The demands of mining industry customers are largely responsible for the range's continued availability, but have dictated specification changes to the range over the years such as the OH&S driven addition of airbags at the beginning of 2010.
These demands have extended to a dual-cab bodystyle, to enable transportation of both cargo and more than the three passengers the current single-cab trayback is capable of conveying.
These same OH&S regulations generally prevent Troop carrier models from being used for 'carrying troops' these days in their traditional sidewards facing configuration, with the optional forward facing second row seat package being the only compliant configuration.
A dual-cab utility would be able to match the Troop carrier's passenger carrying capability, with the added functionality of a utility tray.
The model pictured above has been marketed in the Middle East, but it is unclear whether this is the variant being considered for the Australian market.
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Horrid rear profile. Looks like a Mahindra.
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