Amazulu

Yes, the D40 is the new model (D22 is the older model, still on sale here though). It's great off road. The low down torque of the diesel is awesome. The rear can 'fishtail' a bit on loose gravel or in the wet but I think that's a problem with all vehicles in this class. It's only available as a twin cab in Australia at the moment, the model here is called an ST-X & is not as well specified as the UK model but it is cheaper. The only downside I can think of is that there are some quality issues in the cabin, a bit too much plastic is used but it's nothing major. The rear seating is a bit cramped for adults but the Navara has more space than all the other models in it's class apart from the new Triton. I love it & can recommend it if you are into these kind of vehicles.

warbs4

We've got a 3-yr old Prado and love it. The wife uses it during the week around town and we use it in the bush at the weekends, it never ceases to amaze me what it can do and where it'll go. It'll go pretty much most places. It's a bit smaller than the larger Cruiser and not as heavy, but seems just as tough.

You need to be wary of all the other odds and sods you'll need too if you want to go bush regularly. It's an expensive hobby, but we've had a great time so far and the kids love camping in the bush away from the crowds.

There's loads of web sites on 4WD, you can spend hours genning up.

Cheers
Lee