The complete article is available here: https://expeditionportal.com/top-10-used-overland-vehicles/The used overland vehicle market is more exciting today than ever before, with high quality and capable options available from nearly every major automotive manufacturer. With so many models to choose from, you might be wondering which four-wheel drives make for the best second-hand overland vehicles? In 2011, we published our first US and Canada top ten used overland vehicle list, and it has been since been read over one million times. A lot has changed in the last eight years though, including the types of vehicles available under our original test’s $30,000 and 20-years or newer cap. We have also learned a few more things about overlanding vehicles since 2011 thanks to several circumnavigations of the globe. This has all resulted in a nearly new list for 2019, packed with excellent options for those looking to purchase their first overland vehicle or upgrade their current one. Regardless of this list and our opinions, the reality is that a traveler should drive what they can afford, and what they most enjoy driving, despite the make or model.What makes a great used overland vehicle?Typically, someone buying a used vehicle is looking for value, but they are also looking for something reliable and capable for travel too. At Expedition Portal, we feel the following criteria comprises the most critical attributes of an overland platform. Ride comfort, noise, vibration, harshness, and other less essential considerations are weighed in the final ranking, but the primary ordering is based on these qualities and our field testing results:Capability: The vehicle’s ability to traverse rocky, muddy, and cross-axle terrain, including deep water crossings, severe side slopes, hill climbs, and descents.Capacity: The vehicle’s ability to carry weight as measured by payload specifications and the interior storage volume aft of the front seats.Durability: The vehicle’s ability to travel for extended periods of time (years) over rugged terrain while fully loaded without chassis or drivetrain failure.Reliability: The vehicle’s ability to perform without engine, electrical, or support system failures due to component malfunction or workmanship error.Value: Valuation of vehicle cost to content. Vehicles with high functional content will score the highest value ratings.#1 2008-2010 Toyota 200 Series Land Cruiser EDITOR’S CHOICE AWARD1,600 lb. Payload | $24-30,000Pros:Legendary reliability and durability1600 lb. payload / 8,000 lb. towing / 440 lb. roof loadExceptional long-distance touring comfortCons:Bland styling and driving experiencePoor fuel economyLimited in technical terrain due to overall size#2 2005-2015 Toyota Tacoma1,200 lb. Payload | $10-30,000Pros:Excellent reliabilityStrong aftermarket supportGood trail performanceCons:Bed lacks robustnessCheap interior materialsTragic payload for a pickupOur Experience: The Expedition Portal team has owned several Tacomas, and the author has driven or traveled with Tacomas from both Prudhoe Bay and Tuktoyaktuk, down to the Darien Gap. Our team currently owns a 2017 TRD Tacoma.#3 2005-2013 Lexus GX VALUE AWARD1,300-1,500 lb Payload | $10-30,000Pros:Ideal dimensions and wheelbaseComfortable and competent on the trailExcellent valueCons:Seat leather made from paper macheNo factory rear locking differential#4 2010-2012 RAM Cummins 2500/3500Up to a 5,000 lb Payload | $22-30,000Pros:Payload capacity more than the towing capacity of most SUVsRobust drivetrainsSolid axle front and rearCons:Large for some technical routesLarge for many developing-world villagesLimited service infrastructure outside of North America and Australia#5 2009-2016 Toyota 4Runner1,625 lb Payload (SR5 4×4) | $16-30,000Pros:Good technical terrain performance in the trail variantQuiet and comfortableProper payloadCons:Needs another few transmission gears (only a 5-speed auto)Dash designed by a half-blind 1980s boom-box designer wearing