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The Irish Sun
4 days ago
- Automotive
- The Irish Sun
The Toyota Land Cruiser Commercial has all the comforts of an upmarket SUV and is even more unstoppable than a Hilux
From the driving seat, the Land Cruiser Commercial doesn't feel like a work truck VAN-TASTIC The Toyota Land Cruiser Commercial has all the comforts of an upmarket SUV and is even more unstoppable than a Hilux YOU started out with a Toyota Hilux pick-up. Worked it hard. And yourself. Did well. 3 The Toyota Land Cruiser Commercial is the perfect work vechile with all the comforts of an upmarket SUV Credit: Supplied 3 Behind the seats is a tough steel mesh partition and behind that, a hard flat floor Credit: Rod Kirkpatrick/RKP Photography Now you have crews of people working for you – and you give them Hiluxes. So what do you drive next? Toyota is still there for you. Meet the Land Cruiser Commercial. As tough as a Hilux. As fearless as a Hilux. Off the road, even more unstoppable than a Hilux. But from the driving seat this doesn't feel like a work truck. Yes, 70 years and 11 million Land Cruisers ago, it started as a bare-bones vehicle. The new one is a whole different league. From the driver's seat it has all the comforts of an upmarket SUV. Until you turn your head. Behind you is a tough steel mesh partition. Inside Toyota's UK production plant as it builds five MILLIONTH motor since first Carina E rolled off the line in 1992 Behind that, a hard flat floor. The rear side windows have black steel blanking plates. That means it still looks like a car, not a van, and less of a break-in target for low-lifes who are after your tools. Yet as a two-seat van, it's taxed lower than a double-cab pick-up. There's a strong UK angle. The vehicles arrive as completed five-seaters from the usual Land Cruiser assembly line in Japan. At Toyota's plant in Burnaston, Derbyshire, it meets a dedicated spanner crew. They strip out the rear, then fit all the parts to make it a Commercial. They did the same for the previous generation Land Cruiser, which was launched in a low spec. 'Unstoppable' The buyers said they wanted something nicer. Which is why this time around there's heated, vented, powered seats, a full infotainment screen and a rich set of driver assists. But comfort is about more than an equipment list. The Land Cruiser looks after you on the road. The engine's pretty quiet unless you flog it. The automatic box shifts with a gentle slur. The steering's precise, even if the body does lean over in bends. The suspension is supple. Don't pretend it drives like a car, but it's a step ahead of a Hilux by any of those measures. Don't worry, mind, it'll still carry 810kg, or tow a 3,500kg trailer. It's just as unstoppable off the road. 3 The Land Cruiser still looks like a car, not a van, making it less of a break-in target Credit: Supplied You can thank huge suspension travel, a low-ratio transfer box and diff lock. Plus there are canny electronic traction aids that kept me chugging steadily along whether it was uphill or down or just plain rocky. Plus, it's a Toyota. So if you keep up with the servicing, it's warranted to keep doing all that for ten years. So wherever it takes you, it shouldn't leave you stranded out there.
Scottish Sun
4 days ago
- Automotive
- Scottish Sun
The Toyota Land Cruiser Commercial has all the comforts of an upmarket SUV and is even more unstoppable than a Hilux
From the driving seat, the Land Cruiser Commercial doesn't feel like a work truck VAN-TASTIC The Toyota Land Cruiser Commercial has all the comforts of an upmarket SUV and is even more unstoppable than a Hilux YOU started out with a Toyota Hilux pick-up. Worked it hard. And yourself. Did well. 3 The Toyota Land Cruiser Commercial is the perfect work vechile with all the comforts of an upmarket SUV Credit: Supplied 3 Behind the seats is a tough steel mesh partition and behind that, a hard flat floor Credit: Rod Kirkpatrick/RKP Photography Now you have crews of people working for you – and you give them Hiluxes. So what do you drive next? Toyota is still there for you. Meet the Land Cruiser Commercial. As tough as a Hilux. As fearless as a Hilux. Off the road, even more unstoppable than a Hilux. But from the driving seat this doesn't feel like a work truck. Yes, 70 years and 11 million Land Cruisers ago, it started as a bare-bones vehicle. The new one is a whole different league. From the driver's seat it has all the comforts of an upmarket SUV. Until you turn your head. Behind you is a tough steel mesh partition. Inside Toyota's UK production plant as it builds five MILLIONTH motor since first Carina E rolled off the line in 1992 Behind that, a hard flat floor. The rear side windows have black steel blanking plates. That means it still looks like a car, not a van, and less of a break-in target for low-lifes who are after your tools. Yet as a two-seat van, it's taxed lower than a double-cab pick-up. There's a strong UK angle. The vehicles arrive as completed five-seaters from the usual Land Cruiser assembly line in Japan. At Toyota's plant in Burnaston, Derbyshire, it meets a dedicated spanner crew. They strip out the rear, then fit all the parts to make it a Commercial. They did the same for the previous generation Land Cruiser, which was launched in a low spec. 'Unstoppable' The buyers said they wanted something nicer. Which is why this time around there's heated, vented, powered seats, a full infotainment screen and a rich set of driver assists. But comfort is about more than an equipment list. The Land Cruiser looks after you on the road. The engine's pretty quiet unless you flog it. The automatic box shifts with a gentle slur. The steering's precise, even if the body does lean over in bends. The suspension is supple. Don't pretend it drives like a car, but it's a step ahead of a Hilux by any of those measures. Don't worry, mind, it'll still carry 810kg, or tow a 3,500kg trailer. It's just as unstoppable off the road. 3 The Land Cruiser still looks like a car, not a van, making it less of a break-in target Credit: Supplied You can thank huge suspension travel, a low-ratio transfer box and diff lock. Plus there are canny electronic traction aids that kept me chugging steadily along whether it was uphill or down or just plain rocky. Plus, it's a Toyota. So if you keep up with the servicing, it's warranted to keep doing all that for ten years. So wherever it takes you, it shouldn't leave you stranded out there.
The Advertiser
25-06-2025
- Automotive
- The Advertiser
Toyota LandCruiser Prado van revealed
The new Toyota LandCruiser Commercial looks a standard Prado, but it's actually a van, of sorts. Although it lacks usual van conveniences, like sliding side doors or barn doors at the back, the LandCruiser 250 Series converted by Toyota UK does have a powered tailgate and a rear windscreen hatch that can be opened separately. Toyota UK has removed the Prado's second and third rows of seats, and fitted a hard-wearing flat load floor. A full-height metal bulkhead with mesh grille separates the front seats from the cargo carrying space and, as per UK delivery van regulations, the rear passenger windows are blacked out with covers. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. The LandCruiser Commercial's cargo area can carry up to 2000 litres worth of stuff, and measures 1090mm high, 1685mm long, and a maximum of 1286mm wide. To put that in context, the cheapest van in Toyota's UK range, the ProAce City – a rebadged Peugeot Partner – has a load volume of 3800L despite being half-a-metre shorter overall at 1817mm long. What the LandCruiser Commercial gives up in terms of outright carrying capacity, it makes up for with off-road capability. Under the bonnet there's the same 2.8-litre four-cylinder turbo-diesel engine that powers our Prado, making 150kW and 500Nm. It's mated to a permanent four-wheel drive system and an eight-speed automatic transmission. Off-road features such as crawl control, downhill assistance, and hill-start assist, are carried over to the Commercial. Other standard features include 18-inch alloy wheels, a 9.0-inch touchscreen infotainment system with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, heated front seats and steering wheel, electric adjustment for driver's seat, dual-zone climate control, and an auto-dimming rear-view mirror. Conversion work for the LandCruiser Commercial is done at Toyota's plant in Burnaston, about 15 minutes drive outside of Derby in the English Midlands. The passenger car or four-wheel drive van conversion is a niche that comes about due to UK regulations, which allow owners to pay lower annual taxes. They can also travel at the posted speed limit on motorways, whereas actual vans must travel 10mph under the posted limit. Van conversions were once a moderately popular segment, with models including the Ford Fiesta Van, Vauxhaul Corsavan and Vauxhall Astravan doing brisk sales. While passenger car conversions have largely disappeared, four-wheel drive vans still exist. The current Suzuki Jimny was sold as a commercial vehicle in order to skirt CO2 emissions rules for passenger cars, and Land Rover sells van variants of the Discovery and Defender. Priced from £52,729 (A$110,200) drive-away, the Commercial is easily the cheapest Prado model available in the UK, which otherwise kicks off at £77,845 (A$162,700). In the UK, the LandCruiser Commercial sits at the very top of Toyota's van range, which consists primarily of a bunch of rebadged Peugeot vans under the ProAce sub-brand, and the Corolla Commercial, a van conversion based on the locally made small wagon. MORE: Everything Toyota LandCruiser Prado Content originally sourced from: The new Toyota LandCruiser Commercial looks a standard Prado, but it's actually a van, of sorts. Although it lacks usual van conveniences, like sliding side doors or barn doors at the back, the LandCruiser 250 Series converted by Toyota UK does have a powered tailgate and a rear windscreen hatch that can be opened separately. Toyota UK has removed the Prado's second and third rows of seats, and fitted a hard-wearing flat load floor. A full-height metal bulkhead with mesh grille separates the front seats from the cargo carrying space and, as per UK delivery van regulations, the rear passenger windows are blacked out with covers. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. The LandCruiser Commercial's cargo area can carry up to 2000 litres worth of stuff, and measures 1090mm high, 1685mm long, and a maximum of 1286mm wide. To put that in context, the cheapest van in Toyota's UK range, the ProAce City – a rebadged Peugeot Partner – has a load volume of 3800L despite being half-a-metre shorter overall at 1817mm long. What the LandCruiser Commercial gives up in terms of outright carrying capacity, it makes up for with off-road capability. Under the bonnet there's the same 2.8-litre four-cylinder turbo-diesel engine that powers our Prado, making 150kW and 500Nm. It's mated to a permanent four-wheel drive system and an eight-speed automatic transmission. Off-road features such as crawl control, downhill assistance, and hill-start assist, are carried over to the Commercial. Other standard features include 18-inch alloy wheels, a 9.0-inch touchscreen infotainment system with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, heated front seats and steering wheel, electric adjustment for driver's seat, dual-zone climate control, and an auto-dimming rear-view mirror. Conversion work for the LandCruiser Commercial is done at Toyota's plant in Burnaston, about 15 minutes drive outside of Derby in the English Midlands. The passenger car or four-wheel drive van conversion is a niche that comes about due to UK regulations, which allow owners to pay lower annual taxes. They can also travel at the posted speed limit on motorways, whereas actual vans must travel 10mph under the posted limit. Van conversions were once a moderately popular segment, with models including the Ford Fiesta Van, Vauxhaul Corsavan and Vauxhall Astravan doing brisk sales. While passenger car conversions have largely disappeared, four-wheel drive vans still exist. The current Suzuki Jimny was sold as a commercial vehicle in order to skirt CO2 emissions rules for passenger cars, and Land Rover sells van variants of the Discovery and Defender. Priced from £52,729 (A$110,200) drive-away, the Commercial is easily the cheapest Prado model available in the UK, which otherwise kicks off at £77,845 (A$162,700). In the UK, the LandCruiser Commercial sits at the very top of Toyota's van range, which consists primarily of a bunch of rebadged Peugeot vans under the ProAce sub-brand, and the Corolla Commercial, a van conversion based on the locally made small wagon. MORE: Everything Toyota LandCruiser Prado Content originally sourced from: The new Toyota LandCruiser Commercial looks a standard Prado, but it's actually a van, of sorts. Although it lacks usual van conveniences, like sliding side doors or barn doors at the back, the LandCruiser 250 Series converted by Toyota UK does have a powered tailgate and a rear windscreen hatch that can be opened separately. Toyota UK has removed the Prado's second and third rows of seats, and fitted a hard-wearing flat load floor. A full-height metal bulkhead with mesh grille separates the front seats from the cargo carrying space and, as per UK delivery van regulations, the rear passenger windows are blacked out with covers. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. The LandCruiser Commercial's cargo area can carry up to 2000 litres worth of stuff, and measures 1090mm high, 1685mm long, and a maximum of 1286mm wide. To put that in context, the cheapest van in Toyota's UK range, the ProAce City – a rebadged Peugeot Partner – has a load volume of 3800L despite being half-a-metre shorter overall at 1817mm long. What the LandCruiser Commercial gives up in terms of outright carrying capacity, it makes up for with off-road capability. Under the bonnet there's the same 2.8-litre four-cylinder turbo-diesel engine that powers our Prado, making 150kW and 500Nm. It's mated to a permanent four-wheel drive system and an eight-speed automatic transmission. Off-road features such as crawl control, downhill assistance, and hill-start assist, are carried over to the Commercial. Other standard features include 18-inch alloy wheels, a 9.0-inch touchscreen infotainment system with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, heated front seats and steering wheel, electric adjustment for driver's seat, dual-zone climate control, and an auto-dimming rear-view mirror. Conversion work for the LandCruiser Commercial is done at Toyota's plant in Burnaston, about 15 minutes drive outside of Derby in the English Midlands. The passenger car or four-wheel drive van conversion is a niche that comes about due to UK regulations, which allow owners to pay lower annual taxes. They can also travel at the posted speed limit on motorways, whereas actual vans must travel 10mph under the posted limit. Van conversions were once a moderately popular segment, with models including the Ford Fiesta Van, Vauxhaul Corsavan and Vauxhall Astravan doing brisk sales. While passenger car conversions have largely disappeared, four-wheel drive vans still exist. The current Suzuki Jimny was sold as a commercial vehicle in order to skirt CO2 emissions rules for passenger cars, and Land Rover sells van variants of the Discovery and Defender. Priced from £52,729 (A$110,200) drive-away, the Commercial is easily the cheapest Prado model available in the UK, which otherwise kicks off at £77,845 (A$162,700). In the UK, the LandCruiser Commercial sits at the very top of Toyota's van range, which consists primarily of a bunch of rebadged Peugeot vans under the ProAce sub-brand, and the Corolla Commercial, a van conversion based on the locally made small wagon. MORE: Everything Toyota LandCruiser Prado Content originally sourced from: The new Toyota LandCruiser Commercial looks a standard Prado, but it's actually a van, of sorts. Although it lacks usual van conveniences, like sliding side doors or barn doors at the back, the LandCruiser 250 Series converted by Toyota UK does have a powered tailgate and a rear windscreen hatch that can be opened separately. Toyota UK has removed the Prado's second and third rows of seats, and fitted a hard-wearing flat load floor. A full-height metal bulkhead with mesh grille separates the front seats from the cargo carrying space and, as per UK delivery van regulations, the rear passenger windows are blacked out with covers. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. The LandCruiser Commercial's cargo area can carry up to 2000 litres worth of stuff, and measures 1090mm high, 1685mm long, and a maximum of 1286mm wide. To put that in context, the cheapest van in Toyota's UK range, the ProAce City – a rebadged Peugeot Partner – has a load volume of 3800L despite being half-a-metre shorter overall at 1817mm long. What the LandCruiser Commercial gives up in terms of outright carrying capacity, it makes up for with off-road capability. Under the bonnet there's the same 2.8-litre four-cylinder turbo-diesel engine that powers our Prado, making 150kW and 500Nm. It's mated to a permanent four-wheel drive system and an eight-speed automatic transmission. Off-road features such as crawl control, downhill assistance, and hill-start assist, are carried over to the Commercial. Other standard features include 18-inch alloy wheels, a 9.0-inch touchscreen infotainment system with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, heated front seats and steering wheel, electric adjustment for driver's seat, dual-zone climate control, and an auto-dimming rear-view mirror. Conversion work for the LandCruiser Commercial is done at Toyota's plant in Burnaston, about 15 minutes drive outside of Derby in the English Midlands. The passenger car or four-wheel drive van conversion is a niche that comes about due to UK regulations, which allow owners to pay lower annual taxes. They can also travel at the posted speed limit on motorways, whereas actual vans must travel 10mph under the posted limit. Van conversions were once a moderately popular segment, with models including the Ford Fiesta Van, Vauxhaul Corsavan and Vauxhall Astravan doing brisk sales. While passenger car conversions have largely disappeared, four-wheel drive vans still exist. The current Suzuki Jimny was sold as a commercial vehicle in order to skirt CO2 emissions rules for passenger cars, and Land Rover sells van variants of the Discovery and Defender. Priced from £52,729 (A$110,200) drive-away, the Commercial is easily the cheapest Prado model available in the UK, which otherwise kicks off at £77,845 (A$162,700). In the UK, the LandCruiser Commercial sits at the very top of Toyota's van range, which consists primarily of a bunch of rebadged Peugeot vans under the ProAce sub-brand, and the Corolla Commercial, a van conversion based on the locally made small wagon. MORE: Everything Toyota LandCruiser Prado Content originally sourced from:
Perth Now
24-06-2025
- Automotive
- Perth Now
Toyota UK converts LandCruiser Prado into a van
The new Toyota LandCruiser Commercial looks a standard Prado, but it's actually a van, of sorts. Although it lacks usual van conveniences, like sliding side doors or barn doors at the back, it does have a powered tailgate and a rear windscreen hatch that can be opened separately. Toyota UK has removed the Prado's second and third rows, and fitted a hard-wearing flat load floor. A full-height metal bulkhead with mesh grille separates the front seats from the cargo carrying space, and, as per regulations, the rear passenger windows are blacked out with covers. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. Supplied Credit: CarExpert The LandCruiser Commercial's cargo space can carry up to 2000L worth of stuff, and measures 1090mm high, 1685mm long, and its maximum is 1286mm wide. To put that in context, the cheapest van in Toyota's UK range, the Proace City — a rebadged Peugeot Partner — which despite being half-a-metre shorter has a load space that can swallow 3800L of stuff and is 1817mm long. What the LandCruiser Commercial gives up in terms of outright carrying capacity, it makes up for with off-road ability. Supplied Credit: CarExpert Under the bonnet there's a 2.8-litre four-cylinder turbo-diesel engine making 150kW and 500Nm. It's mated to a permanent all-wheel drive system and an eight-speed automatic transmission. Off-roading features, such as crawl control, downhill assistance, and hill-start assist, are carried over to the Commercial. Other standard features include 18-inch alloy wheels, a 9.0-inch touchscreen infotainment system with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, heated front seats and steering wheel, electric adjustment for driver's seat, dual-zone climate control, and an auto-dimming rear view mirror. Conversion work for the LandCruiser Commercial is done at Toyota's plant in Burnaston, about 15 minutes drive outside of Derby in the English Midlands. Supplied Credit: CarExpert Supplied Credit: CarExpert The passenger car or four-wheel drive van conversion is a niche that comes about due to UK regulations, which allow owners to pay the lower annual taxes. They can also travel at the posted speed limit on motorways, whereas true vans must travel at 10mph less than the posted limit. Van conversions were once a moderately popular segment, with models including the Ford Fiesta Van, Vauxhaul Corsavan and Vauxhall Astravan doing brisk sales. While passenger car conversions have largely disappeared, four-wheel drive vans still exist. The current Suzuki Jimny was sold as a commercial vehicle in order to skirt CO2 emissions rules for passenger cars, and Land Rover sells van variants of the Discovery and Defender. Supplied Credit: CarExpert Priced from £52,729 (A$110,200) drive away, the Commercial is easily the cheapest Prado model available in the UK, which otherwise kicks off at £77,845 (A$162,700). In the UK the LandCruiser Commercial sits at the very top of Toyota's van range, which consists primarily of a bunch of rebadged Peugeot vans under the Proace sub-brand, and the Corolla Commerical, a van conversion based on the locally made wagon. MORE: Everything Toyota LandCruiser Prado
7NEWS
24-06-2025
- Automotive
- 7NEWS
Toyota UK converts LandCruiser Prado into a van
The new Toyota LandCruiser Commercial looks a standard Prado, but it's actually a van, of sorts. Although it lacks usual van conveniences, like sliding side doors or barn doors at the back, it does have a powered tailgate and a rear windscreen hatch that can be opened separately. Toyota UK has removed the Prado's second and third rows, and fitted a hard-wearing flat load floor. A full-height metal bulkhead with mesh grille separates the front seats from the cargo carrying space, and, as per regulations, the rear passenger windows are blacked out with covers. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. The LandCruiser Commercial's cargo space can carry up to 2000L worth of stuff, and measures 1090mm high, 1685mm long, and its maximum is 1286mm wide. To put that in context, the cheapest van in Toyota's UK range, the Proace City — a rebadged Peugeot Partner — which despite being half-a-metre shorter has a load space that can swallow 3800L of stuff and is 1817mm long. What the LandCruiser Commercial gives up in terms of outright carrying capacity, it makes up for with off-road ability. Under the bonnet there's a 2.8-litre four-cylinder turbo-diesel engine making 150kW and 500Nm. It's mated to a permanent all-wheel drive system and an eight-speed automatic transmission. Off-roading features, such as crawl control, downhill assistance, and hill-start assist, are carried over to the Commercial. Other standard features include 18-inch alloy wheels, a 9.0-inch touchscreen infotainment system with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, heated front seats and steering wheel, electric adjustment for driver's seat, dual-zone climate control, and an auto-dimming rear view mirror. Conversion work for the LandCruiser Commercial is done at Toyota's plant in Burnaston, about 15 minutes drive outside of Derby in the English Midlands. The passenger car or four-wheel drive van conversion is a niche that comes about due to UK regulations, which allow owners to pay the lower annual taxes. They can also travel at the posted speed limit on motorways, whereas true vans must travel at 10mph less than the posted limit. Van conversions were once a moderately popular segment, with models including the Ford Fiesta Van, Vauxhaul Corsavan and Vauxhall Astravan doing brisk sales. While passenger car conversions have largely disappeared, four-wheel drive vans still exist. The current Suzuki Jimny was sold as a commercial vehicle in order to skirt CO2 emissions rules for passenger cars, and Land Rover sells van variants of the Discovery and Defender. Priced from £52,729 (A$110,200) drive away, the Commercial is easily the cheapest Prado model available in the UK, which otherwise kicks off at £77,845 (A$162,700). In the UK the LandCruiser Commercial sits at the very top of Toyota's van range, which consists primarily of a bunch of rebadged Peugeot vans under the Proace sub-brand, and the Corolla Commerical, a van conversion based on the locally made wagon.
