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Toyota started life in 1918 when Sakichi Toyoda invented the first automatic loom and subsequently formed the Toyoda Spinning and Weaving Company.  In 1936 they produced their first motor car - the Model AA.   Today Toyota is the world’s best selling car brand a title they have retained for the past decade.

2026 entrants

Toyota HILUX GR SPORT II DOUBLE CAB 2.8 AUTO 204

Class entrant:
Caravan weight 1800kg - 2000kg | Pick-Up towcar

 Judges' comments:

"A work vehicle that is more than capable of caravanning at the weekend. Nimble for a pick up."

Pick-Up, Brink, fixed

Performance

  • Number of cylinders: 4
  • Size of engine in cc: 2755
  • Number of gears / gearbox: 6 / Automatic
  • Fuel: Diesel
  • Drive Train: All Wheel Drive
  • Power (bhp@rpm): 201
  • Torque (lb/ft@rpm): 309 @ 1400 - 3400
  • Towing acceleration 0-60mph: 20.72s
  • Towing acceleration 40-60mph: 11s
  • Towing deceleration 60mph-0: 73.99m
  • CO2 g/km: 242 - 265

Weights for towing

  • Kerbweight (including driver) (kg): 2245
  • Gross vehicle (kg): 3210
  • Caravan (kg): 1908
  • Noseweight (kg): 140

Pricing

  • Price range of vehicle: £36,245 - £76,150 (including VAT)
  • £ (price as tested): £52,769.99 (including VAT)
  • Insurance group: 43D

Read more about the Toyota HILUX GR SPORT II DOUBLE CAB 2.8 AUTO 204

Check with your local Toyota Retail Partner for the latest prices and availability

Toyota Land Cruiser First Edition 2.8

Class entrant:
Caravan weight over 2000kg | Large family towcar

 Judges' comments:

"A surprisingly comfortable off-roader that's capable of being used for hardy off-road driving and comfortable long-distance driving."

Pick-Up, Brink, fixed

Performance

  • Number of cylinders: 4
  • Size of engine in cc: 2755
  • Number of gears / gearbox: 8 / Direct Shift Automatic
  • Fuel: Diesel
  • Drive Train: All Wheel Drive
  • Power (bhp@rpm): 202 @ 3000 - 3400
  • Torque (lb/ft@rpm): 368 @ 1600 - 2800
  • Towing acceleration 0-60mph: 20.74s
  • Towing acceleration 40-60mph: 10.98s
  • Towing deceleration 60mph-0: 74.42m
  • CO2 g/km: 280

Weights for towing

  • Kerbweight (including driver) (kg): 2410
  • Gross vehicle (kg): 3150
  • Caravan (kg): 2049
  • Noseweight (kg): 250

Pricing

  • Price range of vehicle: £77,845 - £82,845
  • £ (price as tested): £82,845
  • Insurance group: 48E

Read more about the Toyota Land Cruiser First Edition 2.8

Check with your local Toyota Retail Partner for the latest prices and availability

2025 entrants

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Toyota RAV4 Plug-in Design

Class entrant:
Caravan weight 1500kg - 1600kg

Judges' comments:

"I liked the RAV4's agile feel and relatively crisp steering."

SUV, Toyota, detachable

Performance

  • Number of cylinders: 4
  • Size of engine in cc: 2487
  • Number of gears, gearbox: Automatic / Toyota Planetary gear system
  • Fuel: Petrol hybrid
  • Power: All wheel drive
  • Power (bhp@rpm): 302 (total system output, no RPM)
  • Torque (lb/ft@rpm): 167 @ 3200 - 3700
  • Towing acceleration 0-60mph: 11.64s
  • Towing acceleration 40-60mph: 5.17s
  • Towing deceleration 60mph-0: 51.68m
  • CO2 g/km: 22

Weights for towing

  • Kerbweight (kg): 2060
  • Gross vehicle (kg): 2510
  • Caravan (kg): 1500
  • Noseweight (kg): 70

Pricing

  • Price range of vehicle: £44,175 to £48,990
  • £ (price as tested) includes £815 towing gear charges: £44,805
  • Insurance group: 36E
  • ISOFIX Mountings: 2
  • NCAP safety rating: Five stars

Read more about the Toyota RAV4 Plug-in

Check with your local Toyota dealer for the latest prices and availability