Interior

With longer wheelbases than ever before, the HiAce Long Wheelbase (LWB) and Super Long Wheelbase (SLWB) models have incredible interior space.

Loads of cargo space

The squared off overall body design not only looks stylish and professional, it optimises the interior room. The radiator and engine is positioned to optimise interior room, while the small bonnet allows easy checking of fluids. The smart body design of the LWB means a large 6.0 cubic meters of cargo capacity whilst the SLWB van, with its wide body and high roof, it has a full 9.8 cubic metres of cargo volume, making it the biggest HiAce van ever.

Commuter bus seats 14

Offering contoured seating for 14, the Toyota HiAce Commuter Bus is virtually a luxury coach! With individual bucket seats and two seater bench seats throughout, all forward facing, and all with three point 'lap sash' seatbelts, it delivers exceptional driver and passenger comfort. Front passenger and driver seats also feature slide adjustments as well as offering ample head, leg, shoulder, and hip room. What's more, the fitth row of seats folds up, giving you extra luggage space at the rear.

Sound system

All Hiace models come standard with an MP3 compatible CD player with AM/FM radio, USB audio input for some iPod® and USB sticks as well as Bluetooth™ capabilities. The two speaker system in the van models or four in the bus are accompanied by full length headlining which helps to reduce ambient noise. This means those long days on the road can still be entertaining.

Sedan-like comfort & drive

With the HiAce, you won't just drive for a living - you'll live to drive! Every HiAce model features air conditioning with clean air filter (with an additional rear cooler on Commuter Bus), front power windows, remote central locking, in-dash CD player and clock, contemporary dash and instrument panel, modern trims and fabrics, gated gear shift (auto), double wishbone type front suspension and rack and pinion power steering. Plus, Anti-skid Braking System (ABS) with Brake Assist (BA) which supplements your braking effort during sudden stops is a standard across the range.

Exterior

LWB or wide body, high roof Super Long Wheelbase (SLWB)

HiAce's 2 stylish body types are the result of dedicated research and development pursuing superior crash safety while still increasing cargo space. All Vans are available in a Long Wheelbase (LWB) and a high roof, wide body, Super Long Wheelbase (SLWB), and the Commuter Bus comes standard in the SLWB. All 3 body types boast loads of occupant and cargo space because the engine has been shifted forward from the previous model, and there is more space than ever before between the rear wheel housings.

Aerodynamic design

Straight line stability and Noise, Vibration & Harshness (NVH) are major factors in driver fatigue - particularly when you drive all day. That's why the HiAce features an aerodynamic design. Extensive Computer Aided Engineering (CAE) analysis resulted in a sleek windscreen angle, increased body rigidity, and integrated air dams at each side of the front bumper regulating air flow, giving you a smooth and quiet ride.

Semi Semi-Bonnet

With its forward control mounted engine, the HiAce is categorised as a Semi Semi-Bonneted Van (Semi SBV). Featuring a small and convenient semi-bonnet, you have easy access to brake fluid, radiator coolant, and window washer water, making essential day-to-day care fast and easy.

2 rear side doors on SLWB Van

Thanks to double side rear doors on the Super Long Wheelbase (SLWB) Van - one on either side - access to your cargo has never been easier. Like the Van itself, the doors are wide and tall, and the addition of a rear door strap on all models makes loading and unloading much easier than ever before.

Safety

Dual SRS airbags standard

Don't leave safety to chance. The HiAce comes standard with driver and front passenger SRS (Supplemental Restraint System) airbags on every model. The airbags work together with the front pre-tensioning seatbelts to help keep both you and your passenger safe in frontal collisions.

High levels of crash safety

Thanks to the latest in Computer Aided Engineering (CAE), the HiAce has excellent safety features. Upper and lower Y-Frame (Crocodile) chassis rails greatly enhance frontal impact absorption, strengthened front door impact beams enhance protection against side intrusion, and a brake pedal link mechanism allows the Brake Booster to rotate away from the steering column and brake pedal in a frontal collision.

3 point seatbelts

With a bus-load of people, passenger safety is paramount. That's why every new HiAce Commuter Bus comes standard with 3 point lap sash seatbelts for all 14 occupants. Of course, HiAce Vans also feature 3 point Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) seatbelts for driver and passenger, plus a 2 point lap only seatbelt for the centre seat occupant.

Anti-skid Braking System (ABS)

All HiAce models feature front ventilated disc brakes and rear drums, with an Anti-skid Braking System (ABS) and Brake Assist (BA). ABS brakes help you maintain steering control in an emergency situation by preventing your wheels from locking up. Brake Assist is designed to assist the driver in emergency braking by applying additional braking pressure to maximise braking performance. Standard from August 2010 production.

Mechanical

Reduced running costs

When you drive for a living, there's no room in the operating budget for a vehicle that's expensive to run. That's why the HiAce boasts low running costs. With minimum down time thanks to unprecedented reliability, the HiAce does its job with a minimum of fuss and expense.

2 engines to choose from

HiAce will move you and your load with two reliable and tireless engines, and they'll perform with impressive efficiency, vital in today's competitive business world where reduced running costs add up to greater profitability. Both engines are Euro IV emissions compliant ensuring excellent reliability and efficiency.

You have the choice of a twin cam VVT-i equipped 2.7 litre petrol engine. Peak power of 111kW comes in at a relatively low 4,800rpm with 241Nm of load-lugging torque at 3,800rpm.

A 3.0 litre turbocharged intercooled common rail diesel is available across the HiAce range and this engine is purpose built for commercial vehicles - they're yet another powerful reason to choose HiAce. The direct injection turbo diesel engine produces 100kW at 3400rpm and a lofty 300Nm of torque between 1200 and 2400rpm. All HiAce diesel models also come with an engine compartment silencer to minimize noise emissions.

4 speed auto available across the range

No matter what your cargo, you can choose the convenience of an automatic transmission. A 4 speed automatic transmission is now available across the entire HiAce range - including turbo diesel Commuter Buses and Long Wheelbase Vans. The transmission features electronic line pressure control based on engine speed, delivering smoother shifts and reducing "shift-shock". It also boasts a driver-friendly gated shift lever on the dashboard, complete with shift lock mechanism and key interlock to prevent unintended shifts.