Toyota has unveiled the completely redesigned Hiace, which now enters its sixth generation, and will first go on sale in Philippines before being gradually introduced in other countries.
According to the company, the new Hiace is built on a platform specially developed for the model, with a semi-bonnet design that allows for new engines to be fitted. The van also offers a higher level of body rigidity compared to the outgoing model, along with an improved ride, Toyota says.
In terms of what goes under the bonnet, the Hiace is powered by either a 1GD 2.8 litre four-cylinder turbodiesel or a 3.5 litre V6 petrol engine. No output figures were provided, but they should be similar to what you’ll get with the Hilux and Land Cruiser. A six-speed manual and automatic are the available transmissions.
The Hiace comes in two body types – Normal/Standard Roof and Long/High Roof – both with larger dimensions than what you’ll get with the fifth-generation model. The Normal/Standard Roof variant measures 5,265 mm long (+570 mm), 1,950 mm wide (+255 mm), 1,990 mm tall (+10 mm); with a 3,210 mm wheelbase (+640 mm).
Meanwhile, the Long/High Roof version is 5,915 mm long (+535 mm), 1,950 mm wide (+70 mm), 2,280 mm tall (-5 mm); with 3,860 mm wheelbase (+750 mm). A variety of seating layouts are available (29 in total as listed by Toyota), divided into three distinct categories – Van, Tourism and Commuter – the last of the three can carry up to 17 people.
The new packaging, particularly the semi-bonnet, results in a more pointed front-end compared to the previous Hiace, and is more aligned to other vans like the Ford Transit and Mercedes-Benz Vito. Other highlights of the new face are a larger front bumper with grated intakes, along with more angular headlamps.
Along the sides, you’ll spot another consequence of the new packaging, as the front doors have a larger aperture and are no longer over the front wheels, while the cabin is pushed further back.
The rest of the body is like what you’ll find on other panel/windowed vans, with different door arrangements depending on the selected seating layout. Around back, you’ll find a larger hatch due to the vehicle’s dimensions, plus more prominent taillights.
As for the cabin, there’s a new dashboard layout and is made to look more upmarket. The air-conditioning controls are now placed closer to the media head unit, relieving more space beside the high-position gear lever. A new steering wheel and instrument cluster are also part of the update.
Toyota is aiming for a five-star Euro NCAP safety rating with the new Hiace, and states that the Toyota Safety Sense suite of driver assistance systems will be part of the equipment list.
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1gd 2.8 engine? Owh yahhh come to Mesia babe!
Thats the same 3.5liter V6 petrol engine also used in Lexus LC500, Toyota Crown and Lotus Evora.
Like this Untung, you buy it you get Lexus engine.
Just like Myvi, you are buying a Toyota in disguise for cheap cheap price
Copy paste: “That’s because Perodua only knows how to tumpang Toyota glamour. They have nothing to stand on their own feet.”
Buying a fake Toyota is still buying a fake.
I used to own a Toyota Hiace before. It was very good quality!
You seem to have owned every car on the planet based on your past statements. I find your credibility… disturbing.
Not cheap. I convert from Peso to RM. commuter at least 130k and 160k for higher end model. Insane pricing, my company bought a commuter for last 6 years at 85k non Gst era. Why all pricing increase, last time Camry low spec only 140k and now 190k model only in Malaysia. Fortuner last time only 130-150k. Now 170-200k. So sad, our salary remain but pricing keep on increase. That’s why P2 sales is good. Last time Myvi 60k over which is the lagi best extreme. Now Myvi high spec only 55-56k. Proton pricing also well maintain. While JPN and other brand keep on increasing.
nice!
Never understood why the old hiace never got the newer toyota diesel engines from the latest generation Hilux.
Hope that this can over throw the mighty but dirty Joylong
My first impressions on the design was that it looks photoshopped, rendered. Not a design by Toyota. I’ll need to to get used to the design.
With the Hiace growing in all dimensions, looks to me like Toyota and Daihatsu are working together for a refreshed Gran Max to slot under the Hiace.
More streamlined design..it looks more European-esque rather than the conventional boxy design before..reminds me of ford transit / mercedes sprinter
Oh god that’s a gigantic van. Imagine current Hiace drivers cocok-ing your back during highway driving with this new Hiace. Scary.
Ah Beng’s guide to Toyota Group cars.
( Approved by Sam Loo )
Myvi = Wannabe God car
Vios = God car
Hilux = God truck
Alphard = God MPV
Land Cruiser = God SUV
Lexus = Ultimate God car
Supra = Ultimate God sports car
AE86 = Kansei Dorifto Ultimate God sports car
2000GT = 007 Ultimate God sports car
Toyoda AA = God himself
… *NEW* …
Hiace = God van, reincarnated
Absolutely BRILLIANT guide. Kudos.
In any category, they are still turds. You can’t polish a turd into something desirable.
malaysian is long waiting for hiace/toyota van as most of current modal of van esp china made cannot satisfy their need.
i hope toyota can bring in auto 2.0 petrol engine which available for japan ( lower roadtax)
At last Toyota Asia understand that they can’t offer existing design of outgoing HiAce van.
Previous Toyota van (except Granvia or ProAce) never give safety a go when driver position ahead of the van’s tires.
Kudos Toyota.
If can convert to campervan would be sweet.
Nice. After so many many years of aging model, now they manage to intro newer model. Looks great, just wait for Japan enthusiast to MOD it. It will looks so much better after that. Beside that, Japan manage to squeeze in VR38DETT (Gtr 35) engine into a Hiace. Its crazy…
Nicely done…Toyota Hi-Phard
I dunno why Proton never make vans. Even Hyundai got Starex and selling well.
Proton doing what? Sleeping?
Gee, I wonder why Perodua stop making the Rusa if indeed vans are selling well like you claimed?
Got Juara what? Maximum fail.
I wonder why Ferrari never make vans. Even Perodua got Rusa and selling well.
Ferrari doing what? Sleeping?
Why Sony is not making washer fridge refrigerator air-conditioning? Samsung LG Panasonic selling very well.
Toyota Hiace here RM98k only. Great alternative to the Mercedes-Benz V Class.
Soon this car will be everywhere in Thailand ferrying tourist :)
Experienced the current model and i luv the torque from the diesel engine. The model i drove does not comes with a tachometer so u used your buttorque-feel meter to time gearshift. Now got newer and bigger engine…awsome machine to drive when its empty.
Yeap, the power delivery for current model is nice. Even climbing hill road, u just maintain 5th gear and the power is still available. 2.5 Turbo Diesel engine (2KD) with 5 speed manual, 103-105HP/270-280Torque. It feel enough even with fully loaded. Newer version will be much more refine and better NVH. Due to relocation of the engine from Mid to Front. While getting its front tire located away from driver and front passenger side, it is best to reduce road noise.
Repaint to black + opt for windows (with tinted) + skirting + 19inch sport rims = Vellfire ala Hiace
Yeap, identical. I’ve see Vellfire front portion, just DIY a bit could fit entire face. OMG!! Vellfire everywhere later.
It’so funny to compare small malaysian hiace with bigger hiace commuter….even rm 140k still better buy than toyota clone like joylong,farid placer,era etc made in china that priced for more than rm100k…
looks good.. potential to convert into Alphard/Vellfire.. budget style
FWD or RWD ?
I prefer the europe version of hiace… called proace
https://www.toyota-europe.com/new-cars/proace/
The handling is superb… check out km77 youtube video.
Can I know where is this new Hiace model is assembled? Philippines? Thailand? Japan?
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