A bakkie is a light commercial vehicle with an enclosed cab and an open cargo bed at the rear. Used primarily in South Africa, the term covers everything from small unibody car-based pickups to rugged body-on-frame 4x4 trucks. They are frequently fitted with fiberglass or aluminum canopies over the bed to secure cargo.
Heard on the job
Throw the toolboxes in the back of the bakkie and let's head out to the site.
Do not mix it up with
- Ute: A ute is the Australian term for a similar vehicle, while bakkie is used in South Africa.