Small 4x4

I think the new triton " extra cab type" would fit the bill you have described....
Good luck

I see your comment re: a Jimny. Mate just swapped his three year old model for one of the new ones and loves the upgrade. A lot more power and a little more room, it goes everywhere. Mate chose the smaller vehicle after taking my SX DMax away for a few weekends but brand loyalty got him in the end.

That said, a SX DMax would only be a bit bigger than an IO and is very capable. I took my bog standard DMax straight from the showroom to the Simpson without any problems.

Iza

I have travelled a bit with an older lady with a Jimny. Goes everywhere, with caution, that bigger wagons can. Floats over sand.
Small fuel tank, 40l I think, is a limiting factor.
On another trip there was a couple with a Suzi Grand Vitara.
Likewise just as capable as the bigger cars.
Good luck with search.

I took the new Jimny for a test drive and was really impressed. There's really not that much else around in the small but capable 4wd market. Even the new Vitaras don't have low range from memory. Freelander 2's are smallish, pretty capable off road due to the Land Rover traction control system and actually very reliable. Reviews on productreview.com.au are overwhelmingly positive.

hi
Considered Subaru ??

Consider a newish NT to Nx Short wheel base Pajero or Prado if you can get hold of one.

Thanks all for the suggestions. You've given me some things to research.

Cheers
Diane