I don’t really believe that with diesel you will have access problems at some countries, not at least for the next 20 or 30 years. Anywhere on the world, first they will void the sale of brand-new diesel vehicles, then maybe some zone restrictions for old ones, but can’t really believe that could be places in the next future where they will impose to diesel vehicle owners to don’t use their old ones, if they pass at least with the minimum at a technical inspection like the Tuff in Germany, Mot in the UK, itv in Spain, or VTV or RTO here in Argentina.

Normally these inspections and rules doesn’t apply for international tourist, as per reciprocities agreements most countries will allow to get in as for temporal Import if at your own country your vehicle is allowed to be driven at normal roads. Of course, could be some exceptions, like with righthand-drive cars at some countries, or Carnets.

Mitsubishi express van I guess is what here is call L300? Unfortunately, here aren’t 4WD versions… if not will be my perfect car. I own now a Mitsubishi Montero (Pajero) with the 4M40 2.8 engine, also own an old Jeep (1964) that many years ago swapped the original petrol engine for the 4d56 turbo engine. It’s a great engine for your van, many had come here with it from factory. Many vehicles used the same engine too as Monteros/Pajeros 2.5 G2, L200 pick-ups, Hyundai Gallopers, Hyundai H1 van and H100 trucks, others brands as KIA have same engine on 2.5 small trucks. The diesel 4d56t engine is very popular here, not as the petrol 4g64, that is very rare to see.

If you will fit a brand-new engine, and you service regularly will not be any problem, it’s very reliable and you will find mostly any spare part anywhere. Can cruise all day at 100/110 Km/H (+/- 3000RPMs). If you ask me, try to fit an intercooler as well, will give you +/-10/15 + HPs at the right time. Add a 90/100 liters tank and will run a really good autonomy, then with petrol you will not. Run with normal diesel, and you will find it anywhere.

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