2 next-gen Ford Ranger models in orange and blue on the beach

Next-Generation Ford Ranger Delivers High-Tech Features, Smart Connectivity, Enhanced Capability and Versatility for Work, Family and Play. Photo by Ford

And the South African Car of the Year is…a bakkie

The 2023 South African car of the Year was named and its choice might surprise most people, as it’s not strictly a car.

by Sean Parker

02-06-2023 00:21

in Motoring

Next-Generation Ford Ranger Delivers High-Tech Features, Smart Connectivity, Enhanced Capability and Versatility for Work, Family and Play. Photo by Ford

The 2023 South African Car of the Year was announced on Thursday, 1 June and it might be a surprise to many people that the winner is a bakkie, namely the Ford Ranger.

The Ranger is the first bakkie to win the award in the competitions history which dates back to 1986, according to TimesLive.

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IT’S THE FIRST TIME A BAKKIE HAS BEEN PICKED AS THE SOUTH AFRICAN CAR OF THE YEAR

Congratulations @FordSouthAfrica The Ford Ranger is the #SACOTY2023 Car Of The Year! #OMINSURECOTY @SAGMJ pic.twitter.com/5X1wy6LMLV
— Old Mutual Insure (@OldMutualInsure) June 1, 2023