Van Diesel Manual RWD 2-seat

KIA K2700 2.7D Workhorse Tipper

Price in East London, 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 2.7D Workhorse Tipper is a South African Van with a van body and diesel power.
ZAR 404,995
On-road in
ZAR 417,489
What makes up this price?
Vehicle price (ex-showroom)
ZAR 404,995
Registration allowance
ZAR 3,800
Licensing allowance
ZAR 1,450
Inspection / roadworthy allowance
ZAR 1,000
Dealer handling / delivery
ZAR 2,600
Insurance
ZAR 3,645
Other fees
ZAR 0
Ex-showroom ZAR 404,995
Estimated finance from ZAR 7,148/month 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 2.7D Workhorse Tipper 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 7,148
Total Interest
ZAR 103,856
Total Payable
ZAR 428,856
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

KIA K2700 2.7D Workhorse Tipper

K2700 2.7D Workhorse Tipper is a South African Van with a van body and diesel power.

The J2 diesel engine's 152 Nm torque drives the hydraulic power take-off system that operates the tipping mechanism, but the hydraulic system is typically driven by a dedicated pump rather than loading the primary drivetrain significantly. Sand and stone delivery to building sites in Johannesburg's northern suburbs, rubble removal from renovation projects in Cape Town's southern suburbs, and soil delivery for landscaping operations across the country are all applications where the K2700 Tipper's 1 095 kg payload and tipping body make it the right vehicle at the right price point. The K2700 Tipper's competitive case is purchase price, five-year commercial warranty, and operating cost — the same variables that define its position in every other K2700 configuration. The K2700 Tipper's advantages are its competitive purchase price and the warranty coverage period — factors that newer fleet managers, applying total cost of ownership analysis to their purchase decisions, increasingly prioritise over brand familiarity. GVM approximately 2 695 kg, payload approximately 1 095 kg. Commercial cab instrumentation, commercial-grade seating, five-speed manual transmission controls, hydraulic tipping body controls in cab, practical commercial dashboard, basic air conditioning provision (varies by specification level). The K2700 Workhorse Tipper buyer is a South African construction contractor, agricultural operator, or bulk materials distributor who needs tipper capability at a competitive commercial price point. They compare the K2700 Tipper against Toyota and Hino alternatives on purchase price, payload, warranty, and dealer support. Fuel consumption on inter-urban tipper routes with typical payloads is approximately 10-11 L/100km, improving on flat routes with partial loads. The K2700 2.7D Workhorse Tipper is not best understood by one headline number. Its appeal comes from the interaction between a van body, Diesel power and a Manual transmission for K2700 2.7D Workhorse Tipper. 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 2.7D Workhorse Tipper

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

The Kia K2700 Workhorse Tipper adds a hydraulic tipping body to the K2700's commercial platform, creating a light tipping truck that serves South Africa's construction, bulk goods distribution, and agricultural sectors with a configuration that the standard dropside cannot match. A shopper researching K2700 2.7D Workhorse Tipper should separate need from showroom appeal

City
The tipping body's hydraulic mechanism allows the operator to raise the rear of the load body and discharge bulk materials — sand, gravel, maize, coal, soil — without manual unloading, dramatically reducing handling time and physical labour on bulk delivery operations. Around town, K2700 2.7D Workhorse Tipper should be judged by repetition rather than a single burst of acceleration. The relevance of engine of 2.7-litre Naturally Aspirated Diesel becomes obvious on a busy weekday, while a power output of 56 kW @ 3200 rpm is worth checking before a purchase built around tight parking or frequent loading
Highway
The Isuzu NKR Tipper and Mitsubishi Canter Tipper compete on specifications broadly similar to the K2700. On a South African freeway or inter-city road, take the K2700 2.7D Workhorse Tipper out with the load it normally carries
Off-Road
If the K2700 2.7D Workhorse Tipper will leave smooth tar, test the actual road rather than the image around it. Check a power output of 56 kW @ 3200 rpm against the stated drivetrain. The rough-road question has to be answered by hardware for K2700 2.7D Workhorse Tipper. On a known gravel or farm access section, inspect clearance, tyre sidewalls, underbody exposure, approach angles and recovery access for K2700 2.7D Workhorse Tipper. The flagship trim may help, but neither a tall bonnet nor diesel alone creates four-wheel drive, low range or a published wading ability for K2700 2.7D Workhorse Tipper. Keep the speed and route within what the exact local derivative can support for K2700 2.7D Workhorse Tipper

KIA K2700 2.7D Workhorse Tipper — Should You Buy It?

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K2700 2.7D Workhorse Tipper deserves a closer look when its price, equipment and powertrain fit the owner’s route.

K2700 2.7D Workhorse Tipper is easiest to recommend when the buyer can point to a concrete benefit in Diesel power and accept the limitation represented by a South African price reference of R404,995. A fair review of K2700 2.7D Workhorse Tipper should end with the owner’s route, not a universal verdict. The combination of a Manual transmission, Diesel power and the flagship trim can be valuable for the right driver for K2700 2.7D Workhorse Tipper. The same package may feel expensive or inconvenient if the vehicle spends its life in a different role for K2700 2.7D Workhorse Tipper. Drive the exact version loaded as it will be used, then read the service, warranty, tyre and insurance costs beside the purchase price for K2700 2.7D Workhorse Tipper

What's Good
  • ✓Body style: Van
  • ✓Fuel type: Diesel
  • ✓Transmission: Manual
  • ✓Trim: flagship
  • ✓Status: active
  • ✓South African price: R404,995
  • ✓Engine: 2.7-litre Naturally Aspirated Diesel
  • ✓Power output: 56 kW @ 3200 rpm
  • ✓Transmission: 5-Speed Manual
Watch Out For
  • ✕Exact equipment for K2700 2.7D Workhorse Tipper can vary by derivative.
  • ✕Real fuel use for K2700 2.7D Workhorse Tipper depends on route, load and weather.
  • ✕The written K2700 2.7D Workhorse Tipper quotation should be checked before purchase.
  • ✕Tyre, insurance and service costs need a separate K2700 2.7D Workhorse Tipper budget.
  • ✕A short K2700 2.7D Workhorse Tipper test drive cannot represent every ownership route.
  • ✕K2700 2.7D Workhorse Tipper capability should not be inferred from body styling alone.
  • ✕The adjacent K2700 2.7D Workhorse Tipper grade may suit a different workload.
  • ✕Published K2700 2.7D Workhorse Tipper figures are planning references, not guarantees.
  • ✕Buyers should confirm K2700 2.7D Workhorse Tipper stock and support terms.

KIA K2700 FAQs

The current recommended retail price listed for the KIA K2700 2.7D Workhorse Tipper is R404,995. This is the vehicle price before finance interest, insurance, registration and any dealer-added options.

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 2.7D Workhorse Tipper 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 2.7D Workhorse Tipper 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 2.7D Workhorse Tipper is around 10.5 km/l.

The Kia K2700 Workhorse Tipper adds a hydraulic tipping body to the K2700's commercial platform, creating a light tipping truck that serves South Africa's construction, bulk goods distribution, and agricultural sectors with a configuration that the standard dropside cannot match. A shopper...

The tipping body's hydraulic mechanism allows the operator to raise the rear of the load body and discharge bulk materials — sand, gravel, maize, coal, soil — without manual unloading, dramatically reducing handling time and physical labour on bulk delivery operations. Around town, K2700 2.7D...

The Isuzu NKR Tipper and Mitsubishi Canter Tipper compete on specifications broadly similar to the K2700. On a South African freeway or inter-city road, take the K2700 2.7D Workhorse Tipper out with the load it normally carries

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