Jetour F700 set to be South Africa’s fastest bakkie
In a bakkie power war that is seemingly never ending, the Jetour F700 is bringing 665kW and 1135Nm to the party.
The Jetour F700 is set to become South Africa's fastest bakkie when it arrives in 2027, according to recent reports. Ford Ranger Raptor once held the title with its impressive 292kW and 583Nm output, but is now being challenged by a wave of powerful PHEVs entering the South African market. JAC's T9 PHEV boasts an even greater 360kW and 674Nm, while Chery's KP31 PHEV promises a 300kW punch and Chery's KP31 PHEV.
The BYD Shark 6 lineup takes the second and third spots with 321kW and 350kW respectively, all capable of getting to 100km/h within 5.0 seconds. The Jetour F700 aims to outpace these contenders with an astonishing 665kW and 1135Nm, promising a blistering 0-100km/h time of just 5.0 seconds. While some may argue that bakkies are not about speed, the popularity of fast models like the Ford Ranger Raptor and the BYD Shark 6 demonstrate a market demand for powerful, off-road capable vehicles.
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