@Shayne @Mick W
I love the Unimog, fantastic truck.... Originally, about 13 years ago, the Unimog was my first choice for an overland vehicle. Nearly 18 months of research, even talking direct to the German Government's main military disposals agency, just had to press the button.
THEN, after all that....... I changed my mind. Not because the Landcruiser was a better vehicle, purely because of the fuel consumption! especially on any trip of distance.
I am so glad I did now!.... because, just a trip to let's say, Malaga and back, would be over £2k in fuel and even to pop along to the A&O Show would now cost me £220 in diesel!
Sadly, that's the way things are going..... I think overlanding, or any vehicle based adventure travel, will eventually become almost impossible for most people. Unfortunately, we all know EVs & Infrastructure aren't suitable for this type of travelling, but it will also end up being cost prohibitive (not just fuel) for traditional vehicles.