i have driven one mate and i didn't think it was much chop, doesn't feel like a 4WD ute, more like a soccer mums car. the only positive i have seen is the fuel economy and the rear suspension but having said that soon as you get weight in it she sags a bit. i brought a 2014 D40 Titanium and paid 43k with auto and tow bar, to get the equivalent in a NP300 i think from memory you are looking at 15-20k more, someone correct me if i'm wrong. my brother in law works for Nissan and advised me to by the D40 Titanium over the new NP300. my 2c anyway.