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Toyota Land Cruiser panel van version now available in Europe

Looking for a robust and stylish workhorse that isn’t a pickup truck? Toyota Europe has the answer for you.

Introducing the Toyota Land Cruiser, a light commercial vehicle (LCV) specification specifically for the UK market, built at the Burnaston Toyota factory in Derbyshire.

The Land Cruiser LCV is aimed at professionals seeking off-road capability, with a closed cargo capacity of 2,000 liters.

The original second-row seating has been removed and replaced with a steel panel, a flat cargo floor, and a divider between the cargo space and the front cabin.

Additionally, Toyota has equipped this Land Cruiser LCV with 18-inch alloy wheels, an electrically adjustable driver’s seat, heated seats and steering wheel, as well as a powered tailgate with an opening glass window.

Not to be missed are features like an auto-dimming rearview mirror, electronic parking brake, dual-zone climate control, a 9-inch infotainment screen, and Toyota’s Safety Sense safety equipment.

In terms of power, the panel version of the Land Cruiser is powered by a 2.8-liter turbo diesel engine matched with a full-time four-wheel drive system—there are no changes in power (201 hp/500 Nm), off-road capability, towing capacity of up to 3.5 tons, and water wading capability of up to 700 mm.

According to Toyota, the Land Cruiser LCV will be available for sale this August, with a starting price of £51,729 (approximately RM299,000).

Toyota has also announced an update to the existing Land Cruiser offerings, where the 2.8-liter turbo diesel engine will be replaced with a 48V mild hybrid unit that adds 16 hp and 65 Nm.

This mild hybrid version is said to provide a quieter, smoother, and more responsive engine while also reducing CO2 emissions compared to the previous configuration.

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This Sunshine EV is a versatile kei van from China

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At first glance, this may be the latest kei van model to come from the Japanese market. However, don’t be deceived by the logo displayed, as it tells all — this is a light commercial vehicle (LCV) produced by SAIC-GM-Wuling.

Focusing on practicality and affordability, the Sunshine EV undeniably draws inspiration from the Japanese kei van lineup, featuring a short front end, small wheels, sliding doors on both the left and right, and tall body dimensions.

When compared by size dimensions, the Sunshine EV is roughly bigger than Japanese kei vans, measuring 3,685 mm in length, 1,530 mm in width, 1,750 mm in height, and with a wheelbase of 2,600 mm.

In its five-seat configuration, the Sunshine EV can offer a cargo space of 527 liters or up to 1,117 liters when the second-row seats are folded flat.

For the cabin space, it provides very basic equipment but emphasizes practicality and versatility for various uses.

Based on the supplied images, this compact van can be transformed into various types of mobile shops, used as a camper van, or converted into a mini workshop complete with professional tools.

In terms of power, this EV features a single electric motor that produces 40 hp with a top speed of around 100 km/h.

Buyers will have the option of a 17.6 kWh battery pack or a 26.5 kWh capacity option that can be swapped through the CATL battery swapping network.

The Sunshine EV is set to be launched in the Chinese market as early as 2025, with a selling price starting at around 50,000 yuan (RM30,580).