[sandcruiser]

in a new vehicle, on toll roads in Mexico you won't feel much different than driving on the US interstate (except when you stop for food or fuel). Guatemala City to the US is only a few days, much of it on high-quality toll road if you want.

I'd check on pricing for a 78series cruiser in Guate as well, hilux are great trucks, but the Cruiser is built to handle heavier loads/heavier terrain- bigger axles, better suspension and more interior space. Probably more expensive and somewhat inferior mileage. The turbo diesel hilux might work better in the mountains than the 1hz in the Cruiser, which doesn't have a turbo (but should have an altitude compensator)

Saw this one in Costa Rica a few years ago and think it is near-perfect for overlanding.