Meet the finalists in the Leisure Double Cab Bakkie category of the 2018/19 Cars.co.za Consumer Awards – powered by WesBank!

Now in its 4th year, the #CarsAwards was conceived to be South Africa's definitive automotive awards programme and is backed, for the 3rd year running, by the country's leading supplier of vehicle finance, WesBank.

Read more about the finalists in the 2018/19 Cars.co.za Consumer Awards – powered by WesBank here!

Best Leisure Double Cab Bakkies in SA

The Leisure Double Cab Bakkie category is guided by both eligibility factors and Pillars of Success. Eligibility factors include a listed price between R500 000 and R800 000 at the time of semi-finalist voting (September 1, 2018), to ensure upmarket, luxurious vehicles are considered as per market requirements. The vehicle must be a Double-Cab (4 doors) Pick-Up with a turbodiesel engine and 4-wheel drive. Eligible vehicles must be equipped with an automatic transmission and feature a minimum ground clearance of 200mm.

Pillars of Success for this category include performance, space and practicality, in-car entertainment, comfort, all-surface ability and safety.

Visit www.carsawards.co.za for more information. The finalists are as follows:

Ford Ranger 3.2 Wildtrak 4×4 Auto

The Ranger Wildtrak (2016/17 champion) is back to challenge for a win in this category. Well equipped, sturdy and endowed with appealing square-jawed looks, the Ford Ranger continues to sell up a storm in South Africa. This model is powered by a muscular 5-cylinder engine and is claimed to offer class-leading passenger comfort.

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Toyota Hilux 2.8 GD-6 4×4 Raider Auto

Toyota's latest Raider flagships have received an added dose of "wow" factor following a recent facelift that has seen them adopt the popular Dakar Special Edition’s design tweaks. Inside, too, it has received some attention making it a strong contender in this category.

View specification details for the Toyota Hilux 2.8 GD-6 4×4 Raider Auto

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Volkswagen Amarok 3.0 V6 TDI 4Motion Highline Plus

The powerful Amarok 3.0 V6 TDI is the defending champion in this category. Can it claim the title again?

View specification details of the Volkswagen Amarok 3.0 V6 TDI 4Motion Highline Plus

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See last year's #CarsAwards winners here!