The Toyota Hiace is a minibus/light commercial vehicle (VAN) built by the Japanese automotive company Toyota. The Hiace was introduced in 1967 and is currently in its sixth generation. The Hiace is a testament to Toyota’s Reliability, Quality, and Durability hallmark.
It is available in a variety of body designs, including a minibus, crew van, panel van, minivan/MPV, and pickup truck, with the ability to drive you in style, comfort, and safety.
Core Features
The Hiace is a van with a one-box design on a monocoque frame. Over the years it has grown in size and use with optional styles including a commuter, cargo van, and ambulance in long and short wheelbase, and high roofs and super high roof.
The Hiace is versatile, and for that reason, it has found use in various industries. Of Toyota’s, the Hiace has been the torch bearer of reliability and durability, it’s a trusted and capable servant with robust bodies and engines that keep going even when exerted under tough and hush conditions globally.
The Hiace can be used as a taxi shuttle, delivery/cargo van, ambulance, or school/staff bus.
Hiace Van
Price
| 2019 | US$7,250 – US$54,300 |
| 2020 | US$11,480 – US$57,320 |
| 2023 | US$17,980 – US$64,180 |
Interior
- Standard interior features of the basic Hiace models include two front seats and a bench seat for three at the rear, with a large cargo area behind the bench. A double din radio, a rearview camera, a dash-mounted shift stick, AC vents, a multifunctional steering wheel, and an analog instrument cluster.
Cubby holds include door pockets, a glovebox with a tray underneath, and a tray or cup holder on the center armrest. - High-spec models add navigation and a driving camera.
Exterior
- Standard Roof: The Hiace Standard Roof has a low-lying flat roof with its dimensions measuring 4695 mm in length, 1695 mm in width, 1965 mm in height, 2570 mm wheelbase, and 195 mm ground clearance.
- High Roof: The Hiace High Roof has a tall roof with its dimensions measuring 4695 mm in length, 1695 mm in width, 2445 mm in height, 2570 mm wheelbase, and 195 mm ground clearance.
Engine and Fuel Consumption
- Engine: The Toyota Hiace is powered by a 2.0-liter 1TR-FE or 2.7-liter 2TR-FE 4-cylinder petrol engine, while a turbocharged 2.8-liter 1GD-FTV 4-cylinder is the diesel option. The engines are paired with a 4- or 6-speed automatic and 5-speed manual transmission.
- Fuel consumption: 8 km/L and 9 km/L for the 2.0-liter and 2.7-liter petrol, respectively, and 12.5 km/L for the diesel engine.
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Hiace Commuter
Price
| 2014 | US$8,820 – US42,340 |
| 2020 | US$22,050 – US$36,970 |
| 2023 | US$41,410 – US$42,250 |
Interior
- High Passenger Capacity (How many seats?): The Hiace Commuter is a high-capacity minibus capable of carrying 10, 12, 14, and 16 passengers depending on configuration.
- Air conditioning: Due to its size the Hiace is fitted with front and rear AC vents, with the rear vents having a fan speed controller set at the top just behind the front seats.
Exterior
- High Roof: The exterior styling of the Hiace offers two roof types namely; Standard and High Roof. Their main difference is in dimensions which stand at 4695 mm vs 5380 mm length, 1695 mm vs. 1880 mm width, 1980 mm vs. 2285 mm height, and 2570 mm vs. 3110 mm wheelbase, respectively. Apart from these dimensional differences, these two models share exterior features such as headlights, taillights, wing mirrors, and 15-inch steel wheels.
- Super Long Wheelbase: The 2023 Super Long Wheelbase Hiace dimensions are 5915 length, 1950 mm width, and 2280 mm height.
Engine and Fuel Consumption
- Engine: The Toyota Hiace Commuter is powered by a 2.7-liter 2TR-FE 4-cylinder or 3.5-liter 7GR-FKS V6 petrol engine, while a turbocharged 2.8-liter 1GD-FTV 4-cylinder is the diesel option. The engines are paired with a 6-speed automatic and a 5- or 6-speed manual transmission.
- Fuel consumption: 9 km/L and 8 km/L for the 2.7-liter and 3.5-liter petrol, respectively, and 12.5 km/L for the diesel engine.
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Hiace Wagon
| 2019 | US$13,200 – US30,270 |
| 2020 | US$17,310 – US$63,820 |
| 2024 | US$24,430 – US$58,390 |
Interior
- The interior of the Hiace Wagon is plush; it offers 10 comfortable seats, with two at the front and eight rear captain seats.
- Storage options include a dual glove box with a tray underneath, door pockets, a center tray on the central bin that doubles as a center armrest, and rear pockets and cup holders.
- Standard features include air conditioning, rearview camera, navigation, a double din stereo with CD player, front power windows, push start/stop button, and an instrument cluster with an analog speedometer and tachometer, plus a small digital car information display.
Exterior
- The Hiace Wagon is available with a standard or high roof, a long or super long wheelbase option.
- Standard exterior features include large headlights, large wing mirrors, a large bumper, a chrome grille, and 15-inch steel wheels with plastic covers.
Engine and Fuel Consumption
- Engine: The Toyota Hiace Wagon is powered by a 2.0-liter 1TR-FE or 2.7-liter 2TR-FE 4-cylinder petrol engine. The engines are paired with a 4- or 5-speed automatic and 6-speed manual transmission.
- Fuel consumption: 8 km/L and 9 km/L for the 2.0-liter and 2.7-liter petrol, respectively.
Hiace Luxury Van
Interior
- The Premium GranAce is available in a three-row, six-seat (a for-row with 8 or 11 seats is available) configuration with heated, powered, and leather upholstered rear captain seats, wood trim, front and rear climate control, the seats are comfortable and supportive, the center console is spacious with enough storage space, including bottle holders, a center tray that doubles as a center bin cover, and door pockets with bottle holders.
- Advanced Infotainment System: a 7.0-inch touchscreen display with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, AM/FM/DAB+ radio, a 12-speaker stereo with Bluetooth connectivity, CD player, six 2.1-amp USB ports, and a sat-nav.
Exterior
- Elegant Design: The Toyota GranAce has a length of 5300 mm, a height of 1990 mm, a width of 1970 mm, and a wheelbase of 3210 mm. The facial features a large grille with chrome and black accents, LED fog lights set on either lower end of the bumper, and LED headlights and DRLs on the further ends atop the bumper, on the sides you find large wing mirrors, power barn-style rear sliding doors, and 17-inch alloy wheels, at the rear there are large taillights, and a large swing up tailgate with a spoiler at the top.
- Exclusive Exterior Colors: White, Pearl, Black, and Silver Mica Metallic.
Engine and Fuel Consumption
- Engine: The Toyota Hiace Luxury Van (Grandia/Granvia/GranAce) is powered by a 2.7-liter 2TR-FE 4-cylinder or 3.5-liter 7GR-FKS V6 petrol engine and a turbocharged 2.8-liter 1GD-FT 4-cylinder diesel engine. The engines are paired with a 6-speed automatic transmission.
- Fuel consumption: 9 km/L and 9.1 km/L for the 2.7-liter and 3.5-liter petrol and 12.5 km/L for the 2.8-liter diesel respectively.
Other Models
Other specially designed Hiace models include:
- Hiace pickup truck: This model was available from the first generation with its production ending in 1995 at the third generation.
- Hiace panel van: This is specifically designed to handle cargo and hence does not have rear glass windows with their place taken by sheet metal.
- Hiace camper: This model is designed for camping, and comes with a built-in kitchenette, beds, and electrical installations.
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How many seats?
How many seats? There Hiace is available in several models each with varying sets of seats depending on configuration, they range between 5 and 16 seats. The Hiace Commuter leads the pack as it can be had with a maximum of 16 seats followed by the Hiace Wagon with a maximum of 10 seats, the Hiace Luxury with a maximum of 8 seats, and the Hiace Cargo Van with a maximum of 5 seats. For more details regarding seat configurations please refer to each section that covers the individual models.
Writer’s Perspective
The Toyota Hiace is so versatile, that it can cater to many different needs. Over the years it has functioned as a cargo van, a taxi shuttle, a school bus, a staff bus, a delivery van, an ambulance, a camper, a mobile lab, an OB van, and many other functions.
So, if you have a shop, a courier business, a school, a shuttle business, a large family, a tour company, field research that requires a mobile lab, or a mobile tools kit, the Hiace will be a good option for you.
Final Verdict
The Hiace is truly remarkable, a reliable and durable servant with a versatility like no other. It has been tried and tested in some of the world’s harshest (including parts of Africa) conditions, and mistreated, but it kept going.
So, if you operate a commuting business, a tour business, a VIP conference car hire business, offer courier services, or have a large family that likes to travel together, the Hiace will be a remarkable purchase.
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