2024 Top 10 Cheapest UTEs in Australia

Famed for their rugged nature, off-road heroics, monstrous pulling power and almost unrivalled versatility, Australian buyers are buying more utes than ever before.

In response, manufacturers are rushing to add more ute variants to their lineups which is a great thing for buyers looking to snag a bargain in 2024.

Join us as we take a look at Australia’s ten cheapest utes currently on sale in 2024 and break down some important specs buyers are looking for.

Toyota HiLux Workmate 4x2 Single Cab Chassis

Starting from $26,475*

The entry point into the Toyota HiLux range remains Australia’s cheapest ute once again in 2024.

While the base petrol engine doesn’t offer the same payload and towing figures as the rest of the range, it’s hard to deny the outstanding value proposition on offer in the HiLux Workmate.

Standard equipment for the entry-level HiLux Workmate includes cruise control, air conditioning and an 8.0-inch infotainment system with Apple CarPlay & Android Auto.

• Engine: 2.7-litre four-cylinder petrol

• Power & Torque: 122kW/245Nm

• Transmission: Five-speed manual

• Fuel Economy: 10.7L/100km

• Braked Towing Capacity: 2500kg

• ANCAP Safety Rating: Five-star

• Warranty: Five-year/unlimited-kilometre

Isuzu D-Max 4x2 SX Cab Chassis

Starting from $32,200*

Isuzu is no stranger to the world of bargains, with the most affordable member of the D-Max range giving price-conscious ute buyers some serious food for thought.

It comes powered by a more fuel-efficient turbo-diesel unit that retains impressive off-road driving and hearty towing figures up to 3000kg in automatic variants while dropping fuel economy figures to 6.7L/100km.

• Engine: 1.9-litre four-cylinder turbo-diesel

• Power & Torque: 110kW/350Nm

• Transmission: Six-speed manual & automatic

• Fuel Economy: 6.7 - 7.0L/100km

• Braked Towing Capacity: 2,800kg (manual) 3,000kg (automatic) 

• ANCAP Safety Rating: Five-star

• Warranty: Six-year/150,000-kilometre

Nissan Navara SL 4x2 Single Cab Chassis

Starting from $33,050*

For buyers looking for an affordable ute that offers flagship pulling power, the Nissan Navara is a strong contender that offers 3500kg braked towing capacities, even in the base model.

The Navara range is confident on worksites and when pushed off-road, making for one of the most well-accomplished and versatile utes at this end of the market.

• Engine: 2.3-litre four-cylinder turbo-diesel

• Power & Torque: 120kW/403Nm

• Transmission: Six-speed manual & seven-speed automatic

• Fuel Economy: 7.2L/100km

• Braked Towing Capacity: 3,500kg

• ANCAP Safety Rating: Five-star

• Warranty: Five-year/unlimited-kilometre

Mazda BT-50 XS Single Cab Chassis

Starting from $33,950*

The Mazda BT-50 is offered with an affordable single-cab chassis variant at the base of the range which reduces fuel economy figures over the flagship engine while retaining healthy power figures.

It also stands as one of the best-equipped utes at this end of the market when it comes to active safety gear, putting it on a solid footing as a great affordable ute option for Aussies.

• Engine: 1.9-litre four-cylinder turbo-diesel

• Power & Torque: 110kW/350Nm

• Transmission: Six-speed & automatic

• Fuel Economy: 7.0L/100km

• Braked Towing Capacity: 3,000kg

• ANCAP Safety Rating: Five-star

• Warranty: Five-year/unlimited-kilometre

GWM Ute Cannon 4x2

Starting from $35,990*

If you’re looking for the added practicality of a dual-cab ute, the GWM Ute Cannon range is one of the most affordable in the ute segment.

While it lacks the outright pulling power of its flagship rivals, the GWM Ute has a lot going for it when it comes to value for money and long-term peace of mind thanks to the seven-year warranty program.

• Engine: 2.0-litre four-cylinder turbo-diesel

• Power & Torque: 120kW/400Nm

• Transmission: Eight-speed automatic

• Fuel Economy: 8.3L/100km

• Braked Towing Capacity: 3000kg 

• ANCAP Safety Rating: Five-star

• Warranty: Seven-year/unlimited-kilometre

Ford Ranger XL 4x2 Single Cab Chassis

Starting from $36,180*

Ford’s updated Ranger lineup remains one of the most impressive utes on sale here in Australia, with the XL single-cab chassis representing the most affordable variant available to buyers.

The Ranger is a rock-solid proposition on pretty much every test you can throw at it, with the entry-level XL retaining flagship towing figures and impressive off-road performance when needed.

• Engine: 2.0-litre four-cylinder turbo-diesel

• Power & Torque: 125kW/405Nm

• Transmission: Six-speed automatic

• Fuel Economy: 7.6L/100km

• Braked Towing Capacity: 3,500kg

• ANCAP Safety Rating: Five-star

• Warranty: Five-year/unlimited-kilometre

Mahindra Pik-Up S11 Cab Chassis

Starting from $26,990*

For fans of doing things a bit differently, the Mahindra Pik-Up S11 is a very interesting value proposition within Australia’s ute segment that offers impressive off-road performance.

The Pik-Up S11 is a back-to-basics approach to motoring that isn’t the most civilised on the road, nor the most economical, but remains one of the few at this price point to receive a 4x4 system and a locking rear differential for some off-road heroics.

• Engine: 2.2-litre four-cylinder turbo-diesel

• Power & Torque: 103kW/320Nm

• Transmission: Six-speed automatic

• Fuel Economy: 9.3L/100km

• Braked Towing Capacity: 2,500kg

• ANCAP Safety Rating: Unrated

• Warranty: Five-year/150,000-kilometre  

LDV T60 Max Pro Manual

Starting from $41,042*

The LDV T60 range is mighty impressive for dual-cab ute buyers on a budget, offering family-friendly practicality and enough pulling power to get any job done.

Inside, the T60’s cabin is closely related to its SUV siblings which means things are refined and surprisingly practical which makes it a great all-rounder for Aussie buyers with a heap of power at its disposal from a hearty bi-turbo diesel engine.

• Engine: 2.0-litre four-cylinder bi-turbo diesel

• Power & Torque: 160kW/500Nm

• Transmission: Eight-speed automatic

• Fuel Economy: 9.2L/100km

• Braked Towing Capacity: 3,000kg

• ANCAP Safety Rating: Five-star

• Warranty: Seven-year/200,000-kilometre

SsangYong Musso ELX

Starting from $35,000*

The updated SsangYong Musso has received some recent price increases, though it remains a great value option for ute buyers here in Australia.

The update has seen some added technology join the Musso range which, thanks to a hearty turbo-diesel beating heart maintains flagship towing figures of 3,500kg and a confidence-inspiring seven-year warranty.

• Engine: 2.2-litre four-cylinder turbo-diesel

• Power & Torque: 133kW/400Nm

• Transmission: Six-speed automatic

• Fuel Economy: 8.6L/100km

• Braked Towing Capacity: 3,500kg 

• ANCAP Safety Rating: Unrated

• Warranty: Seven-year/unlimited-kilometre

Mitsubishi Triton GLX 4x2 Dual Cab

Starting from $30,740*

There’s an all-new Triton in town, with Mitsubishi introducing some major updates for one of Australia’s favourite affordable utes, namely added towing power that puts it on par with major rivals.

The MY24 Triton is better in almost every measurable way than its predecessor, offering more power, better fuel economy, more safety equipment, a heap of new tech and a bigger, more practical cabin to keep the family happy.

For now, Mitsubishi is offering dual-cab ute variants of the Triton only, though more affordable single-cab chassis variants are likely to join the range soon.

• Engine: 2.4-litre four-cylinder bi-turbo diesel

• Power & Torque: 150kW/470Nm

• Transmission: Six-speed automatic

• Fuel Economy: 7.5L/100km

• Braked Towing Capacity: 3,500kg

• ANCAP Safety Rating: Five-star

• Warranty: Five-year/100,000km can extend up to ten-year/200,000km

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* Prices accurate at time of writing.