Are Toyotas good for big families and a dog?
There are an impressive 18 Toyota models currently on sale in South Africa, however, for our purposes today we will be focussing on which of the larger models can accommodate a large family and indeed, their beloved dog(s).
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FJ Cruiser
Toyota's quirky FJ Cruiser may be a bit long in the tooth, but there is no denying its incredible off-road credentials and indeed its capacious interior, which boasts 990-litres of loading space, meaning there is enough space for five humans and a dog.
Fortuner
As one of South Africa's best-selling SUVs, the Fortuner is one of the best attainable family vehicles currently on the market, offering space for seven occupants, or six humans and a dog or two.
Toyota Hilux
Land Cruiser 300
Toyota's new flagship SUV is a technological tour de force that also offers a gigantic interior with up to 1 967-litres of loading space, with seating for seven, making it the best Toyota for a large family and their dog(s).
Land Cruiser Prado
Those looking for a slight upgrade over the Fortuner but cannot quite afford the latest Land Cruiser 300 will find the Prado to be a great middle-ground, offering seating for seven, and a boot that ranges from 104 to 974-litres and enough interior space to easily accommodate a family and a dog.
Toyota Quantum
RAV4
Toyota Rumion
The Rumion is the Toyota product that offers the most amount of space per Rand, offering seven seats and a boot that varies between 153 to 550 to 803-litres of boot space, making it good for a family and their dog, on a budget.
