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* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Range_Rover Range Rover] - Offroad vehicle produced since 1970. | * [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Range_Rover Range Rover] - Offroad vehicle produced since 1970. | ||
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mercedes-Benz_G-Class Mercedes G-Class] - A luxury SUV, also known as G-Wagen. | * [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mercedes-Benz_G-Class Mercedes G-Class] - A luxury SUV, also known as G-Wagen. | ||
| − | * [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Unimog Mercedes Unimog] - | + | * [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Unimog Mercedes Unimog] - Mercedes AWD medium-duty truck produced since 1946. |
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mitsubishi_Pajero Mitsubishi Pajero] - SUV produced since 1982. | * [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mitsubishi_Pajero Mitsubishi Pajero] - SUV produced since 1982. | ||
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nissan_Patrol Nissan Patrol] - Large utilitarian 4x4 produced since 1951. | * [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nissan_Patrol Nissan Patrol] - Large utilitarian 4x4 produced since 1951. | ||
Revision as of 18:29, 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 (also known as Peugeot Boxer, Citroen Jumper).
- Ford Transit - A van available in 2WD and 4WD (aftermarket 4x4 in USA by Quigley and Quadvan)
- Hyundai H1 - A van available in 2WD.
- Iveco Daily - A van available in 2WD and 4WD.
- Mercedes TN/T1 - A van available in 2WD.
- Mercedes Sprinter - A van available in 2WD and 4WD (aftermarket 4x4 in Europe by Achleitner, Oberaigner and Iglhaut, aftermarket 4x4 in USA by Whitefeather)
- Mercedes Vario - A van available in 2WD and 4WD (also known as Mercedes 814, Mercedes 815).
- 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 Transporter (T4) - A van available in 2WD.
- Volkswagen Transporter (T5) - A van available in 2WD.
- Volkswagen Transporter (T6) - A van available in 2WD and 4WD (camper van version known as "California")
4WD Vehicles
Types of vehicles in this category:
- Jeep Cherokee - Successor to Jeep Wagoneer, produced until 1974.
- Jeep Grand Cherokee - Mid-size luxury SUV produced since 1993.
- Jeep Wrangler - 4WD offroad vehicle produced since 1987.
- Land Rover Defender - Classic offroad vehicle produced from 1948 to 2015.
- Land Rover Discovery - Mid-size luxury SUV produced since 1989.
- Range Rover - Offroad vehicle produced since 1970.
- Mercedes G-Class - A luxury SUV, also known as G-Wagen.
- Mercedes Unimog - Mercedes AWD medium-duty truck produced since 1946.
- Mitsubishi Pajero - SUV produced since 1982.
- Nissan Patrol - Large utilitarian 4x4 produced since 1951.
- Steyr Pinzgauer - High-mobility all-terrain military 4x4 and 6x6 offroad vehicle.
- Toyota Land Cruiser - Classic Japanese offroad vehicle produced in many series since 1951.
Motorcycles
- BMW GS
- Triumph Tiger
- Honda 650R
Unusual Overland Vehicles
External links
- Stephen Stewart: Choosing an Overland Campervan at xor.org.uk.
- Series "4WD a Must?": Part 1 – Driving from Europe to Southeast Asia, Part 2 – Driving in South America, Part 3 – Do we Consider a Different Vehicle – Landcruising Adventure
- Top Ten Used Overland Vehicles (Expedition Portal, 2011)
- Best Overland Vehicles (Gear Patrol, 2016)
- Top Ten Must-Haves for Your Overland Vehicle (Adventure Portal, 2016)
- The Ten Best Used Vehicles For Exploring the World (Jalopnik, 2015)
