Van Diesel Manual RWD 2-seat

KIA K2700

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

Model year 2026 Generation Long-running light commercial vehicle; established in SA commercial fleet market Current version 2012 Body style Van
K2700 is a South African Van with a van body and diesel power.
ZAR 404,995
On-road in
ZAR 423,369
What makes up this price?
Vehicle price (ex-showroom)
ZAR 404,995
Registration allowance
ZAR 4,800
Licensing allowance
ZAR 2,000
Inspection / roadworthy allowance
ZAR 1,300
Dealer handling / delivery
ZAR 4,200
Insurance
ZAR 6,075
Other fees
ZAR 0
Ex-showroom ZAR 404,995
Finance estimate from ZAR 6,158/month Based on 2.7D Chassis Cab Ex-showroom basis · approx. 20% deposit · 11.5% p.a. · 60 months · no balloon
Engine:2665cc (2.7L) Torque:152Nm (112 lb-ft) Ground Clearance:195mm (7.7″) Power:56kW (75 bhp) Boot3000L (105.9 cu ft)

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Fuel Economy km/l · US mpg equivalent
Combined 10.5 km/l (25 mpg)
City 9.1 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 KIA K2700 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 6,158
Total Interest
ZAR 89,476
Total Payable
ZAR 369,476
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 2.7D Chassis Cab. Excludes initiation fees, monthly service fees, credit-life insurance and vehicle insurance. Your lender quotation may differ.

Vehicle specifications and buying guidance • Hagalu

KIA K2700

K2700 is a South African Van with a van body and diesel power.

The 2.7-litre J2 diesel four-cylinder is the engine around which the K2700's commercial value proposition is built. Producing approximately 59kW and 160Nm — modest numbers measured against passenger vehicle benchmarks — it is engineered for the actual requirements of commercial application: sustained reliability under continuous load operation, straightforward maintenance accessible to the wide range of technical competencies that service South African commercial fleets, and a fuel consumption profile that makes operational cost sense when multiplied across a fleet of ten vehicles each covering 150,000km over five years of daily commercial use. In a country where a significant proportion of commercial vehicle maintenance is performed outside manufacturer-authorised workshops — by mechanics in township informal repair areas, by farm workshop technicians in the Northern Cape and North West, by municipal vehicle depots whose technical teams prioritise operational continuity over warranty compliance — the K2700's engineering accessibility is not a technological concession but a commercial virtue of the highest order. The K2700 Workhorse's drop-side arrangement is designed for the actual human beings who load and unload it, not for the specification sheet. The R16,000 premium for the Aircon variant measured against the driver welfare outcomes it enables is defensible on both human resource and operational safety grounds. Hydraulic tipping in the sub-R410,000 commercial vehicle price bracket is genuinely unusual — most tipper vehicles with meaningful payload capacity are priced substantially higher. Construction contractors managing site clearance and aggregate delivery, agricultural operations moving grain, sand and soil, municipal services handling rubble and material removal, and civil engineering projects requiring high-cycle tipping operations all find the K2700 Tipper's capability-at-price positioning commercially compelling. The hydraulic mechanism's simplicity — powered by the vehicle's power take-off, operated by a cab-mounted switch — is aligned with the K2700's general maintenance-accessibility philosophy. The K2700 is not best understood by one headline number. Its appeal comes from the interaction between a 5-Speed Manual transmission, a rear-wheel drive drivetrain and a rear-wheel drive drivetrain. Its appeal comes from the interaction between engine of 2.7-litre Naturally Aspirated Diesel, a power output of 56 kW @ 3200 rpm and a 5-Speed Manual transmission for K2700. Those details decide whether it is an easy fit for work, delivery or fleet duty, or whether a nearby model with a different package would make more sense once the ownership budget is written down for K2700

KIA K2700 — Quick Facts

KIA K2700 Variants & Prices

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Cmp Variant Trim Fuel Efficiency / range Transmission Price
2.7D Chassis Cab Base Diesel Efficiency10.5 km/l Manual ZAR 351,995
2.7D Workhorse Mid Diesel Efficiency10.5 km/l Manual ZAR 368,995
2.7D Workhorse Aircon Top Diesel Efficiency10.5 km/l Manual ZAR 384,995
2.7D Workhorse Tipper Flagship Diesel Efficiency10.5 km/l Manual ZAR 404,995
Cmp Variant Trim Fuel Efficiency / range Transmission Price
2.7D Chassis Cab Base Diesel Efficiency10.5 km/l Manual ZAR 351,995
2.7D Workhorse Mid Diesel Efficiency10.5 km/l Manual ZAR 368,995
2.7D Workhorse Aircon Top Diesel Efficiency10.5 km/l Manual ZAR 384,995
2.7D Workhorse Tipper Flagship Diesel Efficiency10.5 km/l Manual ZAR 404,995
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KIA K2700 Specifications

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Where the KIA K2700 Fits Best

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Who buys this

You buy it because you need it to work, every day, in conditions that make the morning commute appear pleasant by comparison. K2700 makes the most sense for an owner whose route and budget agree with a rear-wheel drive drivetrain

City
Fleet managers at South African municipalities — from Cape Town's City Bowl service depots to Ekurhuleni's waste management operations, from eThekwini's municipal services to Mangaung's infrastructure department — have specified the K2700 in consecutive procurement cycles precisely because it does not surprise them. Drive the K2700 through the tightest parking area, a steep ramp, a speed hump and stop-start traffic. A South African price reference of R368,995 matters when the cabin or load is full, and a South African price reference of R384,995 can change the cost of repeated short trips
Highway
Driver heat stress in unventilated commercial vehicle cabs affects alertness, physical well-being and long-term driver health in ways that responsible fleet operators now incorporate into duty-of-care obligations. Run K2700 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 South African price reference of R368,995 and a South African price reference of R384,995 is more informative than maximum speed
Off-Road
Municipal waste collection runs through Johannesburg's townships, agricultural supply deliveries across Limpopo's farming communities, building material transport across the East Rand's industrial zones, tipper work on Free State farms and mining town construction sites — these are the operational contexts for which the K2700 was designed, and in which its defining quality is not excitement or technological sophistication but the unglamorous excellence of continuing to function without drama when other vehicles would be parked for unscheduled repairs. For K2700, the sensible check is the exact rwd arrangement, tyre specification, load and protection underneath

KIA K2700 — Should You Buy It?

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K2700 deserves a closer look when its price, equipment and powertrain fit the owner’s route.

The K2700 has been part of South Africa's commercial vehicle landscape for decades, accumulating a track record for mechanical durability that drives fleet procurement decisions in municipal governments, agricultural cooperatives and construction businesses with the same quiet persistence that Toyota's Hilux reputation drives private vehicle choices. The buying case for K2700 is specific. A 5-Speed Manual transmission gives it a reason to be considered, while a rear-wheel drive drivetrain and a rear-wheel drive drivetrain set the boundaries. K2700 is easiest to recommend when the buyer can point to a concrete benefit in engine of 2.7-litre Naturally Aspirated Diesel and accept the limitation represented by a 5-Speed Manual transmission. The local price should be judged against the equipment that is actually included, not an adjacent trim for K2700. That is the difference between a sound purchase and an expensive specification mismatch for K2700

What's Good
  • ✓Body style: Van
  • ✓Fuel type: Diesel
  • ✓South African price: R351,995
  • ✓Engine: 2.7-litre Naturally Aspirated Diesel
  • ✓Power output: 56 kW @ 3200 rpm
  • ✓Transmission: 5-Speed Manual
  • ✓Gearbox: 5-Speed Manual
  • ✓Drivetrain: RWD
  • ✓Drive layout: RWD
Watch Out For
  • ✕Exact equipment for K2700 can vary by derivative.
  • ✕Real fuel use for K2700 depends on route, load and weather.
  • ✕The written K2700 quotation should be checked before purchase.
  • ✕Tyre, insurance and service costs need a separate K2700 budget.
  • ✕A short K2700 test drive cannot represent every ownership route.
  • ✕K2700 capability should not be inferred from body styling alone.
  • ✕The adjacent K2700 grade may suit a different workload.
  • ✕Published K2700 figures are planning references, not guarantees.
  • ✕Buyers should confirm K2700 stock and support terms.

KIA K2700 FAQs

Current recommended retail prices for the KIA K2700 run from R351,995 to R404,995, 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 2.7D Chassis Cab, 2.7D Workhorse, 2.7D Workhorse Aircon, 2.7D Workhorse Tipper. 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 KIA K2700 is 195 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 listed engine capacity for the KIA K2700 is 2665 cc, with output shown as 56 kW (75 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 KIA K2700 is around 10.5 km/l.

You buy it because you need it to work, every day, in conditions that make the morning commute appear pleasant by comparison. K2700 makes the most sense for an owner whose route and budget agree with a rear-wheel drive drivetrain

Fleet managers at South African municipalities — from Cape Town's City Bowl service depots to Ekurhuleni's waste management operations, from eThekwini's municipal services to Mangaung's infrastructure department — have specified the K2700 in consecutive procurement cycles precisely because it...

Driver heat stress in unventilated commercial vehicle cabs affects alertness, physical well-being and long-term driver health in ways that responsible fleet operators now incorporate into duty-of-care obligations. Run K2700 at legal cruising speed, include a hill and a safe overtake, and see...

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