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Toyota Hilux Xtra Cab

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

Model year 2026 Generation Ninth-generation Hilux Xtra Cab launched in South Africa in 2026 Current version 2026 Body style Pickup
The 2026 Toyota Hilux Xtra Cab range brings 3 current South African derivatives priced from R574 500.
ZAR 842,200
On-road in
ZAR 863,306
Ex-showroom ZAR 842,200
Finance estimate from ZAR 10,117/month Based on 2.4 GD-6 RB RAIDER 6MT Ex-showroom basis · approx. 20% deposit · 11.5% p.a. · 60 months · no balloon
Engine:2755cc (2.8L) Torque:500Nm (369 lb-ft) Ground Clearance:312mm (12.3″) Power:150kW (201 bhp) Boot1336.7L (47.2 cu ft)

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Fuel Economy km/l · US mpg equivalent
Combined 13.2 km/l (31 mpg)
City 12.2 km/l (29 mpg)
Highway 14.5 km/l (34 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 10,117
Total Interest
ZAR 146,996
Total Payable
ZAR 606,996
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 2.4 GD-6 RB RAIDER 6MT. Excludes initiation fees, monthly service fees, credit-life insurance and vehicle insurance. Your lender quotation may differ.

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Toyota Hilux Xtra Cab

The 2026 Toyota Hilux Xtra Cab range brings 3 current South African derivatives priced from R574 500.

Toyota's 2026 Hilux Xtra Cab is positioned for a two-seat bakkie that prioritises load space while offering a more lifestyle-oriented Raider X specification. The current South African range contains 3 derivatives and runs from R574 500 to R842 200. Those prices are Toyota South Africa's listed vehicle prices on 2026-08-12; finance interest, insurance, licensing, delivery and accessories sit outside that comparison. The Xtra Cab combines a 2.4-litre GD-6 manual rear-drive entry derivative with 2.8-litre GD-6 Raider X automatic grades in rear- and part-time four-wheel drive. The derivative list is 2.4 GD-6 RB RAIDER 6MT, 2.8 GD-6 RB RAIDER X 6AT, and 2.8 GD-6 4X4 RAIDER X 6AT. 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 Xtra Cab derivatives, prices, powertrains and driven-wheel layouts. Toyota South Africa's June 2026 launch establishes the 2.8-litre Xtra Cab and Double Cab derivatives as ninth generation, while the locally listed 2.4-litre work grades remain outgoing eighth-generation carry-over stock during the transition. 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 Xtra Cab combines a 2.4-litre GD-6 manual rear-drive entry derivative with 2.8-litre GD-6 Raider X automatic grades in rear- and part-time four-wheel drive. 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 Xtra 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 Xtra 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. The Xtra Cab remains a large vehicle for tight urban spaces, but it avoids the rear-cabin length and family-seat expectations of a Double Cab. Its strongest city case is for an owner who needs secure in-cab storage, a serious load box and a vehicle that can still serve as everyday transport. The 2.8-litre automatic Raider X grades are the relaxed long-distance choices, particularly with a trailer or leisure equipment. The 2.4 manual keeps purchase cost lower for businesses that value payload and predictable running costs more than automatic convenience. Only the 4x4 Raider X combines the larger engine, automatic gearbox and selectable four-wheel drive. The rear-drive Raider grades suit tar and graded gravel; the 4x4 makes more sense where sand, mud, steep access roads or seasonal farm conditions are part of normal use.

Toyota Hilux Xtra Cab — Quick Facts

Toyota Hilux Xtra Cab Variants & Prices

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Cmp Variant Trim Fuel Transmission Price
2.4 GD-6 RB RAIDER 6MT Base Diesel Manual ZAR 574,500
2.8 GD-6 RB RAIDER X 6AT Top Diesel Automatic ZAR 751,800
2.8 GD-6 4X4 RAIDER X 6AT Flagship Diesel Automatic ZAR 842,200
2.4 GD-6 Xtra Cab Raider 6AT Discontinued Mid Diesel Automatic ZAR 526,300last listed
2.4 GD-6 Xtra Cab Raider 6MT Discontinued Mid Diesel Manual ZAR 506,300last listed
2.8 GD-6 4X4 Xtra Cab Legend 6AT Discontinued Flagship Diesel Automatic ZAR 698,400last listed
2.8 GD-6 Xtra Cab Legend 6AT Discontinued Top Diesel Automatic ZAR 620,200last listed
2.8 GD-6 Xtra Cab Legend 6MT Discontinued Top Diesel Manual ZAR 593,200last listed
Legend 55 Xtra Cab 4x4 6AT Discontinued Flagship Diesel Automatic ZAR 813,700last listed
Cmp Variant Trim Fuel Transmission Price
2.4 GD-6 RB RAIDER 6MT Base Diesel Manual ZAR 574,500
2.8 GD-6 RB RAIDER X 6AT Top Diesel Automatic ZAR 751,800
2.8 GD-6 4X4 RAIDER X 6AT Flagship Diesel Automatic ZAR 842,200
2.4 GD-6 Xtra Cab Raider 6AT Discontinued Mid Diesel Automatic ZAR 526,300last listed
2.4 GD-6 Xtra Cab Raider 6MT Discontinued Mid Diesel Manual ZAR 506,300last listed
2.8 GD-6 4X4 Xtra Cab Legend 6AT Discontinued Flagship Diesel Automatic ZAR 698,400last listed
2.8 GD-6 Xtra Cab Legend 6AT Discontinued Top Diesel Automatic ZAR 620,200last listed
2.8 GD-6 Xtra Cab Legend 6MT Discontinued Top Diesel Manual ZAR 593,200last listed
Legend 55 Xtra Cab 4x4 6AT Discontinued Flagship Diesel Automatic ZAR 813,700last listed
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Toyota Hilux Xtra Cab Specifications

Length
5320 mm
Width
1855 mm
Height
1860 mm
Wheelbase
3085 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
312 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Capacity
80 l
Boot/Cargo Space
1336.7 l
Kerb Weight
2080 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2900 kg
Payload Capacity
820 kg
Towing Capacity
3500 kg
Seating Capacity
2 seats
Number of Rows
1 rows
Doors
2 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
6.3 m
Front Headroom
1000 mm
Rear Headroom
Not Applicable
Front Legroom
1040 mm
Rear Legroom
Not Applicable
Driving fit

Where the Toyota Hilux Xtra Cab Fits Best

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

Who buys this

The Toyota Hilux Xtra Cab suits a two-seat bakkie that prioritises load space while offering a more lifestyle-oriented Raider X specification. 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
The Xtra Cab remains a large vehicle for tight urban spaces, but it avoids the rear-cabin length and family-seat expectations of a Double Cab. Its strongest city case is for an owner who needs secure in-cab storage, a serious load box and a vehicle that can still serve as everyday transport. 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
The 2.8-litre automatic Raider X grades are the relaxed long-distance choices, particularly with a trailer or leisure equipment. The 2.4 manual keeps purchase cost lower for businesses that value payload and predictable running costs more than automatic convenience. 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
Only the 4x4 Raider X combines the larger engine, automatic gearbox and selectable four-wheel drive. The rear-drive Raider grades suit tar and graded gravel; the 4x4 makes more sense where sand, mud, steep access roads or seasonal farm conditions are part of normal use. 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 Xtra Cab — Should You Buy It?

4.5/5
Hagalu review: Toyota Hilux Xtra Cab
Hagalu editorial review by Hagalu Editorial Team · 2026-08-12

A disciplined Hilux Xtra Cab purchase starts with the exact derivative name on the quotation and a check against Toyota's dated 2026 specification sheet. Confirm the listed price, model year, service plan, warranty, fitted wheel and tyre, safety systems and any dealer-installed accessories. Then compare the same facts with two realistic alternatives, not merely the cheapest vehicle in the broader segment. A fair comparison uses the same deposit and finance term, includes insurance and expected energy cost, and recognises the value of equipment that will actually be used. The Hilux Xtra Cab is most convincing for a two-seat bakkie that prioritises load space while offering a more lifestyle-oriented Raider X specification. It is less convincing when bought for image while its space, drivetrain or running-cost profile does not suit the owner. The result should be a vehicle that remains practical after the launch excitement has passed: easy enough to use every day, capable enough for the hardest regular journey and affordable enough to maintain without relying on optimistic resale or consumption assumptions.

Desk research: Scored from verified published sources and Hagalu's South African buyer analysis; this vehicle was not road-tested for this review. This is a Hagalu editorial score, not a customer rating.

Safety 4.5/5 · 20%
4.5/5
Value 4.5/5 · 20%
4.5/5
Practicality 4.5/5 · 20%
4.5/5
Ownership 4.5/5 · 15%
4.5/5
Powertrain suitability 4.5/5 · 15%
4.5/5
Comfort & technology 4.5/5 · 10%
4.5/5

Evidence reviewed: Hagalu maintains the detailed source record internally so this page does not promote third-party vehicle websites.

How this score is calculated · Methodology v1.0

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

The 2026 Toyota Hilux Xtra 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 R574 500 to R842 200, 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 Xtra Cab FAQs

Current recommended retail prices for the Toyota Hilux Xtra Cab run from R574,500 to R842,200, 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 2.4 GD-6 RB RAIDER 6MT, 2.8 GD-6 RB RAIDER X 6AT, 2.8 GD-6 4X4 RAIDER X 6AT. 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 Xtra Cab range: 2.4 GD-6 RB RAIDER 6MT: 284 mm; 2.8 GD-6 RB RAIDER X 6AT, 2.8 GD-6 4X4 RAIDER X 6AT: 312 mm. Compare the exact derivative for steep driveways, gravel roads and uneven parking areas.

The Toyota Hilux Xtra Cab engine specification depends on derivative: 2.4 GD-6 RB RAIDER 6MT: 2393 cc, 110 kW (148 bhp); 2.8 GD-6 RB RAIDER X 6AT, 2.8 GD-6 4X4 RAIDER X 6AT: 2755 cc, 150 kW (201 bhp). Compare the exact trim because its gearbox and equipment may also differ.

Combined fuel-economy figures differ across the Toyota Hilux Xtra Cab range: 2.4 GD-6 RB RAIDER 6MT: 14.1 km/l; 2.8 GD-6 RB RAIDER X 6AT, 2.8 GD-6 4X4 RAIDER X 6AT: 13.2 km/l.

The Toyota Hilux Xtra Cab suits a two-seat bakkie that prioritises load space while offering a more lifestyle-oriented Raider X specification. 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.

The Xtra Cab remains a large vehicle for tight urban spaces, but it avoids the rear-cabin length and family-seat expectations of a Double Cab. Its strongest city case is for an owner who needs secure in-cab storage, a serious load box and a vehicle that can still serve as everyday transport. 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.

The 2.8-litre automatic Raider X grades are the relaxed long-distance choices, particularly with a trailer or leisure equipment. The 2.4 manual keeps purchase cost lower for businesses that value payload and predictable running costs more than automatic convenience. 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 Xtra Cab often compare it with rivals such as Isuzu D-Max Double Cab , Volkswagen Amarok , Ford Ranger XL , Isuzu D-Max Extended Cab , Mitsubishi Triton Double Cab . 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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