downsizing what vehicle

What do you want to do with it?

I sold my old patrol wagon as I wanted a ute. Did six months research and drove most utes. In the end it was between the BT50, Ranger and Amarok. In the end I chose the Rok and have not regrated my decision. I love it. Almost all reviews I have read have rated those vehicles the best three.

I suggest that you look at those vehicles. The 4wd ute sector is the fasted growing in the auto industry because they are so versatile.

It however comes down to what your needs are. What you intend to do with the vehicle.

Just remember theres no low range in the rok.

Why get rid of it.
Devil you know... Unless it has problems and it does what you need, just keep it. You know all its foibles and a new truck is going to cost you more plus is an unknown.

As others have said, how can anyone recommend anything when you haven't told us what you want to do with it. You say car so maybe a Corolla or a Lambo...

An interesting comparison test.

http://www.caradvice.com.au/388419/ute-comparison-ford-ranger-v-holden-colorado-v-isuzu-d-max-v-mazda-bt-50-v-mitsubishi-triton-v-nissan-navara-v-toyota-hilux-v-volkswagen-amarok-2/

Very different results for the Hi-lux from 4X4 Magazine.

Just a reminder that the Op is wanting to downsize from a Defender yet all the options suggested are either the same size or larger.

I am not sure what you could downsize to, if you want a proper 4wd - are short wheel base Prados and Pajeros still made? What about a Defender 90???

I think some of the Hyundais are still dual range - or even a later model Suzuki Vitara.

If a softroader is Ok well there are plenty of options - even in the Landrover family - Disco Sport, Freelander 2, or even an Evoque.

As mentioned all the other options like the dual cab utes and 4wd wagons are the same size or larger than a 110 Defender.

It all depends on what your use is likely to be.

Good luck with the search.

Garry

keep the 110 it would be better than any of the new utes out there as a 4wd & if you don't need the room its probably smaller than a dual cab ute

The problem you've got, is there simply are very few small or even what would have been considered medium sized 4wds on the market any more ...... thay have pretty much all been overfed and bloated.

The landcruiser that was reasonably light if a little spartan back in the days of the 40 series has nearly doubled in weight to become the bloated SUV that it now is. ..... the Patrol has suffered a similat fate.

The Hilux never was any smaller than the landcruiser though a lot lighter ...... its now been bloated out and is bigger, heavier and more powerefull than the early Landcruiser ...... The Nissan, Mazda, Ford, and holden ....all the light utes have suffered the same fate. ..... The Prado that started out as the station waggon version of the hilux ... the light 4wd in the range has also bloated out till it is not all that much smaller then the Landcruiser

Even the RAV that started out as the 4wd equavalent of the Corrola, so light in many sutuations the lack of a low range was not a problem ...... it has bloated out to being bigger, heavier and more powerfull than an early Falcon and has lost much of its original appeal.

An the same has happened right across the range of brands.

It could be argued that the X trail still fills the small 4wd gap .... but its small wheels let it down

The only respectabl real Light 4wd's on the market are the Suzukis ........ The Siera is no question a capable little vehicle, and a hell of a lot of fun ..... but possibly a bit small, would you want to tour in one....... I've driven a couple of Vitaras ..... well built vehicles and quite capable ..... but still have that high revving motor rinG a dinG sort of quality ...... though I know someone who dragged a camper trailer all over the country with one.

The question ya gota ask ...... is it worth the cost of the changeover and the cost and inconvienience of setting up a new vehicle.

cheers

If there's only the two of you, I'd suggest one of the kingcab/spacecab utes would be highly suitable.