JMC launches Vigus single cab to affordable bakkie segment

Targeting fleet managers, tradespeople, and small- to medium-enterprise owners, the new workhorse aims to deliver heavy-duty load capacity at an aggressive price point.

 Under the hood

Beneath the bonnet sits a 2.5-litre four-cylinder turbo-diesel engine producing 123 kW at 3 400 r/min and 410 Nm of torque, with maximum torque arriving between 1 400 and 2 400 r/min. The engine is paired with a six-speed manual transmission, sending drive to the rear wheels. The model features a 73-litre fuel tank.

Load bay, towing, and hardware

A single cab's balance sheet is judged primarily in the load bed. The Vigus Single Cab is engineered for severe service:

• Cargo bed dimensions: 2 310 mm long by 1 595 mm wide

• Payload rating: 1 000 kg 

• Factory protection: Standard spray-in bedliner 

• Towing capacity: 2 000 kg (braked) / 750 kg (unbraked)

Underneath, the Vigus employs an independent double-wishbone front suspension paired with heavy-duty rear leaf springs to manage full-capacity loads without unsettling the rear axle. Ground clearance measures 210 mm, with a 27-degree approach angle and a 22-degree departure angle, ensuring ample clearance on construction sites, gravel corridors, and broken access roads.

Comfort and safety

While utilitarian at heart, the cabin has been fitted with practical equipment to serve as an on-the-road field office:

• Air conditioning

• Bluetooth hands-free connectivity

• Dual USB power ports

• Dual front airbags (driver and passenger)

• ABS with Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)

• Rear park distance sensors

Key Specs

The JMC Vigus Single Cab is supported by JMC South Africa's expanding dealer network and retail backing through the Salvador Caetano Group.