Bakkie Sales in South Africa

Bakkie Sales in South Africa In South Africa, a Pickup Truck or Utility Vehicle is called a Bakkie, pronounced: "buh-key" Global LDV Sales in 2012 Bought to you by pickacar Percentage of Light Delivery Vehicles sold per country compared to passenger cars fm .co.za 20% India 20% Below Global Average United States 5% Vans 15% 20% Bakkies 25% Australia South Africa Above Global Average 1 in 5 New Cars is a Bakkie Bakkies sold in 2012 (up to 3rd quarter) Interesting Statistic! Toyota sells 3x the total (8580 x3 = 25740) of the lower half of the manufacturers with the Hilux. 3x 8580 TOYOTA 26304 26304 22212 14677 11601 9979 4551 1299 1061 1013 656 Why are Bakkies popular in South Africa? SMALL South African Tax Incentives Double Cab Single Cab 45% SA's G.D.P. S.M.M.E Gross Domestic Product Claim Back: Claim Back: 0% VAT + 100% VAT + 3% 0.2% cost p/m 0.6% cost p/m Farming The above was compiled with information from NAMSA, UCT, info.gov.za, online.wsj.com, team-bhp.com, abs.gov.au. Auto Agent is not responsible for the accuracy of this information. Enjoy & Share! ...........--.....-------------....--........-----...-..-...---..-.......-.......-- Mitsubishi Mahindra Isuzu Ford Chev Nissan Toyota