Automotive Business Magazine – Q3 2026 – Digital edition - Flipbook - Page 86
REV I E W
TOYOTA LAND CRUISER COMMERCIAL
Born to go further
Toyota Land Cruiser
Commercial review
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W
hile Toyota is widely
recognised as a global
automotive powerhouse,
not every vehicle it
produces is intended for
a universal audience.
Some models are
carefully tailored to
meet the specific
needs of regional markets, and the
Toyota Land Cruiser Commercial
is a prime example of this.
Designed specifically for
customers in the UK and
Ireland, the converted
SUV is adapted from
the iconic Land
Cruiser, transformed
into a van, but with
peerless off-road
abilities.
What is it?
At its heart, the Land
Cruiser Commercial is a
factory-developed conversion
of the standard passenger model.
But rather than being modified by a
third-party, the transformation is carried
out by Toyota itself, ensuring that it
retains the brand’s standards.
The work is carried out in a corner
of the firm’s Burnaston factory in
Derbyshire, where Land Cruiser SUVs are
converted into permanent two-seater
vans, offering 2.0 cubic metres of load
space and a payload of 810kg.
The conversion process takes place
in an area of the plant that previously
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produced the Toyota Avensis, but
now hosts a dedicated area where
engineers carry out conversions – the
Corolla LCV is built in the same way.
The process involves removing the rear
seats, replacing the side windows with
opaque panels for security and privacy
and installing durable steel inserts within
the interior.
A full-height metal bulkhead with a
mesh upper section is fitted to
separate the cabin from the
load area, while a hardwearing, non-slip load
floor ensures durability
in demanding working
environments. For
businesses that
require a robust and
dependable offroader that will access
places other vans
cannot reach, it has a
unique appeal.
The target audience is
quite specific.
Toyota expects strong interest
from customers working in industries
such as forestry, rail maintenance,
utilities, and infrastructure development
– sectors where access to remote or
challenging terrain is often a daily
requirement.
However, its appeal is not limited to
corporate fleets. Private buyers, including
farmers, contractors, and individuals
operating in rural or isolated locations,
are also likely to be drawn to its
capabilities.
