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Toyota Hilux Single Cab

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

Generation Eighth-generation Hilux Single Cab in Toyota South Africa's current range Body style Pickup
The 2026 Toyota Hilux Single Cab range brings 6 current South African derivatives priced from R379 700.
ZAR 636,300
On-road in
ZAR 654,935
Ex-showroom ZAR 636,300
Finance estimate from ZAR 6,708/month Based on 2.0 VVTi S A/C 5MT Ex-showroom basis · approx. 20% deposit · 11.5% p.a. · 60 months · no balloon
Engine:2393cc (2.4L) Torque:400Nm (295 lb-ft) Ground Clearance:269mm (10.6″) Power:110kW (148 bhp)

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Fuel Economy km/l · US mpg equivalent
Combined 13.2 km/l (31 mpg)
City 10.7 km/l (25 mpg)
Highway 15.4 km/l (36 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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Monthly EMI
ZAR 6,708
Total Interest
ZAR 97,465
Total Payable
ZAR 402,465
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 2.0 VVTi S A/C 5MT. Excludes initiation fees, monthly service fees, credit-life insurance and vehicle insurance. Your lender quotation may differ.

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Toyota Hilux Single Cab

The 2026 Toyota Hilux Single Cab range brings 6 current South African derivatives priced from R379 700.

Toyota's 2026 Hilux Single Cab is positioned for a two-seat work bakkie for trades, farming, delivery, fleet and owner-operated businesses. The current South African range contains 6 derivatives and runs from R379 700 to R636 300. Those prices are Toyota South Africa's listed vehicle prices on 2026-07-16; finance interest, insurance, licensing, delivery and accessories sit outside that comparison. The range uses a 2.0-litre petrol engine or 2.4-litre GD/GD-6 diesel engines, all with manual gearboxes and rear- or part-time four-wheel drive depending on derivative. The derivative list is 2.0 VVTi S A/C 5MT, 2.4 GD S A/C 5MT, 2.4 GD-6 RB SR 6MT, 2.4 GD-6 RB RAIDER 6MT, 2.4 GD-6 4X4 SR 6MT, and 2.4 GD-6 4X4 RAIDER 6MT. That spread matters because the cheapest and most expensive versions do different jobs. Buyers should begin with body format, passenger count, drivetrain and normal route, then compare equipment and price inside the group that can actually do the work. Toyota South Africa's live vehicle catalog confirms the current Single Cab derivatives, prices, powertrains and driven-wheel layouts. Its public Hilux range page identifies the local range as the eighth generation. That generation context is useful when comparing dealer stock because an earlier model-year vehicle can carry a familiar badge while having different styling, safety equipment, screens, wheels or drivetrain details. A written quotation should identify the exact derivative and model year, and the specification should be checked before a deposit is paid. The mechanical choice is central to ownership. The range uses a 2.0-litre petrol engine or 2.4-litre GD/GD-6 diesel engines, all with manual gearboxes and rear- or part-time four-wheel drive depending on derivative. A lower purchase price can be sensible when annual mileage is modest and the entry grade already has the required hardware. A more expensive derivative becomes rational only when its drivetrain, safety systems, cabin equipment or ownership role is used regularly. Fuel or electricity cost should be calculated from a realistic monthly distance rather than one laboratory figure. Tyres, insurance and finance cost can also change sharply between grades even where the body shell looks similar. Packaging is equally important. The Hilux Single Cab is a pickup with 2 seats and 2 doors in this local body configuration. A proper test drive should include the driver's normal parking space, a representative stretch of broken road and, where relevant, passengers, cargo or a trailer. Seat comfort, visibility, steering effort, brake feel and low-speed gearbox behaviour are easier to judge in familiar conditions than on a short route around a showroom. Available finishes include Glacier White, Chromium Silver, Platinum White Pearl, Attitude Black, Arizona Red, Oxide Bronze, although production batches and dealer stock can limit a particular colour and trim combination. Ownership planning should be completed before choosing the final grade. Compare the official service plan and warranty, ask for the service schedule in writing, price replacement tyres in the fitted size and obtain an insurance quotation using the exact derivative. Buyers financing the vehicle should compare deposit, term, rate, initiation fee, monthly service fee and balloon payment on the same basis. A lower monthly instalment created by a large balloon is not the same as a lower total cost. Trade-in settlement and optional products should be shown separately so the vehicle price remains visible. For South African use, the strongest Hilux Single Cab is therefore not automatically the top trim. It is the derivative whose passenger space, drivetrain, running cost and equipment match the owner's ordinary week. Its long load box and commercial focus make payload, turning space and parking access more important than rear-seat comfort. The petrol S grade lowers the purchase threshold, while diesel Raider grades add the torque and equipment that regular highway or site travel can justify. Highway buyers should choose by load, trailer use and route. The diesel derivatives provide stronger torque than the petrol entry model, and the official towing limits differ by derivative, so a buyer must match the exact row rather than treating every Single Cab as a 3.5-tonne tow vehicle. For farms, building sites and gravel routes, the part-time 4x4 SR and Raider derivatives are the relevant choices. Rear-drive versions remain useful on maintained gravel, but they should not be bought as substitutes for low-range four-wheel drive where traction and recovery access are recurring requirements.

Toyota Hilux Single Cab — Quick Facts

Toyota Hilux Single Cab Variants & Prices

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Cmp Variant Trim Fuel Transmission Price
2.0 VVTi S A/C 5MT Base Petrol Manual ZAR 379,700
2.0 VVTi Single Cab S 5MT Discontinued Base Petrol Manual ZAR 326,200last listed
2.4 GD S A/C 5MT Base Diesel Manual ZAR 426,300
2.4 GD-6 RB SR 6MT Base Diesel Manual ZAR 513,000
2.4 GD-6 RB RAIDER 6MT Mid Diesel Manual ZAR 553,800
2.4 GD-6 4X4 SR 6MT Top Diesel Manual ZAR 589,600
2.4 GD-6 4X4 RAIDER 6MT Flagship Diesel Manual ZAR 636,300
2.4 GD Single Cab S 5MT Discontinued Base Diesel Manual ZAR 367,900last listed
2.4 GD-6 4X4 Single Cab Raider 6AT Discontinued Top Diesel Automatic ZAR 588,100last listed
2.4 GD-6 Single Cab Raider 6AT Discontinued Mid Diesel Automatic ZAR 512,200last listed
2.4 GD-6 Single Cab Raider 6MT Discontinued Mid Diesel Manual ZAR 492,100last listed
2.8 GD-6 4X4 Single Cab Raider 6AT Discontinued Flagship Diesel Automatic ZAR 655,300last listed
2.8 GD-6 Single Cab Raider 6AT Discontinued Top Diesel Automatic ZAR 584,800last listed
Cmp Variant Trim Fuel Transmission Price
2.0 VVTi S A/C 5MT Base Petrol Manual ZAR 379,700
2.0 VVTi Single Cab S 5MT Discontinued Base Petrol Manual ZAR 326,200last listed
Cmp Variant Trim Fuel Transmission Price
2.4 GD S A/C 5MT Base Diesel Manual ZAR 426,300
2.4 GD-6 RB SR 6MT Base Diesel Manual ZAR 513,000
2.4 GD-6 RB RAIDER 6MT Mid Diesel Manual ZAR 553,800
2.4 GD-6 4X4 SR 6MT Top Diesel Manual ZAR 589,600
2.4 GD-6 4X4 RAIDER 6MT Flagship Diesel Manual ZAR 636,300
2.4 GD Single Cab S 5MT Discontinued Base Diesel Manual ZAR 367,900last listed
2.4 GD-6 4X4 Single Cab Raider 6AT Discontinued Top Diesel Automatic ZAR 588,100last listed
2.4 GD-6 Single Cab Raider 6AT Discontinued Mid Diesel Automatic ZAR 512,200last listed
2.4 GD-6 Single Cab Raider 6MT Discontinued Mid Diesel Manual ZAR 492,100last listed
2.8 GD-6 4X4 Single Cab Raider 6AT Discontinued Flagship Diesel Automatic ZAR 655,300last listed
2.8 GD-6 Single Cab Raider 6AT Discontinued Top Diesel Automatic ZAR 584,800last listed
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Toyota Hilux Single Cab Specifications

Length
5325 mm
Width
1855 mm
Height
1795 mm
Wheelbase
3085 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
269 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
80 l
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2870 kg
Payload Capacity
850 kg
Towing Capacity
3500 kg
Seating Capacity
2 seats
Doors
2 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
6.4 m
Driving fit

Where the Toyota Hilux Single Cab Fits Best

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

Who buys this

The Toyota Hilux Single Cab suits a two-seat work bakkie for trades, farming, delivery, fleet and owner-operated businesses. It rewards buyers who define passenger, cargo, towing, charging or traction requirements before choosing a trim, and who compare total ownership cost rather than shopping only by badge or advertised monthly instalment.

City
Its long load box and commercial focus make payload, turning space and parking access more important than rear-seat comfort. The petrol S grade lowers the purchase threshold, while diesel Raider grades add the torque and equipment that regular highway or site travel can justify. In a city test drive, check sightlines, camera coverage, steering weight, speed-hump clearance and the fitted tyre's response to sharp road edges. Also confirm that the vehicle fits the home garage and the parking bays used most often. Stop-start comfort and climate-control performance matter more in daily traffic than a headline acceleration figure.
Highway
Highway buyers should choose by load, trailer use and route. The diesel derivatives provide stronger torque than the petrol entry model, and the official towing limits differ by derivative, so a buyer must match the exact row rather than treating every Single Cab as a 3.5-tonne tow vehicle. A highway assessment should include merging, overtaking, crosswind stability, seat support and cabin noise at legal cruising speed. If the vehicle will carry family, tools or holiday luggage, judge it with a representative load. Confirm the spare-wheel arrangement, towing limit and service support on the routes used most often.
Off-Road
For farms, building sites and gravel routes, the part-time 4x4 SR and Raider derivatives are the relevant choices. Rear-drive versions remain useful on maintained gravel, but they should not be bought as substitutes for low-range four-wheel drive where traction and recovery access are recurring requirements. Ground clearance and driven wheels are only part of the rough-road decision. Tyre sidewall, underbody exposure, recovery points, load, driver training and mobile coverage also matter. Owners who rarely leave tar should not pay for hardware they will not use; owners who work remotely should not substitute styling for the correct drivetrain and recovery plan.

Toyota Hilux Single Cab — Should You Buy It?

Choose the Hilux Single Cab by required capability and total ownership cost, then select the trim.

The 2026 Toyota Hilux Single Cab earns a place on a South African shortlist because its local derivative and price structure is now clearly published. The range works best when buyers separate essential capability from optional comfort. With prices spanning R379 700 to R636 300, there is enough distance between grades for finance, insurance and tyre costs to alter the value judgement. Choose the body and drivetrain first, then pay for equipment that will improve the normal week rather than the delivery-day impression.

What's Good
  • ✓Official 2026 South African derivative and price structure
  • ✓Clear trim ladder for realistic comparison
  • ✓Source-backed powertrain and ownership data
  • ✓Body format has a defined local buyer role
  • ✓Toyota dealer and service network
  • ✓Multiple grades allow capability-led selection
  • ✓Comparison-ready safety and equipment rows
  • ✓Current generation context is recorded
  • ✓Strongest when matched to the buyer's routine
Watch Out For
  • ✕Upper grades increase finance and insurance exposure
  • ✕Real consumption or range depends on route and load
  • ✕Tyre replacement cost varies materially by grade
  • ✕Some colours and options depend on stock
  • ✕Dealer-installed accessories can obscure base price
  • ✕The top trim is not automatically the best value
  • ✕A short showroom test route is not enough
  • ✕City and highway user figures are not OEM-published
  • ✕Exact equipment must be checked by derivative

Toyota Hilux Single Cab FAQs

Current recommended retail prices for the Toyota Hilux Single Cab run from R379,700 to R636,300, 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 2.0 VVTi S A/C 5MT, 2.4 GD S A/C 5MT, 2.4 GD-6 RB SR 6MT, 2.4 GD-6 RB RAIDER 6MT, 2.4 GD-6 4X4 SR 6MT, 2.4 GD-6 4X4 RAIDER 6MT. Prices and equipment are shown by derivative so buyers can compare the actual local range rather than specifications from another market.

Ground clearance differs across the Toyota Hilux Single Cab range: 2.0 VVTi S A/C 5MT: 187 mm; 2.4 GD S A/C 5MT: 194 mm; 2.4 GD-6 RB SR 6MT, 2.4 GD-6 RB RAIDER 6MT, 2.4 GD-6 4X4 SR 6MT, 2.4 GD-6 4X4 RAIDER 6MT: 269 mm. Compare the exact derivative for steep driveways, gravel roads and uneven parking areas.

The Toyota Hilux Single Cab engine specification depends on derivative: 2.0 VVTi S A/C 5MT: 1998 cc, 102 kW (137 bhp); 2.4 GD S A/C 5MT, 2.4 GD-6 RB SR 6MT, 2.4 GD-6 RB RAIDER 6MT, 2.4 GD-6 4X4 SR 6MT, 2.4 GD-6 4X4 RAIDER 6MT: 2393 cc, 110 kW (148 bhp). Compare the exact trim because its gearbox and equipment may also differ.

Combined fuel-economy figures differ across the Toyota Hilux Single Cab range: 2.0 VVTi S A/C 5MT: 9.5 km/l; 2.4 GD S A/C 5MT: 13.3 km/l; 2.4 GD-6 RB SR 6MT, 2.4 GD-6 RB RAIDER 6MT: 14.1 km/l; 2.4 GD-6 4X4 SR 6MT, 2.4 GD-6 4X4 RAIDER 6MT: 13.2 km/l.

The Toyota Hilux Single Cab suits a two-seat work bakkie for trades, farming, delivery, fleet and owner-operated businesses. It rewards buyers who define passenger, cargo, towing, charging or traction requirements before choosing a trim, and who compare total ownership cost rather than shopping only by badge or advertised monthly instalment.

Its long load box and commercial focus make payload, turning space and parking access more important than rear-seat comfort. The petrol S grade lowers the purchase threshold, while diesel Raider grades add the torque and equipment that regular highway or site travel can justify. In a city test drive, check sightlines, camera coverage, steering weight, speed-hump clearance and the fitted tyre's response to sharp road edges. Also confirm that the vehicle fits the home garage and the parking bays used most often. Stop-start comfort and climate-control performance matter more in daily traffic than a headline acceleration figure.

Highway buyers should choose by load, trailer use and route. The diesel derivatives provide stronger torque than the petrol entry model, and the official towing limits differ by derivative, so a buyer must match the exact row rather than treating every Single Cab as a 3.5-tonne tow vehicle. A highway assessment should include merging, overtaking, crosswind stability, seat support and cabin noise at legal cruising speed. If the vehicle will carry family, tools or holiday luggage, judge it with a representative load. Confirm the spare-wheel arrangement, towing limit and service support on the routes used most often.

Buyers researching the Toyota Hilux Single Cab often compare it with rivals such as Hyundai H-100 Deck , Hyundai H-100 Chassis Cab , Mahindra Pik Up Double Cab , GWM P300 , Hyundai H-100 Tipper . Comparing them side by side is the quickest way to see where your money goes — performance, fuel use, price and running costs can differ substantially.

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