2023 Top 10 Cheapest UTEs in Australia

Thankfully, while new vehicle prices are consistently moving north, there are a number of cost-effective utes on sale here in Australia, so long as you know which models and variants to opt for.

With that in mind, let’s take a closer look at ten of the cheapest utes on sale here in Australia in 2023, which includes a mix of single and dual cab body shapes.

Toyota HiLux Workmate Single-Cab Chassis ($26,475)

If you’re after the cheapest ute on sale in Australia in 2023, look no further than Toyota’s entry point into the almighty HiLux range, the Workmate single-cab chassis.

While it misses out on the flagship engine, the cheapest member of the HiLux family still packs a decent punch, offering 2500kg of braked towing power.

Standard equipment includes cloth upholstery, air conditioning, cruise control and an 8.0-inch infotainment system with Apple CarPlay & Android Auto.

• Engine: 2.7-litre four-cylinder petrol 

• Power & Torque: 122kW/245Nm 

• Transmission: Six-speed manual & automatic 

• Fuel Economy: 10.4 - 11.1L/100km 

• Braked Towing Capacity: 2500kg

• ANCAP Safety Rating: Five-star 

• Warranty: Five-year/unlimited-kilometre

Mitsubishi Triton GLX 4x2 Cab Chassis ($30,740)

Mitsubishi has long been in the business of giving Australian ute buyers some serious value for money, perhaps best exemplified by its entry-level Triton GLX cab chassis.

One of the best things about Mitsubishi’s baby of the range is that it comes powered by the same engine you’ll find in even the range-topping GSR, giving it 133kW of power and 430Nm of torque, as well as Mitsubishi’s class-leading warranty that can stretch out to ten years in total.

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

• Power & Torque: 133kW/430Nm 

• Transmission: Six-speed manual & automatic 

• Fuel Economy: 7.8L/100km 

• Braked Towing Capacity: 2500kg

• ANCAP Safety Rating: Five-star 

• Warranty: Five-year/unlimited-kilometre (can extend to 10-year/200,000km)

Isuzu D-Max 4x2 Single Cab Chassis ($32,200)

Isuzu’s D-Max has become one of Australia’s favourite utes, and considering just how much value is on offer in the base 4x2 single cab chassis, it’s not hard to see why it’s become one of the best-selling utes Down Under.

The base model misses out on the flagship’s 3.0-litre turbo-diesel power, though the smaller capacity 1.9-litre turbo-diesel still kicks out a very respectable 110kW of power and 350Nm of torque and healthy towing figures of 2800kg.

• 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: 2800kg

• ANCAP Safety Rating: Five-star 

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

Nissan Navara SL 4x2 Single-Cab Chassis ($33,050)

The Nissan Navara makes the cut as one of the most affordable utes on sale in Australia, with the Navara SL 4x2 single-cab chassis giving buyers a heap of value for money.

The base model picks up a beefy 2.3-litre turbo-diesel four-cylinder producing 120kW of power and 403Nm of torque, offering top-tier braked towing capacities of 3500kg, matching that of its flagship rivals at a very affordable price.

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

• Power & Torque: 120kW/403Nm  

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

• Fuel Economy: 7.2 - 8.1L/100km 

• Braked Towing Capacity: 3500kg

• ANCAP Safety Rating: Five-star 

• Warranty: Five-year/unlimited-kilometre

SsangYong Musso XLV ELX ($35,790)

Coming in as one of Australia’s cheapest dual-cab ute in 2023, the SsangYong Musso has a lot to offer bargain-hunting 4x4 ute buyers that benefit from a long seven-year warranty program.

The entry-level Musso comes powered by a 2.2-litre turbo-diesel pushing out 133kW of power and 400Nm of torque, just 20Nm shy of the range-topping XLV variant.

This means buyers don’t miss out on too much torque with the baby of the range while maintaining flagship 3500kg braked towing figures.

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

• Power & Torque: 133kW/400Nm  

• Transmission: Six-speed manual & automatic 

• Fuel Economy: 7.9 - 8.2L/100km 

• Braked Towing Capacity: 3500kg

• ANCAP Safety Rating: Five-star 

• Warranty: Seven-year/unlimited-kilometre

Mazda BT-50 XS Single-Cab ($35,370)

Twin under the skin to the almighty Isuzu D-Max, Mazda’s entry-level BT-50 is a great option for buyers looking for an affordable single-cab chassis ute that maintains some healthy towing figures.

The BT-50 picks up the same 1.9-litre turbo-diesel as the entry-level D-Max, giving it 110kW of power and 350Nm of torque which is thrown to the rear wheels via a six-speed automatic as standard, atop a generous list of safety equipment.

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

• Power & Torque: 110kW/350Nm  

• Transmission: Six-speed automatic 

• Fuel Economy: 7.0L/100km 

• Braked Towing Capacity: 3000kg

• ANCAP Safety Rating: Five-star 

• Warranty: Five-year/unlimited-kilometre

GWM Ute Cannon 4x2 (35,990)

The GWM Ute range has been quick to impress buyers here in Australia, remaining one of the most affordable dual-cab utes you’ll find on the market.

The base Cannon 4x2 variant comes powered by a 2.0-litre turbo-diesel pushing out 120kW of power and 400Nm of torque, which is thrown to the rear wheels via an eight-speed automatic transmission, with braked towing figures standing at 3000kg, and payload figures of 1130kg.

• 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 Single Cab ($36,180)

Ford’s updated Ranger lineup has made for one of the most comprehensive and versatile ute offerings on the market, with the base model Ranger XL Single Cab making for a great entry point.

The baby of the Ranger lineup comes powered by a 2.0-litre four-cylinder turbo-diesel pushing out 125kW of power and 450Nm of torque, giving it flagship towing abilities of 3500kg and a generous safety equipment list to boot.

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

• Power & Torque: 125kW/405Nm  

• Transmission: Six-speed automatic 

• Fuel Economy: 7.6L/100km 

• Braked Towing Capacity: 3500kg

• ANCAP Safety Rating: Five-star 

• Warranty: Five-year/unlimited-kilometre

Mahindra PIK-UP ($37,990)

If you’re looking for something out of the ordinary, Mahindra’s PIK-UP range might be the answer to your prayers.

It doesn’t offer class-leading power or pulling figures, though the Mahindra PIK-UP does offer a 4x4 system as standard that lends itself well to some impressive off-road prowess, particularly for this end of the price spectrum.

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

• Power & Torque: 103kW/270Nm  

• Transmission: Six-speed manual 

• Fuel Economy: 8.8L/100km 

• Braked Towing Capacity: 2500kg

• ANCAP Safety Rating: Five-star 

• Warranty: Five-year/unlimited-kilometre 

LDV T60 Max Pro ($41,042)

Aussies looking for a dual-cab bargain should be sure to add the LDV T60 to their shortlist, which boasts a 4x4 system and a very generous amount of entertainment in the base T60 Max Pro.

The T60 Max Pro comes powered by a 2.0-litre twin-turbo diesel pushing out a very healthy 160kW of power and 500Nm of torque, giving it flagship power figures without breaking the bank.

• Engine: 2.0-litre twin-turbo diesel 

• Power & Torque: 160kW/500Nm 

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

• Fuel Economy: 9.2L/100km 

• Braked Towing Capacity: 3000kg

• ANCAP Safety Rating: Five-star 

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

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* Prices accurate at time of writing.