cars with 3.5 ton towing capacity

Shopping for 3.5-tonne towing? In Australia, most modern dual-cab utes like Ford Ranger, Toyota HiLux (4x4), Isuzu D-MAX, Mazda BT-50, Nissan Navara, and VW Amarok are rated to 3,500 kg braked.

Big SUVs that can do it include Toyota LandCruiser 300, Ford Everest, Land Rover Defender, and many new-gen Prado variants.

The catch? Kerb weight, GVM/GCM and towball download (often 350 kg max) can carve your real payload to bits—especially after passengers, a canopy and a fridge the size of a small moon.

You’ll also want an electric brake controller, a rated towbar, and sensible tyres; weight distribution hitches can help, ego can’t.

Always verify the exact variant’s rating, as trims and engines can change the numbers. Consult official documentation for exact figures.