Double-cab bakkies with sunroofs in SA

A bakkie with a sunroof in sunny SA is rare, but which ones have this luxury feature?

2 Jul 2025 · 08:49Buying a Car1 min read

Despite our hot and sunny weather, South Africans love a sunroof. It's almost strange that leisure bakkies, especially, don't have this feature, but some Chinese manufacturers have identified the gap in the market. Currently, three bakkies across two brands are endowed with this feature.

1. GWM P500

The P-Series is proving to be a hit, offering comfort and tech at an impressive price. The GWM P500 2.4T Super Luxury 4x4 (R889 900) and the GWM P500 2.0T HEV Ultra Luxury 4x4 (R999 000) have a standard sunroof, while the entry-level model lacks this feature.

Read Ryno's GWM P500 2.4T Super Luxury 4x4 Review here.

2. Foton Tunland G7

This is the TLX model - no sunroof, but what a bargain.

The top-spec Foton Tunland G7 2.0TD double cab 4x4 AT LIMITED at R599 900 is an absolute steal and full of impressive technology. Considering what you're paying for similar tech in the major players, such as the Ford Ranger, you're getting a lot for very little.

This is the model with the sunroof.

Read Ryno's Foton Tunland G7 2.0TD TLX 4x4 (2024) review here.

Must-watch video:

GWM P500 2.4T vs Ford Range Tremor (2024) Video Review

How about other budget-minded bakkies?

You won't find a sunroof anywhere else, but the segment has exploded recently and has much to choose from. From the JAC T9 Hunter to the LDV T60, you don't need to spend megabucks to find the right workhorse leisure bakkie.

Written by Ané Albertse

Ané was bitten by the motoring bug at a very young age. Her mom recalls her sitting in her stroller as a 3-year old, naming every car that came past. She was creating content for various publications within Media24 when AutoTrader nabbed her for good, and is one of the longest-standing members of the AutoTrader team. She prefers dirt roads to tar and SUVs/bakkies to sports cars, but her greatest passion is helping people find the perfect car for their budget, lifestyle, and personality.Read more