Passengers – Up to (inc. driver) |
5 |
5 |
5 |
5 |
7 |
Camping Equipment |
No |
No |
No |
Fully camping equipped, incl. roof tent |
No |
Comfort |
Modern, high comfort interior. Slightly narrow; basic 3rd row. |
Modern, high comfort interior. Taller & wider, more rear space. |
Work-truck cabin; less luxurious; rugged focus. |
Functional cabin, less luxury; camper conversion compromises space. |
Spacious modified cabin for 6–7; functional not plush. |
Features |
Modern, basic tech interior. |
Modern, high tech interior. |
Minimal tech – refer to spec sheet. |
Functional tech – refer to spec sheet. |
Functional tech – refer to spec sheet. |
Distance |
Solid 80L tank; fair range. |
Massive 150L tank; long range. |
Very large 130L tank; long range. |
Dual 80L tanks (160L total); excellent range. |
Solid 80L tank; fair range. |
Durability |
Proven Hilux roots; solid SUV. |
Very robust; second only to Land Cruiser. |
“Unbreakable” rep; thrives on loads & abuse. |
Legendary Hilux durability; tough platform. |
Durable but modified cabin less rugged than Cruiser. |
On-Road (Tar) |
Excellent for cruising highways; agile but less planted. |
Excellent stability, refinement & comfort. |
Less quiet & comfortable; firmer for long drives. |
Good for long tar drives; less refined. |
Adequate highway comfort; basic refinement. |
Gravel |
Perfectly adequate; more jittery than Prado. |
Composed & sure-footed; full-time 4WD. |
Very capable; suspension shines. |
Capable & durable; handles gravel well. |
Adequate; more body roll than Prado. |
Deep Sand |
Can handle dunes; less sure than Prado/Land Cruiser. |
Strong traction & power; handles dunes well. |
Outstanding; breezes through loose sand. |
Capable, but camper weight makes it less nimble. |
Handles deep sand but extra weight requires care. |
Mud |
Good with diff-locks; mind traction control. |
Full-time 4WD + lockers = strong. |
Excellent; clearance & rugged setup. |
Good with diff-locks; reliable traction control. |
Good with diff-locks; reliable traction control. |
Sossusvlei |
Will traverse sand with 4WD engaged; more challenging. |
Will traverse with ease (requires good technique). |
Will traverse with ease (requires good technique). |
Will traverse with 4WD + low range. |
Will traverse with 4WD + low range. |
Sandwich Harbour / Skeleton Coast |
Possible but risk of bogging without prior experience. |
Reliable with good technique. |
Best suited; powers through with ease. |
Not recommended with camper setup. |
Not recommended due to added weight. |
Damaraland / Dry Riverbeds |
Agile in tight tracks; less wheel travel. |
Great flex; proven in rocky riverbeds. |
Superior flex & durability for extremes. |
Capable in rocky riverbeds; camper bulk limits agility. |
Capable, but extra space mod impacts rugged ability. |
Cost |
Most affordable. |
Higher than Fortuner, same as Land Cruiser. |
Higher than Fortuner, same as Prado. |
2 pax & 4 pax higher than Fortuner, lower than Prado. |
Most affordable for groups of 6–7. |
Recommendation |
Ideal for traveller spending majority on-road with light offroad.RESERVE
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Ideal for traveller needing balance of luxury + offroad ability.RESERVE |
Ideal for traveller with serious offroad focus.RESERVE |
Ideal for traveller seeking a camping adventure.RESERVE |
Ideal for groups of 6–7 on self-drive trips.RESERVE |