Toyota opens order book on Corolla van

Toyota has opened the order book for a new hybrid electric van, which it is building at its Burnaston factory in Derbyshire.

Last year, the new Toyota Corolla Commercial Hybrid Electric Van was given its world premiere at the Commercial Vehicle Show in Birmingham.

Built at Burnaston, which is the home of European Corolla production – the Corolla Commercial is the first full hybrid electric van in its class, according to Toyota.

It includes the same self-charging technology as the Corolla hatchback and Touring Sports passenger models.

It is based on the Corolla Touring Sports 1.8 Hybrid model, with the rear seats removed and replaced with a spacious and easily accessible load area.

Toyota said that further model information will be announced in the coming weeks, prior to the first vehicles being delivered to customers from June.