Top 5 most fuel-efficient diesel pickup trucks available in the Philippines

Updated Oct 18, 2022

The one in the first place will definitely give you a wow.

Pickup trucks are not seen as the most fuel-efficient among many other kinds of vehicle but there are pickup models which really give you much thought in terms of fuel economy.

Last November at Clark Pampanga, the Department of Energy’s (DOE) Fuel Economy Run has proved we have kept a wrong notion of the pickup vehicles for a long time and need to ditch this outdated idea. Today Philkotse.com will take the DOE’s list above for reference to sort out  5 most fuel-efficient diesel pickup trucks available in the Philippines and the one in the first place will definitely give you a wow.

5 most fuel-efficient diesel pickup trucks in the Philippines
 Model Engine displacement
(cc)
 Transmission Fuel efficiency rating
​(kpl) 
 Mahindra Supro  909  Manual  22.52
 Suzuki Super Carry  793  Manual  19.19
 Mitsubishi Strada  2442  Automatic  18.9
 Nissan Navara  2488  Automatic  17.8
 Ford Ranger  2200  Automatic  17.19

1. Mahindra Supro (MT): 22.52 kpl

This unpopular brand name may sound like a risk to take but actually provides the most fuel-efficient pickup truck you can find in the Philippines. Though being a small truck, the Mahindra Supro offers great room for occupants.

Angular front of the Mahindra Supro

Though a small truck, the Mahindra Supro offers great room for occupants

2. Suzuki Super Carry (MT): 19.19 kpl

Being a mini utility vehicle in the world of many other huge pickups, the Suzuki Super Carry performs an impressive fuel economy of 19.19 kpl. In the Philippines, the Suzuki Super Carry pickup truck is priced at P489,000.

Suzuki Super Carry price in the Philippines
 Model Price
Suzuki Super Carry Pickup Truck  P489,000

angular front of the Suzuki Super Carry

The Suzuki Super Carry performs an impressive fuel economy

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3. Mitsubishi Strada (AT): 18.9 kpl

The persistent upgrades throughout the past 40 years in the Strada make sure the vehicle get into this list. Being brought up with other improvements, fuel-economy is also taken extremely care of.

The Mitsubishi Strada take fewer gears than the Montero Sport, which boosts the engine power but at the same time better the fuel economy. Besides, the hydraulic assist becoming lighter requires less fuel than other pickup models.

>>> Click to find our Mitsubishi Strada Philippines review

Mitsubishi Strada 2018 price in the Philippines
Model Price
 Mitsubishi Strada 2.5 GL ex2 MT  P960,000
 Mitsubishi Strada 2.5 GLX 4x2 MT  P1,048,000
 Mitsubishi Strada 2.5 GL 4x4 MT  P1,107,000
 Mitsubishi Strada 2.4 GLS 4x2 MT  P1,160,000
 Mitsubishi Strada 2.4 GLS 4x2 AT  P1,228,000
 Mitsubishi Strada 2.4 GLS 4x4 MT  P1,336,000
 Mitsubishi Strada 2.5 GLS V 4x4 MT Field Master  P1,405,000
 Mitsubishi Strada GT 4x4 AT  P1,512,000
 Mitsubishi Strada 2.5 GLS Sport V 4x4 AT Field Master  P1,525,000
 Mitsubishi Strada GT 4x4 MT  P998,000

The Mitsubishi Strada 2WD is a great everyday pickup

If you want a budget-friendly but competent pickup, take a look at these Mitsubishi Strada 2017 for sale on Philkotse. 

4. Nissan Navara (AT): 17.8 kpl

No wonder the Navara will be on this list for it’s a loyal member among the best-selling pickup trucks in the Philippines in recent years.

Being among the bestsellers, the Nissan Navara must have something worth discussing and that is the excellent ability for city drives and loading capacity. Interested to learn more about this handsome pickup? Click here to read our Nissan Navara review on Philkotse.com.

angular front of the Nissan Navara

No wonder the Navara will be on this list for it’s a loyal member among the best-selling pickup trucks

Nissan Navara 2018 price in the Philippines
 Model Price
 Nissan Navara 4x2 MT  P917,000
 Nissan Navara 4x2 Calibre MT  P952,000
 Nissan Navara 4x2 EL Calibre MT  P1,050,000
 Nissan Navara 4x2 EL Calibre AT  P1,113,000
 Nissan Navara 4x2 EL Calibre Sport Edition MT  P1,141,000
 Nissan Navara 4x2 EL Calibre Sport Edition AT  P1,200,000
 Nissan Navara 4x4 EL MT  P1,221,000
 Nissan Navara 4x4 VL MT  P1,372,000
 Nissan Navara 4x4 VL AT  P1,423,000
 Nissan Navara 4x4 VL Sport Edition AT  P1,490,000

5. Ford Ranger (AT): 17.19 kpl

Ford Range’s fuel economy is nothing new to car enthusiasts as the model’s performance has been upgraded over time. The model took its root around 1958 and 1960 from the Edsel division on the base-trim Edsel Ranger model line, the Ford Ranger has left an indelible mark as one of the sturdiest pickup truck we can come up with. You can also take a look at our list of the top diesel car in Philippines for more choices. 

angular front of the Ford ranger

The Ford Ranger has left an indelible mark as one of the sturdiest pickup truck we can come up with

Ford Ranger 2018 price in the Philippines
 Model Price
 Ford Ranger 2.2 XLS 4x2 MT  P998,000
 Ford Ranger 2.2 XLT 4x2 MT  P1,128,000
 Ford Ranger 2.2 XLS 4x4 MT  P1,138,000
 Ford Ranger 2.2 2.2 XLT 4x2 AT  P1,188,000
 Ford Ranger 2.2 FX4 4x2 MT  P1,208,000
 Ford Ranger 2.2 FX4 4x2 AT  P1,268,000
 Ford Ranger 2.2 2.2 Wildtrak 4x2 MT  P1,328,000
 Ford Ranger 2.2 Wildtrak 4x2 AT  P1,388,000
 Ford Ranger 2.2 Wildtrak 4x4 MT  P1,428,000
 Ford Ranger 2.2 Wildtrak 4x4 AT  P1,488,000
 Ford Ranger 2.2 Wildtrak 4x4 MT  P1,568,000
 Ford Ranger 2.2 Wildtrak 4x4 AT  P1,628,000

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