Toyota Land Cruiser Did It! 2000 litre loading model released
Jun 29, 2025
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A new Land Cruiser has emerged in the UK. According to foreign car media CasCoups, the new Land Cruiser is a van model that is only used in the UK market. The load is less than the Pro Ace City van, but its towing capacity far exceeds that of a typical commercial van.
Toyota unveiled a new light commercial van version of Land Cruiser for the UK. The new SUV boasts a large cargo space that provides up to 2000 liters of loading space.
The 2026 Land Cruiser, sold in Europe and the UK, both come equipped with mild hybrid turbo diesel power trains. Now Land Cruiser is no longer a model represented only by offloaders. It is also a new addition to Toyota's professional work line-up in the United Kingdom.
Toyota transformed the SUV into a commercial vehicle while replacing the rear seat with a large loading space by undergoing renovations at the factory.
In addition, Toyota noted it will adopt mild hybrid diesel power trains for both UK and European versions of Land Cruiser by the end of this year. Commercial Land Cruiser is a model sold exclusively in the UK and has been converted at the Toyota Bernaston plant in Derbyshire.
It is aimed at professional buyers who want strong off-road performance of the Land Cruiser but don't need the generous seats of the High Lux pickup truck or the versatility of the open bed.In other words, it's a vehicle for customers who need to load a lot, not a hobby off-roader.
It looks like an SUV, but it can be used like a van. On the surface, this version is not much different from a regular Land Cruiser, except that steel panels are applied instead of rear window.
But the interior is simple.The rear seat disappeared and was replaced by a metal partition with a mesh top part separating the flat cargo compartment floor from the front seat.The trunk is finished with a durable tray and is 1685mm long.
Overall, this model has a loading capacity of 2000 liters. This amount of space will be sufficient for the target audience, but it falls short of the small van Toyota Pro Ace City, which boasts a loading capacity of 3,800 liters.
Nevertheless, this SUV features a generous towing capacity of 3.5 tons. Toyota said the latest commercial version offers more improved specifications than before.
18-inch alloy wheels, electric driver's seat, heated seat and steering wheel, electric tailgate with detachable window hatch, ECM room mirror, electric parking brake, dual-zone autothermal system, 9-inch infotainment screen, and Toyota Safety Sense driver assistance system.
Nothing has changed inside.The commercial version maintains a full-time all-wheel drive system with the same 2.8-liter diesel engine and selectable driving modes.The core off-road features were installed as they were.
Land Cruiser Commercial will be sold in the U.K. for $7,600 (about 103.4 million won) in August this year. The first delivery is expected in September.The model is not likely to be sold in other regions, but it can also be easily applied to left-handled vehicles, leaving the possibility of expansion open.
Toyota announced an update to LandCruiser's powertrain across Europe and the UK, along with the launch of commercial models.It will replace existing engines with mild hybrid diesel engines that are more efficient, as promised at the launch of the 2023 model.
The familiar 2.8-liter four-cylinder turbo diesel engine is now combined with hybrid 48V systems, including electric motor generators, lithium-ion batteries, and DC-DC power converters.The same configuration was applied to the Australian-spec Land Cruiser Prado and the HiLux pickup.
Toyota argued that "the mild hybrid version provides a smoother, quieter, more responsive engine stop-and-start system and strong, smooth, linear acceleration from the moment it starts up.'
The newly installed parts are designed to withstand harsh environments. It does not interfere with the off-road performance of the SUV, including the 700mm depth of the river.
The hybrid Land Cruiser will be delivered to Europe from the end of 2025.It is released in the UK in 2026. Commercial models with updated powertrains are also included.
Currently, only Lexus LX, a luxury version of Land Cruiser 300, is sold in the Korean market for 150 million won. Although the bodies of the two models are shared, domestic consumers are also waiting for the launch of Land Cruiser as there is a big difference in sales price.
Due to its high popularity in Japan and many other countries, there is a shortage of supplies. It is time for Toyota Korea to consider launching to improve the brand's domestic recognition.
Editor Song Moon-cheol mc.song@carguy.kr
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
