the top of this small range. Its R239,900 price and 1,100 kg listed load weight create a credible delivery proposition, but the open derivatives remain better for side loading and the last 100 kg of published capacity. A loaded route and a clear body-warranty schedule should settle the decision. The deciding result is mundane but valuable: fewer damaged parcels, fewer weather delays and workable rear access at every regular stop. 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 2.4/5 · 20%
2.4/5
Value 4.3/5 · 20%
4.3/5
Practicality 4.6/5 · 20%
4.6/5
Ownership 4.0/5 · 15%
4.0/5
Powertrain suitability 3.2/5 · 15%
3.2/5
Comfort & technology 3.0/5 · 10%
3.0/5

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How this score is calculated · Methodology v1.0

Truckmate Box Body deserves a closer look when its price, equipment and powertrain fit the owner’s route.

Truckmate Box Body is easiest to recommend when the buyer can point to a concrete benefit in Petrol power and accept the limitation represented by a South African price reference of R239,900. A fair review of Truckmate Box Body should end with the owner’s route, not a universal verdict. The combination of a 5-Speed Manual transmission, Petrol power and the Box Body trim can be valuable for the right driver for Truckmate Box Body. The same package may feel expensive or inconvenient if the vehicle spends its life in a different role for Truckmate Box Body. Drive the exact version loaded as it will be used, then read the service, warranty, tyre and insurance costs beside the purchase price for Truckmate Box Body

What's Good
  • ✓Body style: Truck
  • ✓Fuel type: Petrol
  • ✓Transmission: 5-Speed Manual
  • ✓Trim: Box Body
  • ✓Status: active
  • ✓South African price: R239,900
  • ✓Engine: 1.5-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol
  • ✓Power output: 82 kW
  • ✓Gearbox: 5-Speed Manual
Watch Out For
  • ✕Exact equipment for Truckmate Box Body can vary by derivative.
  • ✕Real fuel use for Truckmate Box Body depends on route, load and weather.
  • ✕The written Truckmate Box Body quotation should be checked before purchase.
  • ✕Tyre, insurance and service costs need a separate Truckmate Box Body budget.
  • ✕A short Truckmate Box Body test drive cannot represent every ownership route.
  • ✕Truckmate Box Body capability should not be inferred from body styling alone.
  • ✕The adjacent Truckmate Box Body grade may suit a different workload.
  • ✕Published Truckmate Box Body figures are planning references, not guarantees.
  • ✕Buyers should confirm Truckmate Box Body stock and support terms.

Foton Truckmate FAQs

The current recommended retail price listed for the Foton Truckmate Box Body is R239,900. This is the vehicle price before finance interest, insurance, registration and any dealer-added options.

The current south african range comprises Dropside, Dropside AC, Box 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 Truckmate Box Body is 1500 cc, with output shown as 82 kW (110 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.

The combined fuel-economy figure shown for the Foton Truckmate Box Body is around 12.66 km/l.

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

Its larger side area can react more noticeably to wind, and the rear doors concentrate loading at one end rather than allowing access from three sides. Around town, Truckmate Box Body should be judged by repetition rather than a single burst of acceleration.

Weight distribution, door clearance at the depot and the reach to the front of the load space all belong in the buying decision. On a South African freeway or inter-city road, take the Truckmate Box Body out with the load it normally carries.

Compare the Foton Truckmate with the current Foton range to see how body style, performance, fuel use and practicality differ before choosing the vehicle that fits your needs.

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