The 5th Generation (2004-2019)
The fifth-generation Hiace was the first full model change in 15 years.
The fifth generation again became a model that refined its potential as a commercial vehicle.
Body shapes are long and super long, body width is standard and wide, roof shape is standard, middle roof and high roof are available (some combinations are not available), vans have 5 doors and 4 doors, standard floor And Jaltroe’s setting also existed.
Installed engines are a 2-liter, 2.7-liter gasoline engine and a 3-liter diesel engine (later changed to a 2.5-liter diesel turbo). All models are basically AT and some grades have a 5-speed MT. Initially, the AT was a 4-speed AT, but with a minor change in December 2014, it became a 6-speed AT at a stretch, enabling fuel economy and smooth running.
In the minor change (partially improved) on November 22, 2017, the vehicle was equipped with the Toyota Safety Sense P collision avoidance support package as standard equipment, VSC & TRC to ensure vehicle stability, and vehicle slip when starting on slopes Hill start assist control, etc. to prevent falling, is standard equipment on all models to further enhance safety. The 2.8-liter “1GD-FTV” is equipped with a new clean diesel and adopts a 6-speed AT, which improves fuel efficiency and environmental performance.
the Hiace has an auto alarm as standard equipment on all vehicles.
The 4th Generation (1989-2004)
Hiace, which had already secured its position as a luxury one-box.
The fourth generation is many of the world’s first equipments were included.
For example, a power easy access system. This is a system in which the seat slides backward when the key is turned off, the steering tilts when the key is removed and the ease of getting on and off is improved, which is almost installed in recent luxury cars,
but the fourth generation Hiace was the world’s first.
The initially installed engine uses 2.4-liter gasoline in addition to the newly developed 2-liter gasoline. Also, the diesel engine became a wide variation with 2.4-liter NA and turbo, and 2.8-liter.
The Third Generation (1982-1989)
The third generation turned heavily as a luxury RV.
In particular, the wagon changed the rear suspension from a leaf spring to a 4-link coil spring with a lateral rod,
In addition to improving ride comfort, it was equipped with equipment such as Japan’s first all-flat seat, electric sunroof, and digital meter.
On the other hand, the van is also Japan’s first 3/6 / 9-seater with a 3-way seat that can move the seat according to the amount of luggage and luggage, and the opening of the sliding door and back door has been expanded to further increase luggage The specification of the van has also been improved, as it has become easier to put on and off. In addition, AT cars (gasoline engine cars only) were available in vans in response to market demands.
The on-board engine has been significantly rearranged for the third generation, with two types of newly developed 2-liter gasoline engine and 2.2-liter diesel engine.(Diesel turbo engine added in 1985)
In a minor change in August 1987, a part-time 4WD model was newly established to meet the demand for further RV models. At the same time, variant headlights have been adopted for higher grade wagons, transforming them into more modern looks.
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The Second Generation (1977-1982)
Compared to the first generation, it has been modernized at a stretch, and the basic form are somewhat established in this generation.
The lineup is the same as its predecessor, consisting of four types: vans, wagons, commuters and trucks. There are three types of vans and commuters: standard, long and super long, and trucks are four types of single cab, double cab, open van and panel van.Furthermore, the long van has five doors with sliding doors on both sides and super long type There are even more variations than the first generation, such as a high roof specification.
The engine was equipped from the beginning with a larger displacement than the predecessor, and started with a 1.6-liter, 1.8-liter, 2-liter gasoline engine, and in July 1979, a 2.2-liter diesel engine was added.
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The First Generation (1967-1977)
The body size was 4305mm in length x 1690mm in width, and 1890mm in height (the figure is a 6-seater delivery van), which was close to Sienta except for the height. Unlike commercial vehicles at the time when the design used to be straight-line, the body panels that used a lot of flowing curved surfaces were called sophisticated designs that blended into urban beauty.
The model configuration consists of a delivery van, a wagon, a commuter, and a truck.
They have a wide variety of delivery vans: delivery vans is three type, wagon is one type, commuters is two type, and trucks is five type.
Initially, the engine was equipped with 1.3-liter and 1.5-liter gasoline engines, which were also installed in the Corona of the same period, and the setting was changed to emphasize low-speed torque according to the character of the vehicle. In 1971, a 1.5-liter engine was replaced with a 1.6-liter engine, as in Corona, and in 1975, a weak 1.3-liter engine was removed from the lineup and a new 1.8-liter engine was added.
