They might not be as sexy as adventurous 4×4 utes, but 4×2 utes are still big business in Australia.
Designed for workers who spend their days transporting and offloading goods rather than off-roading and adventuring, 4×2 utes are favoured by buyers on a budget and fleets.
These are the most efficient 4×2 utes in Australia. The following vehicles have been selected from the 4×2 segment of the VFACTS sales chart published by the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI).
This table is arranged alphabetically, and contains only the most efficient member of each range. Click on one of the following variants to jump straight to its breakdown.
Ford Ranger
The Ford Ranger XLT 4×2 dual cab pickup 2.0 Bi-Turbo diesel 10AT uses 6.9L/100km, making it the most efficient member of the range.
The range opens with the Ranger XL 4×2 single cab chassis, priced at $35,880 excluding on-road costs, and extends to the Ranger XLT 4×2 Bi-Turbo double cab pickup, starting at $56,440. Both prices exclude on-road costs.
Ford backs the Ranger lineup with a five-year, unlimited-kilometre warranty, and the ute has a five-star ANCAP safety rating.
| Variant | Fuel economy figure (L/100km) |
|---|---|
| Ranger XLT 4×2 dual cab pickup, 2.0 BiTurbo diesel, 10AT | 6.9 |
| Ranger XL 4×2 single cab chassis, 2.0-litre single-turbo diesel, 6AT | 7.6 |
| Ranger XL 4×2 extended cab chassis, 2.0 single-turbo diesel, 6AT | 7.6 |
| Ranger XL 4×2 dual cab chassis, 2.0 single-turbo diesel, 6AT | 7.6 |
| Ranger XL 4×2 dual cab pickup, 2.0 single-turbo diesel, 6AT | 7.8 |
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Isuzu D-Max
The Isuzu D-Max 4×2 SX crew cab ute 1.9L auto uses a claimed 6.7L/100km, making it the most fuel-efficient variant in the range.
Starting with the SX Single cab chassis 1.9L manual, priced at $32,490 drive-away, the range extends to the LS-U Crew Cab Ute 3.0L auto, starting at $54,500 before on-road costs.
The entire D-Max range has a five-star rating ANCAP safety rating, and is backed by a six-year, 150,000km warranty.
| Variant | Fuel economy figure (L/100km) |
|---|---|
| 4×2 SX Crew Cab Ute 1.9L auto | 6.7 |
| 4×2 SX Single Cab Chassis 1.9L manual | 7.0 |
| 4×2 SX Single Cab Chassis 1.9L auto | 7.0 |
| 4×2 SX Crew Cab Chassis 1.9L auto | 7.0 |
| 4×2 SX Crew Cab Ute 3.0L auto | 7.7 |
| 4×2 SX Crew Cab Chassis 3.0L auto | 8.0 |
| 4×2 LS-U Crew Cab Ute 3.0L auto | 8.0 |
| 4×2 SX Single Cab Chassis 3.0L manual | 8.0 |
| 4×2 SX Single Cab Chassis 3.0L auto | 8.0 |
| 4×2 SX Space Cab Chassis 3.0L auto | 8.0 |
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LDV T60 Max
The T60 Max Plus auto and Max Plus Mega Tub auto both use a claimed 8.9L/100km.
The range opens with LDV T60 Max Plus auto, priced at $45,990 drive-away and extends to the LDV T60 Max Plus Mega Tub auto, priced at $49,490 drive-away.
Both prices are exclusive to ABN holders. Visit the LDV website for private buyer prices.
The LDV T60 is backed by a seven-year, 200,000km warranty, and has a five-star ANCAP safety rating based on testing conducted in 2017.
| Variant | Fuel economy figure (L/100km) |
|---|---|
| LDV T60 Max Plus auto | 8.9 |
| LDV T60 Max Plus Mega Tub auto | 8.9 |
| LDV T60 Max Plus manual | 9.3 |
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Mazda BT-50
The most fuel-efficient variant in the Mazda BT-50 range is the XS dual-cab pickup 1.9 auto, which uses a claimed 7.0L/100km.
The 4×2 range opens with the BT-50 XS single-cab chassis 1.9 auto, priced at $35,520 and extends to the BT-50 XTR dual-cab pickup 3.0 auto, starting at $51,540. Both prices exclude on-road costs.
The entire range is covered by Mazda’s five-year, unlimited-kilometre warranty, and wears a five-star ANCAP safety rating from 2022.
| Variant | Fuel economy figure (L/100km) |
|---|---|
| Mazda BT-50 XS dual-cab pickup 1.9 auto | 7.0 |
| Mazda BT-50 XT dual-cab pickup 3.0 auto | 7.7 |
| Mazda BT-50 XTR dual-cab pickup 3.0 auto | 7.7 |
| Mazda BT-50 XT single-cab chassis 3.0 auto | 8.0 |
| Mazda BT-50 XS single-cab chassis 1.9 auto | 8.0 |
| Mazda BT-50 XT Freestyle cab-chassis 3.0 auto | 8.0 |
| Mazda BT-50 XT dual-cab chassis 3.0 auto | 8.0 |
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Mitsubishi Triton
There is only one 4×2 variant in the Triton range. The GLX 4×2 dual-cab ute uses a claimed 7.5L/100km.
It’s priced at $43,690 before on-road costs.
If you service the ute through a Mitsubishi dealer, the GLX will be backed by a 10-year, 200,000km warranty. The Mitsubishi Triton has a five-star ANCAP safety rating.
| Variant | Fuel economy figure (L/100km) |
|---|---|
| Mitsubishi Triton GLX 4×2 dual-cab ute | 7.5 |
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Nissan Navara
The Nissan Navara SL 4×2 manual single-cab chassis and dual-cab pickup both use a claimed 7.2L/100km.
Starting at $33,550 before on-road costs, the 4×2 range kicks off with the Nissan Navara SL 4×2 manual single-cab chassis and extends to the ST-X 4×2 automatic dual-cab pickup priced at $51,945 before on-road costs.
The 2024 Nissan Navara had a five-star safety rating based on ANCAP testing conducted in 2015, though this has now expired. Like the wider Nissan range, the Navara lineup is also backed by a five-year, unlimited-kilometre warranty.
| Variant | Fuel economy figure (L/100km) |
|---|---|
| Nissan Navara SL 4×2 manual single-cab chassis | 7.2 |
| Nissan Navara SL 4×2 manual dual-cab pickup | 7.2 |
| Nissan Navara ST 4×2 automatic dual-cab pickup | 7.6 |
| Nissan Navara SL 4×2 automatic king-cab chassis | 7.6 |
| Nissan Navara SL 4×2 automatic single-cab chassis | 7.6 |
| Nissan Navara ST-X 4×2 automatic dual-cab pickup | 7.6 |
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Toyota HiLux
The most fuel-efficient 4×2 variants of the Toyota HiLux use a claimed 7.5L/100km.
The 4×2 ute range starts at $26,475 with the HiLux Workmate 2.7 5MT and extends to the SR5 Hi-Rider 2.8TD 6AT, priced at $57,610 before on-roads.
The entire HiLux range is backed by a five-year, unlimited-kilometre warranty. It also wears a five-star ANCAP safety rating for vehicles sold onwards of July 2019.
| Variant | Fuel economy figure (L/100km) |
|---|---|
| Toyota HiLux SR Hi-Rider 2.8TD 6MT | 7.5 |
| Toyota HiLux Workmate Hi-Rider 2.4TD 6AT | 7.5 |
| Toyota HiLux SR Hi-Rider 2.8TD 6AT | 7.5 |
| Toyota HiLux Workmate Hi-Rider 2.4TD 6MT | 7.8 |
| Toyota HiLux SR5 Hi-Rider 2.8TD 6AT | 8.1 |
| Toyota HiLux Workmate 2.7 6AT | 10.4 |
| Toyota HiLux Workmate 2.7 6AT | 10.9 |
| Toyota HiLux Workmate 2.7 5MT | 11.1 |
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