Navara aventura double cab 56 plate auto. In the back 500L upright, two hose reels, two backpacks (WCW) and a 25L drum, two hazard cones and that's about it full. Poles and ladders on roof. Use a roller on the hard top rear roof bar to load and unload ladder.
Get about 20-25mpg, touch wood had no problems since new. Never worked out of a van so can't compare.
Would I buy another? I would seriously consider a van next, but would probably end up with another Navara.
Are you sure the maths are right?? By my calculator you will be paying about £18.6k over 3 years for a £25k motor, if that's right I will definitely have another