They may not be as sexy as adventure 4×4 pickups, but 4×2 pickups are still big business in Australia.
Designed for workers who spend their days loading and unloading cargo rather than off-road driving and adventure, 4×2 pickups are popular with budget-conscious buyers and fleets.
These are the best performing 4×2 pick-ups in Australia. The following vehicles are selected from the 4×2 segment of the VFACTS sales chart published by the Federal Chamber of Commerce for the Automotive Industry (FCAI).
This table is arranged alphabetically and contains only the top performing members of each range. Click on one of the following variations to jump directly to the analysis.
Ford Ranger
The Ford Ranger The XLT 4×2 double cabin 2.0 Bi-Turbo diesel 10AT pickup truck consumes 6.9L/100km, making it the most fuel-efficient vehicle in its segment.
The range kicks off with the Ranger XL 4×2 single cab chassis, priced from $35,880 before on-road costs, and extends to the Ranger XLT 4×2 Bi-Turbo double cab pickup, which starts at $56,440. Both prices are before on-road costs.
Ford backs the Ranger with a five-year, unlimited kilometre warranty and the pick-up has a five-star ANCAP safety rating.
| Different | Fuel economy figure (L/100km) |
|---|---|
| Ranger XLT 4×2 double cabin pickup truck, 2.0 BiTurbo diesel engine, 10AT | 6.9 |
| Ranger XL 4×2 single cab chassis, 2.0 liter single turbo diesel engine, 6AT | 7.6 |
| Ranger XL 4×2 extended chassis, 2.0 single turbo diesel engine, 6AT | 7.6 |
| Ranger XL 4×2 double cabin chassis, 2.0 single turbo diesel engine, 6AT | 7.6 |
| Ranger XL 4×2 double cabin pickup truck, 2.0 single turbocharged diesel engine, 6AT | 7.8 |
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Isuzu D-Max
The Isuzu D-Max The 4×2 SX crew cab 1.9L automatic pickup has a claimed fuel consumption of 6.7L/100km, making it the most fuel-efficient version in its class.
Starting with the SX Single cab 1.9L manual chassis, priced at $32,490, the range extends to the LS-U Crew Cab Ute 3.0L automatic, which starts at $54,500 before on-road costs.
The entire D-Max range has a five-star ANCAP safety rating and comes with a six-year, 150,000km warranty.
| Different | Fuel economy figure (L/100km) |
|---|---|
| 4×2 SX Crew Cab Ute 1.9L Automatic | 6.7 |
| Chassis 4×2 SX Single Cab 1.9L manual | 7.0 |
| Chassis 4×2 SX Single Cab 1.9L Automatic | 7.0 |
| Chassis 4×2 SX Crew Cab 1.9L Automatic | 7.0 |
| 4×2 SX Crew Cab 3.0L Automatic Pickup | 7.7 |
| Chassis 4×2 SX Crew Cab 3.0L Automatic | 8.0 |
| 4×2 LS-U Crew Cab 3.0L Automatic Truck | 8.0 |
| Chassis 4×2 SX Single Cab 3.0L manual | 8.0 |
| Chassis 4×2 SX Single Cab 3.0L Automatic | 8.0 |
| Chassis 4×2 SX Space Cab 3.0L Automatic | 8.0 |
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LDV T60 Max
The T60 Max Plus Automatic and Max Plus Mega Tub auto both have a claimed fuel consumption of 8.9L/100km.
The range kicks off with the LDV T60 Max Plus automatic, priced at $45,990, and extends to the LDV T60 Max Plus Mega Tub automatic, priced at $49,490.
Both prices are exclusive to ABN holders. Visit LDV website for individual buyer pricing.
The LDV T60 comes with a seven-year, 200,000km warranty and has a five-star ANCAP safety rating based on testing carried out in 2017.
| Different | Fuel economy figure (L/100km) |
|---|---|
| LDV T60 Max Plus automatic | 8.9 |
| LDV T60 Max Plus Mega Tub Automatic | 8.9 |
| LDV T60 Max Plus User Manual | 9.3 |
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Mazda BT-50
The most fuel-efficient variant in Mazda BT-50 The range is a 1.9 automatic XS double cab pickup, using a claimed fuel consumption of 7.0L/100km.
The 4×2 range kicks off with the BT-50 XS single cab 1.9 auto chassis, priced at $35,520, and extends to the BT-50 XTR double cab 3.0 auto, starting at $51,540. Both prices exclude on-road costs.
The entire range comes with Mazda’s five-year, unlimited-kilometre warranty and a five-star ANCAP safety rating from 2022.
| Different | Fuel economy figure (L/100km) |
|---|---|
| Mazda BT-50 XS two-cabin 1.9 automatic pickup truck | 7.0 |
| Mazda BT-50 XT dual cabin 3.0 automatic pickup truck | 7.7 |
| Mazda BT-50 XTR dual cabin 3.0 automatic pickup truck | 7.7 |
| Mazda BT-50 XT single cabin chassis 3.0 automatic | 8.0 |
| Mazda BT-50 XS single cab chassis 1.9 automatic | 8.0 |
| Mazda BT-50 XT Freestyle cabin-chassis 3.0 automatic | 8.0 |
| Mazda BT-50 XT 3.0 dual cab chassis automatic | 8.0 |
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Mitsubishi Triton
There is only one 4×2 variant in Triton range. The GLX 4×2 two-cab pickup has a claimed fuel consumption of 7.5L/100km.
The car costs $43,690 before on-road costs.
If you service your pickup through a Mitsubishi dealer, the GLX comes with a 10-year, 200,000km warranty. The Mitsubishi Triton has a five-star ANCAP safety rating.
| Different | Fuel economy figure (L/100km) |
|---|---|
| Mitsubishi Triton GLX 4×2 double cabin pickup truck | 7.5 |
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Nissan Navara
Both the Nissan Navara SL 4×2 rear-wheel drive and double-cab pickups have a claimed fuel consumption of 7.2L/100km.
Starting at $33,550 before on-road costs, the 4×2 range starts with the Nissan Navara SL 4×2 manual single cab chassis and extends to the ST-X 4×2 automatic double cab pickup priced at $51,945 before on-road costs.
2024 Nissan Navara The Navara was awarded a five-star safety rating based on ANCAP testing conducted in 2015, although this rating has now expired. Like the wider Nissan range, the Navara also comes with a five-year, unlimited-mileage warranty.
| Different | Fuel economy figure (L/100km) |
|---|---|
| Nissan Navara SL 4×2 single cabin manual transmission chassis | 7.2 |
| Nissan Navara SL 4×2 manual double cabin pickup truck | 7.2 |
| Nissan Navara ST 4×2 automatic dual cab pickup | 7.6 |
| Nissan Navara SL 4×2 Automatic Chassis | 7.6 |
| Nissan Navara SL 4×2 single cab chassis automatic | 7.6 |
| Nissan Navara ST-X 4×2 automatic dual cab pickup truck | 7.6 |
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Toyota Hilux
The most fuel-efficient 4×2 variants of the Toyota Hilux using a claimed consumption of 7.5L/100km.
The 4×2 pickup range starts at $26,475 with the HiLux Workmate 2.7 5MT and extends to the SR5 Hi-Rider 2.8TD 6AT, which costs $57,610 before on-roads.
The entire HiLux range comes with a five-year, unlimited kilometre warranty and has a five-star ANCAP safety rating for vehicles sold from July 2019 onwards.
| Different | 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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