Toyota Land Cruiser Commercial

FIRST DRIVE The commercial 4x4 is a small sector, but it has a big new contender in the shape of the Land Cruiser Commercial FIRST DRIVE The commercial 4x4 is a small sector, but it has a big new contender in the shape of the Land Cruiser Commercial

- By Dean Gibson

THE commercial 4x4 sector has typically been a bit of a niche market in the UK, but it's now becoming surprisingly busy. The Suzuki Jimny Commercial is the entry point to the sector, and cars such as Land Rover's Defender Hard Top and Discovery Commercial, plus the Ineos Grenadier Commercial, offer a bit more versatility. But now there's another option to choose from in the shape of the Toyota Land Cruiser Commercial. With prices starting from around £50,000 ex.VAT, it's a close match for its Land Rover and Ineos rivals.

The Commercial model is built in Japan on the same line as the SUV, before being fitted out here in the UK with the equipment to turn it into a commercial vehicle, comprising a flat floor section, steel mesh bulkhead and opaque window blanks.

There's just one version available, and it's well equipped, with standard features including heated and ventilated electrically adjustable seats trimmed in artificial leather, two-zone climate control, a powered tailgate, front and rear parking sensors and a reversing camera. Other highlights are the 18-inch alloy wheels, LED lights all round, keyless entry, a nine-inch touchscreen infotainment screen with smartphone connectivity and a full suite of Toyota Safety Sense systems.