Toyota reveals Land Cruiser Commercial

Toyota has revealed an all-new Land Cruiser Commercial – a factory conversion of the Toyota Land Cruiser SUV that was introduced last year.

It combines the model’s legendary all-terrain capabilities with a practical load space and an equipment specification that reflects its prestige status, together with Land Cruiser’s legendary quality, durability and reliability, claims the Japanese brand.

On sale in September and priced from £52,729, the van is converted at Toyota Manufacturing UK’s Burnaston factory in Derbyshire from an imported base model. The conversion includes removing the rear seats, rendering the rear opaque with interior steel panel inserts and installing a full-height metal bulkhead with a mesh top section.

The load space measures 1090mm high, 1685mm long and a maximum 1286mm wide, giving a cargo capacity (VDA measurement) of up to 2000 litres. The Land Cruiser Commercial can also tow loads of up to 3.5 tonnes.

The range comprises a single model, a five-door, long wheelbase version. Standard specification includes 18-inch alloy wheels, a power-adjustable driver’s seat, heated front seats and steering wheel, a power back door with opening window hatch and automatic dual-zone air conditioning. 

The multimedia system includes a nine-inch touchscreen and wireless smartphone integration with both Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.

The Commercial also adopts the Land Cruiser’s 2.8-litre diesel engine, matched to an eight-speed automatic transmission.

It has permanent all-wheel drive and selectable drive modes to suit the journey. Off-road performance systems include Crawl Control, Hill-start Assist Control and Downhill Assist Control. The driving assistance features include a Blind Spot Monitor, front and rear parking sensors and Safe Exit Assist.

At a later date, the powertrain will be upgraded to incorporate the Toyota Land Cruiser’s forthcoming Hybrid 48V mild hybrid system. Order books open on August 1, with the first customer deliveries due in September.