The pickup truck is a peculiar
category when it comes to vehicles, maintaining its own distinctive position
and attracting unique followings and uses over the years, depending on where
you look.
South Africa is no different, with
our version of the pickup truck – or the bakkie , as most locals know it –
having become an emblematic part of the nation’s history and motor culture. Woodford Car Hire takes a look at why bakkies have become iconic
across the country and such a popular vehicle for hire with Woodford:
The
Origin
The term "bakkie " is
derived from the diminutive of the Afrikaans term bak , which literally means bowl.
Another popular derivative of the word is from the English term “buggy”,
referring to the old two-wheeled horse-drawn cart used on farms.
Despite its origins, the word is
widely used amongst all language groups in the country, while the farm-work
approach is exactly what the bakkie has become synonymous with – hard labour
and determined power and will.
The
Favourites
The Toyota Hilux, Nissan Hardbody
(both of which Woodford Car Hire offer on great rental deals) and most recently
the VW Amarok are popular versions of the pickup truck that are used widely in
South Africa.
In particular, the ready ruggedness
of the 4X4 category of bakkies has proven useful beyond farm use. Tackling the
terrain on cross-country trips as well as hauling relatively small loads in
semi-urban environments on the outskirts of cities such as Johannesburg or Cape
Town, for example, has made the bakkie a great choice for hire when the need
arises.
The
Woodford Way
Like the common bakkie , Woodford
Car Hire is known in South Africa for its determination to provide – even more
so when it comes to van and bakkie hire. Bakkies can be hired for a number of
uses, including travelling off-road, moving of goods or possessions, or even
having an extra set of wheels when things get busy at the business with our bakkie and luxury car hire service in durban and various location of South Africa..
Woodford Car Hire offers the Nissan
Navarra for as little as R300 per day, with free kilometres thrown in.
Contact Woodford Car Hire now to
get behind the wheel of a homebred , authentic, South African bakkie .
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