Utes are Australian’s bread and butter, and certain examples continue to be some of the top-selling vehicles in Australia. While there’s a lot of emphasis put on many high-end and flagship models, in the current cost of living crisis money is front of mind and people/businesses are wanting to purchase cost-conscious workhorses. In this article we’re going to lay out the 10 cheapest new utes currently on sale in Australia.
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Browse now . For the sake of continuity, we’ve ranked them using drive-away pricing for Victorian private buyers. This is because only some brands offer drive-away pricing.
Pricing varies slightly from state to state due to differing taxes, plus some carmakers offer different pricing for ABN buyers. It’s worth noting we’re only taking into the account the initial purchase cost of the ute. Ongoing costs such as fuel, service costs, and insurance, among others, haven’t been considered.
While the base Toyota HiLux is the most affordable ute on sale in Australia from a recommended retail pricing (RRP) perspective, Isuzu Ute Australia (IUA) currently offers a drive-away deal for the entry-level D-Max ute that undercuts the base HiLux. The Isuzu D-Max range currently starts at $32,700 before on-road costs or $32,490 drive-away for the SX sing.
