With constant fluctuations in gasoline prices, fuel costs have become a top concern for car users, especially for the pickup truck segment known for its hauling capabilities and engine power. However, not every pickup truck is a gas guzzler. If you’re looking for a pickup truck that’s powerful, versatile, and fuel-efficient, the list of 10 models below is a must-see. Compiled from real-world tests in Thailand, a market with many similarities to Vietnam in terms of operating conditions and vehicle types, this ranking will provide an objective and useful overview for Vietnamese consumers.
Isuzu D-Max OS_CAR S-22 showcasing its powerful and modern design
Thailand, one of the largest pickup truck markets in Southeast Asia, always prioritizes fuel efficiency when choosing vehicles. Therefore, fuel consumption assessments in this market are highly valuable for Vietnamese consumers, especially since the vehicle models and engine configurations in the two countries share many similarities.
Isuzu D-Max Double Cab OS_CAR S-21 with a robust exterior design
This article is based on data from Headlightmag (Thailand), where pickup trucks are tested under similar operating conditions: an average speed of 110 km/h, a total weight of driver and passengers not exceeding 170 kg, air conditioning on, and using the same Caltex Techron Power D fuel. This information is crucial for readers to clearly understand the actual fuel consumption of each model.
Top 10 Most Fuel-Efficient Pickup Trucks (Tested in Thailand)
Below is the list of the top 10 most fuel-efficient pickup trucks, ranked from 10th to 1st place, along with detailed information about their engines and measured fuel consumption.
10th Position: Isuzu D-Max Double Cab V-Cross 3.0 M 6AT 4×4
Opening the list is the Isuzu D-Max V-Cross 3.0L automatic 4WD. This model is equipped with a 3.0L diesel engine, code 4JJ3-TCX, producing 190 horsepower and 450 Nm of torque.
- Average fuel consumption: 13.23 Km/Liter (equivalent to 7.55 Liters/100Km)
9th Position: Mazda BT-50 Double Cab 3.0 SP 6AT 4×4
Mazda BT-50 3.0 SP 6AT 4×4 side view OS_CAR S-8
Sharing the same 3.0L 4JJ3-TCX engine as the Isuzu D-Max, the Mazda BT-50 3.0L also makes it into the top 10.
- Average fuel consumption: 13.33 Km/Liter (equivalent to 7.50 Liters/100Km)
8th Position: Mitsubishi Triton Double Cab Plus 2.4 GLS 6MT 4×2
Mitsubishi Triton Double Cab Plus 2.4 GLS 6MT 4×2 in orange OS_CAR S-18
Mitsubishi Triton Double Cab Plus 2.4 GLS 6MT 4×2 rear view OS_CAR S-17
The representative from Mitsubishi is the Triton 2.4L manual 2WD version. The car uses a 4N15 2.4L engine, producing 181 horsepower and 430 Nm of torque.
- Average fuel consumption: 13.41 Km/Liter (equivalent to 7.45 Liters/100Km)
7th Position: Toyota Hilux Revo Double Cab 2.8 Rocco 6AT 4×4
Toyota Hilux Revo Rocco 2.8 6AT 4×4 in white, showcasing its robust design OS_CAR S-2
Toyota Hilux Revo Rocco 2.8 6AT 4×4 front view OS_CAR S-1
The Toyota Hilux Rocco, a high-end version with a 2.8L engine (code 1GD-FTV, 201 horsepower, 500 Nm) and a 6-speed automatic transmission, also appears in this list.
- Average fuel consumption: 13.48 Km/Liter (equivalent to 7.41 Liters/100Km)
6th Position: Isuzu D-Max Double Cab V-Cross 3.0 M 6MT 4×4
Isuzu D-Max V-Cross 3.0 M 6MT 4×4 in black, highlighting its powerful presence OS_CAR S-20
Another version of the Isuzu D-Max V-Cross, this time manual, continues to show impressive fuel efficiency. The car still uses the familiar 3.0L engine.
- Average fuel consumption: 13.60 Km/Liter (equivalent to 7.35 Liters/100Km)
5th Position: Toyota Hilux Revo Double Cab 2.8 GR Sport (Hi-Floor) 6AT 4×4
Toyota Hilux Revo GR Sport 2.8 6AT 4×4 in sporty red OS_CAR S-11
Toyota Hilux Revo GR Sport 2.8 6AT 4×4 rear angle view OS_CAR S-12
The GR Sport version of the Toyota Hilux Revo 2.8L is also not inferior in terms of fuel efficiency. The car still uses the same engine and transmission as the Rocco version.
- Average fuel consumption: 13.70 Km/Liter (equivalent to 7.29 Liters/100Km)
4th Position: Mazda BT-50 Double Cab 1.9 SP 6AT 4×2
Mazda BT-50 1.9 SP 6AT 4×2 in elegant gray OS_CAR S-10
Mazda BT-50 1.9 SP 6AT 4×2 side profile view OS_CAR S-9
The Mazda BT-50 1.9L automatic 2WD version shows its fuel-saving advantage thanks to its smaller engine (RZ4E-TC 1.9L, 147 horsepower, 350 Nm).
- Average fuel consumption: 14.35 Km/Liter (equivalent to 6.96 Liters/100Km)
3rd Position: Nissan Navara 2.3 Twin-Turbo VL 7AT 4×4
Nissan Navara VL 2.3 Twin-Turbo 7AT 4×4 front view OS_CAR S-3
The Nissan Navara with a 2.3L twin-turbo engine (YS23DDTT, 187 horsepower, 450 Nm) and a 7-speed automatic transmission impresses with 3rd place.
- Average fuel consumption: 14.44 Km/Liter (equivalent to 6.92 Liters/100Km)
2nd Position: Nissan Navara 2.3 Twin-Turbo PRO-4X 7AT 4×4
Nissan Navara PRO-4X 2.3 Twin-Turbo 7AT 4×4 in stylish gray OS_CAR S-5
Another version of the Nissan Navara, the PRO-4X, shares the engine and transmission with the VL version, but achieves slightly better fuel efficiency.
- Average fuel consumption: 14.56 Km/Liter (equivalent to 6.86 Liters/100Km)
1st Position: Isuzu D-Max Double Cab Hi-Lander 1.9 M 6AT 4×2
Isuzu D-Max Hi-Lander 1.9 M 6AT 4×2 in elegant white OS_CAR S-16
Isuzu D-Max Hi-Lander 1.9 M 6AT 4×2 rear perspective OS_CAR S-15
Surpassing all competitors, the Isuzu D-Max Hi-Lander 1.9L automatic 2WD is the most fuel-efficient pickup truck in the ranking. The car uses the RZ4E-TC 1.9L engine (147 horsepower, 350 Nm), similar to the Mazda BT-50 1.9L.
- Average fuel consumption: 14.79 Km/Liter (equivalent to 6.76 Liters/100Km)
General Comments
Summary of top 10 fuel-efficient pickup trucks OS_CAR2
The ranking of the top 10 fuel-efficient pickup trucks in Thailand shows a diversity of models and brands. Notably, many models in this list are also distributed in the Vietnamese market, offering attractive fuel-efficient pickup truck options for Vietnamese consumers. The 1.9L turbocharged diesel engines from Isuzu and Mazda, or the 2.8L engine from Toyota Hilux are all familiar names. In particular, the 2022 Nissan Navara with a 2.3L twin-turbo engine promises to be a new option worth considering in the near future.
Although the test conditions may differ from actual use in Vietnam, this ranking is still a useful reference, helping Vietnamese pickup truck buyers have more information to make informed decisions, especially as fuel efficiency becomes increasingly important.
