TRITON
MQ Triton is an evolution rather than a revolution, but has a more torquey and refined engine, better
low range and vastly improved fit-and-finish over the superseded MN series.
PRICE ENGINE TRANSTORQUE POWER WEIGHT LOAD TOWING FUEL LAST TESTED
GLX Sgl Cab/Ch 32,490 L4TD/2.4 M6 430 133 1660 1240 3100 75
GLX Club Cab/Ch 35,290 L4TD/2.4 M6 430 133 1775 1125 3100 75 Aug 15
GLX Dual Cab 36,990 L4TD/2.4 M6 430 133 1930 970 3100 75
GLX Dual Cab 39,490 L4TD/2.4 A5 430 133 1930 970 3100 75
GLS Dual Cab 40,990 L4TD/2.4 M6 430 133 1950 950 3100 75
GLS Dual Cab 43,490 L4TD/2.4 A5 430 133 1950 950 3100 75 Jan 16
Exceed Dual Cab 47,790 L4TD/2.4 A5 430 133 1965 935 3100 75 Feb 16
PAJERO SPORT
Paj Sport replaces the Challenger in Mitsubishi’s 4x4 range. It’s still on Triton ute chassis but with
rear coils under the back and bespoke bodywork. An 8-speed auto replaces the 5-slot of the ute.
PRICE ENGINE TRANSTORQUE POWER WEIGHT LOAD TOWING FUEL LAST TESTED
GLX 45,000 L4TD/2.4 A8 430 133 2045 666 3100 68
GLS 48,500 L4TD/2.4 A8 430 133 2060 660 3100 68 Feb 16
Exceed 52,750 L4TD/2.4 A8 430 133 2070 640 3100 68 Apr 16
NISSAN 3-year/100,000kmwww.nissan.com.au
PATROL Y62
In a segment that drinks diesel, top-specPatrol is available in V8-petrol guise only. Fully independent
suspension is backed by electronic traction aids, but its thirst hinders towing and touring.
PRICE ENGINE TRANSTORQUE POWER WEIGHT LOAD TOWING FUEL LAST TESTED
Ti 69,990 V8/5.6 A7 560 298 2706 794 3500 140 Jul 16
Ti-L 86,990 V8/5.6 A7 560 298 2735 765 3500 140 April 13
PATROL GU
Patrol GU remains no-nonsense, full-size bush touring wagon for a mid-sized price. But keep in mind
118kW/380Nm 3.0-litre is a mid-sized motor, so it’s working hard.
PRICE ENGINE TRANSTORQUE POWER WEIGHT LOAD TOWING FUEL LAST TESTED
DX 53,890 L4TD/3.0 M5 380 118 2366 694 3200 125
DX 57,690 L4TD/3.0 A4 354 118 2355 665 2500 125
ST 57,390 L4TD/3.0 M5 380 118 2455 605 3200 125 May 05
ST 60,090 L4TD/3.0 A4 354 118 2420 600 2500 125 May 16
PATROL CAB CHASSIS
Nissan offers a choice of leaf or coil-spring rear suspension. The only driveline choice is Nissan’s 3.0-
litre turbo-diesel and manual ’box, but big tank provides great range.
PRICE ENGINE TRANSTORQUE POWER WEIGHT LOAD TOWING FUEL LAST TESTED
DX (leaf) 52,290 L4TD/3.0 M5 380 118 2120 1160 3200 175 Oct 07
DX (wide wheels) 53,290 L4TD/3.0 M5 380 118 2120 1300 3200 175
ST (coil) 55,090 L4TD/3.0 M5 380 118 2120 1120 3200 175
NAVARA D23
The D23 – or NP300 Navara as it is being called – replaces both the D22 and D40 models.Single DX c/c 31,990 L4TD/2.3 M6 403 120 1614 1296 3500 80
Single RX c/c 32,990 L4TD/2.3 M6 403 120 1626 1284 3500 80
Single RX c/c 35,490 L4TD/2.3 A7 403 120 1632 1278 3500 80
King RX c/c 35,490 L4TD/2.3 M6 403 120 1727 1183 3500 80
King RX p/u 36,990 L4TD/2.3 M6 403 120 1863 1047 3500 80
King ST p/u 42,990 L4TD/2.3 M6 450 140 1908 1002 3500 80
King ST p/u 45,490 L4TD/2.3 A7 450 140 1911 999 3500 80
King ST-X p/u 48,990 L4TD/2.3 M6 450 140 1941 969 3500 80
King ST-X p/u 51,490 L4TD/2.3 A7 450 140 1944 966 3500 80
Dual RX c/c 38,490 L4TD/2.3 M6 403 120 1759 1151 3500 80
Dual RX p/u 39,990 L4TD/2.3 M6 403 120 1816 1094 3500 80
Dual RX p/u 42,490 L4TD/2.3 A7 403 120 1823 1087 3500 80
Dual ST p/u 45,990 L4TTD/2.3 M6 450 140 1862 1048 3500 80
Dual ST p/u 48,490 L4TTD/2.3 A7 450 140 1865 1045 3500 80 Jan 16
Dual ST-X p/u 51,990 L4TTD/2.3 M6 450 140 1917 993 3500 80 Aug 15
Dual ST-X p/u 54,490 L4TTD/2.3 A7 450 140 1921 989 3500 80 Feb 16
SSANGYONG 3-year/100,000kmwww.ssangyong.com.au
ACTYON SPORTS
The ute version of Actyon, this is one of a few 4x4 utes with coil rear suspension. Load capacity doesn’t
match the competition, but on-road handling is good.
PRICE ENGINE TRANSTORQUE POWER WEIGHT LOAD TOWING FUEL LAST TESTED
Tradie 29,490 L4TD/2.0 M6 360 114 2022 828 2300 75
Tradie 29,490 L4TD/2.0 A6 360 114 2022 828 2300 75
SX 30,990 L4TD/2.0 M6 360 114 2035 815 2300 75 Aug 07
SX 32,714 L4TD/2.0 A6 360 114 2035 815 2300 75 Aug 07
This is a nationwide drive-away price, not a list price, and includes on-roads.
REXTON
Ssangyong’s seven-seat part-time 4WD wagon is getting long in the tooth, but has a good powertrain
and isgood value.
PRICE ENGINE TRANSTORQUE POWER WEIGHT LOAD TOWING FUEL LAST TESTED
SX 39,990 L4TD/2.0 A5 360 116 1985 725 2600 78
This is a nationwide drive-away price, not a list price, and includes on-roads.
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SUZUKI 3-year/100,000kmwww.suzuki.com.au
JIMNY SIERRA
The latest version of the smallest off-roader on the market has revived the once-popular Sierra
nameplate. Pocket-money pricing for a pocket-sized performer.
PRICE ENGINE TRANSTORQUE POWER WEIGHT LOAD TOWING FUEL LAST TESTED
Sierra 20,990* L4/1.3 M5 110 63 1060 360 350/1300 40 Oct 10
Sierra 22,990* L4/1.3 A4 110 63 1075 345 350/1300 40
*This is a nationwide drive-away price, not a list price, and includes on-roads.GRAND VITARA
The Grand Vitara has two powerful petrol donks to complement its off-road capability. The last of the
smallerdual-range wagons, but is showing its age.
PRICE ENGINE TRANSTORQUE POWER WEIGHT LOAD TOWING* FUEL LAST TESTED
3-door Navigator 25,990 L4/2.4 M5 225 122 1489 426 550/1600 55
3-door Navigator 27,990 L4/2.4 A4 225 122 1504 537 550/1600 55
5-door Sport 30,990 L4/2.4 M5 225 122 1605 465 750/1850 66
*Unbraked/braked towing weights.TATA 3-year/100,000kmwww.tatamotors.com.au
XENON
The Xenon is Tata’s replacement for the Telcoline and is a tough, budget-buy, Indian-made
alternative to the Chinese utes: Foton, Great Wall and now JMC.
PRICE ENGINE TRANSTORQUE POWER WEIGHT LOAD TOWING FUEL LAST TESTED
Single c/c tray 22,990* L4TD/2.2 M5 320 110 1960 990 2500 70
Single p/u 22,990* L4TD/2.2 M5 320 110 1960 990 2500 70
Dual p/u 25,990* L4TD/2.2 M5 320 110 2070 880 2500 70
*This is a nationwide drive-away price, not a list price, and includes on-roads.TOYOTA3-year/100,000kmwww.toyota.com.au
PRADO
For 2015 the 150 Prado copped a new diesel engine borrowed from HiLux and a tweaked petrol V6. The
Prado update included new tinware up front and an interior tidy-up.
PRICE ENGINE TRANSTORQUE POWER WEIGHT LOAD TOWING FUEL LAST TESTED
GX 52,990 L4TD/2.8 M6 420 130 2150 835 2500 150
GX 54,990 L4TD/2.8 A6 450 130 2150 835 2500 150
GXL 60,990 V6/4.0 A6 381 207 2240 660 2500 150
GXL 59,990 L4TD/2.8 M6 420 130 2205 785 2500 150
GXL 60,990 L4TD/2.8 A6 450 130 2205 785 2500 150 Feb 16
VX 72,990 V6/4.0 A6 381 207 2355 545 2500 150
VX 73,990 L4TD/2.8 A6 450 130 2435 555 2500 150
Kakadu 83,490 V6/4.0 A6 381 207 2355 545 2500 150
Kakadu 84,490 L4TD/2.8 A6 450 130 2435 555 2500 150 Jun 16
FORTUNER
Toyota’s HiLux-based seven-seat wagon arrives to take on Everest, Pajero Sport, MU-X and Colorado 7.
PRICE ENGINE TRANSTORQUE POWER WEIGHT LOAD TOWING FUEL LAST TESTED
GX 47,990 L4TD/2.8 M6 450 130 2110 640 3000 80
GX 49,990 L4TD/2.8 A6 450 130 2110 640 2800 80
GXL 52,990 L4TD/2.8 M6 450 130 2110 640 3000 80
GXL 54,990 L4TD/2.8 A6 450 130 2110 640 2800 80 Feb 16
Crusade 59,990 L4TD/2.8 M6 450 130 2110 640 3000 80
Crusade 61,990 L4TD/2.8 A6 450 130 2110 640 2800 80 Apr 16
LAND CRUISER 200 SERIES
With two beaut V8s – petrol and twin-turbo-diesel – the 200 Series Land Cruiser offers loads of
performance. Big fuel capacity, big space and big ability make one of the best tourers ever.
PRICE ENGINE TRANSTORQUE POWER WEIGHT LOAD TOWING FUEL LAST TESTED
GX TDV8 76,500 V8TD/4.5 A6 650 195 2640 710 3500 138 Jan 12
GXL V8 87,000 V8/4.6 A6 439 228 2555 745 3500 138
GXL TDV8 83,600 V8TD/4.5 A6 650 195 2630 670 3500 138 July 13
VX V8 92,500 V8/4.6 A6 439 228 2610 690 3500 138
VX TDV8 97,500 V8TD/4.5 A6 650 195 2675 625 3500 138
Sahara V8 118,500 V8/4.6 A6 439 228 2665 635 3500 138 Sept 14
Sahara TDV8 113,600 V8TD/4.5 A6 650 195 2720 580 3500 138
LAND CRUISER 70
The 70 Series ’Cruiser’s torquey TDV8 makes it a load-hauler extraordinaire. Available as long-wheel-
baseTroopie or five-door, mid-wheelbase wagon.
PRICE ENGINE TRANSTORQUE POWER WEIGHT LOAD TOWING FUEL LAST TESTED
TroopCarrier WM 61,890 V8TD/4.5 M5 430 151 2320 980 3500 180
TroopCarrier GXL 64,990 V8TD/4.5 M5 430 151 2335 965 3500 180 Feb 08
Wagon WM 57,990 V8TD/4.5 M5 430 151 2220 780 3500 90
Wagon GXL 61,990 V8TD/4.5 M5 430 151 2190 810 3500 90 Feb 08
LAND CRUISER 70 CAB CHASSIS
With its TDV8 powerplant, the Land Cruiser ute is better than ever. Optional Toyota diff locks make it
super-capable off-road.
PRICE ENGINE TRANSTORQUE POWER WEIGHT LOAD TOWING FUEL LAST TESTED
Workmate c/c 56,990 V8TD/4.5 M5 430 151 2045 1003 3500 180
GX c/c 58,990 V8TD/4.5 M5 430 151 2010 1013 3500 180
GXL c/c 60,990 V8TD/4.5 M5 430 151 2020 1023 3500 180 Dec 07Australia’s Ultimate New Car Comparison Site whichcar.com.au