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{{Infobox Automobile
| image        = [[Image:Toyota Hiace Long-van Super-GL 001.JPG|250px|2006 Toyota Hiace in Japan]]
| name         = Toyota Hiace
| manufacturer = [[Toyota]]
| production   = 1967-current
| predecessor  = 
| successor    = 
| class        = Light Commercial
| platform     = H-series
| body_style   = Pick-up, Double Cab, Van, Minibus, Commuter
| engine       = Gasoline, Diesel (Turbocharger|Turbocharged)
| transmission = Manual, Automatic
| length       = {{Auto mm|4695|1}} - {{Auto mm|5380|1}}<ref name=" KDH200R  ">{{cite web | url = http://www.carsales.com.au/car-research/details.aspx?Model=HIACE&__Nne=20&__N=4294962861%204294962534%20281&seot=20&silo=1005&Make=TOYOTA&Cr=0&__sid=10FAEAD77EFD&R=cs20050311.08:19:23&__Ns=pCar_YearMade_Int32%7C1%7C%7CpCar_Make_String%7C0%7C%7CpCar_Model_String%7C0&__No=20&trecs=60| title = TOYOTA HIACE KDH200R LWB| work = www.carsales.com.au | accessdate = January 17  | accessyear = 2007}}</ref><ref name=" TRH201R ">{{cite web | url=http://www.carsales.com.au/car-research/details.aspx?Model=HIACE&__Nne=20&__sid=10FAEAD77EFD&seot=20&__N=4294962861%204294962534%20281&silo=1005&Make=TOYOTA&Cr=0&trecs=60&R=cs20061120.09:12:02&__Ns=pCar_YearMade_Int32%7C1%7C%7CpCar_Make_String%7C0%7C%7CpCar_Model_String%7C0&__No=0 | title = TOYOTA HIACE TRH201R LWB| work = www.carsales.com.au | accessdate = January 17  | accessyear = 2007}}</ref>
| width        = {{Auto mm|1695|1}} - {{Auto mm|1880|1}}<ref name=" KDH200R  "/><ref name=" TRH201R "/>
| height       = {{Auto mm|1908|1}} - 2285&nbsp;mm<ref name=" KDH200R  "/><ref name=" TRH201R "/>  
| weight       = {{Auto kg|1701|0}} - {{Auto mm|2111|1}}<ref name=" KDH200R  "/><ref name=" TRH201R "/>
| wheelbase    = {{Auto mm|2570|1}} - {{Auto mm|3110|1}}<ref name=" KDH200R  "/><ref name=" TRH201R "/>
| aka          = 
| fuel_economy = 
| fuel_capacity= {{Convert|70|L|usgal impgal|1}}<ref name=" TRH201R "/><ref name=" KDH200R  "/>
| related      = [[Toyota Granvia]]<br>[[Toyota Liteace]]<br>[[Jinbei Haise]]
| similar      = [[Nissan Caravan]]<br>[[Nissan Urvan]]<br>[[Kia Pregio]]
| designer     = 
}}

The '''Toyota Hiace''' is a [[automobile|motor vehicle]] produced by the [[Japan]]ese manufacturer [[Toyota]]. First launched in 1967, the Hiace has since been available in a wide range of configurations, including [[minivan|minivan (MPV)]] and [[minibus]], [[van]], [[pick-up]], [[taxicab|taxi]], [[ambulance]] and [[motorhome]].

==Model history==
===1st generation===
Introduced in 1967, the Hiace was offered as cab-over pick-up, delivery van, and '''Commuter'''.
And also named Hiace Commercial as a campervan.
A very rare model these days mostly because of weather wear and rust, in Europe most of the vans are exported to Africa as they enjoy a longer life there.

===2nd generation===
The new Hiace of 1977 featured a smoother cab with single headlights. In addition to the [[petrol engine]], a 2.2-litre [[diesel engine]] was offered in certain markets. New for the "20-40 series" Hiace were double-cab pick-up, super-long-wheelbase van, and high-roof Commuter.

When the third generation was released in 1982, certain variants of the 2nd generation were still built for several years after.
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===3rd generation===
[[Image:Toyota Hiace 70 001.JPG|thumb|Toyota Hiace<br />Commuter / Ambulance / Van super long high roof<br />(H7#B / H7#V, 1982 - 1985)]]
[[Image:1987 Toyota Hiace 01.jpg|thumb|Toyota Hiace Wagon<br />(H5#G, 1985 - 1989)]]
[[Image:Toyota Hiace Truck H80 001.JPG|thumb|Toyota Hiace Truck<br />(H8# / H9#, 1985 - 1995)]]
A new Hiace van was launched in 1982, with the Hiace pick-up coming later; the cab was shared with the bigger '''Toyoace''' light truck, however with different frontal styling. The Van is coded 50-series for short wheelbase, 60 for long, and 70 for super long. The pick-up trucks are 80 and 90-series. The Toyota '''Mobile Lounge''', displayed at the 1987 '''Tokyo Motor Show''', is based on the Hiace high-roof Commuter. While the van and Commuter were redesigned in 1989, the pick-up lasted until mid-1990s. This was the last Hiace pick-up.
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===4th generation===
[[Image:Toyota Hiace Denmark.JPG|thumb|right|Toyota Hiace in Denmark]]
[[Image:Small School Bus.jpg|thumb|right|Hong Kong [[school bus]]]]


The fourth generation model appeared in 1989 and was available as a "wagon" in standard- and long-wheelbase; a '''Grand Cabin'''; standard- and long-wheelbase van; long- and super-long-wheelbase high-roof van. The latter shares a body with the Commuter, which is a 15-seat minibus.

A wide range of engines were used in the 4th generation vehicles, ranging from 2-litre petrol engines to 3-litre turbo-diesel engines. Most of the versions use part-time [[four-wheel drive]] but some models feature [[rear-wheel drive]] or permanent four-wheel drive system. The base model is the DX, with CD, GL, and super GL models also available.
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===Granvia / European Hiace===
Launched for Japanese market only in 1995, the '''Granvia''' is a semi-bonneted van, with the front wheels positioned in front of the front seats for better safety. The engine for Granvia is either a 2.4&nbsp;L or 3.0&nbsp;L diesel, or 3.4&nbsp;L petrol. The Granvia spawned into the upmarket [[multi-purpose vehicle]]s the '''Hiace Regius''', the '''Grand Hiace''' and the '''Touring Hiace'''. In [[Australia]], the Granvia was sold as the '''Hiace SBV''' with a 1.8L 4KE motor, alongside the fourth generation Hiace, and both were replaced by the new fifth Generation Hiace.

The Granvia, Grand Hiace, and Touring Hiace are upmarket passenger vans only.

====Toyota LiteAce, launched in 1985====
The Hiace was launched in the [[United Kingdom]] in 1983 and was based on the [[Toyota Space Cruiser]] [[Minivan|MPV]]. Engines available were a 1.8&nbsp;L or 2.0&nbsp;L petrol and a 2.0&nbsp;L diesel.

The European Hiace van was introduced in 1995 with a 2.4 litre normally aspirated diesel or 2.7 petrol engine. In 2000 a 2.5&nbsp;L "D-4D" engine, offering {{Auto bhp|88|0}} or {{Auto bhp|102|0}}, was offered (shared with Dyna and Hilux models). In 2006, the power outputs were increased to 95&nbsp;bhp (70&nbsp;[[kilowatts]]) and 117&nbsp;bhp (82&nbsp;kW) respectively with the introduction of a new face-lifted model. Short- and long-wheelbase models were available, with the choice of a single or double rear doors. Double sliding doors were also an option, as was a high roof. It is estimated there are over 365,000 Hiace vehicles on the road across Europe and around 15,000 new Hiace models are sold every year.
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===5th generation===
[[Image:Toyota Hiace Long-van Super-GL 002.JPG|thumb|Toyota Hiace Van<br />(2004 - )]]
The fifth generation Hiace appeared in August 2004 as a wide long-wheelbase wagon, wide super-long-wheelbase high-roof "Grand Cabin", long-wheelbase van, long-wheelbase high-roof van and a wide super-long-wheelbase high-roof van. In this generation the gear stick has been moved to the dash-board to enable easier movement in the cabin. Four-speed, five-speed and automatic transmission versions are available.

All of the models use a 4-cylinder [[DOHC]] engine, in a variety of forms: 1TR-FE 2000 cc petrol, 2TR-FE 2700 cc petrol or 2KD-FTV 2500 cc common rail DOHC intercooled turbo diesel.

Wheels magazine found in a van test that the diesel model could, in factory standard form, do donuts continuously with the speedometer reading nearly 100&nbsp;km/h (62&nbsp;mph). Two of these engines are available in [[Malaysia]], the 2KD-FTV 2.5 L turbo diesel, offered in a choice of panel van or window van; and the 2TR-FE 2.7 L petrol, that comes only in the window van option.

The 2.5 L [[turbo]] [[diesel]] engine has a maximum output of 75 kW at 3600 rpm and a maximum torque of 260 Nm at 1600-2400 rpm. The 2.7 L petrol engine has a maximum output of 111 kW at 4800 rpm and a maximum torque of 241 Nm at 3800 rpm.

Currently on Japan's list of the most commonly stolen vehicles the Hiace currently resides at #1. Because of it lack of a theft immobilizer, it is fairly easy to steal a Hiace, as opposed to much more valuable SUVs and sports cars, which have very technical theft deterent systems.

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==The Hi-Ace in Africa==
[[Image:Bush taxi minibus type.jpg|thumb|Toyota Hi-Ace as a taxi in [[Cameroon]]]]
[[Image:TaxiBusesKigali.jpg|thumb|A row of Toyota Hi-Aces used as taxis waiting to depart in [[Kigali, Rwanda]]]]
Due to its reliability and ability to cope with a wide range of terrain, the Hiace is one of [[Africa]]'s most common vehicles, primarily being employed as a minivan taxi. The relatively cheap price tag, coupled with widespread parts availability allow this vehicle to serve as [[public transport]] for millions of people.

It is estimated by [[South Africa]]'s Department of Transport that 8 in every 10 taxis are Hi-Aces.

==Notes==
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==External links==

*[http://www.toyota.co.uk/cgi-bin/toyota/bv/frame_start.jsp?id=MSR_HIACE Official Toyota Hiace site - UK] {{en icon}}
*[http://www.toyota.co.jp/worldwide/toyota/index.html Toyota worldwide website]
*[http://www.transport.gov.za/projects/taxi/ South African Dept. of Transport - Taxi Transformation]
*[http://dogandlemon.com/site/safety-recalls/  Hiace recalls]
*[http://www.estima-motoring.co.uk Estima Motoring Community - including a dedicated Hiace Section]
*{{fr}} [http://www.toyota.com.tn/cars/hiace/index.php Toyota Hiace], from Toyota [[Tunisia]]

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