Vehicle choice

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 and 4WD ((aftermarket 4x4 in Europe by Oberaigner)
• 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.
• Lada Niva - Classic small Russian offroad vehicle produced from 1974 to 2009.
• 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

Overland Live Blog

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)
• How to Build the Ultimate Overland Vehicle for Less Than $10,000 (Outside, 2016)