Bakkies take centre stage at Nampo 2026
Nampo Harvest Day near Bothaville in the Free State has always been the place where South Africa’s farming community gathers to see the latest machinery and, importantly, new bakkies.
- Industry News
- 13 May 2026
The Toyota GR will be the fourth addition to the high-performance Toyota Gazoo Racing Line-up.
The Toyota GR will be the fourth addition to the high-performance Toyota Gazoo Racing Line-up with its powerful 1.6-litre engine that pumps out a massive 221 kW and 360 Nm of torque. The new Toyota Corolla GR (Gazoo Racing) will set you back R841 000 for the GR Corolla 1.6T Core while the higher spec Circuit model will cost R902 400. See our report on the Corolla GR by clicking this link: https://dealerfloor.co.za/product-news/221-kw-toyota-corolla-hits-the-road-in-sa
Nampo Harvest Day near Bothaville in the Free State has always been the place where South Africa’s farming community gathers to see the latest machinery and, importantly, new bakkies.
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