BUYER'S GUIDE | An overview of South Africa’s panel van market

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In the local commercial vehicle ambit, bakkies rule the roost. As monthly sales charts attest, models such as the Toyota Hilux, Ford Ranger and Isuzu D-Max dominate,  with a good chunk accounted for by the fleet market.

However, if you need an enclosed solution for your cargo needs, a panel van remains a handy tool.

Here is an overview of all the new options available in Mzansi:

Suzuki Eeco 1.2 | From: R212,900

  • Payload: 615kg
  • Cargo volume: Unconfirmed

The compact Suzuki Eeco, above, may not win prizes for looks, standard equipment levels or on-road refinement, but it sure can carry. A low sticker price coupled with a decent payload makes it a hit among business owners with a close eye on the bottom line.