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Toyota
Toyota's UK commercial range pairs the long-running Hilux pickup with the more recent Proace medium van, which is built on a shared platform with Stellantis-group vans. The Hilux is positioned on reliability and off-road/towing capability rather than outright payload, while the Proace competes as a diesel and electric alternative to the Transit Custom class.
Last reviewed 6 October 2026
Built in
Japan
Manufacturing since
1937
UK availability
Available in the UK, smaller network
Weight range
2.66t - 3.21t GVW
The Hilux has a long-standing reputation in UK trade and rural fleets for durability; the Proace is a newer, less commonly hired addition sold through Toyota's UK commercial dealer network.
What Toyota builds
Toyota model ranges
| Range | What it is |
|---|---|
| Hilux | Pickup truck, single/extra/double cab |
| Proace | Medium van, diesel and battery-electric, shares its platform with the Vauxhall Vivaro and Peugeot Expert |
Every Toyota model on GetBrent
7 models with figures from the maker or an official dealer. Open one for the full specification, photos and how it compares.
Toyota Hilux
Pickup truck offered in single, extra and double cab body styles.
Payload (Single Cab): 1205 kg
Payload (Extra Cab): 1075 kg
Toyota Proace
Medium panel van offered in diesel and battery-electric, sharing its platform with the Vauxhall Vivaro and Peugeot Expert.
Payload (L1, 2.0D 145): 1375 kg
Payload (L1, 2.0D 180): 1226 kg
Toyota Alphard / Vellfire
Chauffeur-spec MPV
Passenger capacity: 1-6 passengers
Luggage capacity: 6 suitcases
Toyota Auris Touring Sports
Estate version of the Toyota Auris hatchback, popular as a PCO-licensed hire and taxi car
Length: 4,595mm
Width: 1,760mm
Toyota Estima
Japanese-market MPV, sold in the UK as a grey import
Engine: 2.4 litre petrol
Trim: Aeras
Toyota HiAce
Commuter and chauffeur minibus van, diesel
Engine: 2.8-litre 4-cylinder turbodiesel (1GD-FTV)
Power: 177hp
Toyota Prius
Hybrid saloon
Engine: 1.8-litre or 2.0-litre petrol hybrid
Hybrid system power: 140-196PS depending on engine
Toyota models compared
The closest matches from other makes, side by side.
- Toyota Hilux vs Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles Amarok
- Toyota Proace vs Vauxhall Vivaro
- Toyota Auris Touring Sports vs Land Rover Discovery (5th generation)
- Toyota Estima vs Ferrari F8 Tributo
- Toyota HiAce vs Vauxhall Combo Cargo
- Toyota Prius vs Ferrari F8 Tributo
- Toyota Proace vs Renault Trafic
- Toyota Auris Touring Sports vs Mercedes-Benz S-Class
- Toyota Estima vs Lamborghini Urus
- Toyota HiAce vs Peugeot Partner
- Toyota Prius vs Lamborghini Urus
- Toyota Proace vs Vauxhall Combo Cargo
How Toyota compares
These are the makes buyers actually cross-shop against Toyota.
UK companies hiring and selling Toyota
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Other makes
GetBrent is an independent directory of UK hire and sales companies. We are not a Toyota dealer and have no affiliation with, or endorsement from, Toyota. The Toyota name and model names are trademarks of their owner, used here only to identify the products they refer to. Specifications vary by model year and market - always confirm weights, dimensions and towing limits with the supplier before hiring or buying.