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=== 2WD Vehicles ===
 
=== 2WD Vehicles ===
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* Fiat Ducato -  A van available in 2WD.
 
* Hyundai H1 - A van available in 2WD.
 
* Hyundai H1 - A van available in 2WD.
 
* Mercedes TN/T1 - A van available in 2WD.
 
* Mercedes TN/T1 - A van available in 2WD.
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* Peugeot Jumper - A van available in 2WD.
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* Renault Master -  - A van available in 2WD.
 
* Toyota HiLux - A pickup truck available in 2WD and 4WD versions.
 
* Toyota HiLux - A pickup truck available in 2WD and 4WD versions.
 
* Toyota HiAce - A van available in 2WD.
 
* Toyota HiAce - A van available in 2WD.

Revision as of 12:47, 24 November 2016

The vehicle you choose will give you the option to choose your route. For example, if you chose a tiny Citroen 2CV you might be limited to paved roads however if you chose a fully equipped 4wd vehicle, your options are endless.

Every type of vehicle has been used for an overland journey... except perhaps a funeral hearse!

You might want to consider a TukTuk, a tractor, an Ural sidecar or even a Rolls Royce - all have pros and cons. Here's our guide to choosing your vehicle:

2WD Vehicles

  • Fiat Ducato - A van available in 2WD.
  • Hyundai H1 - A van available in 2WD.
  • Mercedes TN/T1 - A van available in 2WD.
  • Peugeot Jumper - A van available in 2WD.
  • Renault Master - - A van available in 2WD.
  • Toyota HiLux - A pickup truck available in 2WD and 4WD versions.
  • Toyota HiAce - A van available in 2WD.
  • Volkswagen T4 - A van available in 2WD.
  • Volkswagen T5 - A van available in 2WD.

4WD Vehicles

Types of vehicles in this category:

  • Land Rover Series ; Defender ; Discovery ; Range Rover
  • Toyota Land Cruiser 40 Series ; 60 Series ; 70 Series ; 80 Series ; 90 Series ; 100 Series ; 120 Series 200 Series
  • Steyr Pinzgauer 710 series ; 716 series
  • Jeep ; Wrangler ; Cherokee
  • Mercedes Gelandewagon (G-Wagon)
  • Mercedes Unimog
  • Mercedes Sprinter (factory or aftermarket 4x4)
  • Ford Transit (aftermarket 4x4)

Motorcycles

  • BMW GS
  • Triumph Tiger
  • Honda 650R

Unusual Overland Vehicles

Overland Live Blog

External links