Utes were among the most popular vehicles in Australia throughout 2024, and 4x4s were by far the best-selling vehicles within the segment.
You might be in the market for a ute, and while the segment leaders are fairly well-known, it pays to know what else is stacking up. This article is intended to present the five best-selling utes in Australia and provide a brief overview of what they bring to the table.
We’ve chosen to focus on 4×4 models, given 4×2 utes made up significantly fewer sales and are primarily purchased by fleet and business buyers.
For context, there were a total of 203,176 4×4 utes sold sold in Australia in 2024, a figure that was down on 2023 by 2.7 per cent. 4×2 utes, meanwhile, recorded a total of 26,043 sales in a 15.1 per cent decrease, giving a total ute sales figure of 229,219.
These figures are based on data collated by the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI).
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| Make/model | 2024 sales |
|---|---|
| Ford Ranger 4×4 | 57,960 |
| Toyota HiLux 4×4 | 45,839 |
| Isuzu D-Max 4×4 | 24,031 |
| Mitsubishi Triton 4×4 | 14,737 |
| Mazda BT-50 4×4 | 12,161 |
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Ford Ranger
Not only was the Ranger the best-selling 4×4 ute of 2024, it was also Australia’s best-selling vehicle overall. With 57,960 sales, 4×4 Ranger variants far eclipsed the figure of 4633 posted by their 4×2 counterparts.
4×4 Ranger variants range in price from $47,980 before on-roads for the Ranger XL bi-turbo single cab/chassis to $90,440 before on-roads for the Ranger Raptor.
Available across the range are four engines: a single-turbo diesel, bi-turbo diesel, V6 diesel, and EcoBoost V6 – the latter of which is reserved for the Raptor only. All are automatic, with most being 10-speed units except those fitted to the single-turbo diesels, which are six-speed.
You’ll also find seven distinct grades across the Ranger lineup, all of which can be purchased with a 4×4 drivetrain. For full specifications and standard tech, read our comprehensive price and specs article here.
Like the rest of the Ford range, all Rangers are covered by a five-year, unlimited-kilometre warranty.
You can read our top-scoring 2024 review of the Ford Ranger Wildtrak V6 here, rated 8.6 out of 10.
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Toyota HiLux
Toyota’s long-standing HiLux ute placed a respectable second in the segment in 2024, with 4×4 variants chalking up 45,839 sales compared to the 7660 recorded by the 4×2 alternatives.
Prices for 4×4 HiLux models range from $40,965 before on-roads for the single-cab chassis WorkMate 2.4-litre turbo-diesel manual to $74,310 before on-roads for the dual-cab GR Sport 2.8-litre turbo-diesel.
Three of the four HiLux engines available are diesel, and all three are available with a four-wheel drive configuration. Manual transmissions are available with all engines without Toyota’s V-Active mild-hybrid technology, while automatics are available across the range.
There are five trim levels that make up the HiLux range. For full specifications and standard tech, it’s worth reading our comprehensive price and specs article here.
All Toyota HiLux models sold in Australia are backed by a five-year, unlimited-kilometre warranty. That can be extended to seven years if the vehicle is serviced on time within the Toyota dealer network.
You can read our top-scoring 2024 review of the Toyota HiLux SR5 V-Active here, rated 7.7 out of 10.
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Isuzu D-Max
The D-Max received a hefty update ahead of 2024, which helped it to claim 24,031 4×4 sales over the course of last year. For context, 6163 4×2 D-Max models were also sold.
There are plenty of individual variants available across the range, with 4×4 models varying in price from $42,700 befre on-roads for the SX 3.0-litre turbo-diesel single cab chassis to $78,900 before on-roads for the Blade 3.0-litre turbo-diesel dual-cab.
That Blade variant is the newest addition to the lineup and joined the D-Max family during 2024. Built in collaboration with Melbourne-based Walkinshaw Group, it features bespoke off-road gear like new suspension, underbody protection and all-terrain tyres.
Only two engines are available for the D-Max; a 1.9-litre turbo-diesel and a 3.0-litre turbo-diesel. Both are available with a 4×4 drivetrain, while all D-Max variants are automatic-only except for the SX. For full pricing and specifications, read our article here.
All D-Max models are covered by Isuzu Ute Australia’s six-year, 150,000km warranty.
You can read our top-scoring 2024 review of the Isuzu D-Max LS-U+ here, rated 8.1 out of 10.
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Mitsubishi Triton
Mitsubishi’s Triton managed 14,737 sales in its 4×4 guise, while its 4×2 version managed 3340 units over the course of 2024.
Uniquely, current-generation Triton models are only available as a dual-cab ute. Cab-chassis versions are still available, though they’re all sold as 2023 model year vehicles.
With that in mind, there are six new Triton variants currently on sale, and all but one are 4×4. Prices for those models range from $50,490 before on-roads for the GLX dual-cab to $63,840 for the GSR dual-cab. The latest addition to the lineup is the GLX-R, which sits in the middle of the range and was added in mid-2024.
One engine is available for such models: a 2.4-litre bi-turbo diesel. All are also automatic, leaving the only differentiating factor to be their drivetrains – two 4×4 models are fitted with part-time four-wheel drive, while the other three offer full-time four-wheel drive instead.
Our full pricing and specifications article is available here. It’s also backed by a five-year, 100,000km standard warranty, which can be extended by one year/20,000km every time the ute is serviced on time at a Mitsubishi dealer, up to the 10-year, 200,000km mark.
You can read our top-scoring 2024 review of the Mitsubishi Triton GLS here, rated 7.9 out of 10.
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Mazda BT-50
Despite being closely related to the Isuzu D-Max, the BT-50 trailed in the sales race. 4×4 models managed 12,161 deliveries in 2024, while 4×2 models managed 3003.
The majority of BT-50 models available in 2024 were fitted with a 4×4 powertrain, with prices previously ranging from $43,520 before on-roads for the XT 3.0-litre manual single-cab chassis to $74,095 for the Thunder 3.0-litre dual-cab.
Like the D-Max only two engines are available for the BT-50; a 1.9-litre turbo-diesel and a 3.0-litre turbo-diesel. In 2024 both were available with a 4×4 drivetrain, and manual transmissions were available for two of its six trim levels – though that is changing for 2025.
While the D-Max entered 2024 with a fresh model, the BT-50 was gearing up for an update that was only unveiled towards the end of the year. Its lineup has been pruned and now 4×4 are only available with a 3.0-litre engine – you can read about all the features here.
The Mazda BT-50 is covered by the brand’s five-year, unlimited-kilometre warranty.
You can read our top-scoring 2024 review of the Mazda BT-50 SP here, rated 7.9/10
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