2025 Top 10 Cheapest UTEs in Australia

While prices seem to be climbing across the board, for buyers willing to step into a bit of a no-frills package, a number of cost-effective ute options remain available here in Australia.

To help you out with your search for a cheap, new ute, we’ve mapped out your ten best options for an affordable workhorse and we’ll be breaking them down in this piece.

Many of these utes are a more utilitarian cab chassis body type, though we’ll cover some of the cheapest dual-cab ute options, also.

Join us as we take a look at the top ten cheapest utes on sale here in Australia in 2025.

Toyota HiLux Workmate 2.7 Manual 4x2 - $26,475

The almighty Toyota HiLux remains one of the cheapest utes you can get in Australia, with the company retaining affordable prices for the entry-level Workmate grade.

While you miss out on the power and torque of Toyota’s turbo-diesel engine lineup, the HiLux Workmate gets the job done with great payload figures and a great value proposition for ute buyers.

• Engine: 2.7-litre four-cylinder petrol

• Power & Torque: 122kW / 245Nm

• Transmission: Five-speed manual

• Fuel Economy: 11.1L/100km

• Braked Towing Capacity: 2,500kg

• Payload: 1,255kg

• GVM: 2,700kg

• GCM: 5,200kg

• Warranty: Five-year/unlimited-kilometre

Mitsubishi Triton GLX Single Cab 4x2 - $30,740

While Mitsubishi has launched its latest-generation Triton range, it remains a dual-cab proposition only.

As a result, the company has retained the previous MR-generation lineup of single-cab chassis variants to keep buyers happy with an affordable, no frills and work-centric package that ticks many important boxes for ute buyers at this end of the price spectrum.

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

• Power & Torque: 133kW / 430Nm

• Transmission: Six-speed manual

• Fuel Economy: 7.8L/100km

• Braked Towing Capacity: 2,500kg

• Payload: 1,150kg

• GVM: 2,720kg

• GCM: 5,130kg

• Warranty: Five-year/unlimited-kilometre

Isuzu D-Max SX Single Cab 1.9 - $32,700

The Isuzu D-Max is yet another great option for price-conscious ute buyers, with the company’s entry-level SX Single Cab well-positioned as one of Australia’s cheapest utes.

Over time, the D-Max platform has proven itself a rock-solid option for working Aussies, while Isuzu’s lesser-powered 1.9-litre turbo-diesel unit sips fuel responsibly and still produces a respectable amount of torque.

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

• Power & Torque: 110kW / 350Nm

• Transmission: Six-speed manual

• Fuel Economy: 7.0L/100km

• Braked Towing Capacity: 2,800kg

• Payload: 1,400kg

• GVM: 3,000kg

• GCM: 5,300kg

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

Nissan Navara SL 4x2 Single Cab Chassis - $33,550

The Nissan Navara in entry-level SL trim is a great workhorse on a budget with benchmark 3.5-tonne towing figures.

While it’s getting a little long in the tooth, the Navara’s turbo-diesel beating heart has solid pulling power and payload figures totalling 1,282kg, proving an honest partner in crime for the job site.

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

• Power & Torque: 120kW / 403Nm

• Transmission: Six-speed manual

• Fuel Economy: 7.2L/100km

• Braked Towing Capacity: 3,500kg

• Payload: 1,282kg

• GVM: 2,910kg

• GCM: 5,910kg

• Warranty: Five-year/unlimited-kilometre

GWM Cannon Ute Premium 4x2 Double Cab - $34,990

We’ve now approached the cheapest dual-cab ute on sale in Australia in 2025, the entry-level version of GWM’s Cannon Ute.

With solid payload and braked towing capacity figures, the GWM Cannon Ute comes ready for both action on the job site and family duties alike.

GWM is also planning to update the Cannon Ute range in the first half of 2025, so keep a close eye on this space if you’re looking for a dual-cab ute bargain.

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

• Power & Torque: 120kW / 400Nm

• Transmission: Eight-speed automatic

• Fuel Economy: 9.4L/100km

• Braked Towing Capacity: 3,200kg

• Payload: 995kg

• GVM: 3,085kg

• GCM: 5,830kg

• Warranty: Seven-year/unlimited-kilometre

Mazda BT-50 XS Single Cab 1.9 - $35,520

Mazda’s BT-50 range is offered in an affordable single cab chassis that picks up the company’s entry-level XS trim level and a smaller 1.9-litre turbo-diesel beating heart.

With a platform borrowed from the D-Max, the BT-50 is a strong performer on the job site and offers solid off-road abilities, making for a great option in the affordable all-rounder ute segment.

• 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

• Payload: 1,380kg

• GVM: 3,000kg

• GCM: 5,500kg

• Warranty: Five-year/unlimited-kilometre

Ford Ranger XL 4x2 Single Cab - $36,880

Ford’s entry point into Australia’s best-selling ute range makes for one of the most attractive options for price-conscious ute buyers, with the XL 4x2 Single Cab remaining one of the best workhorses for the money.

With a tough-as-bricks platform, heavy-duty suspension package, a hearty turbo-diesel and six-speed automatic transmission as standard, the Ranger XL is a great partner on the job site, especially when you consider there’s 3,500kg of braked towing capacity on offer.

• 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

• Payload: 1,447g

• GVM: 3,230kg

• GCM: 6,200kg

• Warranty: Five-year/unlimited-kilometre

Mahindra Pik-Up 4x4 Dual Cab - $37,990

While Mahindra Pik-Up is often overshadowed by its better-selling rivals in the ute segment, it’s a package that demands attention if you’re after a great value proposition.

With a hardcore platform and utilitarian design, the Mahindra Pik-Up isn’t for every type of buyer, though it’s found more than a few fans considering there’s a part-time 4x4 system as standard, solid payload figures and a heap of features for the money.

• 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

• Payload: 1,185kg

• GVM: 3,150kg

• GCM: 5,175kg

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

KGM SsangYong Musso ELX Double Cab 4x4 - $40,000

While there’s been a few extra letters added to the KGM SsangYong Musso’s name, it remains the same value-centric package for dual-cab ute buyers on a budget.

Fresh off a recent update, the Musso is more competitive than ever, offering a part-time 4x4 system, 3,500kg of braked towing capacity, a lengthy features list in the base model and a seven-year warranty that makes it hard to ignore at this price point.

• 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

• Payload: 790kg

• GVM: 2,880kg

• GCM: 6,380kg

• Warranty: Seven-year/unlimited-kilometre

LDV T60 Max Pro Double Cab - $41,042

Our list wraps up with the LDV T60 which has been updated in recent months and received a price increase to match, though the company is still offering a run-out of the T60 Max and great prices for the updated T60 Max Pro range.

With 500Nm of torque produced by its turbo-diesel powertrain and a part-time 4x4 system, the T60 ticks some important boxes for dual-cab ute buyers on a budget and over-delivers with its seven-year warranty program.

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

• Power & Torque: 160kW / 500Nm

• Transmission: Six-speed manual

• Fuel Economy: 9.2L/100km

• Braked Towing Capacity: 3,00kg

• Payload: 935kg

• GVM: 3,050kg

• GCM: 6,050kg

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

FAQ: What Ute is the Best Value For Money?

Some of the best value propositions in the single cab ute segment include entry-level versions of the Toyota HiLux, Isuzu D-Max, MR-generation Mitsubishi Triton and the Nissan Navara. In terms of the best value-for-money dual-cab ute options, the GWM Ute Cannon, LDV T60 Max and the KGM SsangYong Musso are some of the most affordable options in Australia.

FAQ: What is the Most Economical Ute in Australia?

When it comes to outright fuel efficiency, the Isuzu D-Max and Mazda BT-50 with their 1.9-litre four-cylinder turbo-diesel engine are some of the most economical ute options in Australia, consuming just 7.0L/100km on a combined cycle. The Nissan Navara consumes 7.2L/100km on a combined cycle while the Ford Ranger SL 4x2 Single Cab with its 2.0-litre turbo-diesel engine are both great, with the Ford sipping 7.6L/100km on a combined cycle.

FAQ: What is the Most Reliable Ute in Australia?

If a ute is maintained by a reputable mechanic and according to its service intervals you can expect all members on our list to be a reliable option. That said, it’s widely believed that utes like the Toyota HiLux, Ford Ranger, Mitsubishi Triton, Nissan Navara, Isuzu D-Max and Mazda BT-50 are some of the most reliable utes currently on sale in Australia.

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* Prices accurate at time of writing.