Is the Toyota HiAce THE van to buy? | ReDriven used car review
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Think vans, think Toyota HiAce. The Fifth-generation Toyota HiAce dominated the Aussie van world from its release in 2005, all the way to 2019 when it was
replaced.
Whether you’re a tradie needing a reliable work van, or you’re looking to join #vanlife and hit the road in a mobile apartment, the Toyota HiAce is definitely worth a look.
What do you think of the Toyota HiAce? Let us know in the comments and don't forget to subscribe to stay up to date with all our latest content!
00:00 - Intro
01:45 - What is it?
03:58 - How's the exterior?
06:01 - How's the interior?
07:44 - How's the tech?
08:45 - Is it practical?
10:45 - What goes wrong?
14:06 - Is it safe?
14:50 - What's it like to drive?
16:33 - How much is it?
17:27 - Fuel use, warranty & servicing
18:25 - Should you buy it?
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#hiace
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In South Africa, these are the standard issue for the taxi industry. If it's tough enough for our taxi drivers, it's tough enough for anyone.
The ultimate understatement 🤣
I remember this from the early 90s as a kid! 🤣
Same in south east Asia
Ok buddy
Also in Mexico, taxi drivers use Hiace or Urvan. They are very tough vehicles.
Bomb proof ,13 years never had a problem 2.5 turbo diesel engine still healthy as after 360000 really can't see it stopping for a while yet
My dad has had 3 different HiAces since he moved to Australia and it's been the most reliable work van with plenty of space. I actually learnt manual in one of them and seeing as it's still running, i think it survived at least a million stalls and missed gears
Watching this in a 2018 hiace commuter waiting for the misus. I have 3 kids and its the perfect family car. Family outing, each kid takes a seat in the back as a bed.
The banana test should be a standard to assess interior space practicality.
I drove one from Perth to the Gold Coast over a 2 month period and I never had a problem. The comfort didn’t worry me either, and we did a couple of 10+ hour driving days.
I drove Hiaces for work for many years, yes they can be scary in the wet, the back end is very lively! You feel every bump as you're right on top of the wheels, the van understeers terribly in corners. But we had ours over 600,000kms when we sold it, just regular oil changes and few issues.
The older ones became fun when brakes would lock up. Especially with passengers sitting on milk crates in the back.
@@lobsterwhisperer7932Lol. My dad used to put 12 of us in the back of the hiace under blankets when entering the footy carpark. These things were normal back then now you'd be called a bad guy for doing that, but I don't care what anyone says shouting 12 kids (me and my mates) to the footy food drinks everything for every game of the season is just one of the reasons my dad is regarded as being the best dad by all my mates including myself.
My 1999 Hiace commuter has been my fulltime camper for five years and I've been really happy with it's reliability!
Owned two Hi Ace
First one 550 000km - no problem s
Second one 585 000km - used oil both petrol
No mechanical problems
Highly recommend
500k km? Jeez man
Those VVTI 2TRs love using oil
Had a few hiaces 94 did over 450,000ks before we sold it got a 99 did about the same until we sold it. Got a 2006 but sold it before ks got high. All petrol and all had very little issues. They are seriously tough commercial vehicles. We drove them on beaches, burnouts, towing while full loaded everything. Nowadays my driving behaviours have changed but I definately put them to the test and they never gave in. I think the size of the hiace in today's market is the main reason people buy crafters sprinters etc especially for campervans.
I love in Jim’s review of it mechanically he gave an idea of how many kms it could last for. It would be awesome if you could do the same for other vehicles you review
It's the best/most reliable car I've ever owned. I love the thing. I just hope it can hold on a few more years until i can replace with... that's right, another Toyota Hiace! :)
Great video, I really enjoyed it. Thanks.
Make sure you buy the new hiace (the one with the long nose in front). The flat nose is reliable but very dangerous if you get into an accident.
I have one of these and i love it. Nothing has ever gone wrong with my petrol version. It looks plain and boring but it is a lot of fun to drive
I owned a turbo diesel toyota hiace for five years and never had any major issues.
I only changed fluids and fillters and breaks
I can honestly say it's a great van and its also very reliable.
It's great for a Toyota van/minibus/ Hummer bus as we call it in Nigeria. But it's prone to rollovers, especially the one showed in this video, because of its width. The 2.7 petrol is the only engine you can get here, and automatic transmissions (from the factory) are rare. Some people swapped the five speed manual for the automatic. The LWB with the high roof is your best option for a people carrier, it's spacious and isn't as prone to rollover as the short wheelbase models with the low roof.
In South Africa they lower the suspension and install wider wheels to prevent roll overs. Changing the bumper to a lower and more aggressive one also helps with balance but ruins the fuel economy.
But They have mostly stopped using them in South Africa and only the taxi industry still has them. Other industries such as ambulances, police, etc have upgraded to the new ones that have a long nose in front. They are much more luxurious and they are hard to roll over (I've yet to see one roll ever and it has now been 2 years since they became available in South Africa).
@@angrysocialjusticewarrior wow didn't no that thanks for the info
@@angrysocialjusticewarrior no need for installing anything, just learn to drive properly.
And front lower bumper prevents roll overs? Just wow, lol...
@@bluewanderer9903 First of all I have 10 years of professional driving experience with a perfect unblemished driving record. I have driven everything from busses, trucks, vans, cars, sports cars, etc. I have driven everything from the most immaculate and well taken care of company vehicles, to illegal unroadworthy vehicles where I had to "accelerate" by using my hand to pull a string that was hooked up to the throttle because the pedal was broken....
You are literally the last person to tell me to "learn how to drive".
And no, you don't prevent roll overs by having a lower bumper...... Use some common sense when making a comment. What you lower is not the bumper, its the suspension. You lower the suspension in the front to create a lower center of gravity which helps to resist against bodyroll when cornering. The rear is usually not lowered because it will naturally become low when fully loaded.
So, do you have any other smart ass remarks you'd like to make?
The smoking running joke has got to be one of the best things about this channel. I’ve heard in damn near every video and I still chuckle.
Ive never watched a car or van review before but gees this one cracked me up while keeping me informed. Loved it n laughed out loud probably loud enough for my neighbours to hear. Awesome video!
I purchased a Hi-ace 14 seat commuter bus which has now been converted into a campervam, which I enjoy very much. The reason I bought it was 1. TOYOTA, 2. DIESEL and 3. AUTOMATIC. average fuel consumption on trips, even in windy days is around 8.5l/100Km. Yes the european vans may look better but no way in hell are they more reliable than a TOYOTA. I would rather be driving through the outback in a Hi-Ace than standing on the side of the road in the outback next to a very good looking european van
How do you get insurance? I've got a commuter and pay through the nose haha
Most areas of out back and rural Australia mechanics understand how to work on them, unlike European makes.
He's talking about European versions of the Toyota Hi-Ace.
Never forget my hiace which was my first car. Somehow so far it’s been the most fun to drive.
I'm from the electrical transmission trade. We certainly use vans for security,weather proofing and actually carry more equipments than a ute could ever dream of. If we need to attend work out in super rough terrain we have Hino 4x4 light trucks. Useful tools for the job. Dual cabs are just too compromised.
I’ve watched this video to figure out should I get new hiace for my business. I’m kinda familiar with older gen hiaces and know folks who still enjoy their gen2 and even gen1’s. My employees had a mixed feeling about them because of reliability issues rumors.
You clearly fixed that impression, I’ll be looking to buy hisces some time soon.
Just bought myself a 2011 LWB. Love it. Wish I'd viewed this video as a summary, but genuinely, all of what you've mentioned I was pretty much aware of. The lack of bonnet is certainly the scariest part of driving, but the ability to see further than an SUV (Ford Territory is my other ride), gives me a little comfort to be able to foresee and prepare for most situations. The versatility and blank canvas is brilliant and I can't see me getting rid of my "Silvie" any time soon. Thanks for your honest and entertaining video. And yes, the Hiace groups do exist (and are every bit entertaining as you might expect!)
My 86 Auto is still rocking! Although the third gen is hard to get parts for, as it was only a short run of 6 years. I've had mine for 19 years. Will be looking a gen four next year.
The Japanese import 4X4 models are super cool, plan on building one soon.
Such good and detail reveal, mate thanks a lot
Outstanding review and research. No one else comes close to your level of detail and thoroughness. Thank you. 😎👍
Thanks so much!!
The 2.7 petrol engine (2TR-FE) is legendary here in the states. I've owned 3 of them in Tacomas (Hilux) and they're fantastic for reliability. I beat the hell out of them routinely and I've never had an issue. Scheduled maintenance is all she needs.
I drive 3RZ which is a 2TR but 2TR is improved. I see guys with 2TR here in Uganda and are super reliable engines. Been looking at Land Cruiser prado with 2TR.
I ve driven both gas and diesel engine, both with good power and easy to lose traction on take off in the wet.
Kinda fun going down m1 at 150kmh in the rain
Great review. I have 4 of them - fantastic vehicles.
Probably the most solid, unpretentious van you could buy (and thats why I drive a VW Transporter). In japan we used the 4wd diesel models for non stop snowboard adventures - it was a tank.
3 videos this week! I feel blessed!
I've had a new model of this van every 3 years for the last 25 years or so doing 65,000 klm a year, yes they are reliable. Easy to drive, but with klm I was doing very uncomfortable. Shorter trips are fine, the latest model is very comfortable but very expensive. Accurate review 👍
Another great review, Turned up the humor on this one! Never thought I needed a space for a loli banana.
This vehicle is legendary...its truly a mover...if you need a mover,this is the vehicle you want
I got slwb 2.7 hiace and it is awesome. Toyota reliability all the way . The motor is so quiet I often think it's not running at the lights .
Channel so good, it's got me watching van reviews
Haha, fantastic!
Great review. Love all the banana compartments. Actually changed my mind about buying one.
Hi-ace is only for people really need a work horse. I'm only watching this because your channel is great!
I love the styling of this van!
Favorite vehicle I've ever owned - pure utility. Carry anything, camp in it, tow trailers, or just cruise around town. And yes, I bought mine with high km's and just in time to give it some love and it looks like it will do 1M km (touch wood). Toyota have engineered this for simlicity and reliability, and it shows.
Nice. One of my dream vehicles good for friends road trip.
my father used quantums as ambulances for his private ambulance service (as does every other ambulance service else in southern africa)
the 3.0d4d is great, turbos become a pretty common service items
the 2.7s got general services as per book until 400k kms, at 400k they got a new rear diff and rear drums and shoes and then stick to what the service intervals say until 800k where they were sent out to pasture,
they also exist as mini bus taxis and they seem to be the fastest car in south africa some of the time, so they really are a performance car.
I've floored the 2.7 litre version of the Quantum without any additional passengers, and yes... the thing is indeed fast. If you rev it out through the gears its definitely in part with some sports cars. Maybe a Polo GTi.
Going past 100 kph feels pretty life threatening though.
Have you experienced the new ones (the ones with the long nose)?
You should have spoken to panel beaters or even tow truck drivers about the accident vulnerability. These Hiaces actually have VERY strong front ends. The triple layer, high strength sheet steel structure and chassis bracing means it's very rare to get intrusion into the driver. At speeds that you would get that, you'll also get it in ANY vehicle. Because of the high strength steel in the panel structure, especially the roof and pillars panel beater told me it's much harder to repair when there is deformation.
Driving these as wheelchair and group taxi’s in regional NSW on a full time basis I can’t fault it; they start and stop; steer and do everything required without any issues; sure they aren’t the most comfortable thing for me as the driver or a passenger but when in regional areas what else do you really need. 283KM on one of them and it’s not long had it’s second timing belt done before Christmas
I own a 2004 hiace and the only thing to watch out for them is rust especially around the rear window and windscreen, had some reliability issues with weird starting issue however that was traced back to a faulty coolant sensor (eventually) and the alternator died but apart from them rough wood it has been solid!
Editor: "How many times do you want to say banana?"
Adam: "Yes"
Great informative video guys, can't wait for more!
Great video, i own toyotahiace 3.0L turbo diesel
I did the service ever 7k the van very reliable had no problem at all
Plus i do the transmission and Df service every 50k
Which transmission ? What fuel consumption? Thx
Love it dude!! Best vehicle reviewer on the interweb…
Would love to see a review of the generation before these(93-04)
Thank you!
I just upgraded too a 2015 HiAce after 5 years in a old school l300 which was a great small reliable van but thehiace feels like a 5 star safety upgrade
My 2015 just reached 260k , zero faults, 2.7 petrol is excellent. My first was a 3.0 diesel, did 175k ,no problem.
Is that Monaro in the background coming soon as a review? Looks awesome!
i have a 2012 toyota hiace gl wagon and i love it
I use a slwb model as a pilot car. Best van i ever had,now done 500kplus.
my mobile mechanic has this model in petrol. now has 420,000kms and still going strong
they are the best for durabilaty our work fleet all had over 400K and never a single thing happened
My dad has this gen and the previous gen, older one i learnt to drive and it was a dream to drive and learn how to drive manual on . Could easily on a cruise more comfortably as well
I have had two HiAce vans, both were used as work horses and towed heavy trailers, they were a great van, generally trouble free motoring, yes I would buy another one.
Great information thanks
It's fuel efficient, durable, and works well in cold climates. It would be great if you could make a middle size camper with this!
Very useful and entertaining.
‘Slide your banana in’ - Never thought I’d hear that when watching a Hiace Review 🤣
Thank you I love this van!
You’re welcome!
haha - I was actually considering buying a hiace at one point and making it a camper - would love a 4wd version - love the use of the banana 🍌
I have a SLWB van with 3litre turbo diesel and it is great. Heaps of room inside and super reliable. Yes it is no powerhouse and I have the model without anti locking brakes, which would be good to have. With no weight in back it can slide around in the back on wet roads. I have good tyres which help but with a load it sticks to the road well. I know taxi vans that have got 1 million klms out of the original diesel engine with just servicing as per the manual. So super reliable and heaps of room!!
Toyota Hiace Super GL is the go to Van! It has luxury features like auto sliding rear doors, rear aircon blower and tons of space in the cargo area. And its a toyota. This van is bulid to last. Reliability is not an issue. Best of all, its a Japanese vehicle, meaning there are lots of aftermarket parts to choose from. Suspension, bodystyling, engine performance n etc. And i am a hiace owner for 6 years! 👍🏻😁
As a tradie, I bloody love my work van over the guys with the utes. I personally own a duel cab, but that's for weekend fun, not work.
Also, reckon you could do the Mitsubishi van? I used to have one for work and loved it. Rattly, minimal creature comforts, low milage, but hell it was a great little van
Awesome video 👍, one of my customers has a 4wd variant used from Japan, looks the same as that one with a well appointed interior with seats
I have one of those.
@@jasonmorris4795 is there any quirks or extra issues having a jap import van? (eg Super GL)
@@lordmoreton1762 got a gl4x4 myself... so far no, but not owned it long. some service centers/mechanics will cry fowl re getting parts, where a 'good' center will just order them or their equivilant. from forums sourcing parts from toyota in japan is easy, sometimes faster than getting it locally. Insurance options are limited though. Get a japan history check done if you do get one.
so far loving mine. Much more comfy ride in the GL, quieter too. Mines been thirsty at about 15-16/100 (2.7 petrol)... but thats driving loaded through very hilly roads - steep enough it cant hit the speed limit :D .
I miss my hiace. Hopefully to get one in the next week or two.
As an owner of one of these, a 3.0l diesel manual, I've achieved 7.8 l/100kms, with very constant hiway travel.
They are exceptionally fuel efficient - your right foot determines massively your fuel economy/useage ....
It's a van/box on wheels for Gods sake ....
I'm 186c.m./6'2" & it's a bit cramped for room, especially the gear shift location intrudes in to your left knee space.... but there is more that enough seat travel for me even.
Suffice head room for me too.... 2015 onwards passenger seat could be adjusted backwards & forwards too ( like a normal car seat) this was also standard in the GL & Super GL model ex Japan models....
On long open road sections/traveling i shift the seat back another notch or two from my daily commute position....
Steering is acurate as & really well weighted very nicely.
They do chew out the insides & outsides of the front tyres, even at the recommended 52 p.s.i. as there's alot of weight on the front wheels, the whole motor & of course the diesel donk is heavier built....
The direct injection diesel ain't exactly quiet either ...... but the 2.7l petrol motor is quiet but a bit of a gas guzzler & not many of em were sold from new, especially here in N.Z. ....
I'd buy an automatic diesel if ya looking to buy one, the auto's use jack shite more fuel over the manual transmission & the turbo boosts very quickly, from 1200 r.p.m they're on full torque in the 3.0l diesel.
The manual transmission is also a slooooow as shite box to shift gears in & they can be ( have asked other fellow tradie mates with manual boxes) an absolute pig to get in to first gear if not completely stopped/stationery..... if it wont go in, i just nungga nungga off in 2nd gear😂 easily handles/absorbs it....
I've loaded the shit outta mine (van) at times & it doesn't affect performance much either in acceleration or stopping - they have very powerful good brakes but do warp the disc rotors eventually.
But, yea, dont crash it frontal wise if you wanna keep ya legs....
An easy to own dead reliable work horse year in year out but pretty boring & uninspiring none the less BUT it was never meant to be anything more in reality.....
Way better than Mitsubishi.....
Respect it & it'll repect you with bulk years of service .....
My mobile tool box for me.... 😊
:) THANKS MUCH for sharing! They are not generally available in North America though :( I would like to drive a petrol version with the Manual transmission for sure. No vans left here with Manual at all :( ALL the BEST and Cheers!
Would love to see a video on nv200, very underrated amazing little van
I would love for the HiAce to be sold here in the US, especially in Hawaii and Southern California and Florida. Mexico has this van.
I know I want one so bad here in the US. It's perfect for camp / aid station setup of ultra marathons.
Americans won’t buy it. They like huge SUVs and crossovers. 😊
i have a 2013 turbo diesel . best van ever!!
I have a 2000 hiace with over 400000kms, perfect car
Should definitely do a video on the iload, put a diesel auto version through hell and back and never had an issue.
u crack me up with all the banana holder features
I love the hiace
Hey here in Guyana 🇬🇾 we call these the Pitbull bus. use it for commercial transport around the country and many other uses
Ang ganda naman po nyan!❤
Great video cheers guys :)
Thanks James, you’re welcome!
I’m definitely interested in one, mostly considering reliability etc. So what I have noticed there are a load of JDM Grey Imports, would you be concerned with whether there could be potential issues finding parts for them?
Just bought the 2021 model, what a difference the next gen model is
I realy Like your channel. Greetings from the Netherlands
i love mine, its the most solid one
You should look at them in a Kenyan perspective it is the most reliable van we have ever used it is 90pc means.of transport in Kenya
I literally laughed out loud when you revealed yourself on the mattress 😂. And the bananas and cucumbers… 😂😂😂😂
Had 2 x 2007 hiaces, one petrol, one diesel, and they were great vans for a long time. Got a 2016 iload now, and will never look back. Came with everything, cruise, cameras, massive cab. Would love you to do a review of an iload too.
Please give ur thoughts on the petrol vs the diesel one in terms of consumption, power, maintenance etc
@@dreamphantltd to be honest they were pretty close across the board. Servicing was about the same.
Fuel consumption, the petrol was slightly worse. I was only getting about 400ks for the diseil and about 350-380ks for the petrol. Both had 55ltr tanks. And it didn't really seem to make any difference on whether it was highway driving or city driving.
@@lincolnricardo8234 thanks so much for ur response, the petrol version i see in my country is only 2000cc, was urs 2000cc or 2700cc?
@@dreamphantltd mine was 2700cc, the diesel was 2000cc turbo diesel. I'm in Australia.
Very odd, I own a 2007 diesel and am getting 700km per tank with 100kg payload
I bought a 2011 HiAce (I modified) to replace a VW T4 (don't ask). HiAce's have plenty of parts & even aftermarket modified parts available.
I have different rims but I recommend Michelin AGILIS III tyres for the wet, & remember not to tailgate vehicles in front & be situationally alert/aware.
Maybe get bullbars & tailgate step/towbar to protect the van in accidents.
I have done major & minor performance upgrades all through the van however my only complaint is the ride is still fairly hard compared to other vehicles. Maybe it's time to get airbags?? 😄
As a Sprinter driver and definitely hipster looking for the vanlife experience I feel offended… that you are so right hahahahahaahhaha nah now for real, getting in and out of that van it’s a nightmare!
Super gl AWD/4wd is the way to go
I learn driving in a hiace. My father, who is an experience school bus driver, constantly remind me that i am sitting on the front wheel, not behind it.
In South Africa you can see some 1980’s hi aces on the road, being used as Taxis.
Pro: the dash drink holder is straight in front of the vent so the A/C can keep your drink cold! This does not apply to the wide body.
Con: get on anything resembling an uneven surface and you’ll spin a rear wheel at best. At worst you’ll be stuck.
Why am I in love of the design? 🤯 I just can’t get over it.. 🤦♀️
I guess it is because we can’t get them here in Canada..
I've always thought that if a manufacturer could knock up a van that looks chunky in a military way it would sell in crazy numbers, attracting the tradie dollar.
They need to release a local 4x4 version, imports can be hard for parts
I first saw these in the Caribbean where they are mostly used as taxis. Riding in them, they felt much less substantial and inferior in ride quality compared with north American minivans. That being said, I doubt anything from the big three could match a Hiace for durability and reliability.
First gen Hiace was introduced in 1967 with a 10 years run until 1977.
Excellent work..🤪
Hey man I'm like obsessed with watches and i just wanted to know what watch are you wearing? I know it's a Seiko, maybe an SKX? Or prospex?
SKX sounds like a automatic rifle
Thanks for this. You just shattered this kiwis 🥝 retirement van life plan 😬😂 I know they are the most reliable ever. But I think I will with go with a Toyota car/suv.
You reminded me ….my mother and I witnessed a car vs hiace accident with 100km impact - driver of the car and hiace fine , passenger in the hiace had major leg injury. Not good.
Great work 👍can you do a review of Suzuki every