That was really my point - that the 70-series is a better match for mining use in Australia than the QM. We don't get the 70 here, so I don't know much about the engine options. I drove a 70 with the 4.5 V8 for 5 weeks back in 2007 - but its my only experience with a 70. I'm also not familiar with your other commercial options (Mahindra, etc.) - I was just expressing doubt that the QM would find a home in the mines of Australia when there are cheaper options that have good reliability and better payload. It seems like the QM will be popular with the overland / touring crowd, many of whom will prefer it to the "old-school" 70-series.