Toyota Hiace
Built: 1982-2012 · Series: Hiace
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Toyota Hiace – van since 1967, now in six generations the backbone of many fleets worldwide: diesel and petrol engines from 1.6 to 3.4 litres, rear-wheel and four-wheel drive, 46 to 105 kW
The Hiace started in 1967 as a compact panel van and today, across six generations, ranks among the most-built light commercial vehicles worldwide, especially in Asia, Africa and Oceania, where it dominates as a shared taxi and trade vehicle; in Europe sales ran for different lengths of time depending on the market. Type designations in the register combine engine codes (2.4D, 2.4TD, 2.5 D-4D for the common-rail generation) with body codes such as L (long), H (high roof), DUBBELE CABINE for the crew cab, and SP/SO for special-equipment versions; 4WD denotes the selectable four-wheel drive.
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The register lists 289 versions with 46 to 105 kW output, displacements of 1,580 to 3,378 cm³ across 4 to 6 cylinders, unladen weights of 1,200 to 2,365 kg, gross weights of 2,200 to 3,500 kg and widths of 1,680 to 2,130 mm; 123 length values are on record, ranging from 4,250 to 5,350 mm.
Thanks to its simple engineering, robust engines and worldwide Toyota parts supply, the Hiace is regarded as exceptionally durable and forms the backbone of minibus and courier fleets in many countries; in Europe it competes with the Ford Transit Custom, Volkswagen Transporter and Hyundai H350.
On used examples, check rust on sills, wheel arches and the load floor on older vehicles used in coastal regions, condition of the injection pump and injectors, timing-belt or timing-chain change intervals depending on engine, clutch and automatic gearbox, and actual use as a shared taxi, which can significantly distort recorded mileage.
Sources: SpecCodex register, model data: Toyota Hiace, Toyota (manufacturer)
Technical data
Engine
| Fuel | DIESEL | GAS | PETROLcorrect |
|---|---|
| Power | 86 kWcorrect |
| Cylinders | 6correct |
| Displacement | 3,378 cm³correct |
Dimensions and weights
| Length | 4,790 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,890 mmcorrect |
| Wheelbase | 3,450 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 2,077 kgcorrect |
| Gross vehicle weight | 3,015 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Gears | 5correct |
|---|---|
| Wheels | 4correct |
| Top speed | 147 km/hcorrect |
Origin and approval
| Version | HI-ACEcorrect |
|---|---|
| Number of versions | 56correct |
| Built from | 1971correct |
| Built to | 2018correct |
| First registered from | 1,973correct |
| First registered to | 2,013correct |
Where this model stands
Power-to-weight ratio: 41.4 kW/t (86 kW / 2.1 t)
Stronger than 52% 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 Hiace have?
The Toyota Hiace delivers 86 kW.
How much does the Toyota Hiace weigh?
The unladen weight is 2,077 kg.
What is the gross vehicle weight of the Toyota Hiace?
3,015 kg.
What engine does the Toyota Hiace have?
6 cylinders, 3,378 cm³ displacement, DIESEL | GAS | PETROL.
How fast does the Toyota Hiace go?
Top speed is 147 km/h.
What are the dimensions of the Toyota Hiace?
4,790 mm × 1,890 mm.
When was the Toyota Hiace built?
Production years: 1982-2012.
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.
A general list for this type of machine — no substitute for an inspection or an appraiser.
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This page carries 27 individual figures for this model. They come from 3 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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2.4D
2.4D AUT LANG
2.4D DUBB. CAB SP
2.4D DUBBELE CABINE
2.4D DUBBELE CABINE SP
2.4D EMOTION
Sources: RDW — Dutch national vehicle register (retrieved August 2026) · UK government data (DVLA) (retrieved August 2026) · How we check the data
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