You still can't tow with a VE ute, especially a manual. 1200kg is the limit, so basically an empty car trailer with a fridge on it! I think the auto is 1600kg (car trailer with a gemini!). VE wagons appear to be the best compromise. A V8 auto SSV or CalaisV can tow 2100kg from memory, and if you do the calcs they also meet the ATO's criteria for an FBT "exempt" vehicle like a dual cab. I would have bought one instead of the Hilux, except 2100kg is slightly too low (car trailer weighs 700kg, HJ Premier and HK GTS weigh about 1600kg each). If GMH would just be sensible and fit a solid rear axle and leaf springs to the ute like F)%d do it'd sell like hotcakes! Especially if, like the F*&d they were a cab/chassis.