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I visited Nepal a few years back and it was amusing seeing the UN drive these massive shiny land cruisers while everybody else was drying cars a bit smaller than a 90s civic. Optics matter, and maybe a Hilux or RAV4 would have suited the environment better

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I've seen the same in many other humanitarian responses. The UN also has Toyota Corollas (or similar sedans) in their fleets and they're often used for short distances. The problem (or the advantage depending on the security situation) is Corollas don't stand out as much as Land Cruisers. In some countries, white Toyota Corollas are the most common car.

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