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JAC X200 Single Cab

Price in South Africa, real specs & fuel economy — 2026

Model year 2026 Generation Current South African X200 Single Cab range verified on 7 September 2026 Body style Forward-cab single cab
X200 Single Cab is a South African Truck with a truck body and diesel power.
ZAR 347,739
On-road in
ZAR 359,718
What makes up this price?
Vehicle price (ex-showroom)
ZAR 347,739
Registration allowance
ZAR 3,800
Licensing allowance
ZAR 1,450
Inspection / roadworthy allowance
ZAR 1,000
Dealer handling / delivery
ZAR 2,600
Insurance
ZAR 3,130
Other fees
ZAR 0
Ex-showroom ZAR 347,739
Finance estimate from ZAR 5,388/month Based on X200 2.8L TDI 68 kW 1.5-tonne Single-cab Ex-showroom basis · approx. 20% deposit · 11.5% p.a. · 60 months · no balloon
Engine:2771cc (2.8L) Torque:240Nm (177 lb-ft) Ground Clearance:170mm (6.7″) Power:80kW (107 bhp)

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Fuel Economy km/l · US mpg equivalent
Combined 12.5 km/l (29 mpg)
City 8.8 km/l (21 mpg)
Highway 11.8 km/l (28 mpg)

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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Estimate monthly vehicle finance for the JAC X200 Single Cab 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 5,388
Total Interest
ZAR 78,291
Total Payable
ZAR 323,291
Principal Interest

* Illustrative estimate based on the ex-showroom price, approximately 20% deposit, 11.5% nominal annual interest, 60 months and no balloon payment, using the X200 2.8L TDI 68 kW 1.5-tonne Single-cab. Excludes initiation fees, monthly service fees, credit-life insurance and vehicle insurance. Your lender quotation may differ.

Vehicle specifications and buying guidance • Hagalu

JAC X200 Single Cab

X200 Single Cab is a South African Truck with a truck body and diesel power.

At 3,600 rpm the two outputs are 68 and 80 kW respectively; torque is 210 Nm for the first engine and 240 Nm for the second, in both cases across 1,800–2,000 rpm. Neither changes to an automatic transmission, a different body length or a higher payload. Its plate figures allow 3,260 kg GVM and a 1,500 kg payload; the braked trailer ceiling is 1,250 kg, and the cab accommodates three people. The vehicle's commercial value therefore depends on scales, load planning and driver training rather than the payload headline alone. Forward-cab packaging improves body length within the overall footprint but places the occupants differently relative to the front axle and engine. The X200 line was JAC's launch product in South Africa in 2017, and the 68 kW versions were added in 2024 to broaden the cost choice alongside the established 80 kW engine. Operators should price the actual service-plan difference rather than comparing badge and power alone. Lower-output 68 kW derivatives were added in 2024 alongside the established 80 kW version; the current body and engine family remain active. Current X200 1.5-tonne three-seat forward-cab with a ladder frame, factory three-way dropside and two outputs from the same 2.8 TDI engine. The three-person work cab includes power steering, air conditioning, synthetic-leather seats, Bluetooth radio/MP3, USB, remote central locking and straightforward commercial instrumentation. A 1,250 kg braked towing rating is useful for modest trailers, although trailer nose mass and passengers must be included in the payload calculation. Its ladder frame and commercial tyres do not amount to low range, four-wheel drive or leisure-bakkie clearance. Its 2.785-metre factory body, three-side access, three-person cab and 1.5-tonne rating serve real delivery work, while the two engine tunes let fleets trade purchase cost against performance margin and service-plan inclusion. A proper look at the X200 Single Cab begins with the local specification, then moves to the owner’s week. Here, Diesel power sits beside a South African price reference of R304,261, while engine of 2.8-litre Intercooled Turbocharged Diesel sets a practical boundary. Here, a 5-Speed Manual transmission sits beside a 5-speed manual transmission, while a rear-wheel drive drivetrain sets a practical boundary for X200 Single Cab. That combination is more useful than treating every derivative as interchangeable for X200 Single Cab. The buyer should compare the actual vehicle offered in South Africa, including its price, equipment and support terms for X200 Single Cab

JAC X200 Single Cab — Quick Facts

JAC X200 Single Cab Variants & Prices

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Cmp Variant Trim Fuel Efficiency / range Transmission Price
X200 2.8L TDI 68 kW 1.5-tonne Single-cab Base Diesel Efficiency12.5 km/l 5-Speed Manual ZAR 304,261
X200 2.8L TDI 80 kW 1.5-tonne Single-cab Top Diesel Efficiency12.5 km/l 5-Speed Manual ZAR 347,739
Cmp Variant Trim Fuel Efficiency / range Transmission Price
X200 2.8L TDI 68 kW 1.5-tonne Single-cab Base Diesel Efficiency12.5 km/l 5-Speed Manual ZAR 304,261
X200 2.8L TDI 80 kW 1.5-tonne Single-cab Top Diesel Efficiency12.5 km/l 5-Speed Manual ZAR 347,739
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JAC X200 Single Cab Specifications

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Driving fit

Where the JAC X200 Single Cab Fits Best

A practical view of the buyer and roads this model is best suited to.

Who buys this

That detail is fundamental: this is not a bare chassis-cab derivative, and the 2,785 mm by 1,650 mm by 355 mm load body is part of the vehicle buyers are evaluating. The best buyer for X200 Single Cab can describe a recurring reason for choosing its truck layout. Then compare Diesel power and a South African price reference of R304,261 with insurance, tyres, maintenance and the monthly finance payment

City
The JAC X200 Single Cab is a light-commercial forward-cab designed around urban loading efficiency rather than the long bonnet and lifestyle positioning of a conventional pickup. The urban test for X200 Single Cab should resemble the owner’s route: a cold start, queues, kerbs, a narrow turn and a place where people or goods must be loaded. The vehicle’s a power output of 68 kW @ 3600 rpm is only useful if access and visibility work in practice
Highway
For highway buyers, the X200 Single Cab needs to make sense when passengers, luggage or work equipment are aboard. Long-distance comfort depends on details that disappear in a short test drive for X200 Single Cab. Run X200 Single Cab at legal cruising speed, include a hill and a safe overtake, and see whether the driver can remain relaxed after an hour. The interaction between a rear-wheel drive drivetrain, a rear-wheel drive drivetrain and a South African price reference of R347,739 is more informative than maximum speed for X200 Single Cab. Owners travelling between provinces should also price replacement tyres, roadside assistance and scheduled service for X200 Single Cab
Off-Road
The factory dropside can open on three sides for loading access, and the 785 mm deck height is described as roughly 30 percent lower than a normal light truck. A 5-Speed Manual transmission may help, but neither a tall bonnet nor diesel alone creates four-wheel drive, low range or a published wading ability

JAC X200 Single Cab — Should You Buy It?

Not yet rated: no complete Hagalu editorial review is published for this model range. The buyer guidance below is not a scored review.

X200 Single Cab deserves a closer look when its price, equipment and powertrain fit the owner’s route.

The 68 kW X200 2.8L TDI 1.5-tonne Single-cab prioritises entry cost. The 80 kW derivative offers a larger reserve for repeated gradients, highway merges or heavy operation, while the 68 kW derivative may be entirely adequate for short, predictable urban routes where purchase cost matters more than performance margin. A fair review of X200 Single Cab should end with the owner’s route, not a universal verdict. The combination of engine of 2.8-litre Intercooled Turbocharged Diesel, a power output of 68 kW @ 3600 rpm and a 5-Speed Manual transmission can be valuable for the right driver

What's Good
  • ✓Body style: Truck
  • ✓Fuel type: Diesel
  • ✓South African price: R304,261
  • ✓Engine: 2.8-litre Intercooled Turbocharged Diesel
  • ✓Power output: 68 kW @ 3600 rpm
  • ✓Transmission: 5-Speed Manual
  • ✓Gearbox: 5-speed manual
  • ✓Drivetrain: RWD
  • ✓Drive layout: RWD
Watch Out For
  • ✕Exact equipment for X200 Single Cab can vary by derivative.
  • ✕Real fuel use for X200 Single Cab depends on route, load and weather.
  • ✕The written X200 Single Cab quotation should be checked before purchase.
  • ✕Tyre, insurance and service costs need a separate X200 Single Cab budget.
  • ✕A short X200 Single Cab test drive cannot represent every ownership route.
  • ✕X200 Single Cab capability should not be inferred from body styling alone.
  • ✕The adjacent X200 Single Cab grade may suit a different workload.
  • ✕Published X200 Single Cab figures are planning references, not guarantees.
  • ✕Buyers should confirm X200 Single Cab stock and support terms.

JAC X200 Single Cab FAQs

Current recommended retail prices for the JAC X200 Single Cab run from R304,261 to R347,739, depending on the derivative. Compare the exact trim before calculating finance because options, insurance and dealer charges can change the final monthly cost.

The current south african range comprises X200 2.8L TDI 68 kW 1.5-tonne Single-cab, X200 2.8L TDI 80 kW 1.5-tonne Single-cab. Prices and equipment are shown by derivative so buyers can compare the actual local range rather than specifications from another market.

The listed ground clearance for the JAC X200 Single Cab is 170 mm. Use that number as a practical comparison point against similar cars, especially if you regularly deal with steep driveways, gravel roads or uneven parking areas.

The JAC X200 Single Cab engine specification depends on derivative: X200 2.8L TDI 68 kW 1.5-tonne Single-cab: 2771 cc, 68 kW (91 bhp); X200 2.8L TDI 80 kW 1.5-tonne Single-cab: 2771 cc, 80 kW (107 bhp). Compare the exact trim because its gearbox and equipment may also differ.

The combined fuel-economy figure shown for the JAC X200 Single Cab is around 12.5 km/l.

That detail is fundamental: this is not a bare chassis-cab derivative, and the 2,785 mm by 1,650 mm by 355 mm load body is part of the vehicle buyers are evaluating. The best buyer for X200 Single Cab can describe a recurring reason for choosing its truck layout.

The JAC X200 Single Cab is a light-commercial forward-cab designed around urban loading efficiency rather than the long bonnet and lifestyle positioning of a conventional pickup. The urban test for X200 Single Cab should resemble the owner’s route: a cold start, queues, kerbs, a narrow turn and...

For highway buyers, the X200 Single Cab needs to make sense when passengers, luggage or work equipment are aboard. Long-distance comfort depends on details that disappear in a short test drive for X200 Single Cab.

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