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TOYOTA HIACE Used Car Review

This Japanese mid-sized light commercial vehicle, which dates back to the late 1960s, remains a favourite with Australian businesses. The latest, fifth-generation model has been around since 2005, so is getting on a bit though was given safety and fuel economy improvements across 2015 and 2016. The latter included the addition of a diesel particulate filter. The Toyota HiAce features a cab-over-engine van design that is rare these days and is available as a regular cargo-focused van, a Crew variant that carries extra people, or even a 12- or 14-seater minibus.

Pros

Cons

  • Excellent forward vision
  • Strong reputation for dependability
  • Highly manoeuvrable with tight turning circle
  • Vast, versatile load space - especially long-wheelbase models
  • Dated cabin design short on features and storage
  • Short on vehicle refinement
  • Awkward access to cabin
  • Four-star crash rating falls short of five-star maximum
This is general information and should not be relied on as purchasing advice.
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TOYOTA HIACE COMMUTER MANUAL DIESEL

  • 288000 km
  • Van/Mini van
  • Manual
  • 4 cyl 2.8L

FOR SALE: Toyota Hiace Commuter Van Diesel (1994) - $14.000 AUD or nearest offer Gotta let go of my beautiful Boy Chico with 288,000 km on the clock! Charming wooden interior Double bed with storage underneath fully functional sink with a water pump system dual battery system with inverter Power points in front and back Solar panel on the roof Roomy fridge with freezer connected to battery side awning Full service at 282,000 km New water pump and new alternator recently done at service LE

$14,000Negotiable
New Brighton, NSW

Yesterday

2002 TOYOTA Hiace COMMUTER

  • 165200 km
  • Van/Mini van
  • Manual
  • 4 cyl 3.0L

2002 Toyota Hiace Commuter 14 Seater or would make a great camper conversion. Timing belt replaced 1000kms ago. Rear air conditioning. Only 165,000kms and it's the bullet proof diesel! A very neat and tidy example, you wont find a better example of this model. ✅ Top trade in valuations (even if you don't buy from us). ✅ Finance to suit all budgets. ✅ Great range of Warranty. ✅ Lunch time test drives (we come to you in your break). ✅ State- wide and mainland delivers. ✅ Mechani

$27,995 Excl. Gov. Charges
Derwent Park, TAS

Dealer used
18/04/2024

1996 TOYOTA Hiace COMMUTER

  • 450861 km
  • Van/Mini van
  • Manual
  • 4 cyl 2.8L

1996 Toyota Hiace Commuter 2.8L Manual Diesel $8995 450 861kms Comes with a Safety Certificate and 1000km/1 month Statutory Warranty Extended Warranties up to 5 years available Finance can be arranged Buy with confidence from a licensed dealer. Call Thomas 1220 Ipswich Road Moorooka (1081)

$8,995 Excl. Gov. Charges
Moorooka, QLD

Dealer used
17/04/2024

1998 TOYOTA HIACE COMMUTER CAMPERVAN

  • 470000 km
  • Van/Mini van
  • Manual
  • 4 cyl 2.4L

1998 Toyota hiace commuter 2.4L petrol Manual Transmission 470xxx kms (new engine fitted at ~410xxx so only ~60,000kms on the current engine) Mechanically she has been well cared for and serviced religiously. Had a new engine fitted by the previous owner in April 2021. Has had a RWC check, just needs a day for some minor jobs at the mechanic to get the certificate (no rust!) Rego until August 2024 I have been comfortably living & travelling in this van for the last 2 years, from tassie to cai

$16,000Negotiable
Balaclava, VIC

17/04/2024

1992 TOYOTA HIACE COMMUTER 5 SP MANUAL BUS

  • 309000 km
  • Van/Mini van
  • Manual
  • 4 cyl 2.4L

Toyota HiAce van with 308,000km on the clock. Has almost 6 months rego thru to 10 Sept 2024. Recently a new water pump was fitted for the radiator. Comes with the following features: - radio and CD player stereo with Bluetooth function - selection of cutlery and basic pots, pans, plates etc - retractable awning - solar panel on roof, but the 2nd battery (leisure battery) needs replacing for the power to last - bed sheets, duvet, pillows - large beach umbrella - fridge linked to solar panel (se

$7,500Negotiable
Manly, NSW

16/04/2024

1998 Toyota Hiace COMMUTER 5 SP MANUAL BUS

  • 240000 km
  • Van/Mini van
  • Manual
  • 4 cyl 2.4L

For Sale: Toyota Hiace 1998 Manual petrol 238000 km 24’000$ ONO REGO until 23.07.2024 (roadworthy (pinkslip) done on 05.03.24, ready for renew) The Van just got serviced and is in great condition. Comes with all receipts. Park Permit for Byron Bay and Wategos until 26.11.2024 NSW National- Multiparks Park Permit until 28.11.2024 Great Van to live in and travel around. Located between Brisbane and Byron Bay Comfortable queensize bed Fridge Solar panel extra lithium batterie for 12 V usb plugs

$15,000Negotiable
Kingscliff, NSW

14/04/2024

Toyota Hiace Commuter Bus

  • 560 km
  • Van/Mini van
  • Manual
  • 4 cyl 2.4L

Empty in rear New Carburettor New Dizzy New Rear Drums, Brake Shoes and wheel cylinders New differential Identity inspection done Ready for walk in rego Petrol / Manual CALL ONLY Will not email or answer messages

$4,500
Karoonda, SA

14/04/2024

2003 TOYOTA HIACE COMMUTER 4 SP AUTOMATIC BUS

  • 439000 km
  • Van/Mini van
  • Auto
  • 4 cyl 2.4L

Bought the van to start another team in my business but struggling to find and retain staff so decided to sell instead. High kms but drives really well and ready for work. Obviously with its age has some wear and tear but all in all its a workhorse. First to see will buy Perfect for delivery drivers or tradies or would be great for a diy campavan with its high roof and super long body No accidents body is straight and tyres have about 70% tread left in them. Starts first time every time. Regret

$7,500Negotiable
Ermington, NSW

04/04/2024

2002 TOYOTA HIACE COMMUTER 4 SP AUTOMATIC BUS

  • 7000 km
  • Van/Mini van
  • Auto
  • 4 cyl 2.4L

Sad to say goodbye to my beloved home the year as I had to leave Australia, for my next chapter. Mechanically fine and had a lot of attention in my times of travel - Just had his last service this week Comes with REGO and RWC New professional engine replacement. 7,000KM with new engine.! Only 249,400 on Body. New radiator, Thermostat, Exhaust manifold, spark plugs, battery. (Have Invoices for everything) Converted this bad boy myself from a 12 seater. It’s super long and comfy. Features:

$22,000
Elwood, VIC

24/03/2024

1999 TOYOTA HIACE COMMUTER 4 SP AUTOMATIC BUS

  • 333000 km
  • Van/Mini van
  • Auto
  • 4 cyl 2.4L

TOYOTA HAICE 1999 333000 Fuel Automatic High roof 165cm No rego Hade RWC before 4 months ago Comes with all necessary commitment: Strong Battery Fridge Solar panel Cooking gas system

$7,000
West End, QLD

12/03/2024

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Overview of the Toyota Hiace

Overview of the Toyota Hiace

This Japanese mid-sized light commercial vehicle, which dates back to the late 1960s, remains a favourite with Australian businesses.

The latest, fifth-generation model has been around since 2005, so is getting on a bit though was given safety and fuel economy improvements across 2015 and 2016. The latter included the addition of a diesel particulate filter.

The Toyota HiAce features a cab-over-engine van design that is rare these days and is available as a regular cargo-focused van, a Crew variant that carries extra people, or even a 12- or 14-seater minibus.

TOYOTA HIACE GENERATIONS (SINCE 2005)

2005-present

RUNNING COSTS

Fuel Consumption

2.7L 4-cylinder petrol: 9.8 to 11.3 litres per 100km

3.0L 4-cylinder turbo diesel: 8.1 to 9.2 litres per 100km

= Highly economical.

= Good economy.

= Average fuel use.

= Heavy consumption.

Servicing

SIMILAR MODELS TO TOYOTA HIACE

WHAT TO LOOK OUT FOR: TOYOTA HIACE (2005 ONWARDS)

The HiAce bucked Toyota tradition a little by actually suffering a few design-induced faults.

The most serious ones were all to do with the turbo diesel engine, while the petrol-powered version seems to be much less trouble. By no means a widespread problem, there have been enough piston failures in turbo diesel HiAces to call it a trend.

Those in the trade suspect that it's a piston design problem, but there's also a reasonable rate of injector failures with this engine that could be a contributing factor.

The advice from some workshops is that the injectors should be changed every 100,000km as a precaution.

The life of the fuel injectors will be shortened by a HIAce that is used for heavy towing. But a vehicle that has been filled with dirty fuel can also be a problem as the contaminants won't be tolerated by the small tolerances inherent in the injector design.