The Toyota HiAce has received a slew of new features, ranging from more safety technology to a new digital instrument cluster.
The extra equipment comes at a cost, however – a premium of $2994 over the mid-size delivery van it replaces, to be precise.
For now, Toyota has only released information on the HiAce Van and Crew Van range, and not the Commuter, ahead of first customer deliveries in late August.
Adaptive cruise control is now standard across the range, working at high speeds in the base manual HiAce and at all speeds in automatic variants.
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The introduction of electric power steering has allowed Toyota to add its lane trace assist, effectively a lane centring aid that works when adaptive cruise control is activated.
Toyota also says manoeuvrability has been improved with the move to electric power steering.
A safe exit warning function uses the blind-spot monitoring to sound a chime when passing vehicles and cyclists are detected, alerting drivers not to exit the vehicle directly into their path.
There’s also an emergency driver support system. Effectively, when the adaptive cruise control is activated and the vehicle detects the driver has become unresponsive, it will play audio and visual alerts.
Should the driver not respond to these, the system will turn on the hazard lights and bring the vehicle to a “safe and steady stop”.
Passive safety has also been improved with the introduction of a centre airbag, bringing the total number of airbags onboard to eight.
The Crew Van, which features a second row of seating for five seats in total, also gains an additional two side airbags, bringing its tally to 10.
These safety features join existing equipment like autonomous emergency braking, blind-spot monitoring, and rear cross-traffic alert.
In addition, the 4.2-inch screen in the instrument cluster has been replaced by a 7.0-inch display, while there’s now an electric parking brake.
As with other recently updated Toyotas like the Yaris, there’s also a new refrigerant for the air-conditioning system.
The updated HiAce won’t be easily spotted from afar. The only cosmetic changes are black exterior mirrors, as well as two new rear windscreen wipers for the SLWB when equipped with rear barn doors.
Pricing
| Model | Price before on-road costs |
|---|---|
| 2025 Toyota HiAce LWB Van manual | $51,880 |
| 2025 Toyota HiAce LWB Van | $53,880 |
| 2025 Toyota HiAce LWB Van with barn doors | $54,630 |
| 2025 Toyota HiAce LWB Van GL Package | $54,880 |
| 2025 Toyota HiAce LWB Van GL Package with barn doors | $55,630 |
| 2025 Toyota HiAce LWB Crew Van | $56,880 |
| 2025 Toyota HiAce SLWB Van | $62,440 |
| 2025 Toyota HiAce SLWB Van with barn doors | $63,190 |
Drivetrains and Efficiency
There’s just one engine available in the HiAce, though it’s available in two states of tune.
| Specifications | Toyota HiAce |
|---|---|
| Engine | 2.8L turbo-diesel 4cyl |
| Power | 130kW |
| Torque | 420Nm (manual) or 450Nm (auto) |
| Transmission | 6-speed manual or 6-speed auto |
| Drive type | Rear-wheel drive |
| Fuel economy (claimed) | 7.4L/100km (manual) 7.9L/100km (LWB auto) 8.1L/100km (SLWB) |
| Fuel tank capacity | 70L |
| Fuel requirement | Diesel |
| Braked towing capacity | 1900kg (manual) 1500kg (auto) |
Dimensions
The HiAce is offered in two different lengths. The LWB is also offered in both Van and Crew Van configurations.
| Dimensions | HiAce LWB | HiAce SLWB |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 5265mm | 5915mm |
| Width | 1950mm | 1950mm |
| Height | 1990mm | 2280mm |
| Wheelbase | 3210mm | 3860mm |
| Cargo capacity | 6.2m3 (Van) | 9.3m3 |
Servicing and Warranty
The Toyota HiAce is backed by a five-year, unlimited-kilometre warranty, or five years/160,000km for commercial users.
Toyota offers capped-price servicing for the HiAce. The first 10 services are capped at $365 each.
Servicing is required every six months or 10,000km, whichever comes first.
Safety
The Toyota HiAce has a five-star safety rating from ANCAP, based on testing conducted in 2019.
| Category | Toyota HiAce |
|---|---|
| Adult occupant protection | 94 per cent |
| Child occupant protection | 88 per cent |
| Vulnerable road user protection | 84 per cent |
| Safety assist | 77 per cent |
Standard safety equipment across the range includes:
- Adaptive cruise control (NEW)
- Autonomous emergency braking
- Pedestrian detection (day/night)
- Cyclist detection (day)
- Blind-spot monitoring
- Emergency driver support system (NEW)
- Lane-keep assist
- Lane trace assist (lane centring)
- Rear cross-traffic alert
- Safe exit warning (NEW)
- Traffic sign recognition
- Reversing camera
- Front and rear parking sensors
All Van variants now have eight airbags, while Crew Vans now have 10.
Standard Equipment
Standard equipment across the HiAce range includes:
- 16-inch steel wheels
- Full-size spare wheel
- Electric parking brake (NEW)
- 7.0-inch digital instrument cluster (NEW)
- 8.0-inch touchscreen infotainment system
- Wired Apple CarPlay, Android Auto
- Satellite navigation
- Air-conditioning
- Leather-wrapped steering wheel
The GL Package also includes:
- Digital rear-view mirror
- Body-coloured bumpers
- Front fog lights
Options
A four-door configuration is a no-cost option for the LWB auto HiAce Van.