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About the Toyota HiAce
Last updated Dec 18, 2024Australia’s best-selling van will finally offer a pair of rear barn doors, while there have been incremental price rises across the range.
The 2023 Toyota HiAce offers a choice of a single tailgate or, for an extra $750, a pair of vertically split doors.
On LWB models, the barn doors also feature dual rear wipers.
The updated HiAce arrives at dealers in October.
This new barn door option is available on all LWB and SLWB variants except for HiAce Crew, HiAce Commuter and LWB manual van variants.
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2023 Toyota HiAce Price
Base
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.8L, 6 sp manual Diesel RWD 5d Panel Van | $46,360 |
| 2.8L, 6 sp automatic Diesel RWD 4d Panel Van | $48,360 |
| 2.8L, 6 sp automatic Diesel RWD 5d Combi | $51,360 |
| 2.8L, 6 sp automatic Diesel RWD 5d Panel Van | $57,680 |
Commuter GL
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.8L, 6 sp automatic Diesel RWD Bus | $76,560 |
Commuter
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.8L, 6 sp automatic Diesel RWD Bus | $73,560 |
*excl. on-roads
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2023 Toyota HiAce Specs
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2023 Toyota HiAce Dimensions
1990mm
1950mm
5265mm
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
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Payload varies between 995kg and 1135kg depending on the variant.
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2023 Toyota HiAce Exterior
These new rear barn doors open 90 degrees with a soft lock, but can be folded back to 180 degrees for easy access to the load area.
Toyota says it’s introduced the barn door option in response to customer demand.
It hasn’t offered a HiAce locally with barn doors since the HiAce SBV was discontinued in 2003, despite the feature being standard on the rival Ford Transit Custom and Peugeot Expert, a no-cost option on the Hyundai Staria Load, and a cost option on the LDV G10, Mercedes-Benz Vito, Renault Trafic and Volkswagen Transporter.
2023 Toyota HiAce Interior
All 2023 Toyota HiAce models receive powered lumbar support for the driver’s seat.
Up front the new HiAce represents a huge step forward from its tired predecessor.
The driving position is really good. There’s plenty of adjustment in the steering wheel, and the seat itself slides far enough to accomodate gangly legs. The only real knock is the fact my knee gets pinched between the wheel and gear shifter when it’s slotted into sixth.
We did a couple of long stints behind the wheel and experienced no pins and needles or numb bum syndrome, which bodes well for drivers whiling away days in their HiAces. It’s easily the most comfortable van I’ve driven.
The dashboard isn’t what you’d call exciting, but there are no fewer than three cupholders on hand for van drivers in need of a caffeine hit. The glovebox is lockable and deep, while the door pockets are also spacious.
2023 Toyota HiAce Infotainment
Toyota’s infotainment system is serviceable, but already feels a bit sluggish compared to what’s on offer at Volkswagen. It’s relatively quick to respond, and factory navigation is a handy addition for drivers who might be delivering beyond the reach of mobile reception.
But the automated speed limit, school zone, speed camera, railway crossing, and red-light camera warnings are infuriating. They cut in over your music or phone call, and speak way too often. One prompt for a school zone is arguably too many, let alone one when you approach, one when you enter, and one when you leave.
The system also picks up school zones and railway crossings for some adjoining roads, so your music is interrupted for something that doesn’t even impact you.
We worked out how to kill the speed limit and camera warnings, but couldn’t figure out how to shut up the navigation near a school zone – although there must be a way.
Having Apple CarPlay and Android Auto papers over some of the infotainment system’s shortcomings. It worked flawlessly during our time with the car, and offers far easier access to phone-quality entertainment, phone calls, and mapping.
2023 Toyota HiAce Safety Rating
The Toyota HiAce has a five-star safety rating from ANCAP based on testing conducted in 2019.
It received an adult occupant protection score of 94 per cent, vulnerable road user protection of 84 per cent, and safety assist of 77 per cent. A child occupant protection score of 88 per cent was also given to crew van models.
The five-star rating technically doesn’t apply to Commuter models, which remain unrated, though it applies to regular and crew van models.
All 2023 Toyota HiAce models come standard with the following safety equipment:
- Autonomous emergency braking (AEB) with pedestrian and daylight cyclist detection
- Blind-spot monitoring
- Lane-departure warning
- Lane-keep assist
- Rear cross-traffic alert
- Automatic high-beam
- Traffic sign recognition
- Reversing camera
- Front and rear parking sensors
The majority of the 2023 Toyota HiAce range has seven airbags, besides the LWB Crew Van which has nine. The Commuter has three.
The HiAce range also received the Toyota Connected Services for the 2022 model year which includes a 24/7 Emergency Call Centre function that relays the vehicle’s location in the event of a collision “that requires intervention” or if an airbag deploys.
The e-call function can also be triggered manually via a SOS button inside the cabin.
2023 Toyota HiAce Fuel Economy
The 2023 Toyota HiAce uses 7.5L/100km on the combined cycle with the manual, 8.2L/100km in the LWB auto guise, and 8.4L/100km in Crew Van and Super LWB forms.
Toyota still hasn’t detailed official fuel economy figures for the Commuter models yet. All models have a 70L fuel tank.
| Toyota HiAce | Fuel Type | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| 2.8L, 6 sp automatic Diesel RWD 5d Combi | Diesel | 8.4 L/100km |
| 2.8L, 6 sp automatic Diesel RWD 4d Panel Van | Diesel | 8.2 L/100km |
| 2.8L, 6 sp manual Diesel RWD 5d Panel Van | Diesel | 7.5 L/100km |
| 2.8L, 6 sp automatic Diesel RWD 5d Panel Van | Diesel | 8.4 L/100km |
Cost of ownership
What are the running and servicing costs of a Toyota HiAce?
Each service is capped at $260, and servicing is required every six months or 10,000km, whichever comes first.
How does the 2023 Toyota HiAce drive?
Our expert take on Toyota HiAce drivability.
The 2023 Toyota HiAce is powered by a 2.8-litre turbo-diesel four-cylinder engine producing 130kW of power and either 420Nm of torque with the six-speed manual or 450Nm with the six-speed automatic.
The Commuter‘s outputs are lower at 120kW and 420Nm. All models are rear-wheel drive.
2023 Toyota HiAce Colours
What colours are available for the Toyota HiAce
The 2023 Toyota HiAce is only available in one exterior paint colour, French Vanilla.
2023 Toyota HiAce Warranty
In addition to a five-year, unlimited-kilometre warranty, Toyota offers capped-price servicing for the first six visits or 60,000km.
Should you buy the 2023 Toyota HiAce
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Toyota HiAce FAQs
The cheapest Toyota HiAce is the LWB that starts from $43,500.
The most expensive Toyota HiAce is the SLWB BARN DOOR that starts from $57,500.
The best towing capacity of a Toyota HiAce is offered by the LWB which can tow 1900 kg
The largest Toyota HiAce is the SLWB which measures 1950mm wide, 5915mm in length and sits 2280mm tall.
The most powerful Toyota HiAce is the SLWB which has 130kW of power from its 2.8L TURBO CDI engine.
The Toyota HiAce is built in Japan and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest Toyota HiAce is the SLWB which weighs 3500 kg (kerb weight).
The Toyota HiAce uses Diesel.