This is the first commercial vehicle version of the
Toyota Land Cruiser offered in the UK. Toyota will offer both short- and long-wheelbase
versions, with three and five doors respectively. In both cases the rear seats
are removed, creating a spacious cargo area that can fit 1,574 liters in the
SWB and 2,216 liters in the LWB version. Payload is up to 593 and 756 kg
respectively.
Both versions of the new Toyota Land Cruiser LCV can
tow braked trailers with loads of up to three tonnes. Power comes from the
company’s 2.8-liter D-4D turbodiesel engine that makes 175 hp and up to 331 lb-ft
of peak torque. A six-speed manual gearbox is standard fit while the permanent
four-wheel drive system features a Torsen limited slip differential at the
center and the classic low-range option. Minimum ground clearance is 215 mm,
while the maximum wading depth is 700 mm.
The new Toyota Land Cruiser Utility Commercial comes
with 17-inch steel wheels, cloth seats, air conditioning, smart entry and a
six-speaker audio with Bluetooth, among other. Sales in the UK have already
started, with prices kicking off from £ 27,546 for the SWB version and from £ 28,509
for the LWB. First deliveries are expected to commence this July.
