Shopping on line can be easy, simple and save you lots of money. It can also take a lot of your time, frustrate you, and result in unwanted purchases. Now the same can be said for regular high street shopping, but with the vast opportunity presented by the Internet it will pay you to spend a few minutes reading this and understanding how to better optimize your Toyota Hiace shopping experience:
1. Compare - without doubt the biggest advantage that the Toyota Hiace offers shoppers today is the ability to compare thousands of Toyota Hiace at a time. This is a great thing, but not necessarily all the time! Too much can be daunting at times so take advantage of the great comparison sites and where possible let them do the hard work for you.
2. Research - if it has been said it will be on the internet. Ignorance is no longer a justifiable reason for buying the wrong thing. Take the time to research in detail everything that you could possible want to know about
3. Testimonials - don't know anybody that has bought a Toyota Hiace? Wrong! If the Toyota Hiace is good the internet will let you know. Use the Internet as a friend and get testimonials before you buy.
4. Questions - Got a question about Toyota Hiace then search the Forums, FAQ's, Blogs etc. Don't be afraid to ask .....
5. Reputation - Never heard of the company selling Toyota Hiace? Don't worry, no reason why you should know every company in the world, but you know someone that does! Use the internet to find out what people are saying about Toyota Hiace and build up a picture of their reputation for sales, returns, customer service, delivery etc.
6. Returns - still worried that even after all of the above your Toyota Hiace wont be what you want? Check out the returns policy. There is so much competition now that someone, somewhere is bound to offer the terms that you are comfortable with.
7. Feedback - happy with your Toyota Hiace then let people know, after all you are depending on others people input in your buying decision, so why not give a little back.
8. Security - check for the yellow padlock on the Toyota Hiace site before you buy, and the s after http:/ /i.e. https:// = a secure site
9. Contact - got a question about Toyota Hiace, or want to leave a comment then check out the sites contact page. Reputable companies have them and respond.
10. Payment - ready to pay for your Toyota Hiace, then use your credit card or PayPal! Be aware of companies that don't accept them, there may be genuine reasons but given the huge amount of choice you have when buying online there is no reason at all not to buy via credit card or PayPal.
{{Infobox Automobile| image = | name = Toyota Hiace| manufacturer =
Toyota-current| predecessor =| successor =| class = Light Commercial| platform = H-series| body_style = Pick-up, Double Cab, Van, Minibus, Commuter| engine = Gasoline, Diesel (Turbocharger|Turbocharged)| transmission = Manual, Automatic| length = 4695 mm - 5380 mm| width = 1695 mm - 1880 mm| height = 1908 mm - 2285 mm| weight = 1701 kg - 2111 mm| wheelbase = 2570 mm - 3110 mm| aka =| fuel_economy =| fuel_capacity= 70 L| related = [Toyota GranviaToyota LiteaceJinbei Haise
[Nissan UrvanKia Pregio produced by the [Japanese manufacturer
Toyota. The first generation was launched in 1967, since when it has been available in a wide range of configurations, including
minivan and
minibus, van,
pick-up, taxicab, ambulance and
motorhome.
Model history
1st generation
Introduced in 1967, the Hiace was offered as cab-over pick-up, delivery van, and
Commuter.
2nd generation
The new Hiace of 1977 featured a smoother cab with single headlights. In addition to the
petrol engine, a 2.2-litre
diesel engine was offered in certain markets. New for the "20-40 series" Hiace were double-cab pick-up, super-long-wheelbase van, and high-roof Commuter.
When the third generation was released in 1982, certain variants of the 2nd generation were still built for several years after.
3rd generation
A new Hiace van was launched in 1982, with the Hiace pick-up coming later; the cab was shared with the bigger
Toyoace light truck, however with different frontal styling. The Van is coded 50-series for short wheelbase, 60 for long, and 70 for super long. The pick-up trucks are 80 and 90-series. The Toyota
Mobile Lounge, displayed at the 1987
Tokyo Motor Show, is based on the Hiace high-roof Commuter. While the van and Commuter were redesigned in 1989, the pick-up lasted until mid-1990s. This was the last Hiace pick-up.
4th generation
The fourth generation model appeared in 1989 and was available as a "wagon" in standard- and long-wheelbase; a
Grand Cabin; standard- and long-wheelbase van; long- and super-long-wheelbase high-roof van. The latter shares a body with the Commuter, which is a 15-seat minibus.
A wide range of engines were used in the 4th generation vehicles, ranging from 2-litre petrol engines to 3-litre turbo-diesel engines. Most of the versions use part-time
four-wheel drive but some models feature rear-wheel drive or permanent four-wheel drive system. The base model is the DX, with CD, GL, and super GL models also available.
Granvia / European Hiace
Launched for Japanese market only in 1995, the
Granvia is a semi-bonneted van, with the front wheels positioned in front of the front seats for better safety. The engine for Granvia is either a 2.4 L or 3.0 L diesel, or 3.4 L petrol. The Granvia spawned into the upmarket
multi-purpose vehicles the
Hiace Regius, the
Grand Hiace and the
Touring Hiace. In Australia, the Granvia was sold as the
Hiace SBV alongside the fourth generation Hiace, and both were replaced by the new fifth Generation Hiace.
The Granvia, Grand Hiace, and Touring Hiace are upmarket passenger vans only.
The Hiace was launched in the United Kingdom in 1983 and was based on the
Toyota Space Cruiser Minivan. Engines available were a 1.8 L or 2.0 L petrol and a 2.0 L diesel.
The European Hiace van was introduced in 1995 with a 2.4 litre normally aspirated diesel or 2.7 petrol engine. In 2000 a 2.5 L "D-4D" engine, offering 88bhp or 102bhp, was offered (shared with Dyna and Hilux models). In 2006, the power outputs were increased to 95 bhp (70
kilowatts) and 117 bhp (82 kw) respectively with the introduction of a new face-lifted model. Short- and long-wheelbase models were available, with the choice of a single or double rear doors. Double sliding doors were also an option, as was a high roof. It is estimated there are over 365,000 Hiace vehicles on the road across Europe and around 15,000 new Hiace models are sold every year.
5th generation
The fifth generation Hiace appeared in August 2004 as a wide long-wheelbase wagon, wide super-long-wheelbase high-roof "Grand Cabin", long-wheelbase van, long-wheelbase high-roof van and a wide super-long-wheelbase high-roof van. In this generation the gear stick has been moved to the dash-board to enable easier movement in the cabin. Four-speed, five-speed and automatic transmission versions are available.
All of the models use a 4-cylinder DOHC engine, in a variety of forms: 1TR-FE 2000cc petrol, 2TR-FE 2700cc petrol or 2KD-FTV 2500cc common rail DOHC intercooled turbo diesel.
Wheels magazine found in a van test that the diesel model could, in factory standard form, do donuts continuously with the speedometer reading nearly 100 km/h (62 mph) .
The Hi-Ace in Africa
Due to its reliability and ability to cope with a wide range of terrain, the Hi-Ace is one of Africa's most common vehicles, primarily being employed as a minivan taxi. The relatively cheap price tag, coupled with widespread parts availability allow this vehicle to serve as public transport for millions of people.
It is estimated by
South Africa's Department of Transport that 8 in every 10 taxis are Hi-Aces.
Notes
External links
- Toyota Hiace
- South African Dept. of Transport - Taxi Transformation
- Hiace recalls
{{Infobox Automobile| image = | name = Toyota Hiace| manufacturer = Toyota-current| predecessor =| successor =| class = Light Commercial| platform = H-series| body_style = Pick-up, Double Cab, Van, Minibus, Commuter| engine = Gasoline, Diesel (Turbocharger|Turbocharged)| transmission = Manual, Automatic| length = 4695 mm - 5380 mm| width = 1695 mm - 1880 mm| height = 1908 mm - 2285 mm| weight = 1701 kg - 2111 mm| wheelbase = 2570 mm - 3110 mm| aka =| fuel_economy =| fuel_capacity= 70 L| related = [Toyota Granvia
Toyota Liteace
Jinbei Haise
[Nissan Urvan
Kia Pregio produced by the [Japanese manufacturer Toyota. The first generation was launched in 1967, since when it has been available in a wide range of configurations, including minivan and
minibus,
van,
pick-up, taxicab, ambulance and motorhome.
Model history
1st generation
Introduced in 1967, the Hiace was offered as cab-over pick-up, delivery van, and
Commuter.
2nd generation
The new Hiace of 1977 featured a smoother cab with single headlights. In addition to the
petrol engine, a 2.2-litre diesel engine was offered in certain markets. New for the "20-40 series" Hiace were double-cab pick-up, super-long-wheelbase van, and high-roof Commuter.
When the third generation was released in 1982, certain variants of the 2nd generation were still built for several years after.
3rd generation
A new Hiace van was launched in 1982, with the Hiace pick-up coming later; the cab was shared with the bigger
Toyoace light truck, however with different frontal styling. The Van is coded 50-series for short wheelbase, 60 for long, and 70 for super long. The pick-up trucks are 80 and 90-series. The Toyota
Mobile Lounge, displayed at the 1987
Tokyo Motor Show, is based on the Hiace high-roof Commuter. While the van and Commuter were redesigned in 1989, the pick-up lasted until mid-1990s. This was the last Hiace pick-up.
4th generation
The fourth generation model appeared in 1989 and was available as a "wagon" in standard- and long-wheelbase; a
Grand Cabin; standard- and long-wheelbase van; long- and super-long-wheelbase high-roof van. The latter shares a body with the Commuter, which is a 15-seat minibus.
A wide range of engines were used in the 4th generation vehicles, ranging from 2-litre petrol engines to 3-litre turbo-diesel engines. Most of the versions use part-time
four-wheel drive but some models feature rear-wheel drive or permanent four-wheel drive system. The base model is the DX, with CD, GL, and super GL models also available.
Granvia / European Hiace
Launched for Japanese market only in 1995, the
Granvia is a semi-bonneted van, with the front wheels positioned in front of the front seats for better safety. The engine for Granvia is either a 2.4 L or 3.0 L diesel, or 3.4 L petrol. The Granvia spawned into the upmarket multi-purpose vehicles the
Hiace Regius, the
Grand Hiace and the
Touring Hiace. In
Australia, the Granvia was sold as the
Hiace SBV alongside the fourth generation Hiace, and both were replaced by the new fifth Generation Hiace.
The Granvia, Grand Hiace, and Touring Hiace are upmarket passenger vans only.
The Hiace was launched in the United Kingdom in 1983 and was based on the
Toyota Space Cruiser Minivan. Engines available were a 1.8 L or 2.0 L petrol and a 2.0 L diesel.
The European Hiace van was introduced in 1995 with a 2.4 litre normally aspirated diesel or 2.7 petrol engine. In 2000 a 2.5 L "D-4D" engine, offering 88bhp or 102bhp, was offered (shared with Dyna and Hilux models). In 2006, the power outputs were increased to 95 bhp (70 kilowatts) and 117 bhp (82 kw) respectively with the introduction of a new face-lifted model. Short- and long-wheelbase models were available, with the choice of a single or double rear doors. Double sliding doors were also an option, as was a high roof. It is estimated there are over 365,000 Hiace vehicles on the road across Europe and around 15,000 new Hiace models are sold every year.
5th generation
The fifth generation Hiace appeared in August 2004 as a wide long-wheelbase wagon, wide super-long-wheelbase high-roof "Grand Cabin", long-wheelbase van, long-wheelbase high-roof van and a wide super-long-wheelbase high-roof van. In this generation the gear stick has been moved to the dash-board to enable easier movement in the cabin. Four-speed, five-speed and automatic transmission versions are available.
All of the models use a 4-cylinder
DOHC engine, in a variety of forms: 1TR-FE 2000cc petrol, 2TR-FE 2700cc petrol or 2KD-FTV 2500cc common rail DOHC intercooled turbo diesel.
Wheels magazine found in a van test that the diesel model could, in factory standard form, do donuts continuously with the speedometer reading nearly 100 km/h (62 mph) .
The Hi-Ace in Africa
Due to its reliability and ability to cope with a wide range of terrain, the Hi-Ace is one of
Africa's most common vehicles, primarily being employed as a minivan taxi. The relatively cheap price tag, coupled with widespread parts availability allow this vehicle to serve as
public transport for millions of people.
It is estimated by South Africa's Department of Transport that 8 in every 10 taxis are Hi-Aces.
Notes
External links
- Toyota Hiace
- South African Dept. of Transport - Taxi Transformation
- Hiace recalls
