Toyota are one of the UK’s foremost engine manufacturers and importers, E. P. Barrus Ltd knows all about power plants. Now its awareness of the reliability of Toyota engineering has encouraged E.P. Barrus Ltd to change its car and van fleet to that badge. Over 20 units have already been delivered to the company’s Bicester headquarters. The new vehicles have already replaced some of the existing fleet of Vauxhalls and Jaguars.
Making up the majority of the cars are the Avensis 2.2 D-4D diesel estates, in T3-S, TR and top-of-the-range T180 form. There are also Toyota Verso 2.2 diesel MPVs, T3-S and T180s. The new vehicles, finished in Decuma grey, are being used by E. P. Barrus’s divisional and area sales managers and the vans are used by technical support staff.
On the light commercial side, Barrus has begun with a pair of Toyota Hiace vans, one a 300 long-wheelbase, the other a 280 short-wheelbase, along with a Hilux HL2 Double Cab pick-up with Truckman top for towing boats. All the LCVs are ply-lined and fitted with heavy-duty towbars. The company has also taken delivery of two Toyota forklift trucks.
Founded in the early 1900s, E. P. Barrus Ltd is a foremost custom-engine builder and exclusive importer of leading brands in the marine, garden machinery, vehicle and industrial sectors. Its seven divisions operate through more than 1500 specialist dealers, supplying numerous prestigious organisations and manufacturers.
