Have a new GLX-R turbo diesel, about 600 to 800km's per tank, depending on the driving, and cost is down again around 1.25/litre.
About $50 to $70/week compared to the $90 to $100/week for the old V6 Paj.
GLX-R diesel= heaps of torque, nice throttle feel and gets along nicely, easy 110kph+ when highway cruising, on the rough stuff very comfy in the front seats. The suspension travel is limited, but makes up by being nicely balanced with good steering feed and easy gear changes. Feels great when the wheels start getting air and is reasonably capable. The auto brake distribution combined with ABS is a nice touch, no stuttering and 'feel safe' braking/traction. Large turning circle can be a pain but easily pivoted on itself in the soft stuff in 2wd with a bit of heavy boot.
I am already looking around at some mods for the suspension. The stock tyres are great for road legal and are not bad on dry stuff and sand - minus a bit of pressure, I will be shopping around for better rubber though.
Carries(1000kg) and tows heaps(2200kg-h/duty t/bar), excellent in this respect for most people!
Feels sturdy and reliable, good warranty for new, happy I got one. Would have gone the petrol if I had a couple extra bucks per week to spend.
Downsides = If you have long legs the drivers seat can be cramped until you get the right butt and feet placing. (I am 6'3" and find I can strech out around pedals, so all good). The drink holder in front is silly, you can't use a/c or stereo controls with a drink in it. Back seat riders, (especially ones with those lumpy things on their chests), get a bit shaken about.
Looks great, the most attractive ute out of the bunch at the moment, the GLX-R comes with all the 'pretty bits'.
If you have an ABN, Mitsubishi offer great deals via their fleet system.
