Toyota Hiace

Model Update

To drive, the new Toyota Hiace van provides a nice ride and plenty of power. Carrying cargo or passengers becomes a breeze with Toyota’s blend of key features.

LWB and SWB models are available. It just depends on what you need the vehicle for. Large cargo or passenger carrying capacity and legendary reliability means that you have what’s needed to get the job done.

The Hiace commuter bus can seat 14 passengers, and with the special materials and trim, the van can be made to feel very special. A sound system is a must when carrying people, so Toyota have equipped the Hiace with an MP3 compatible CD player with AM/FM radio, USB audio input for iPod and USB. You’re up-to-date with the latest Bluetooth functions. Even the cargo van comes equipped with a nice two-speaker sound system.

Every new Toyota HiAce model features air-conditioning, front power windows, remote central locking, modern trims and fabrics, a gated gear shift (auto), ABS with Brake Assist, and airbags in the front.

Do you require a vehicle that can carry a lot of passengers or cargo? If so, you should add the highly capable Toyota Hiace van to your list of “must sees”. Vans are often known for looking like an overturned fridge on wheels; however, the Toyota Hiace has appealing looks that portray a lot of strength and muscle in its exterior design lines. The clean exterior is appealing on the eye.

Depending on the work required of your Hiace, there will be a model that fits your requirements down to a tee. The Long Wheelbase Van is 4695mm long, 1695mm wide and 1980mm high. In this form, you can have the power and refinement of the 2.7L VVT-i petrol with a 5spd manual. Or the 2.7L VVT-i petrol with a 4spd auto. Or,the 3.0L turbo diesel with intercooler and a 5spd manual. Or, last but not least, the 3.0L turbo diesel with intercooler and a 4spd auto.

The Superlong WheelBase is 5380mm long, 1880mm wide and 2285mm high. The Toyota Hiace van is suited to serious long hauls that are fully laden with goods. In this form, you can have the grunt of the 2.7L VVT-i petrol with a 5spd manual. Or, the 2.7L VVT-i petrol with a 4spd auto. Or, the 3.0L turbo diesel with intercooler and a 5spd manual. There is also the 3.0L turbo diesel with intercooler and a 4spd auto.

The Superlong Wheelbase can also be a very fine and robust luxury commuter bus, and in this form is 5380mm long, 1880mm wide and 2285mm high. In this form, you can enjoy the 2.7L VVT-i petrol with a 5spd manual. Or, the 2.7L VVT-i petrol with a 4spd auto. Or the 3.0L turbo diesel with intercooler and 5spd manual. The other option in this form is the 3.0L turbo diesel with intercooler and 4spd auto. This commuter bus boasts 14 seats – including the driver, an extra wide body, a high roof, a second row – two seater bench seat, third & fourth row two seater bench & one bucket seat, fifth row – four seater split-fold bench seat. This particular Toyota Hiace model has a longer front bumper, rear cooler with overhead vents and a premium four speaker CD sound system. All Hiaces have features that are standard. These features include dual SRS airbags, an MP3 compatible single disc CD player, air conditioning with a clean air filter, central locking, rear door strap, semi-bonneted van, digital clock, power front windows, power mirrors, rack & pinion power steering, double wishbone type front suspension, personal air vents, an electronic twin trip meter, an engine immobiliser, a fold-down centre seat/armrest/table, force limiting and pre-tensioning outer front seatbelts, high mount stop lamp, the Toyota Safe-T-Cell, front door anti-intrusion beams, a collapsible steering column and a three year / 100,000km warranty. Phew.. that’s quite a list for a workhorse van!

To drive, the Hiace is very smooth. The bumps are soaked up well by the supple suspension, and grip for cornering is good. You will not be shortchanged when it comes to safety. The Toyota Hiace van has front driver and front passenger SRS airbags, door and tailgate warning lights, cargo tie-down hooks, an ABS anti-skid braking system with brake assist, a driver’s seat pre-tensioner with force-limiter, and two fire extinguishers for the Toyota Hiace commuter model.

If your business needs to move large amounts of cargo and your deliveries are constantly high and demanding, or if you need to transport passengers, then be impressed by the Toyota Hiace today. Read over Toyota Hiace reviews but whatever you do, keep this van on your shortlist.

Current model series include:

• Toyota Hiace Commuter Bus SLWB 2.7
• Toyota Hiace LWB 2.7
• Toyota Hiace LWB Turbo Diesel 3.0
• Toyota Hiace SLWB 2.7
• Toyota Hiace SLWB Turbo Diesel 3.0

For any more information on the MLCurrentYear Toyota Hiace, or for that matter any other new van, contact one of our friendly consultants on 1300 303 181. If you’d like some fleet discount pricing (yes even for private buyers!), we can submit vehicle quotes requests out to our national network of Toyota dealers and come back with pricing within 24 hours. Private Fleet – car buying made easy!

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