Utes Starting Under $50K

Best Utes according to our experts

01.
Ford Ranger
From
$36,490
7.6/10
From
$36,490
The long‑awaited electrified Ford Ranger has arrived. The Blue Oval's plug‑in joins a very short list of partly battery‑powered rival utes, but Ford Australia says the Ranger hasn't been compromised for the sake of its new EV ability. We're here to find out if that's true.
02.
Mitsubishi Triton
From
$29,980
7.4/10
From
$29,980
The new‑generation Mitsubishi Triton range marks the biggest change for the model in a long time: a new bi‑turbo engine (150kW/470Nm), new chassis and suspension, overhauled design (with a longer wheelbase), and increased towing capacity, among a raft of changes.The new mid‑grade GLX‑R sports a few extras beyond what the lower‑spec vehicles get ‑ most importantly, Super Select 4WD‑II.
03.
Toyota HiLux
From
$30,990
7.6/10
From
$30,990
The current generation Toyota HiLux ute is perilously close to its tenth birthday and Toyota has moved to freshen up its appeal with a mild hybrid version of the SR5 grade. Does it make a difference and is it enough to change you mind about that Ford Ranger you've had your eye on?
04.
Nissan Navara
From
$34,880
8.0/10
From
$34,880
While the highly‑specified 4WD dual cab ute models get all the focus its the no‑fuss entry‑level models that get the work done. And Nissan's Navara SL is a classic example. Not the highest profile option in the market and getting a bit long in the tooth but it still has a lot to offer tradies needing a tough truck.
05.
Mazda BT-50
From
$34,888
8.6/10
From
$34,888
The Mazda BT‑50 boasts good looks and solid Isuzu engineering, so how does it measure up as a tradie's tool‑of‑trade in cab‑chassis form?