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Subaru Brumby Australia

The Subaru Brumby is a small all-wheel drive ute that first arrived in Australia in 1978.

The little ute won over Aussies during the 1980s for its reliability, toughness and impressive off-road ability despite it having a low car-like ground clearance and just 61kW of power from 1.8-litre four cylinder boxer engine.

The final Brumby was sold in 1994 but the model is still remembered fondly to this day as being the little ute that could.

The line-up currently starts at $4,510 for the Brumby (4X4) and ranges through to $6,820 for the range-topping Brumby Special (4x4).

Subaru Brumby Dimensions

The dimensions of the Subaru Brumby Ute vary according to year of manufacture and spec level.

Year Body Type Height x Width x Length Ground Clearance
1994 Ute 1445x1635x4355 mm 215 mm
1993 Ute 1445x1635x4355 mm 215 mm
1992 Ute 1445x1635x4355 mm 215 mm
1991 Ute 1445x1635x4355 mm 215 mm
1990 Ute 1445x1635x4355 mm 215 mm
The dimensions shown above are for the base model. See All Subaru Brumby Dimensions

Subaru Brumby Models Price and Specs

The price range for the Subaru Brumby varies based on the trim level you choose. Starting at $4,510 and going to $6,820 for the latest year the model was manufactured. The model range is available in the following body types starting from the engine/transmission specs shown below.

Year Body Type Specs Price from Price to
1994 Ute 1.8L, Leaded, 4 SP MAN 4X4 $4,510 $6,820
1993 Ute 1.8L, Leaded, 4 SP MAN 4X4 $4,510 $7,040
1992 Ute 1.8L, Leaded, 4 SP MAN 4X4 $4,180 $6,600
1991 Ute 1.8L, Leaded, 4 SP MAN 4X4 $4,070 $6,380
1990 Ute 1.8L, Leaded, 4 SP MAN 4X4 $4,070 $6,380
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Subaru Brumby Q&As

Check out real-world situations relating to the Subaru Brumby here, particularly what our experts have to say about them.

  • Small ute options in Australia?

    Sadly, the Jumbuck has gone the same way as the Subaru Brumby — the world now wants bigger utes. In any case, the Jumbuck was based on the old Mitsubishi Lancer, which meant it was barely safe, and Proton has insufficient funds to develop a new model.

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  • Proton Jumbuck ute alternative

    The short answer is no-one. Subaru was first with a half-tonne ute in its Brumby, which I owned and loved. But it has no plans for a replacement and neither does Proton, as all utes are now one-tonne and bigger. Hyundai revealed a ute based on the ix35 compact SUV at Detroit, but any production version is still a couple of years away.

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  • Checking out a brumby

    THE Brumby is a good choice provided it is in good condition. They were a tough little truck, too tough for their own good, really, because some uncaring owners pushed them beyond reasonable limits in the belief they couldn't be broken. Look for underbody damage that would indicate a rough life off-road, and check drivelines carefully, particularly looking for damaged or split driveshaft rubber boots. They damage relatively easily and if not found and fixed quickly can lead to further damage to the driveshaft joints from mud and dirt.

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  • Extra brumby gear

    The Brumby had a four-speed manual right to the end. It's possible someone has fitted a five-speed to improve highway performance, but it would have been a private conversion.

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Subaru Brumby Fuel Consumption

The Subaru Brumby is available in a number of variants and body types that are powered by Leaded and ULP fuel type(s).

Year Body Type Fuel Consumption* Engine Fuel Type Transmission
1994 Ute 1.8L Leaded 4 SP MAN 4X4
1994 Ute 1.8L ULP 4 SP MAN 4X4
1993 Ute 1.8L Leaded 4 SP MAN 4X4
1993 Ute 1.8L ULP 4 SP MAN 4X4
1992 Ute 1.8L Leaded 4 SP MAN 4X4
1992 Ute 1.8L ULP 4 SP MAN 4X4
1991 Ute 1.8L Leaded 4 SP MAN 4X4
1991 Ute 1.8L ULP 4 SP MAN 4X4
1990 Ute 1.8L Leaded 4 SP MAN 4X4
1990 Ute 1.8L ULP 4 SP MAN 4X4
* Combined fuel consumption See All Subaru Brumby Pricing and Specs for 1994

Subaru Brumby Wheel Size

The Subaru Brumby has a number of different wheel and tyre options. When it comes to tyres, these range from 155R13C for Ute in 1994.

Year Body Type Front Tyre Size Front Rim Rear Tyre Size Rear Rim
1994 Ute 155R13C 155R13C
1993 Ute 155R13C 155R13C
1992 Ute 155R13C 155R13C
1991 Ute 155R13C 155R13C
1990 Ute 155R13C 155R13C
The dimensions shown above are for the base model. See All Subaru Brumby Wheel Sizes