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.