The new HiAce is vastly superior to the one it replaces. Here we take a look at the petrol auto variant – the one to go for, if power is your preference.
New, improved, and in some respects vastly different to the model it replaces. Is the 2019 HiAce better or worse off for its modern makeover?
The all-new Toyota HiAce has grown and now offers a raft of standard safety and convenience features. But, will six-monthly service intervals put buyers off?
The 2016 Toyota HiAce has some added tech that wasn't available before - like a rear-view camera - but regardless of standard kit, it remains the standout favourite in Australia.
The all-new 2019 Toyota HiAce van is now on sale in Australia. To see if it has what it takes to live up to the legend of its predecessor, Paul Maric takes a drive.
2019 was a big year for the Australian mid-sized van market. The first all-new version of the top-selling Toyota HiAce in 14 years arrived, and through the sheer weight of its popularity had the biggest impact on the state of play. It moved away from its former ‘forward control’ layout, which put occupants ahead of the engine and front subframe, to a more typical bonneted design that pushes the engine forward and adds more crash space for occupants...
Matt Campbell assesses seven load-lugging light commercial vans to see whether buyers are making the right business decision.
Toyota Australia has finally rolled out its Apple CarPlay and Android Auto retrofit program, along with announcing the standard fitment of the smartphone mirroring systems across its new-generation model lines. From November 1, existing owners of the Camry, Corolla, Granvia, HiAce, Prius and RAV4 will be able to upgrade their vehicles' infotainment systems – costing $199 for Camry, Corolla and Prius, while Granvia, HiAce and RAV4 retrofits will be free of charge...
Toyota Australia has issued a recall for 2714 vehicles across the 2019 model-year LandCruiser Prado, HiAce and HiAce Commuter model lines, over concerns of a fuel leak. The Japanese manufacturer reports a production fault may cause the fuel inlet pipe that connects the diesel fuel injector common rail may not be secured with a "lower than specified tightening torque", which "may allow fuel leakage"...
On this week's podcast you are joined by Mandy Turner, Kez Casey, and Scott Collie. In car news, according to an RACQ study, electric cars are cheaper to run but high prices are still a problem. Also, pricing and specs have been released for the 2020 Volkswagen Touareg, the Toyota HiLux gets an updated 5-star ANCAP safety rating, and the 2020 Audi Q3 Sportback has been revealed...
Independent crash testing authority ANCAP has released safety ratings for the new Toyota HiAce and Nissan Leaf, both scoring the full five stars. Both vehicles managed over 90% for adult occupant protection, with the HiAce impressing further with an 84% rating for vulnerable road users, too...
The Toyota HiAce, stalwart van of choice when it comes to tradies, couriers and the self employed for decades. That's not to say that there are not better offerings out there right now, but for the year model we're reviewing (2000 so to say), the Toyota HiAce would be the top pick...
