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Originally Posted by OverlanderCT
And more general: I would prefer the toughest 4x4’s for ‘remote safety’ reasons. However, at the other hand I do like the modern safety features (at least airbags); but it seems that the modern 4x4’s are not closely as good as classics like the Toyota Landcruiser HZJ.
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For a tough transafrica I would still choose the Land Cruiser 200 today.
Because of the mordern safety features, because of the travel comfort, because of that the modern cars are more capable in offroad conditions.
With crawl your car can get out of trouble, because the electronic is able to fire up just one wheel. Where you did got stuck some minutes ago, with locked lockers.
I did collect some Videos about that topic here:
https://www.4x4tripping.com/2013/11/...-atrac-im.html
This is not because the electronic is better than lockers, but the electronic is an additional important element of self recovery, additional to the optional available ARB Lockers.
One additional reason is - that you are able to get spares. Too in the 2nd or 3rd world. Without shipping - they are locally available.
I`m not a Toyota fanboy - I dont think a Land Cruiser 200 is the most capable car for offroad conditions. Because they are heavy you need to winch more, but they are a perfect fit for overlanding. Comfort, Space, capability, durability. The V8 Diesel with near 300hp - brings the required power for that weiht. And the perfect balance between the axxles for having fun in overland setup of near 4to...
For an just offroad related vehicle, I would go very very lightweigt, small cars with big tyres. Jimny, Jeeps and similar.
Surfy