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Best Leisure Double Cabs in SA – #CarsAwards Finalists
Best Leisure Double Cabs in SA – #CarsAwards Finalists-November 2024
2023-12-14 EST 02:30:35

Meet the finalists in the Leisure Double Cab category of the 2019/20 Cars.co.za Consumer Awards – powered by WesBank!

Now in its 5th year, the #CarsAwards was conceived to be South Africa's definitive automotive awards programme and is backed, for the 4th year running, by the country's leading supplier of vehicle finance, WesBank.

Read more about the finalists in the 2019/20 Cars.co.za Consumer Awards – powered by WesBank here!

Best Leisure Double Cabs in SA

The Leisure Double Cab category is guided by both eligibility factors and Pillars of Success.

Eligibility for this category includes a list price that falls between R500 000 and R800 000 at the time of semi-finalist voting (1 September 2019) to ensure upmarket, luxurious vehicles are considered as per market requirements.

Eligible vehicles must be a Double-Cab (four doors) Pick-Up with a turbodiesel engine and four-wheel drive. A minimum manufacturer-supplied ground clearance figure of 200mm is required and eligible vehicles must be equipped with an automatic transmission.

Pillars of Success in 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 2.0 BiTDi Wildtrak 4×4 Auto

Ford’s popular Ranger line-up received an update in 2019 and the desirable Wildtrak 4×4 automatic is now offered with a new powertrain that throws the cat amongst the pigeons in this highly-contested segment. Well equipped, sturdy and endowed with appealing square-jawed looks, the Ford Ranger Wildtrak is undoubtedly a strong contender in this category.

View specification details for the Ford Ranger 2.0 BiTDi Wildtrak 4×4 Auto

Do you own a Ford? Have your say and complete our Ownership Satisfaction Survey here!

Toyota Hilux 2.8 GD-6 Legend 50 4×4 Auto

Toyota's Hilux Legend 50 adds a significant "wow" factor to South Africa’s most-loved bakkie. Not only does it look better (inside and out), but it comes well-equipped with features and is widely regarded to offer the best off-road ability and reliability in this highly-competitive segment.

View specification details for the Toyota Hilux 2.8 GD-6 Legend 50 4×4 Auto

Do you own a Toyota? Have your say and complete our Ownership Satisfaction Survey here!

Volkswagen Amarok 3.0 V6 TDI Highline 4Motion

Even though the Amarok’s monthly sales can’t match that of the Hilux or Ranger, the powerful Amarok 3.0 V6 TDI is the defending champion in this category. Can it claim the title again?

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

Do you own a Volkswagen? Have your say and complete our Ownership Satisfaction Survey here!

See last year's #CarsAwards winners here!

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