Intent on towing more of a Titanic than a tinny and understand what off-roading is really about? The Toyota Fortuner and Ford Everest set out to serve those who still have a taste for a dollop of old-school.
Take away the four-wheel-drive component from a high-end doublecab diesel one-tonne utility and what are you left with? A winning formula, in respect to the Toyota Hilux PreRunner.
Sharp looks and standard seven-seater capability are the main draws of the new Highlander. But without a diesel choice, is it facing a tough landscape?
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