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* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toyota_HiLux Toyota HiLux] - A pickup truck available in 2WD and 4WD versions.
 
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toyota_HiLux Toyota HiLux] - A pickup truck available in 2WD and 4WD versions.
 
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toyota_HiAce Toyota HiAce] - A van available in 2WD.
 
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toyota_HiAce Toyota HiAce] - A van available in 2WD.
* Volkswagen T4 - A van available in 2WD.
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* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Volkswagen_Transporter_(T4) Volkswagen Transporter (T4)] - A van available in 2WD.
* Volkswagen T5 - A van available in 2WD.
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* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Volkswagen_Transporter_(T5) Volkswagen Transporter (T5)] - A van available in 2WD.
* Volkswagen T6 - A van available in 2WD and 4WD (camper van version known as "California")
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* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Volkswagen_Transporter_(T6) Volkswagen Transporter (T6)] - A van available in 2WD and 4WD (camper van version known as "California")
  
 
=== 4WD Vehicles ===
 
=== 4WD Vehicles ===

Revision as of 13:13, 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

4WD Vehicles

Types of vehicles in this category:

  • Jeep ; Wrangler ; Cherokee
  • Land Rover Series ; Defender ; Discovery ; Range Rover
  • Mercedes G-Class - A luxury SUV, also known as G-Wagen.
  • Mercedes Unimog - A heavy-duty 4WD truck.
  • Mitsubishi Pajero
  • Nissan Patrol
  • Steyr Pinzgauer 710 series ; 716 series
  • Toyota Land Cruiser 40 Series ; 60 Series ; 70 Series ; 80 Series ; 90 Series ; 100 Series ; 120 Series 200 Series

Motorcycles

  • BMW GS
  • Triumph Tiger
  • Honda 650R

Unusual Overland Vehicles

Overland Live Blog

External links