The Toyota Hiace is a popular one-box van that is not only used for commercial purposes but also for personal use such as outdoor activities and car camping
The Toyota Hiace is a popular one-box van that is not only used for commercial purposes but also for personal use such as outdoor activities and car camping. It comes in both gasoline and diesel options, and the gasoline version is cheaper in terms of vehicle price. The Super GL grade, which is a higher-end option for personal use, has a price difference of about 60,000 yen between the gasoline and diesel versions. Additionally, the gasoline version is quieter than the diesel version. The current 7th generation diesel version has a clean diesel engine.
If you’re thinking of buying a Toyota Hiace, you might be wondering whether to choose gasoline or diesel. Gasoline cars have the advantage of a lower vehicle price and quieter noise, but the disadvantage of higher fuel costs. On the other hand, diesel cars have the advantage of lower fuel costs and greater torque, but the disadvantage of higher vehicle prices and louder noise. Additionally, diesel cars require AdBlue refills to reduce nitrogen oxide emissions, which gasoline cars do not. The Hiace diesel model has a higher total weight but better acceleration performance, making it more suitable for commercial use or when carrying heavy loads. If you want a 4WD Hiace Super GL grade with a standard body, you can only choose the diesel model. The Hiace’s AdBlue tank has a capacity of 10.4L and must be refilled every 1000km.
Toyota’s Hiace overnight car version
Toyota’s “Hiace” “overnight car version” is available for approximately 500,000 yen. Toy Factory announces the new “HACO x HACO” shelf unit for manufacturing and selling camping cars. The HACO×HACO is a series of detachable shelf units exclusively for the Hiace, which can be freely combined with storage furniture and bed mats for overnight stays in the car, and can be detached without using tools, eliminating the need for DIY work. No DIY work is required. The examples of use introduced in the report are ideal combinations for camping, mountain climbing, surfing, biking, and other recreational activities, and convey the ease of use, sense of security, and high quality of the product. Three new packages are available: “Package A,” “Package B,” and “Package C.
FULLFUNZ has announced the release of a new rooftop rack called Tiny Hideout designed specifically for the Suzuki Jimny and Toyota Hiace
FULLFUNZ has announced the release of a new rooftop rack called “Tiny Hideout” designed specifically for the Suzuki Jimny and Toyota Hiace, as well as other vans. The rack comes with four built-in features: roof tent, side awning, ladder, and cargo space. It eliminates the need to pack and unpack camping gear for each trip, making it easier for anyone to go camping or take a road trip. The tent and awning can be set up quickly with just one touch, and the rack is easy to install and remove. The company claims that this is the first product in Japan to offer a side awning inside a rooftop rack.
Toyota’s commercial van the Hiace can be registered as a passenger car through a structural change
Toyota’s commercial van, the “Hiace,” can be registered as a “passenger car” through a “structural change.” This modification allows for a more versatile use of the vehicle as a mini-van. The Hiace is known for its spacious interior and is used for a variety of purposes from work to outdoor leisure activities. While typically registered as a “commercial” vehicle, some dealerships offer the option to register it as a “passenger” vehicle through a structural change procedure. The higher-end “Super GL” model features a sturdy three-seater second row and improved interior design while maintaining high cargo capacity. This model is popular among families looking for a mini-van alternative. The official catalog lists the seating capacity for the 2-liter/2.7-liter gasoline and 2.8-liter diesel models as “2/5 people,” allowing for two front seat passengers and three back seat passengers in a two-row seating configuration.
Toyota’s commercial vehicle “Hiace” can be registered as a “passenger car”?! What are the benefits of using it as a minivan through “structural changes”? When a Hiace is registered as a passenger car, including those that have undergone structural changes during purchase, the frequency of vehicle inspections is changed to every 3 years for new cars and every 2 years for follow-up inspections, which is the same as for regular passenger cars. However, there is a big difference in the annual “automobile tax” that must be paid, with commercial vehicles being cheaper. For example, the annual automobile tax for a standard body 4-number 2-liter gasoline Hiace is 16,000 yen, while the same Hiace registered as a passenger car will be taxed based on its total displacement, resulting in an annual tax of 36,000 yen, which is 20,000 yen more expensive. Therefore, it is important to remember that while the frequency of vehicle inspections may decrease with structural changes to increase passenger capacity, the automobile tax will become more expensive.
shelf unit is a series of detachable shelf units exclusively for the Hiace
Toy Factory, a Toyota camper manufacturer, has launched three new packages for the HACO×HACO shelf unit for the Hiace (200 series) that allow for easier selection. This shelf unit is a series of detachable shelf units exclusively for the Hiace, which went on sale in March 2021. It is a box-shaped unit that can be easily assembled and detached without using tools, so no structural modification notification is required. The units can be freely combined according to the user’s application, and are available at Toy Factory dealers as well as at more than 400 Toyota dealers nationwide that have concluded an authorized dealer agreement. The model covered by the new model is the current-generation Hiace (200 series) Super GL standard and long body van.
Toyota’s Hiace now comes with a household air conditioner installed
Toyota’s “Hiace” now comes with a household air conditioner installed, making camping in the car extremely comfortable. Recvee, which manufactures and sells camping cars, has announced the release of its new wide-body model, the “Recvee Solan Wide,” based on the Toyota Hiace. The car has a protruding shelf on the driver’s side of the body to accommodate the air conditioner, allowing it to be used while driving. The interior is also suitable for traveling with pets, with materials that are resistant to water, friction, and scratching, as well as bright decor to make pets stand out. The new model is wider and taller than the previous model, providing more interior space. The car is available in gasoline with 2WD or 4WD, has a seating capacity of five and a sleeping capacity of three, and is registered as an 8-number vehicle.
Toyota’s Future Hiace is super convenient with its innovative front and rear sliding doors
Toyota’s “Future Hiace” is super convenient with its innovative front and rear sliding doors. The LCV CONCEPT series, which was exhibited at the 2017 Tokyo Motor Show, received various responses on social media. The Hiace is a versatile van that is widely used for commercial purposes and personal use such as outdoor leisure and car camping. The LCV CONCEPT series was speculated to be the next generation of the Hiace, and it proposed a new concept of a multi-purpose van that combines durability, economy, and load capacity with a “friendly” approach for both riders and workers. The series included three concepts: the delivery van “D-CARGO,” the shuttle bus “BUSINESS LOUNGE,” and the welfare vehicle for wheelchair athletes “ATHLETIC TOURER.
Toyota’s “Future Hiace” has innovative front and rear slide doors, making it ultra-convenient. The response to the concept model, LCV, which predicts the next model, has been mixed. The LCV CONCEPT BUSINESS LOUNGE is slightly larger than the D-CARGO, with comfortable seating and side access luggage. The ATHLETIC TOURER has a gentle slope angle for easy access for wheelchair users. The LCV CONCEPT series focuses on practicality and usability, but there are mixed opinions on its “sharp” design. Some praise its large windows and stylish appearance, while others want a more rugged feel or simply electric slide doors on both sides.
Toyota announced an open-spec version of the Hiace van called the Hiace Convertible
Toyota announced an “open-spec” version of the “Hiace” van, called the “Hiace Convertible”, on April Fool’s Day. The van is available in long and super-long wheelbase models, as well as a 5-person LWB crew van and a 12-person SLWB commuter bus. The company’s Australian subsidiary claimed it was the world’s first convertible Hiace. The Hiace is a popular commercial vehicle and 1-box van used for a variety of purposes, including outdoor leisure and car camping. The current model sold in Japan is the 200 series (5th generation) Hiace and the derived model, the Granace. The latest 300 series (6th generation) Hiace, on which the Granace is based, is only available overseas. The Hiace Convertible is limited to 2019 units.