Toyota Land Cruiser 150, 7 seater or similar

Transmission: Automatic – Seats: 7 – Luggage: 2 small suitcases with all seats up (≈4–5 large with 3rd row folded) – Drive: 4×4 with low range (permitted on F-roads)

If Iceland had an official car for the Highlands, it would be the Toyota Land Cruiser. This 7-seat, body-on-frame SUV brings the stamina, ground clearance and traction you want for long gravel sections and summer F-roads, while staying calm and comfortable on the Ring Road. A torquey diesel engine paired with a smooth automatic gearbox makes easy work of headwinds, hills and full-day itineraries. Bring the family, bring the gear—this is the no-drama way to cover serious distance in all kinds of weather.

Built for real Iceland, not just brochures

Underneath, the Land Cruiser runs a ladder-frame chassis with a low-range transfer case—hardware you’ll appreciate when surfaces get loose or steep. Traction aids and hill-descent control help keep things tidy on rutted or corrugated tracks, while the long-travel suspension smooths out washboard gravel. On tarmac, it’s surprisingly relaxed and quiet, tracking straight in crosswinds and settling into an easy cruise between stops.

Seven seats, sensible flexibility

The cabin is designed around real travel days. Rows one and two have adult-friendly space and wide-opening doors; row three folds from the boot floor for two extra seats when you need them (best for kids or short hops). With all seven seats up, you’ll fit about two small suitcases. Fold the third row and the boot becomes properly big—≈4–5 large suitcases—with a square opening that makes loading duffels, camera cases or camping gear simple. Fold the second row for an extra-long load floor.

Comfort that lasts all day

A high seating position gives excellent visibility when wind, rain or spray roll in. Heated front seats (common in this class) and dual-/multi-zone climate control keep everyone comfortable. Materials are robust and easy to keep tidy on the move, and the driving position is set up for relaxed, shoulders-down cruising—exactly what you want on long stretches between towns.

Useful tech, no fuss

You’ll find a clear infotainment screen with Bluetooth, USB/AUX and a 12 V outlet so navigation, music and charging are covered. Steering-wheel controls, parking sensors and (in many cars) a reversing camera make narrow village streets and viewpoint car parks less of a puzzle.

Where you can drive

With 4×4, low range and high clearance, the Land Cruiser is suitable for all paved roads, well-maintained gravel routes and F-roads during the summer opening period. As always in Iceland: stay on marked roads (off-road driving is illegal), avoid river crossings that exceed the vehicle’s capability, and check daily road and weather updates before heading into the Highlands.