I like to play devils advocate sometimes so with you coming from a Japanese make, are you not also considering a Toyota at least in similar price range? Earliest Land Cruiser 100 are getting much cheaper and frankly, probably are a better value for most people.
Then again, why do you even want this to be an SUV? Why not a van or pick-up? You specifically stated long haul forest service roads right? To me that sounds like a diesel truck with solid suspension that has so many more choices for configurations, it's hard to compare.
My choice would be something like a 2006 Dodge cummins 3500 with a 6spd. Simple, super tough, no worries basically. Put any type of camper on it, etc.
Personal preference they are smallish and do what I want - particularly on the side of the side road kinda of places - but thanks for the feedback