Toyota Hiace

The Toyota HiAce has been the Japanese automaker’s sole diesel-fed passenger van since its 1967 introduction.

For most of its familiarity with Philippine motorists, the 1982-1989 third-generation HiAce was more of a status symbol school and family shuttle. Fast forward to the 1989-2004 fourth generation and 2005-2019 fifth generation (fifth gen) HiAce, and the utility runner was a favorite in many sectors. Main customer bases included Philippine public utility vehicle (PUV) operators, owners and drivers, campaigning politicos, logistics transport companies, country clubs and condominiums (as transport for members), private educational institutions (as veritable school buses), and the occasional family that needed to haul more than five people and their respective luggage.

However, the fourth and fifth gen HiAces were not without issues. One nagging problem was the rear ride, which third and fourth-row occupants complained as bouncy or harsh. Another issue was a rather tight engine bay between the front seats, which made even regular maintenance procedures an exercise in patience.

With the 2019-present sixth generation, Toyota addressed the irritants above and managed to make the personnel-luggage carrier look better than its immediate predecessor.

Variant and Price

The 2022 Toyota Hiace is offered in 11 variants, and the Toyota Hiace price in the Philippines starts at ₱1,166,000 for the Toyota Hiace 3.0 Cargo.

2022 Toyota HiAce Exterior design. To support its big body, the Toyota HiAce is equipped with a sturdy and compatible leg structure. In this section, the Toyota HiAce adopts two reliable and capable suspensions at the front and rear.

For the front, Toyota HiAce used Double Wishbone With Stabilizer suspension. while the rear uses Leaf Spring Rigid Axle type. Thanks to the cooperation of the two suspensions, the balance of the Toyota HiAce is guaranteed to be stable. 

So, even when the car passes through a pothole, it will not feel shaken. Significant changes from the All New Toyota Hiace Premio are very visible from the outside. In addition, there are three color variants to choose from, such as: Beige Metallic, White and Silver Metallic.

Front design

Significant changes are also seen from the shape of the Toyota Hiace headlights, but still use the Halogen bulb type. In addition to the design of the headlights, the design of the fog lamps has also changed, similar to that of the Toyota Veloz.

The front grille also gets changes, although not significantly. In addition, on the side door for passenger access, use a sliding door.

To slide the door, you have to press the lever on the door handle. There are two floor steps, to make it easier for passengers to enter the vehicle cabin.

Rear design

On the back side, on the handle to open the back door, the handle is currently chrome plated. The position of the glass wiper is at the top of the center and below the wiper there is a stop lamp using an LED. In addition, the design of the taillights has also changed, and the bulbs still use Halogen, both for stop lamps, reverse lamps and turn signals.

Dimension

The dimensions of the Toyota Hiace 2022 are 5,915 mm long, 1,950 mm wide, and 2,280 mm high. The ground clearance of this car also reaches 1,678 mm at the front, while the center door reaches 1,671 mm. In terms of size, this car is quite large and long, and has an effect on leg and head room and which of course can be made more spacious.

Wheels and Tires

For the use of alloy wheels on the Toyota Hiace Commuter type and standard, it is made simple. Meanwhile, for the Luxury type, it is made more manly with black dominance. These three types use 15-inch Alloy Wheel wheels, which are wrapped with Machining & Ground Tire type tires measuring 195 R15 C, which are customized with a large Toyota HiAce body. For tires, Toyota Hiace uses sizes 235-65 with a ring diameter of 16, and uses canned alloy wheels and silver hubcap closed wheels.

Dashboard

The Toyota Hiace dashboard has undergone significant changes. The number of multifunctional spaces that can be used to store items with a large glove box space. The impression of aerodynamics also emanates from the lines that are deliberately highlighted. Driving comfort will also be obtained when looking at the easy-to-read tachometer. You as a driver or as a passenger, will not feel bored when driving a Toyota HiAce. Because the Toyota HiAce is equipped with the entertainment sector which is quite attractive for a commercial van. The Luxury type dashboard features a 6-inch touch screen, also equipped with Bluetooth AUX, USB AM/FM, iPod ready, and DVD/CD features.

Space and Practicality

With a width of 1,880 mm, the interior of the Toyota Hiace is more spacious than its competitors, namely the Isuzu Elf and the height of the car reaches 2,285 mm, allowing us to stand a little freely in the cabin. the passenger seat in the interior of this toyota hiace reaches 16 people with a driver. 

With a good seating arrangement we do not feel cramped on the leg rest. Standard tourism features have also been installed such as safety belts attached to each seat that will make you feel safer. The incline of each seat can also be adjusted easily which makes the passengers more relaxed. Don't forget to add a place to put drinks on the back of the seat.

Luggage

The rear door of the Toyota Hiace has an upward opening system which is assisted by 2 shock absorbers. With this system, it will be easier for you to put your luggage in the trunk. When the Toyota Hiace car is carried by 16 people, the luggage will feel small because the space provided is not too wide for luggage. But if you are traveling with 10 to 12 people, you can lift the very back seat to create ample luggage space. For those of you traveling lovers, you should try this vehicle to accompany your trip.

Safety features

In addition to providing the Toyota HiAce with wide performance and capacity, optimal safety and security are also very important. At the front, there are 2 SRS airbags that provide extra protection. Coupled with the installation of 3-point seat belts equipped with pretensioners and force limiters that are installed on all seats. The function of the pretensioner is to tighten the seat belt automatically when the vehicle experiences a collision, in order to protect the passenger and driver from falling forward in the event of a collision.

The function of the force limiter is to limit the strength of the belt in controlling body weight, thereby reducing the risk of injury to the chest area. Another safety feature that makes the Toyota HiAce reliable is the braking system. Toyota HiAce uses disc brakes for the front wheels with anti lock system technology and brake assist. With these two components, braking can be carried out more optimally, anti-slip, so that it can help you control the car when facing an incident.

Convenience Features

On the inside of the car there are charming facilities such as family karaoke facilities in a car, there is an LCD monitor that is quite large in size in the middle cabin although in this case the passengers on the front cannot see it. There is also a charming portable DVD facility for the passenger seat as well. made very comfortable with the color of the hubcap, at the top of the inner cabin there are led lights that surround it so it is very suitable for friends who have a karaoke hobby.

This car that can carry up to 12 people has a seat design that is now more comfortable and luxurious. The seat configuration is handed over directly to the owners of transportation services, equipped with a Captain Seat model seat in each seat, providing a very high level of comfort to the passengers. Some travel services even prepare HiAce for a maximum of seven passengers, making it more comfortable and safe to rest. Climate Control and Convenient Folding Table are also added values in the Luxury HiAce version. Then for the Commuter version, the configuration of the seats provided is 2-1,

Infotainment features

Standard features of the car are also available a two-speaker infotainment system featuring a large 8.0-inch touchscreen and steering wheel controls, DAB+2 digital radio and multiple connectivity including Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Siri voice recognition, Bluetooth, sat-nav and much more.

Toyota Hiace uses diesel fuel and has a large tank with a fuel capacity of up to 70 liters with a common rail type fuel system. The maximum power output achieved by the Toyota Hiace reaches 102 PS at 3600 RPM, and peak torque of 260 NM at 1600 to 2400 RPM. Paired with a 5-speed manual transmission system. These specifications look minimalist, but have reliable performance. Toyota HiAce has another economic value, which is very fuel efficient.

Even though it is predicated as a commercial van, the Toyota HiAce engine cannot be underestimated. This Japanese car is equipped with the most reliable engine in its class. The mainstay engine for the Toyota HiAce has a 4 cylinder type DHC D-4D technology which has a cubication capacity of 2.5 liters or 2,494 cc. By using this engine, the Toyota HiAce becomes powerful and reliable in its class.

Riding & Control

Toyota Mobile does have a suspension system that has been tested for quality that is able to support the weight of the car and dampen the vibrations generated by this car. For Toyota Hiace itself has been equipped with a suspension system with a Doble Wishbone type for the rear,

meanwhile for the rear suspension system is Leaf Spring Riqid Axle. Both of these suspension systems have been trusted to support large loads.Having a formidable engine performance and large body dimensions, of course Toyota Hiace has pinned the best foot system. 

The Toyota Hiace Premio Senidri is equipped with a braking system that is able to stop this car, namely the Ventilated Disc type. for braking the front, while for braking the rear using the Leading-Trailing drum. The braking system is wrapped with the ABS Braking System.

Fuel consumption

For inside the city, Toyota Hiace fuel consumption managed to record numbers in the range of 9 Km/Liter. This figure is considered normal in our opinion, considering the Hiace Hiace car has a passenger capacity of up to 12 people. if outside the city, where the streets are quieter and free of obstacles. Thus, it is not so burdensome engine performance. It's the same with the Toyota Hiace, which managed to set a record at 12 Km/Liter.

Toyota Hiace will provide a different experience in driving using a commercial van. In addition to its luxurious design, the Toyota HiAce also adopts various features that can make you feel comfortable while driving and also has good performance to accompany you when traveling with a wide trunk and capable engine performance.