Toyota HI ACE
Built: 1974-2005 · Series: HI
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Toyota HI – the collective page for Hiace and Hilux: vans and pickups with D-4D diesels, 2.4 to 3.0-litre displacement, 55 to 126 kW, kerb weights 1,400 to 2,250 kg
This page gathers models from Toyota's Hiace and Hilux ranges, whose type codes in the register both begin with 'Hi'. The Hiace has been Toyota's van and minibus since 1967, the Hilux the brand's pickup since 1968; both ranges have been built with only brief interruptions ever since and rank among the best-selling light commercial vehicles worldwide in their class. Toyota builds both models in Japan among other locations, supplying van, combi and pickup variants for very different markets; the model names on this page range from the Hiace as a panel van and combi through the Hilux as a double cab to the Dutch-labelled 'Kampeerwagen', a camper conversion on the Hilux. The D-4D badge denotes Toyota's common-rail diesel injection and marks the more modern diesel variants of both ranges.
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The register lists 12 versions here with 55 to 126 kW from four-cylinder engines of 2,446 to 2,982 cc, kerb weights of 1,400 to 2,250 kg, gross vehicle weights of 2,395 to 3,000 kg, lengths of 4,720 to 5,255 mm and widths of 1,670 to 2,150 mm.
The Hiace and Hilux underpin Toyota's reputation for exceptionally durable and rugged commercial vehicles; they serve as tradesman's vehicles, minibuses, expedition vehicles and camper conversion bases, competing with the VW Transporter and the Ford Ranger and Transit.
When buying used, key points on both ranges are corrosion on the frame and load bed, the condition of the four-wheel-drive system and transfer case on 4WD versions, and the service history of the injection pump on the D-4D diesel; parts are widely available through Toyota and the independent trade.
Sources: SpecCodex register, model data: Toyota HI, Toyota (manufacturer)
Technical data
Engine
| Power | 55 kWcorrect |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 4correct |
| Displacement | 2,446 cm³correct |
Dimensions and weights
| Length | 4,720 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,800 mmcorrect |
| Wheelbase | 3,440 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 1,760 kgcorrect |
| Gross vehicle weight | 2,800 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Gears | 5correct |
|---|---|
| Wheels | 4correct |
Origin and approval
| Assembly plants | Japan; Thailand; China; South Africa; Vietnam; Egypt; Sri Lanka; Ovar, Portugalcorrect |
|---|---|
| Body | Pick-up, double cab, van, minibuscorrect |
| Vehicle class | Light commercialcorrect |
Where this model stands
Power-to-weight ratio: 31.2 kW/t (55 kW / 1.8 t)
Stronger than 9% of the vans in the register — out of 7,144 models with a stated power figure.
Calculated from the documented figures above — not a rating.
Frequently asked questions
How much power does the Toyota HI ACE have?
The Toyota HI ACE delivers 55 kW.
How much does the Toyota HI ACE weigh?
The unladen weight is 1,760 kg.
What is the gross vehicle weight of the Toyota HI ACE?
2,800 kg.
What engine does the Toyota HI ACE have?
4 cylinders, 2,446 cm³ displacement.
What are the dimensions of the Toyota HI ACE?
4,720 mm × 1,800 mm.
When was the Toyota HI ACE built?
Production years: 1974-2005.
What to check before buying
- Check the hour meter against the service records — a replaced instrument is the most common gap.
- Compare the data plate and chassis number with the papers.
- Check the weights in the papers against the figures here — attachments change them.
- Ask about parts availability for this build year — the running costs hang on it.
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This page carries 18 individual figures for this model. They come from 2 recorded sources; every figure can be traced there. What we cannot document is not here — we leave gaps open rather than estimate them.
The technical data on this page comes from official vehicle registration records (RDW/Traficom), not from the manufacturer.
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Other models in this series
HI ACE COMBI LANG DIESEL
HI ACE D-4D
HI ACE DIESEL 4WD
HI ACE KASTEN LANG 2,5 D-D4D 120 4W
HI ACE KASTEN LANG 2.5 D-4D
HI ACE RH 11L-JRW3
HI LUX 2,4D C+C
HI LUX KAMPEERWAGEN
HI LUX LN 105 L P
Hi Ace 2,5 D-4D 12
Hi Lux DK 3,0 D-4D 170 City
Sources: RDW — Dutch national vehicle register (retrieved August 2026) · Traficom — Finnish vehicle register (retrieved August 2026) · How we check the data
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