Toyota Hiace Van

20 March 2001

KEY POINTS

  • Two new specialist vehicles widen Hiace range for 2001
  • Swing out twin rear doors offer loading versatility
  • Entry-level ‘S’ model is the best value Hiace
  • Full metal bulkhead with glass panel on GS models with swing out doors
  • Payload of 1340kg on LWB models
  • Anti-lock brakes standard on GX models
  • Driver’s airbag standard on all models except S
  • Option of second sliding side door for £220 on twin rear door models
  • Strong residual values
  • Excellent payload to value ratio

Toyota has added two new specialist vehicles to further the already strong appeal of the successful Hiace van, popular for its load versatility, safety and comfort.

WIDE CHOICE OF MODELS

The range includes three specification levels – S, GS and GX – with two engine choices – 2.7-litre 141bhp petrol and 2.4-litre diesel. All GS and GX models are available with either a roofline hinged tailgate or swing out rear doors. The swing out rear doors can be opened to 90 or 180 degrees with the latter setting particularly suited to loading by forklift truck. All Hiace vans have a nearside sliding side door for extra loading versatility. The range comprises:

TOYOTA HIACE VAN (STANDARD WHEELBASE)

Grade

Engine

Door Format

Basic Price

Reclaimable VAT

S 4dr

2.4D man 5 speed

SORDs

£11,770.00

£2,137.94

GS 4dr

2.4D man 5 speed

SORDs

£12,270.00

£2,225.44

GS 4dr

2.4D man 5 speed

TG

£12,270.00

£2,225.44

GS 5dr

2.4D man 5 speed

SORDs

£12,490.01

£2,263.94

GS 5dr

2.4D man 5 speed

TG

£12,490.01

£2,263.94

GX 4dr

2.7i 16V man 5 speed

TG

£12,689.99

£2,298.94

TOYOTA HIACE VAN (LONG WHEELBASE)

Grade

Engine

Door Format

Basic Price

Reclaimable VAT

GS 4dr

2.4D man 5 speed

SORDs

£13,615.00

£2,460.82

GS 4dr

2.4D man 5 speed

TG

£13,615.00

£2,460.82

GS 5dr

2.4D man 5 speed

SORDs

£13,835.00

£2,499.32

GX 4dr

2.7i 16V man 5 speed

TG

£14,490.01

£2,613.94

SORDs = Swing out rear doors TG = Tailgate

EXCELLENT COMFORT, CONVENIENCE AND SAFETY FOR ALL MODELS

High equipment specification on all Hiace vans offers excellent safety and comfort. All GX models are fitted with anti-lock brakes, third brake light, premium audio, full wheel caps, tachometer, central door locking and a driver’s airbag as standard while GS models have a driver’s airbag and central door locking as standard.

All swing out rear door models offer excellent driver comfort with front and rear portions of the driver’s seat cushion that can be raised or lowered individually. S and GS models are fitted with a two seater passenger side bench seat alongside the driver’s seat and GX models have an individual passenger seat with an integrated arm rest.

Inside, all models are fitted with a ceiling mounted storage tray for extra convenience. All Hiace vans have an engine immobiliser and are linked to the International Security Register making them traceable in the event of theft. A full metal bulkhead with glass panel is mounted behind the driver’s cab on all GS specification swing out rear door models.

New Conversions for hiace van

Specialist vehicles tailored to meet specific customer needs are an important focus of the Hiace range. Toyota offers the Hiace in a range of mobility, taxi, minibus, Hi-Top and refridgerated conversions. Toyota also offers motorhomes, based on the Hiace model, through a joint venture with two established conversion companies, Devon and Elddis.

Two new conversions for 2001 add further versatility to the Hiace range. The Hiace Crew Cab seats up to six people whilst maintaining a spacious 1220mm load space in the standard wheelbase and 1730mm in the long wheelbase. All models are fitted with two side windows and offer a choice of two trim levels. Basic prices start from £13,670 for the standard wheelbase GS.

Another addition to the range is the 14/15 seater minibus. Both versions are based on the long wheelbase Hiace van; the 15 seater on the GS derivative and the 14 seater on the GX derivative. These minibuses are particularly suited to schools and join the nine and 12 seater minibuses as part of Toyota’s specialist vehicle range.

The Toyota Hiace van range comes with a full manufacturer three year/60,000 mile warranty as standard and is available at Toyota dealers nationwide.

Since its launch in 1996, the Toyota Hiace van has quite literally been an outstanding commercial success owing to its unrivalled combination of practicality, low cost of ownership, payload, reliability and style. The strong sales momentum Hiace van is currently enjoying is expected to continue with the addition of these two new specialist vehicles. The Hiace Crew Cab and 14/15 seater minibus alongside the popular swing out rear door models will add incremental sales to Toyota’s van sales.

HIACE VAN Vs THE COMPETITION

Toyota

Ford

Volkswagen

Mercedes

Hiace SWB

Transit

Transporter

Vito

2.4D GS

2805 2.0TD

1200

108CDI

Base Price (exc. VAT)

£12,270

£14,600

£13,100

£12,550

Number of Doors

4

4

4

5

Body Type

panel van

panel van

Panel van

panel van

Payload

1210

1193

1220

1060

Three Year Warranty

Opt

Driver’s Airbag

Opt

Opt

Central Locking

Opt

Opt

Full Width Bulkhead

Opt

Opt (Quarter)

√ (half)

Power Steering

Radio Cassette Player

Swing Out Twin Rear Doors

Opt

Cup Holder

Opt

Tinted Glass

Opt

Opt

3 Front Seats

Opt

Cab Ceiling Shelf

X

Driver’s Armrest

Engine immobiliser

X

Twin Batteries

Opt

X

X

Adjustable Front Head Restraints

√ (Not adjustable)

Front and Rear Mud Flaps

Opt

Opt

Source: JATO Dynamics

Correct as at March 2001

HIACE VAN Equipment LIST

SAFETY

S

Twin rear doors

GS

Twin rear doors

GS

Tailgate

GX

Tailgate

Side impact beams

Driver’s airbag

X

Seatbelt pre-tensioners

Adjustable height seatbelts

X

High Mount Rear Brake Light

X

X

X

Anti-lock Brakes

X

X

X

INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS

Headlamp Warning Buzzer

Tachometer

X

X

X

Intermittent rear wiper

X

X

Heated rear window

X

X

Comfort & convenience

Twin Batteries

(diesel only)

Power steering

Tinted glass

Rear door/tailgate inside handle

X

Tilt adjustable steering column

X

X

X

Height Adjustable Driver’s Seat

Power operated heated door mirrors

X

X

X

Full bulkhead with window

X

X

X

Central storage box

Ceiling storage tray

2 cup holders

AUDIO

2 speaker Radio/Cassette

VENTILATION

Electric front windows

X

X

X

SECURITY

Central Locking

X

Engine Immobiliser

Remote release fuel filler

Seating, upholstery & trim

Number of seats

3

3

3

2

Vinyl seats

X

X

X

Cloth trimmed seats with driver’s armrest

X

Passenger armrest

X

X

X

Exterior & body

Front and rear mud flaps

X

Centre wheelcaps

X

Full wheelcaps

X

X

X

Optional second side sliding door

X

X

X

HIACE VAN TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION

DIMENSIONS

HIACE VAN SWB

HIACE VAN LWB

Overall length

4715mm

5160mm

Overall height

1955mm

1955mm

Overall width

1800mm

1800mm

Wheelbase

2985mm

3430mm

Front track

1560mm

1560mm

Rear track

1540mm

1540mm

Load length at floor

2555mm

2975mm

Load width

1650mm

1650mm

Load height

1420mm

1420mm

Width between wheelarches

1225mm

1225mm

Loading height at rear

525mm

535mm

Load Volume (gross)

6.0m3

7.0m3

Load Volume (VDA)

5.43

6.53

Engine

HIACE VAN

SWB 2.4D

HIACE VAN

LWB 2.4D

HIACE VAN

SWB 2.7 Petrol

Type

4 cylinder, water-cooled, OHC

DOHC

Capacity

2446cc

2694cc

Max Power

74bhp@4,000rpm

141bhp@4,800rpm

Max Torque

115lb ft @2,200rpm

167lb ft@2,400rpm

Battery

HIACE VAN

SWB 2.4D

HIACE VAN

LWB 2.4D

HIACE VAN

SWB 2.7 Petrol

Type

2x12v 65Ah

12v 60Ah

Wheels & Tyres

HIACE VAN

SWB 2.4D

HIACE VAN

LWB 2.4D

HIACE VAN

SWB 2.7 Petrol

Pressed Steel 5.5 x 15

195/70 R15 8 ply

Brakes

HIACE VAN

SWB 2.4D

HIACE VAN

LWB 2.4D

HIACE VAN

SWB 2.7 Petrol

Front

285mm vent disc

Rear

270mm drum

Suspension

HIACE VAN

SWB 2.4D

HIACE VAN

LWB 2.4D

HIACE VAN

SWB 2.7 Petrol

Front

Double wishbone, torsion bars, telescopic shock absorbers & anti-roll bar

Rear

semi trailing arms, coil springs, telescopic shock absorbers

Gross Vehicle Weight

2800kgs

3000kgs

2750kgs

Unladen Weight

1590kgs

1660kgs

1530kgs

Payload (tailgate models)

1210kgs

1340kgs(1310)*

1220kgs

Roof Rack Load

110kgs

110kgs

110kgs

Max. Front Axle

1400kgs

1470kgs

1400kgs

Max Rear Axle

1760kgs

1760kgs

1740kgs

Towing Capacity (braked)

2000kgs

2000kgs

1800kgs

Fuel Tank Capacity

75 litres

75 litres

75 litres

* swing out door models

ENDS

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