4×4 utes are about a lot more just off-roading or heavy hauling in 2024.
They’re designed to offer a blend of practicality and comfort, giving drivers a raised ride and tough looks. They also come equipped with enough space to cater to both business and personal needs.
However, these single- and dual-cab utes tend to consume a lot of fuel. Some are thirstier than others, though.
These are the most efficient 4x4s in Australia. These cars have been selected from the 4×4 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 Ranger XLT 4×4 extended cab pickup, 2.0 Bi-Turbo diesel is the most fuel efficient variant in the lineup, using a claimed 6.9L/100km.
The 2024 Ford Ranger 4×4 range starts at $47,980 before on-road costs with the 4×4 XL Bi-Turbo single cab chassis and extends to the Ranger Raptor 4×4 V6 double cab pickup, priced at $90,400 before on-road costs.
All variants of the Ford Ranger lineup except the flagship Raptor, have a five-star ANCAP safety rating. All variants are also covered by a five-year, unlimited-kilometre warranty.
| Variant | Fuel economy figure (L/100km) |
|---|---|
| Ranger XLT 4×4 extended cab pickup, 2.0 bi-turbo diesel, 10AT | 6.9 |
| Ranger XL 4×4 single cab chassis, 2.0 bi-turbo diesel, 10AT | 7.2 |
| Ranger XL 4×4 extended cab chassis, 2.0 bi-turbo diesel, 10AT | 7.2 |
| Ranger XL 4×4 extended cab pickup, 2.0 bi-turbo diesel, 10AT | 7.2 |
| Ranger XL 4×4 dual cab chassis, 2.0 single-turbo diesel, 6AT | 7.2 |
| Ranger XL 4×4 dual cab chassis, 2.0 bi-turbo diesel, 10AT | 7.2 |
| Ranger XL 4×4 dual cab pickup, 2.0 bi-turbo diesel, 10AT | 7.2 |
| Ranger XLT 4×4 dual cab pickup, 2.0 bi-turbo diesel, 10AT | 7.2 |
| Ranger XLT 4×4 dual cab chassis, 3.0 V6 diesel, 10AT | 7.2 |
| Ranger XL 4×4 dual cab pickup, 2.0 bi-turbo diesel, 10AT | 7.6 |
| Ranger Wildtrak 4×4 dual cab pickup, 2.0 bi-turbo diesel, 10AT | 7.6 |
| Ranger XL 4×4 dual cab pickup, 2.0 single-turbo diesel, 6AT | 8.0 |
| Ranger Sport 4×4 dual cab pickup, 2.0 bi-turbo diesel, 10AT | 8.4 |
| Ranger Sport 4×4 dual cab pickup, 3.0 V6 diesel, 10AT | 8.4 |
| Ranger Wildtrack 4×4 dual cab pickup, 3.0 V6 diesel, 10AT | 8.4 |
| Ranger Premium 4×4 dual cab pickup, 3.0 V6 diesel, 10AT | 8.4 |
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GWM Cannon Alpha
The GWM Cannon Alpha Lux and Ultra are the two most fuel efficient variants of the range, using 8.9L/100km.
That’s despite the range-topping Cannon Alpha packing a petrol hybrid powertrain instead of the turbo-diesel in the Alpha and Ultra.
The GWM Cannon Alpha range opens with the Lux diesel, priced at $51,990 drive-away, and extends to the Ultra Hybrid priced at $64,990 drive-away.
The entire range is covered by a seven-year, unlimited-kilometre warranty. It has yet to be tested by ANCAP.
| Variant | Fuel economy figure (L/100km) |
|---|---|
| GWM Cannon Alpha Lux | 8.9 |
| GWM Cannon Alpha Ultra | 8.9 |
| GWM Cannon Alpha Ultra Hybrid | 9.8 |
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GWM Cannon Ute
The entire GWM Cannon Ute range uses a claimed 9.4L/100km.
The range now opens at $38,990 drive-away for the GWM Cannon Ute 4×4 and extends to $54,990 drive-away for the GWM Cannon Ute XSR.
After initially failing to earn a five-star ANCAP rating, the GWM Ute range was modified by the factory.
It was subsequently awarded a five-star safety rating from ANCAP in November 2021. However, this doesn’t include the Cannon CC and Cannon-XSR, as these models haven’t been tested.
The entire range is also backed by a seven-year, unlimited-kilometre warranty.
| Variant | Fuel economy figure (L/100km) |
|---|---|
| GWM Cannon Ute X 4×4 | 9.4 |
| GWM Cannon Ute 4×4 | 9.4 |
| GWM Cannon Ute CC 4×4 | 9.4 |
| GWM Cannon Ute L 4×4 | 9.4 |
| GWM Cannon Ute L CC 4×4 | 9.4 |
| GWM Cannon Ute Vanta 4×4 | 9.4 |
| GWM Cannon Ute XSR 4×4 | 9.4 |
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Isuzu D-Max
The Isuzu D-Max SX Crew Cab Ute 1.9L auto is the most fuel efficient variant of the range, using a claimed 6.9L per 100km.
The range starts with the 4×4 SX single cab chassis, starting at $42,700 and extends to the X-Terrain Crew Cab Ute, starting at $70,500. Both prices exclude on-road costs.
The D-Max is covered by a six-year, 150,000km warranty and has a five-star ANCAP safety rating.
| Variant | Fuel economy figure (L/100km) |
|---|---|
| Isuzu D-Max SX Crew Cab Ute 1.9L auto | 6.9 |
| Isuzu D-Max SX Single Cab Chassis 3.0L manual | 8.0 |
| Isuzu D-Max SX Single Cab Chassis 3.0L auto | 8.0 |
| Isuzu D-Max SX Space Cab Chassis 3.0L auto | 8.0 |
| Isuzu D-Max SX Crew Cab Chassis 3.0L manual | 8.0 |
| Isuzu D-Max SX Crew Cab Chassis 3.0L auto | 8.0 |
| Isuzu D-Max LS-M Crew Cab Chassis 3.0L auto | 8.0 |
| Isuzu D-Max LS-U Crew Cab Chassis 3.0L auto | 8.0 |
| Isuzu D-Max SX Crew Cab Ute 3.0L auto | 8.0 |
| Isuzu D-Max LS-M Crew Cab Ute 3.0L auto | 8.0 |
| Isuzu D-Max X-Rider Crew Cab Ute 3.0L auto | 8.0 |
| Isuzu D-Max LS-U Space Cab Ute 3.0L auto | 8.0 |
| Isuzu D-Max LS-U Crew Cab Ute 3.0L auto | 8.0 |
| Isuzu D-Max LS-U+ Crew Cab Ute 3.0L auto | 8.0 |
| Isuzu D-Max X-Terrain Crew Cab Ute 3.0L auto | 8.0 |
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LDV T60/T60 Max
The two most fuel-efficient LDV T60 variants use a claimed 8.9L/100km.
The LDV T60 range opens with the Max Plus manual at $39,042 drive-away for private buyers, and extends to the LDV T60 Max Plus Mega Tub Auto, priced at $52,095 drive-away.
Both prices are for private buyers; visit the LDV website for ABN holders pricing.
LDV covers the entire range with a seven-year, 200,00km warranty, and the T60 maintains its 2017 five-star ANCAP safety rating until the end of 2024.
| Variant | Fuel economy figure (L/100km) |
|---|---|
| 2024 LDV T60 Max Plus Auto | 8.9 |
| 2024 LDV T60 Max Plus Mega Tub Auto | 8.9 |
| 2024 LDV T60 Max Plus Manual | 9.3 |
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Mazda BT-50
The Mazda BT-50 XS TF Auto 4×4 dual cab uses a claimed 6.9L/100km, making it the most fuel efficient variant of the range.
The 4×4 range starts at $43,520 with the BT-50 XT single cab chassis 3.0 manual and extends to the BT-50 Thunder dual-cab pickup 3.0 auto, priced at $74,095. All prices exclude on-road costs.
The entire range is covered by Mazda’s five-year, unlimited-kilometre warranty and has a five-star ANCAP safety rating.
| Variant | Fuel economy figure (L/100km) |
|---|---|
| Mazda BT-50 XS TF Auto 4×4 Dual Cab | 6.9 |
| Mazda BT-50 XS TF Auto 4×4 Dual Cab | 7.0 |
| Mazda BT-50 XT TF Manual 4×4 Dual Cab | 7.7 |
| Mazda BT-50 XTR TF Manual 4×4 Dual Cab | 7.7 |
| Mazda BT-50 XT TF Manual 4×4 | 8.0 |
| Mazda BT-50 XT TF Auto 4×4 | 8.0 |
| Mazda BT-50 XT TF Manual 4×4 Dual Cab | 8.0 |
| Mazda BT-50 XT TF Manual 4×4 | 8.0 |
| Mazda BT-50 FT TF Auto 4×4 Dual Cab | 8.0 |
| Mazda BT-50 Thunder TF Auto 4×4 Dual Cab | 8.0 |
| Mazda BT-50 SP TF Auto 4×4 Dual Cab | 8.0 |
| Mazda BT-50 XTR TF Auto 4×4 Dual Cab | 8.0 |
| Mazda BT-50 XT TF Manual 4×4 | 8.0 |
| Mazda BT-50 XT TF Auto Auto 4×4 Dual Cab | 8.0 |
| Mazda BT-50 XTR TF Auto 4×4 Dual Cab | 8.0 |
| Mazda BT-50 XT TF Auto 4×4 Dual Cab | 8.0 |
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Mitsubishi Triton
The entire Mitsubishi Triton range uses a claimed 7.7L/100km.
The 4×4 ute range starts with the GLX+ 4×4 club-cab ute, kicking off at $50,340, and extends to the GSR 4×4 dual-cab ute which starts at $63,840. All prices exclude on-road costs.
The 2024 Mitsubishi Triton has a five-star ANCAP safety rating. It is backed a 10-year, 200,000km warranty if you service the ute through Mitsubishi dealers.
| Variant | Fuel economy figure (L/100km) |
|---|---|
| Mitsubishi Triton GLX+ 4×4 club-cab ute | 7.7 |
| Mitsubishi Triton GLX 4×4 dual-cab ute | 7.7 |
| Mitsubishi Triton GLX+ 4×4 dual-cab ute | 7.7 |
| Mitsubishi Triton GLS 4×4 dual-cab ute | 7.7 |
| Mitsubishi Triton GSR 4×4 dual-cab ute | 7.7 |
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Nissan Navara
The most fuel efficient variant of the Nissan Navara range uses a claimed 7.2L/100km.
The range opens at $33,550 before on-roads for the Navara SL 4×2 manual single-cab chassis, and extends to $71,265 before on-roads for the Navara Pro-4X Warrior 4×4 automatic dual-cab pickup.
The entire Nissan Navara line-up is backed by a five-year, unlimited-kilometre warranty.
A five-star ANCAP safety rating only applies to Nissan Navara examples built prior to 1 January 2023. Models produced after the aforementioned date are unrated.
| Variant | Fuel economy figure (L/100km) |
|---|---|
| Nissan Navara SL Manual 4×4 | 7.2 |
| Nissan Navara ST-X Manual 4×4 Dual Cab | 7.3 |
| Nissan Navara ST Manual 4×4 Dual Cab | 7.3 |
| Nissan Navara SL Warrior Manual 4×4 Dual Cab | 7.3 |
| Nissan Navara SL Manual 4×4 Dual Cab | 7.3 |
| Nissan Navara SL Manual 4×4 Dual Cab | 7.3 |
| Nissan Navara Pro-4X Manual 4×4 Dual cab | 7.5 |
| Nissan Navara Pro-4X Warrior Manual 4×4 Dual Cab | 7.5 |
| Nissan Navara SL Auto 4×4 | 7.8 |
| Nissan Navara ST-X Auto 4×4 Dual Cab | 7.8 |
| Nissan Navara SL Auto 4×4 ute | 7.8 |
| Nissan Navara SL Auto 4×4 cab chassis | 7.8 |
| Nissan Navara SL Auto 4×4 Dual Cab | 7.9 |
| Nissan Navara SL Auto 4×4 Dual cab | 7.9 |
| Nissan Navara ST-X Auto 4×4 Dual Cab | 7.9 |
| Nissan Navara SL Warrior Auto 4×4 Dual cab | 7.9 |
| Nissan Navara ST Auto 4×4 Dual Cab | 7.9 |
| Nissan Navara Pro-4X Warrior Auto 4×4 Dual cab | 8.1 |
| Nissan Navara Pro-4X Auto 4×4 Dual Cab | 8.1 |
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SsangYong Musso/Musso XLV
The SsangYong Musso ELX and Adventure use a claimed 8.6L/100km.
The range starts with the SsangYong Musso ELX, priced at $40,000 drive-away, and extends to the Musso Ultimate, priced at $45,000 drive-away.
The 2024 Musso range has not been crash tested by ANCAP or Euro NCAP, but is supported by a seven-year, unlimited-kilometre warranty.
| Variant | Fuel economy figure (L/100km) |
|---|---|
| SsangYong Musso ELX | 8.6 |
| SsangYong Musso Adventure | 8.6 |
| SsangYong Musso Ultimate (XLV) | 9.0 |
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Toyota HiLux
The most fuel efficient variant is the Toyota HiLux Workmate Manual 4×4 double cab, using a claimed 7.1L/100km.
The 4×4 range opens with the Toyota HiLux Workmate 2.4TD manual starting at $40,965 before on-road costs, and extends to the GR Sport 2.8TD automatic priced at $74,310 before on-roads.
The Toyota HiLux wears a five-star ANCAP safety rating and is backed by a five-year, unlimited-kilometre warranty.
| Variant | Fuel economy figure (L/100km) |
|---|---|
| Toyota HiLux Workmate Manual 4×4 Double Cab | 7.1 |
| Toyota HiLux SR5 4×4 dual-cab pickup 2.8TD 6AT with V-Active | 7.2 |
| Toyota HiLux SR 4×4 dual-cab pickup 2.8TD 6AT with V-Active | 7.4 |
| Toyota HiLux Workmate Manual 4×4 | 7.4 |
| Toyota HiLux SR Manual 4×4 Double Cab | 7.4 |
| Toyota HiLux SR Manual 4×4 Double Cab | 7.4 |
| Toyota HiLux SR 4×4 dual-cab pickup 2.8TD 6AT with V-Active | 7.4 |
| Toyota HiLux SR5 4×4 dual-cab chassis 2.8TD 6AT with V-Active | 7.6 |
| Toyota HiLux SR 4×4 dual-cab chassis 2.8TD 6AT with V-Active | 7.6 |
| Toyota HiLux SR5 Manual 4×4 Double Cab | 7.7 |
| Toyota HiLux Rogue 4×4 dual-cab pickup 2.8TD 6AT with V-Active | 7.8 |
| Toyota HiLux SR Manual 4×4 | 7.8 |
| Toyota HiLux Workmate Auto 4×4 Double Cab | 7.8 |
| Toyota HiLux SR5 Auto 4×4 | 7.9 |
| Toyota HiLux SR Auto 4×4 Double Cab | 7.9 |
| Toyota HiLux SR Auto 4×4 Double Cab | 7.9 |
| Toyota HiLux SR Auto 4×4 | 8.0 |
| Toyota HiLux Workmate Auto 4×4 | 8.0 |
| Toyota HiLux SR Auto 4×4 | 8.0 |
| Toyota HiLux Workmate Auto 4×4 Double Cab | 8.0 |
| Toyota HiLux GR Sport Auto 4×4 Double Cab | 8.1 |
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Toyota LandCruiser 70
The new 2.8-litre turbo-diesel version of the Toyota LandCruiser 70 uses a claimed 9.6L/100km, compared to the now-defunct 4.5-litre variants that use 10.7L/100km.
The LandCruiser 70 range opens with LandCruiser 76 Series Wagon Workmate, starting at $75,600, and extends to the LandCruiser 79 Series double-cab chassis GXL, priced at $87,600. Both prices exclude on-road costs.
The Toyota LandCruiser 70 Series has the same five-year, unlimited-kilometre warranty as the broader Toyota range, extended to seven years on the powertrain if you keep up with the scheduled services.
It was tested by ANCAP back in 2016 and received five stars, however this was for the single cab-chassis variant only.
| Variant | Fuel economy figure (L/100km) |
|---|---|
| Toyota LandCruiser 76 Series Wagon WorkMate 2.8 | 9.6 |
| Toyota LandCruiser 76 Series Wagon GXL 2.8 | 9.6 |
| Toyota LandCruiser 79 Series single-cab chassis WorkMate 2.8 | 9.6 |
| Toyota LandCruiser 79 Series single-cab chassis GX 2.8 | 9.6 |
| Toyota LandCruiser 79 Series single-cab chassis GXL 2.8 | 9.6 |
| Toyota LandCruiser 79 Series double-cab chassis WorkMate 2.8 | 9.6 |
| Toyota LandCruiser 79 Series double-cab chassis GXL2.8 | 9.6 |
| Toyota LandCruiser 76 Series Wagon GXL | 10.7 |
| Toyota LandCruiser 79 Series single-cab chassis WorkMate | 10.7 |
| Toyota LandCruiser 79 Series single-cab chassis GX | 10.7 |
| Toyota LandCruiser 79 Series single-cab chassis GXL | 10.7 |
| Toyota LandCruiser 79 Series double-cab chassis WorkMate | 10.7 |
| Toyota LandCruiser 79 Series double-cab chassis GXL | 10.7 |
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Volkswagen Amarok
The Volkswagen Amarok Life and Style variants use 7.2L/100km, making them the two most fuel efficient variants of the range.
The Amarok lineup opens with the Core, starting at $55,490 before on-road costs, and extends to Aventura TDI600 priced at $82,990 before on-road costs.
Like the wider Volkswagen range, the Amarok is backed by a five-year, unlimited-kilometre warranty. It also received a five-star ANCAP safety rating against the 2020-2022 testing protocols.
| Variant | Fuel economy figure (L/100km) |
|---|---|
| Volkswagen Amarok Life TDI500 | 7.2 |
| Volkswagen Amarok Style TDI500 | 7.2 |
| Volkswagen Amarok Core TDI405 | 8.0 |
| Volkswagen Amarok Style TDI600 | 8.4 |
| Volkswagen Amarok PanAmericana TDI600 | 8.4 |
| Volkswagen Amarok Aventura TDI600 | 8.4 |
| Volkswagen Amarok Aventura TSI452 | 9.9 |
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