South Africa · 2026

Diesel Cars in South Africa

35 diesel vehicles available with live pricing and specifications.

35 Models
Diesel
2026 Live Pricing
Toyota Hilux Diesel
Toyota
Hilux
From R326,200
⛽ 13.6 km/l View →
Nissan NP300 Hardbody Diesel
Nissan
NP300 Hardbody
From R349,900
⛽ 11.4 km/l View →
KIA K2700 Diesel
KIA
K2700
From R351,995
⛽ 10.5 km/l View →
Isuzu D-Max Diesel
Isuzu
D-Max
From R373,750
⛽ 13.8 km/l View →
KIA Carens Diesel
KIA
Carens
From R399,995
⛽ 18.2 km/l View →
KIA K2500 Diesel
KIA
K2500
From R424,995
⛽ 9.5 km/l View →
Nissan Navara Diesel
Nissan
Navara
From R433,500
⛽ 13.5 km/l View →
Hyundai Creta Diesel
Hyundai
Creta
From R443,900
⛽ 16.8 km/l View →
Gwm P Series Diesel
Gwm
P Series
From R444,900
⛽ 9.8 km/l View →
Volkswagen Caddy Diesel
Volkswagen
Caddy
From R465,000
⛽ 13.5 km/l View →
Gwm Cannon Diesel
Gwm
Cannon
From R484,900
⛽ 9.8 km/l View →
Ford Ranger Diesel
Ford
Ranger
From R520,000
⛽ 13.5 km/l View →

Frequently Asked Questions

Learn more about diesel cars, their benefits, fuel efficiency, and value. Browse by body type or compare transmissions.

Why choose diesel over petrol?

Diesel engines offer superior fuel economy (10-18 km/l), better torque for towing, and lower fuel costs per km. They're ideal for high-mileage drivers and those with heavy-duty needs.

Are diesel cars more reliable?

Diesel engines are known for durability and longevity. They can easily exceed 300,000 km with proper maintenance, making them excellent value for long-term ownership.

What about diesel maintenance costs?

Diesel services cost slightly more than petrol, but the longer service intervals and better fuel economy typically result in lower overall ownership costs.