Toyota Land Cruiser Commercial - 1 month review

[hally]

No matter how great it is I won't buy one. It can't (legally) tow 3.5t

I fancy one but I am the same, strange though as it will be capable enough I would have thought. Amarok the same, it’s as big and powerful as any other pickup so why not?

 

[BenB]

Good to see this thread reborn! I should probably do another update at some point...

Currently at 60,000 miles, not had any issues or warranty claims (that’s jinxed it) having first set of front pads this weekend.

 

[Johnnyboxer]

Is that off list?
The list price of the LWB active is about 36k so 16% would knock off about 6k?

I think they come out at about £30/£31k plus Vat, depending on colour - that was the region I was quoted
Delivery would be Jan/Feb 2022 though

 

[Johnnyboxer]

Not in the Landcruiser though
It’s a 2.8 but bhp is de-rated to 170 and not over 200
Torque is also watered down
Only the higher power engine is fitted to the invincible X Hilux

I stand corrected, it does have the 200bhp engine now in the Active Commercial LC, just asked my dealer

 

[lloyd]

I thought the LC commercial was noisy inside compared
to the Hilux .Also not being able to tow the max was disappointing.

 

[Thomas Simpson]

Ah right. Same engine as new HiLux I guess?

Yes same as hilux, the 2.8 in the hilux makes it shift.

 

[Nithsdale]

I fancy one but I am the same, strange though as it will be capable enough I would have thought. Amarok the same, it’s as big and powerful as any other pickup so why not?

I initially thought the SWB was 3t and LWB was 3.5t (like the Mitsu Shogun, IIRC) but last time I looked at them (because I do fancy one at some point) I was disappointed to see both are 3t... poor from Toyota given the target market, being a commercial vehicle

 

[Thomas Simpson]

Priced both an lc swb and hilux invincible and the lc was £2k more expensive.

 

[Mounty]

For me thats £2k well spent for the comfort alone I would imagine. But, a 3dr SWB probably attracts a difference audience to the Hi Lux. Bigger discount through NFU on the HiLux too.

 

[hally]

Certainly for high mileage the local will surely be more comfortable but as a farm vehicle it’s a no go really, unless you don’t tow much weight and like slippery seat covers

 

[Thomas Simpson]

The lc is a very comfortable vehicle and rides extremely well and with more hp and auto should be very good. Priced against a 90 it was 10 grand cheaper.

 

[dave mountain]

Priced both an lc swb and hilux invincible and the lc was £2k more expensive.

Certainly for high mileage the local will surely be more comfortable but as a farm vehicle it’s a no go really, unless you don’t tow much weight and like slippery seat covers

money well spent. having had both with the same engine, the landcruiser is a more capable vehicle, despite what VOSA says. not much more money for a LWB either. mine towed a triaxle box of cattle easy, miles better than my hilux or 110 (which was a year newer, and is still to date the worst item ive ever owned). its still not an 80 series though

 

[A H N]

New Land Cruiser to be announced later this month or beginning of June with new V6 3.6 ltr engine 400hp, Also rumours Hilux will get same engine later with GR model.

 

[dave mountain]

New Land Cruiser to be announced later this month or beginning of June with new V6 3.6 ltr engine 400hp, Also rumours Hilux will get same engine later with GR model.

Be surprised if we get it in the uk

 

[Lakesdigger]

New Land Cruiser to be announced later this month or beginning of June with new V6 3.6 ltr engine 400hp, Also rumours Hilux will get same engine later with GR model.

Probably have lower towing capacity like ranger raptor.

 

[Mounty]

Probably have lower towing capacity like ranger raptor.

We always seem to get the weakest link on these vehicles vs the rest of the world.

 

[Johnnyboxer]

Any update after 2 years of ownership?
Reliable?
MPG?

 

[dave mountain]

Be surprised if we get it in the uk

LC 300 series now on sale in rest of the world, not coming to the uk. 3.3 twin turbo v6, so every bogan in australia is trying to buy end of line 200 series' with the 4.5 twin turbo instead, pushing prices through the roof 70 series still available with 4.5 v8

meanwhile in the uk the 2.8 toyota is about the biggest engine you can get in a new work truck. pathetic really.

 

[BenB]

Any update after 2 years of ownership?
Reliable?
MPG?

Very, very pleased...no regrets at all. Just passed 80,000 miles last week, no warranty claims and only had regular service items so far.

MPG long-term average is 31.2....I've had BFG All-Terrains fitted about 18 months ago which has given the economy a bit of a hit.

 

[Johnnyboxer]

Very, very pleased...no regrets at all. Just passed 80,000 miles last week, no warranty claims and only had regular service items so far.

MPG long-term average is 31.2....I've had BFG All-Terrains fitted about 18 months ago which has given the economy a bit of a hit.

Thanks
Sounds good
Would you buy another?