More powerful engines for upgraded Hiace

Toyota’s panel van has revised engines, new front-end styling and a better interior.

30 November 1999

There is more power for the Toyota Hiace panel van. The two 2.5-litre D-4D diesels have been uprated to 94 and 115bhp.

The new model has a revised bonnet line and more prominent bumper and grille.

The interior has been upgraded to give it a more car-like feel. There is also the option of a CD/MP3 player.

The three-seat panel van is available in short wheelbase and long wheelbase styles. It can be specified with rear lift door, or swing out doors that open 180 degrees.

Revised Hiace on sale from 16 October
88bhp engine upgraded to 94bhp
100bhp engine upgraded to 115bhp
Revised front-end styling

Improved emissions, better economy

Toyota Hiace

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Ralph Morton is an award-winning journalist and the founder of Business Car Manager (now renamed Business Motoring). Ralph writes extensively about the car and van leasing industry as well as wider fleet and company car issues. A former editor of What Car?, Ralph is a vastly experienced writer and editor and has been writing about the automotive sector for over 35 years.

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