Independent trailing-arm suspension rated to 2.8 tonnes. Sized for gravel roads, formed dirt, and corrugated station access — not the bare-bones rubber-torsion most entry-tier hybrids run. The right pick for buyers who want capability without stepping up to a full off-road body.

Most JB models need a 200-Series or LandCruiser 300. The Gator Hybrid is sized for mid-size 4WDs — Fortuner, Everest, Pajero Sport, MU-X, Trailblazer. Tow capacity is one number; GVM headroom is the other. Confirm both with your dealer before towing — fully loaded mid-size 4WDs have tight GVM margins.

Two nights of fridge, lighting, and phone charging without shore power. At this price point, most competitor hybrids run AGM with limited cycle life. The lithium EcoFlow lasts the life of the van and discharges deeper without damage.

Textured polyurethane coating on the chassis (verify exterior application on production unit) resists scratches from scrub, rocks, and branches that mark gloss finishes. On a van designed for bush camps, the bodywork takes punishment — and shouldn't show it.