The Toyota Hiace in the UK is something quite different from what we get here. The 2009 Hiace gets standard air conditioning, extra sound-proofing, an extra interior light for the load area, antiglare window glass, and some random chrome detailing around the dash. Both short wheelbase and long wheelbase versions are available, with gross vehicle weight sof 2,800kg and 3,000kg respectively. The standard engine is a 2.5 litre D4-D with either 95 or 115 bhp output.
And by the way, did you know that the Hiace is the top stolen vehicle in Japan?
I can see the appeal – the stolen vans can be shipped out to countries such as Malaysia, Indonesia, Africa, and other third world countries that have use for a van like this.
Some businessmen in these countries are usually more than happy to look for good deals on commercial vans with extraordinarily cheap prices to save on business costs. These vans that are meant as cheap goods movers are also usually not equipped with adequate anti-theft devices because of the low equipment level specified.
It wasn’t always like that though – the Hiace was only number 9 in 2005 but climbed sharply up to 5 the next year. It eventually topped the list in 2008.
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haishhh..
Toyota Unser become Van already…
good idea by T..
looking at the design of the hiace in the UK, its definitely to satisfy crash safety requirements..
the vans we have in asia, if ever there was a frontal impact, terrible leg injuries are almost a certainty.
With some modifications, it could be a 3rd world answer for an MPV!
hideous..!
just wait what jeremy clarkson said about that!
another 'steer clear' ?
Doesn't really matter what it looks like, a van is mainly for one purpose (To get loads from A to B). As long as its reliable who really cares?
Paul;
I'm disbelief when l read about your comment. Euro Hiace actually the same enjoy by Japanese called Granvia and they have safety feature missing in your modern and 'good' looking Hiace for Asians. The good looking and not boring van will take your precious irreplaceable legs compared to Euro Unser-looking Hiace.
Your impressed design-style (same goes for Urvan, C22 Vannet) will never accepted by the European, no matter we Asians pleased with the design. No wonder Asians manufacturers still complacent and provide us with less safety features vehicle to us. We choose this way.
In our vans, we sit above the tires, whereas Euro-design tire before us.
Looks like it going to compete with Volkswagen Caravelle/Transporter..
second karl
yes our hiace looks better but i prefer the wheel in front of us like ford transit and etc
waiting for julian lee to say "ugly van, bmw is better"…
Agreed. The front offers better safety protection. It's only a van for business so practically is most inportant, looks doesn't matter. If the design is too good, then becomes an MPV!
Looks like the previous generation Granvia..
with some modification..it can become ALPHARD… mwahaha
[quote comment="241922"]With some modifications, it could be a 3rd world answer for an MPV![/quote]
its already been done ;) its called avanza, and unser.
hehe…. unser look. Normal… toyota DNA. But if Jeremy have the ball to test drive this so he also can drive savvy.
the perfect van for japanese-style b**gb*s :)
karl: Sorry I did not know, malunya, don't be so hard on me! ;)
karl,
you right most of the part but if proton were to produce a Van..then malaysian who is asian people will consider all the safety aspect of the Van and proton atleast need 3 to 4 star to be able to get buyers..thats asian malaysian mentality!!!!
The front new hiace design like unser, yeah….
[quote comment="241929"]In our vans, we sit above the tires, whereas Euro-design tire before us.[/quote]
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ya true.. thats why i think something wrong with the picture.. is it PHOTOSHOP picture Paul?
[quote comment="241942"]with some modification..it can become ALPHARD… mwahaha[/quote]
i just want to say that.
but you're already did it . Hahaha
Second that.. second that!
and.. with not so much tuned to be alphard…. walah! it's Innova!!!
mwahahaha
Toyota Hiace (200) achieve its cult status of modification in Japan. In Singapore and Thailand has some small group of people follow this trend as well. It can be define as a phenomena for van modification in Japan base of the amount of people involve in it.
Whenever there is gathering for Hiace owners in Japan, the turn up will be like in thousands of van fill up the huge stadium… the gathering is bigger than any car clubs gathering in Malaysia or Singapore.
The Japanese installed loads of luxury items and slammed the van to either VIP look or rugged look. Some even has massage chair, home theater, mini swing pool, mini pool table, bed in their van.
Try google it online, it should be an eyes popping experience about this Japanese modification fever.
awesome…murderer's van….hahaha
Paul:
The design of the UK hiace is not nice as compare with the current one we have.Hope UMW Malaysia would not consider bringing in.I would suggest UMW Malaysia to bring in the 1KD-FTV,3.0 Diesel Turbo Hiace,standard roof, auto version. The auto version is selling very well in Singapore as a lot can be seen running on the road.Really waiting for it to come.
stupid van, assholera better
[quote comment="241942"]with some modification..it can become ALPHARD… mwahaha[/quote]
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exactly….looks like alphard…esp the headlamps
this be be an easy job for thiefs to steal
[quote comment="241951"]karl: Sorry I did not know, malunya, don't be so hard on me! ;)[/quote]
Sorry bro, not intended. Forgive me too
Just to emphasize to big manufacturer like Toyota; they should start this effort (to make safe vehicle) and appreciate more human's life. This is what we called 'societal marketing'. The Granvia already started back in 1995-2000 BUT even Japanese ceased the production. So, in UK their Hiace of sort of our Iswara- borrow life from old donor Lancer/Lancer F; they borrow from 2000 Granvia.
That's why l can't comprehend why government agencies opt for Hiace (especially for ambulance and to substitute people mover-coaster). Malaysia is one of the most irrational marketplace for vehicle without much safety feature if we talking about LIVE. You'll far safer in Vietnam, Cambodia, Thai or even Indonesia BUT in Malaysia before you drive you're aware that half of your legs in the graveyard already. Accident almost inevitable! Just because Toyota, Nissan still continuing we can't argue that they're OK. Government should opt for Hyundai Grand Starex instead of gas guzzling Hiace 2.7. We can force or at least influenced big names like Toyota to appreciated Asians live as equal as Europeans.
I still remember when l talked to few LLM (Highwat Authority) officials- LPT East Coast Highway only designed for 130kmh! SO, our van design just make thing worst.
[quote comment="241970"][quote comment="241929"]In our vans, we sit above the tires, whereas Euro-design tire before us.[/quote]
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ya true.. thats why i think something wrong with the picture.. is it PHOTOSHOP picture Paul?[/quote]
I mean tires before (front) us.
[quote comment="241962"]karl,
you right most of the part but if proton were to produce a Van..then malaysian who is asian people will consider all the safety aspect of the Van and proton atleast need 3 to 4 star to be able to get buyers..thats asian malaysian mentality!!!![/quote]
Pity Proton but the good side of it: it give more room for Proton to be competitive. BTW, we're too hard for Proton. Whatever "worst" Exora l still perceived Avanza is unacceptable THOUGH l'm fan of iQ, new Wish and Prius nd not to mention Estima and Alphard. Toyota Optimal Drive is one of my dream and with our pricing very old Altis engine should be replace by TOD of Auris lineups. Or P2 was given access to that technology.
Perhaps Prem, Proton are too complacent for so long? Maybe most people see that Proton existence made our choice were limited as any policies design take into account Proton factor(s)?
Hey guys! I'm a proud owner of the new facelift Hiace window van. Should you guys need people transporter…do email me yah…
TQ TQ
The old Hiace shown in blue above is now discontinued in the UK but rumour has it that the current generation Australian market Hiace will be made Euro V compliant and sold in the UK. http://www.toyota.com.au/hiace/range?WT.ac=VH_HiAce_TopNav_RangeandSpecs