[Towmaster]

I guess it would be appropriate for me to chime in.... ????

This is the main reason that I bought my 2007 RA Rodeo 4X4
And then slotted in the 6.0 litre L98 V8. If you read the post then you will know.

Kerb weight 1750 (It's actually lighter than standard thanks to the alloy engine and no 4x4 system)
GVM 2900kg means I can have 1.15 ton of ****e in the car - fuel, tools, me....
GCM 5900kg means I can have a 3 ton trailer
Towing braked 3000kg

My engineer told me that the Towing rating comes with the Vin, so no matter what engine I put in it retains the 3 ton towing capacity.

The heaviest I tow is about 2850 kg on the back. That is 1350kg for the (enclosed)trailer and about 1500kg of acrylic. Four wheel electric brakes, 50mm square axles and a breakaway ensure it's all pretty safe. The Rodeo will easily sit on 130 with that weight on. I can tell you the diesel wouldn't do that....

Fuel economy is about 12 litres / 100 empty and around 19 litres / 100 loaded.

Towmaster....