If you are from Switzerland (like me) then forget about import. Costly and lots of paperwork. I'd go for Toyota, they are bombproof and well know in many countries. I have done the same route you are talking about in 2003 on my Honda Africa Twin. I don't see any reason why you would need a serious 4x4, meaning one with low gear ratio gear box. Make sure it's a diesel and has the option to engage 4x4.
Other from that, fuel is nearly everywhere easy available as are mechanics in most places. In Russia and Central Asia you will plenty of Japanese Import Cars but most are models not known to us cause they are direct secondhand import from Japan. So these are models never built for the European Market. Nevertheless, spares will be around and plenty of stuff fits from other models anyway. In these countries mechanics will always come up with a solution. Your trip will be about 30'000 to 35'000 km, so if a car is in a decent condition, there should be no dramas on the road.
By the way, i have seen people doing this in a Subaru Forester or Impreza Combi. Why not?
Greets from Africa
Claudio
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