The Toyota Hiace is a van that has been part of Toyota’s fleet for many years now. Despite some critics suggesting that it might be showing its age, it’s still very difficult to escape from the simple fact that the Hiace is still one of the most reliable vans on the market.
Within the interior everything seems to be extremely well-thought through: there’s good seating and plenty of space no matter what variant you choose. On the outside little has changed since the fifth generation Hiace debuted back in 2005. It’s a big rig with a length of 5.38 metres and an extended height of 2.28 meters, it’s big, burly and not exactly the prettiest car on the road - but who wants a pretty van?
On the road, the Hiace is perky with good acceleration and doesn’t seem to have too many problems with hills. Generally it also controls well and has very little more body roll than you’d expect from a vehicle of its class. Parking is a joy in the Hiace in comparison to other vans thanks to the speed sensitive power steering which also firms up to provide good control at speed.
Overall the Hiace really makes for a superb commercial van: it’s easy to drive, with great space and practicality. Whilst its by no means the fastest van on the market, it does do everything you require of it and is both reliable and safe.
General Details of Toyota Hiace GL Grandia
| Year | 2014 |
| Body Type | MPV / Minivan / Van |
| Fuel | Diesel |
| Transmission | Manual (5 Speed Manual) |
| Number of Doors | 4 |
| Number of Seats | 11 |
Power and Performance
| Engine | 2.5 Liter Diesel, 4-Cylinder In-Line, 16V Double Overhead Camshaft (DOHC) (Turbo Charged) |
| Engine Power | 102PS/3,600rpm |
| Top Speed | |
| Max Torque | 260Nm @ 1,600 - 2,400rpm |
| CO2 Emissions | Euro 4 |
| Fuel Capacity | 70 Liters |
Safety and Security
| Airbags | Driver & Passenger |
| ABS | 0 |
| Alarm System | Without |
Comfort and Entertainment
| Airconditioning | Standard |
| Audio | In-Dash CD/Tuner/AUX/USb/ Bluetooth Connectivity/Call Function & Audio Streaming w/ 6 Speaker |
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