⛽ Trucks — 1 to Under 3 Tonnes
Between 1 and 3 tonnes, Vietnamese buyers choose diesel almost by default; petrol trucks here are Japanese domestic/export models prized for clean, quiet running in food, pharma and city-centre fleets where diesel fumes are unwelcome.
🏆 Ranked Vehicles — Best First
#1Isuzu Elf Petrol (NPR Gas family)
⚡ Consumption: ≈11 L/100 km combined💰 Maker price: Import only — price on request- Isuzu truck chassis with a smooth petrol V8 in export (US) form
- Excellent cab comfort and visibility for city work
- Isuzu durability reputation carries over from the diesel line
- No official petrol version in Vietnam
- Fuel cost per km is roughly double the diesel Elf
- Specialist import service only
Full version (bản đầy đủ): Full (crew cab / refrigerated): insulated body options, automatic transmission, telematics.
#2Toyota Dyna 2.7 Petrol
⚡ Consumption: ≈11.5 L/100 km combined💰 Maker price: Import only — price on request- Shares the near-indestructible 2TR-FE petrol engine with HiAce
- Simple ladder chassis, easy body building
- Quiet enough for night deliveries in residential zones
- Discontinued in many markets; ageing platform
- Not sold in Vietnam officially
- Thirsty under full load
Full version (bản đầy đủ): Full: wide cab, automatic, factory tipper body.
⭐ Editor's Verdict
A niche choice: buy petrol in this class only if your cargo or your city rules punish diesel fumes. Otherwise the diesel Porter/QKR (Diesel section) cost far less to run.❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Which model ranks first in this class, and why?
Isuzu Elf Petrol (NPR Gas family) ranks #1 in this review (≈11 L/100 km combined; maker price Import only — price on request). Isuzu truck chassis with a smooth petrol V8 in export (US) form.
What is the difference between the base and full versions of the Isuzu Elf Petrol (NPR Gas family)?
Base version: Base (standard cab deck): steel wheels, vinyl trim. Full version: Full (crew cab / refrigerated): insulated body options, automatic transmission, telematics.
Are the prices and fuel figures final?
Prices are manufacturer list prices in Vietnam for reference (2025) unless marked as global/import markets. Consumption figures are manufacturer combined-cycle claims; real-world results vary with load, terrain and driving style.