TA- Y-FQBR 4wd Car - Mitsubishi Triton GSR and new Kia Tasman SX+

TA- Y-FQBR 4wd Car - Mitsubishi Triton GSR and new Kia Tasman SX+
Lead Model is Mitsubishi Triton GSR (means most of the fleet currently is this model)
Allowed on select unsealed road.

The vehicles we are using in this category are Mitsubishi Triton GSR and new Kia Tasman SX+ - both are exceptional 4wd vehicles with powerful but extremely economical turbo diesel engines, automatic transmission and a full suite of electronic driving aids and technology. I personally have experienced fuel economy in these vehicles of 7.2 litres/100 klms - both have similar sized tanks of around 75 litres capacity. CEO Darwin.

Both are fitted with bull and tow bars, high quality rough terrain tyres x 6, and a high-quality fibreglass rear canopy with central locking. The second spare is securely mounted in the rear of the vehicle within the canopy covered area.

We are fitting dust protection kits to the rear canopy area to minimise the dust issue however I doubt that we will be able to stop all of it - we have seen dust ingress in the latest model Prado as well so we are unable to stop it 100% - such is the nature of the Gibb River Road in particular.

Using your AUS4WDTR2 Standard Rates, Yes, your Standard Rates include Unlimited Kilometers.

This can tow to 3200kg with no fitted electric brakes? - Yes that is correct. Please note, our vehicles do not come with Electric Brakes.
Yes with approval from supplier during the quoting stage. The supplier must know exactly what your towing and exactly where your going.

No additional Drivers Fees apply on your Standard Darwin rates.

See our Terms and Conditions

To Jim Jim Camping ground area and Jim Jim Falls yes allowed, subject to Northern Territory Road Conditions being checked before departure.
Access to Twin Falls not permitted.

Is this Y class allowed to Arnhemland via Central Arnhem Road - No it's not allowed.

Is this Y class allowed across Cahills crossing to Davidson’s or Willis camp on the way up to Cobourg Peninsula? - Our vehicles are allowed across Cahills crossing at low tide and Davidsons Safari Camp only and no where else.
Cahills crossing is tidal so the tides must be checked for low tide times before crossing.
As per our Terms and Conditions, No vehicles are covered in the event of Overhead, Underbody and Water Damage.

Access is DENIED as per above to the areas listed within the following regions: -
Kakadu Region : Twin Falls: All year
Arnhem Land : Access to Arnhem Land including Gurig/Cobourg National Park (J, U, R, U9 4WD access to Davidsons Arnhem Land Safaris is allowed with prior permission)
Katherine Region: Central Arnhem Road to Gove beyond Bulman.
Kimberley Region: Mitchell Plateau and Kalumburu, Kalumburu Road North of Drysdale River Station, Canning Stock Route, Tanami Track (including Wolfe Creek Crater.)
Broome: Cable Beach, with the exemption of J1 Suzuki Jimnys rented from Broome.
Central Australia: Tanami Track west of Rabbit Flat, Gunbarrell Highway, Plenty/Donahue Highway, Canning Stock Route and the Strzlecki Track. With Thrifty’s written consent and knowledge, you can travel on the Oodnadatta Track and Birdsville Track only when travelling with another vehicle.
Other Areas: Outside of the Northern Territory or Western Australian borders without Thrifty’s prior consent.
Any Aboriginal lands which require a permit unless Thrifty have given prior written approval upon submission of a valid entry permit, entry to Aboriginal Land without a permit is illegal.

A new category created in mid-2026 so please expect a few changes as the years moves on.

The Vehicle Registration Recovery Fee (VRRF) at Thrifty Australia is a per-day surcharge designed to offset the cost of registering their rental vehicles, which varies by state. Compulsory all rentals - VRRF ($8.80/day) on rental and GST 10% for Standard Darwin rates.

When is the Darwin branch open - 64 Stuart Highway, Darwin 0820
Darwin depot opening and closing hours
Monday 0730 – 1700
Tuesday 0730 – 1700
Wednesday 0730 – 1700
Thursday 0730 – 1700
Friday 0730 – 1700
Saturday 0800-1300
Sunday 0800-1200
Latest Drop off time is 15 minutes before close.

DRIVER’S LICENSE AND AGE QUALIFICATION
Thrifty recognises all current full Australian and International licences. The driver’s licence must be in English with a photo and produced at the start of the rental. Otherwise an International Driving Permit will be required or an official translation for those countries where International permits cannot be obtained. International Driving Permits will not be accepted without presenting the driver’s original license as well. Provisional, Learner or Extraordinary licences are not accepted. Vehicles will not be rented to anyone under the age of 25 for a 4wd.