Toyota Land Cruiser Adventure "35 or similar

Transmission: Automatic – Seats: 5 – Luggage: up to 5 large suitcases (boot opening approx. L 108 cm × H 90 cm × W 130 cm) – Drive: 4×4 with low range (permitted on F-roads)

Meet the Toyota Land Cruiser Adventure 35—a specially converted Land Cruiser that’s purpose-built for Iceland’s Highlands. Riding on 35-inch all-terrain tyres, with raised suspension, underbody protection, and a snorkel, it’s engineered for stability, clearance, and control when the surface turns rough. A 2.8-litre turbo-diesel paired with a smooth automatic gearbox delivers effortless torque for climbs, corrugations, and long gravel days, while the cabin remains calm and comfortable for serious mileage on the Ring Road.

Why this Land Cruiser is different

This isn’t a cosmetic package; it’s a real capability upgrade. The combination of 35″ tyres, added ground clearance, and reinforced protection helps the vehicle track cleanly over ruts and rocks and shields vital components on uneven terrain. The snorkel improves air intake in dusty conditions and reduces water-ingress risk at shallow fords—though drivers must still treat all water crossings with caution and avoid deep or fast-flowing rivers. Despite the hardware, the Land Cruiser cruises quietly on tarmac and tracks straight in crosswinds, so big days feel less tiring.

Interior comfort & practicality

Inside, the Adventure 35 seats five adults comfortably, with supportive front chairs (heated in many models), wide-opening doors, and clear sightlines from a high driving position. Everyday tech keeps trips simple: Bluetooth, USB/AUX, and a 12 V outlet handle navigation, music, and charging. Climate control helps the whole cabin settle quickly when weather flips from sun to squall. The roomy boot swallows up to five large suitcases; fold the rear seats for a long, flat load bay that makes packing camping gear, tripods, or bulky duffels painless.

Real-world efficiency

For a full-size 4×4 on 35″ tyres, the Adventure 35 returns impressively sensible consumption (around 8.5 L/100 km) in mixed driving when you keep speeds reasonable and tyre pressures correct. The 2.8-diesel’s low-rev torque means relaxed cruising and fewer downshifts in headwinds or on rolling terrain.

Where you can drive

With 4×4, low range, high clearance, and those 35″ tyres, this Land Cruiser is suitable for all paved roads, gravel routes, and F-roads during the summer opening period. As always in Iceland: stay on marked roads (off-road driving is illegal), plan conservatively in the Highlands, and do not attempt deep river crossings. Build extra time into itineraries; rough surfaces are slower and conditions can change quickly.

Safety & seasonal setup

The Adventure 35 includes multiple airbags, stability control, ABS, and ISOFIX mounts for child seats. Tyres are fitted for the season—studded winter tyres from November to April and all-terrain 35″ tyres in summer. Drive to conditions: slow down on gravel, increase following distances in wind or rain, and check daily road and weather updates before you head inland.