The ability to pull 3500kg seems a prerequisite for large SUVs and utes in Australia, even though most of us never carried anything like this heavy.
This is a level of ability that’s expected – just like the way big SUV and utes can travel through difficult trails and swim through deep water.
Most buyers probably won’t push their cars to the top of their skills, but there are still plenty of people who really need that ability to lift up 3500kg – or more.
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Ultimately, Paul Maric tested 10 large off-road SUVs to see how well they handle a heavy trailer.
We can see the results of our video but also asked the question to the wider childcareman.xyz editorial team which model would they buy if they needed a car that could be used to pull ‘load load?
In the case of s, there were two cars in particular that was adored and a dark horse contender which also received some nods.
Sean Lander: KGM Rexton and Toyota LandCruiser 300 Series
I have two picks: one for the budget-conscious and one ‘money no object’.
Budget – KGM Rexton
It’s not the pick for s from outside, you wouldn’t think this would be the one. And if you drive away less than $60,000 for the Ultimate spec, it’s absolutely bang for your money.
This is not very fast, and the gearbox has to be calibrated but it can comfortably pull up the three-tonne mass we strapped to the back of it.
It will be a problem to payload at max towing, but the Rexton is rather comfortable, has ‘an engine that does not have as much power as rivals and works well with ventilated seats’ for long-distance touring.
Money no object – Toyota LandCruiser 300 Series
If you think as many of these are flies in the bush, there’s one reason you see them as a . And they are just doing everything well (except for slippery conditions – that will be the case when part three of our megatest comes out) and have a lot of comfort.
It is much cheaper than its Lexus cousin and more economical than it’s for $140,000 (plus $2500 for a ghost immobiliser) or less. Tow 3 can easily be towed with it. A simple GVM upgrade can do more with 5 tonnes and a 5-tonne ?
Why do I always drive a ‘Cruiser’ that is so good? And they’re a smooth, quiet and refined with plenty of power to boot.
But that’s the most important part I’ve heard of Beryls and Borises attempting to pull onto a 110km/h highway with their overloaded van on the back of. Pajero Sport, which takes them longer to get up to speed (most likely capping said speed at 80km orh) than 240 Freight train takes to stop stopping.
This doesn’t make the ‘Cruiser’ that issue – one of the reasons we test 0-100km/h times is for it. You ask for the love of god if you question the point, please do not ever tow anything.
I want to do ‘The Big Lap’. If you really care about doing it, and would like to go on tow, then you have to invest in the right equipment. Toyota dealers are everywhere, parts supply is good and even the mechanic/Golden Fleece operator 500km west of Tennant Creek will know how to fix something that breaks on it.
And if you want to travel around and stay in hotels, by all means buy a cheaper alternative. But if you want tow anything over a 105 trailer around this Great Southern Land, buy ‘Cruiser’. and a good immobiliser, as well as.
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Marton Pettendy: Ford Everest Platinum
I’m going to be using the Ford Everest Platinum as my four-wheel drive SUV weapon of choice for towing at the risk of following the crowd (and my colleagues).
A top-spec Everest’s lusty V6 diesel is well equipped with its 3500kg towing capability, plenty of range and all the amenities in Australia’’s best-selling large SUV – and the nation’S only homegrown SUV under $100,000.
But if I’m going to be throwing up the standard 20-inch alloys for the more compliant sidewalls of the no-cost 18-in-tyre/wheel package, which will make you feel more comfortable and off-road in your ride – or a lot less off road capability or harsh ride of that lifted Tremor.
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Max Davies: Toyota LandCruiser 300 Series
A regular towing (especially long-distance) vehicle and the support are needed as at least one of my colleagues has pointed out, a capable car. Why would I go with a 300 Series for that reason?
It is a good way to tie 3 up with . Compared to other 4WD SUVs, 5 tonnes without skimping on payload is an impressive acceleration and braking performance of its own kind; it has a high standard for the speed and efficiency of any 4-wheel SUV. That is the biggest drawcard – and one that Toyota heavily relies on – is its dealerships are dime a dozen, meaning you’ll never have to travel too far if you get into trouble.
Their 300s are as common as they sell, so parts can be sourced in a pinch. That is just an all-rounder with a nice interior and good ride to support it up.
But not only that, it’s more powerful than a Prado and far more economical than the related Lexus LX. The only thing that’s keeping me awake at night would be the threat of theft, so better security measures wouldn’t have to be a ‘negotiable factor’.
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James Wong: Ford Everest Platinum
Just as I love the look of the new Toyota Prado, if I want to be more powerful than the 2 are. If you have to pay over $100k for an 8-litre diesel, either a Lexus GX550 that is much less efficient than the original or more again for if you are buying ‘LandCruiser 300 Series’.
Why do I choose the best-spec Ford Everest as my favorite ? This V6-powered Everest, designed and developed in Australia for Australians, offers a perfect balance between everyday tech and useability as well with rugged capability.
There are questions about long-term durability and reliability based on feedback from owners but the relative value of Toyota products, muscular performance of a six-cylinder diesel under $100k is ‘the recipe few cars can match even today’.
Platinum is also a luxury car that costs around $90,000 and has room for up to seven which helps with the space.
My tip is to go for the cheap all-terrain tyre package with smaller 18-inch wheels (compared to standard 20s) so that it can be more fun and off-road.
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Ben Zachariah: Ford Everest Platinum
I bought a petrol V8-powered Toyota LandCruiser 200 Series to drive – and who can’t recommend it highly enough. Would you think that I would instantly gravitate towards the 300 Series?
But I’m sure the new LandCruiser would do a good job, but it has been – with slack cheque to be pointed towards GMC Yukon Denali. But GM did not include the Yukon for whatever reason, so we don’t really know how it would compare to some of the industry’s proven off-roaders in our towing megatest. Pity of a parodyr.
Why am I reverting to the Ford Everest Platinum, rather than the big Toyota? My review of Everest recently came up with a few complaints about the company’s popularity – I wanted to see torque in the low-end but these were relatively small things that was part of the grand scheme.
The Everest is based on the Ranger ute, and has been shown to be an accurate workhorse for towing thanks to its choice of four-wheel drive that can be used in rainy conditions.’ Sure enough tech and luxury involved but it’s not too much?
On the whole, the Ford premium off-roader is a lot of money for the money and would be my shout for’seater cross-country tow rig’ with.
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Damion Smy: Ford Everest Tremor
My first car I think to be considering this question was a Chevrolet Silverado with few constraints, including budget, size and ‘reality’.
A creamy old-school V8, was the drawcard, its physics-defying grunt combined with mega cabin space lured me in by sheer ability — it’s an attractive feature of this feat that is known for its hyper-captiveness and has been shown to be very much like what I have done at home. It’s less attractive than appealing, however, if I park the five-metre-plus long Chevy and navigate the busy streets near my home. A ‘normal’ car should be the pick, so a ‘non-smart’ vehicle was also in our megatest and there were plenty of those at that.
Could I be a Land Rover Defender? No, would it be the Ford Everest (probably the Tremor) It just looks absolutely right, and you know it will drive as well when it’s towing. When it’s not working for a Silver Ado, and you can do more than say that.
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William Stopford: KGM Rexton or Ford Everest
Does KGM Rexton make a good towing car as Ford Everest V6? We tested it and no one was testing. Does it cost a lot of money though, as is ? You bet on the price.
KGM regularly deals with the Rexton range, which opens at $52,000 drive-away and KMG. The price is incredible and you can even buy a Rexton Ultimate for less than ‘base four-cylinder Everest’.
A. good car to drive and look at, but with the KGM finally getting adaptive cruise control and lane-keep assist last year there are no obvious flaws on the equipment list as it’s still a nice vehicle to both drive (and look for)
An Everest V6 is mighty tempting if you want more grunt. I don’t even have to go all the way up to the Platinum, either with the Sport costing thousands less – but if I’m splashing this much money on something to pull my imaginary boat or horse float, I may as well go the whole hog.
Of course if I really wanted to go the whole hog (and be the envy of the horsey set) there is themighty GMC Yukon…
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