With rising fuel costs, choosing a fuel-efficient pickup truck is more important than ever. Especially for those who use pickup trucks for work, fuel consumption is a key factor affecting operating costs. This article compiles a list of the top 10 most fuel-efficient pickup trucks in Thailand, based on a review by Headlightmag, for your reference. These results are quite useful for the Vietnamese market, as the diesel engine configurations of mid-size pickup trucks in Thailand are similar to those in Vietnam.
Top 10 Most Fuel-Efficient Pickup Trucks
Headlightmag conducted fuel consumption tests under operating conditions with an average speed of 110 km/h, a total weight of the driver and passengers not exceeding 170 kg, and the air conditioning turned on. All vehicles ran on the same route and used Caltex Techron Power D fuel (a type of diesel fuel in Thailand).
10. Isuzu D-Max Double Cab V-Cross 3.0 M 6AT 4×4
- Engine: 4JJ3-TCX, 3.0L Turbocharged, 190 hp, 450 Nm
- Transmission: 6-speed Automatic
- Drive: Part-time 4WD
- Fuel Consumption: 13.23 km/liter (7.55 liters/100km)
9. Mazda BT-50 Double Cab 3.0 SP 6AT 4×4
- Engine: 4JJ3-TCX, 3.0L Turbocharged, 190 hp, 450 Nm
- Transmission: 6-speed Automatic
- Drive: Part-time 4WD
- Fuel Consumption: 13.33 km/liter (7.50 liters/100km)
8. Mitsubishi Triton Double Cab Plus 2.4 GLS 6MT 4×2
- Engine: 4N15, 2.4L Turbocharged, 181 hp, 430 Nm
- Transmission: 6-speed Manual
- Drive: RWD
- Fuel Consumption: 13.41 km/liter (7.45 liters/100km)
7. Toyota Hilux Revo Double Cab 2.8 Rocco 6AT 4×4
- Engine: 1GD-FTV, 2.8L Turbocharged, 201 hp, 500 Nm
- Transmission: 6-speed Automatic
- Drive: Part-time 4WD
- Fuel Consumption: 13.48 km/liter (7.41 liters/100km)
6. Isuzu D-Max Double Cab V-Cross 3.0 M 6MT 4×4
- Engine: 4JJ3-TCX, 3.0L Turbocharged, 190 hp, 450 Nm
- Transmission: 6-speed Manual
- Drive: Part-time 4WD
- Fuel Consumption: 13.60 km/liter (7.35 liters/100km)
5. Toyota Hilux Revo Double Cab 2.8 GR Sport 6AT 4×4
- Engine: 1GD-FTV, 2.8L Turbocharged, 201 hp, 500 Nm
- Transmission: 6-speed Automatic
- Drive: Part-time 4WD
- Fuel Consumption: 13.70 km/liter (7.29 liters/100km)
4. Mazda BT-50 Double Cab 1.9 SP 6AT 4×2
- Engine: RZ4E-TC, 1.9L Turbocharged, 147 hp, 350 Nm
- Transmission: 6-speed Automatic
- Drive: RWD
- Fuel Consumption: 14.35 km/liter (6.96 liters/100km)
3. Nissan Navara 2.3 Twin-Turbo VL 7AT 4×4
- Engine: YS23DDTT, 2.3L Twin-Turbocharged, 187 hp, 450 Nm
- Transmission: 7-speed Automatic
- Drive: Part-time 4WD
- Fuel Consumption: 14.44 km/liter (6.92 liters/100km)
2. Nissan Navara 2.3 Twin-Turbo PRO-4X 7AT 4×4
- Engine: YS23DDTT, 2.3L Twin-Turbocharged, 187 hp, 450 Nm
- Transmission: 7-speed Automatic
- Drive: Part-time 4WD
- Fuel Consumption: 14.56 km/liter (6.86 liters/100km)
1. Isuzu D-Max Hi-Lander 1.9 M 6AT 4×2
- Engine: RZ4E-TC, 1.9L Turbocharged, 147 hp, 350 Nm
- Transmission: 6-speed Automatic
- Drive: RWD
- Fuel Consumption: 14.79 km/liter (6.76 liters/100km)
Conclusion
Which pickup truck is the most fuel-efficient? According to the test results above, the Isuzu D-Max Hi-Lander 1.9L leads the list with impressive fuel consumption. However, actual fuel consumption may vary depending on driving conditions and driving habits. This list provides useful reference information for Vietnamese consumers when choosing a fuel-efficient pickup truck.
