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5 most powerful bakkies in SA

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A3. Ford Ranger three-litre V6 double cab Wildtrak 4WD – 184kW/600Nm

Ford has introduced a new generation of its Ranger nameplate. The exterior of the new ranger is punctuated by elements such as the C-clamp headlights shared with that of the Raptor. The range-topping Ranger model is afforded a power output of 184kW and 600Nm, equalling the power output of the 2023 Amarok range-topper. 1. Ford Ranger Raptor three-litre

V6 – 292kW/491Nm

The gravel road king. An icon among local bakkie offerings and arguably the segment’s front-runner. Ford’s Ranger Raptor returns in a new generation­al guise punctuated by C-clamp headlights and a more intimidati­ng appearance. The three-litre twin-turbocharg­ed V6 EcoBoost petrol engine produces a whopping 292kW @ 5 650r/min and 583Nm @ 3 500r/min. 4. Volkswagen Amarok Aventura three-litre

TDI double cab – 184 kW/600Nm Volkswagen’s latest bakkie offering expands the nameplates horizon through a next-gen platform and offers. The range-topper in the Amarok fleet is powered by a three-litre turbo-diesel V6 capable of 184kW and 600Nm. Identical outputs to its aforementi­oned Ranger twin, this after Ford and Volkswagen came to an agreement to produce the models on the same assembly line in Silverton. 2. Jeep Gladiator 3.6 Rubicon d

ouble cab – 209kW/347Nm

Jeep converted its popular SUV into a rugged bakkie powered by the firm’s Pentastar three-litre V6 capable of a power output of 209kW and 347Nm. The Gladiator’s heart is paired with an eight-speed automatic transmissi­on that Jeep claims delivers shorter shifting times, greater performanc­e and maximum efficiency.

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