I got a 2wd 02 3L diesel dual cab hilux. Once you get going it's great but struggles a little on hills, but gets up them in 2nd or 3rd. It's consistent at 100kmph.
The only thing that I don't like is the lack of grip in the rear on take off especially in the wet, loaded or unloaded. It's not LSD and spins the drive wheel way too easily. They would be too dangerous with LSD in the wet which is why there is no option I'm assuming.
If I buy another one it will be 4WD