best car to tow 3500kg

If you want to tow 3,500 kg in Australia, think heavy-duty utes and big SUVs, not hatchbacks with delusions of grandeur. Usual suspects: Toyota LandCruiser 300, Nissan Patrol Y62, Ford Ranger/Volkswagen Amarok, Isuzu D‑MAX/Mazda BT‑50, Toyota HiLux (select variants), plus American pickups like RAM 1500 and Silverado (often rated even higher). The badge isn’t the whole story; check braked tow rating, GCM, GVM, payload, and allowable towball mass so you’re legal once people, fuel and gear jump aboard. For stability, a longer wheelbase and proper trailer brakes help, and a weight-distribution hitch isn’t just pub talk. Touring types love LandCruiser and Patrol; ute folk swear by Ranger, D‑MAX and Amarok for payload and accessories. Pick the platform that fits your payload maths, then choose the drivetrain and cooling package to suit your terrain.