Foton Truckmate

Selected: Truckmate TM3 1.5 dropside (no aircon) • Price: R 199 900
Model range: R 199 900R 239 900
Body type
Single Cab Bakkies
Transmission
Manual
Fuel
Petrol
Drive
Rear
Power
82 kW
Torque
142 Nm
Fuel consumption
9.5 L/100km
Monthly fuel cost
R 3 332/month
Your monthly km driven
km/month
The entry-level option in the range, designed to keep monthly repayments and upfront costs lower.
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72 mo • 10% deposit • 35% balloon • 10.75% APR
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APR: 10.75%
Monthly: R 2 797

Estimated instalment based on a R 199 900 retail price, 10% deposit, 35% balloon, 72-month term at 10.75% APR. Not a dealer or manufacturer offer.

Balloon due: R 69 965
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Estimated monthly premium
R 800 – R 1 000
Rough estimate only. Assumes standalone comprehensive cover — multi-policy or loyalty discounts (typically 15–25%) are not reflected. Actual premium depends on your full risk profile, claims history, and insurer.

About the Foton Truckmate

The Foton Truckmate is a light commercial bakkie sold in South Africa by Foton in single cab and double cab configurations with a diesel engine, targeting small business operators, contractors, and agricultural users who need an affordable load carrier below the price of established Japanese and American bakkie brands. It competes with the Mahindra Pik Up and LDV T60 in South Africa's value-oriented light commercial bakkie segment, offering diesel power and payload capacity at an entry price that undercuts most one-tonne alternatives. The Truckmate is distributed through Foton's South African dealer network with a manufacturer warranty.

Who is the Truckmate best for?

  • Small business owners and contractors who want a diesel double cab bakkie at a lower price than established Japanese or American rivals
  • Agricultural operators who need a practical load carrier with diesel economy at a minimal acquisition cost
  • Buyers comparing the Mahindra Pik Up or LDV T60 who want a Foton alternative in the value-oriented light commercial bakkie segment
  • First-time commercial vehicle buyers who want a new bakkie warranty at the lowest available price in South Africa
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Truckmate TM3 1.5 dropside (no aircon)
R 199 900
Monthly
R 2 797
72 mo • 10% deposit • 35% balloon • 10.75% APR • Balloon plan