Welcome to the club! Just down South a bit from me.

Let me just say, I wouldn't consider the VX a strong candidate for overlanding. The VX is super tough, off-road capable and reliable BUT lacks one thing, SPACE. While the 91" wheel base makes the VX nimble off road and the sloped sides add a unique look, they both cut into the cargo capacity that's essential for long overlanding trips. Sure, you can get around this by building a rugged trailer or adding a big basket to the top but it can't compare to a pickup.

That's why I wouldn't pick a VX as a strong outlander... however I would choose a VX over a Tacoma (and most other vehicles) any day of the week. I owned a newer Tundra and the VX before I bought a house. I had to downsize to save some extra money and chose to sell my amazing, comfortable, and practical Tundra instead of the VX. I miss that Tundra but would make the same choice 100% of the time. Nothing beats the cool factor of driving a VX even if there is some obvious trade-offs. So, you might decide it’s worth getting a VX just to own one and still use the Tacoma for the overlanding trip.

Good luck with the research and decision.