---
date: 2014-03-01
title: "HiAce Range Improved Inside and Out"
tags: 
    - HiAce
---

Toyota HiAce has received an updated look for 2014 along with additions that expand its safety, comfort and convenience.

![](http://static.toyotainstituteaustralia.com.au/img/facts/18/hiace1.jpg)
_Long Wheel Base Shown_

HiAce has been market leader of the combined van and light bus segments for more than two decades in Australia, with vans outselling buses by more than three-to-one and petrol vans have been at least twice as popular as Diesel.

However, there has been a marked shift towards Diesel in the last few years with customers buying more Diesel HiAce vans over petrol each year since 2010.

## Inside...
The front passenger seat has been updated to a bucket-type seat following consumer demand for a more ‘car-like environment’, with a centre console box separating the two front seats.

![](http://static.toyotainstituteaustralia.com.au/img/facts/18/hiace2.jpg)
_Long Wheel Base Interior Shown_

Interior Improvements:

* Cruise Control & audio switches on the new four-spoke steering wheel;
* LCD Multi-Information Display showing the time, outside temperature and odometer;
* Shift Position Indicator (auto only) in the instrument cluster;
* Eco Driving Indicator - informing the driver when the accelerator is being operated efficiently.

Safety Improvements:

* Seatbelt warning buzzer (Driver & Front Passenger)
* Seatbelt warning lamp (Front Passenger)
* Reversing Camera with a 3.3” display in the rear-view mirror (all models from May 2012 production).  

## ...And Out

Robust Front End Looks:

* Newly designed headlamps;
* Daytime running lamps (DRL);
* Larger radiator grille adopting Toyota's trademark trapezoidal shape;
* Sharp edges on the new front bumper, adding to the visual strength;
* Pulled back corners emphasise the enhanced, stronger front design.

![](http://static.toyotainstituteaustralia.com.au/img/facts/18/hiace3.jpg)
_Long Wheel Base Shown_

## Always Listening
Customer preference for darker colours has resulted in the addition of a new exterior colour named Scarlet (long-wheelbase models only).

![](http://static.toyotainstituteaustralia.com.au/img/facts/18/hiace_scarlet.jpg)
_Paint featured is an optional extra at additional cost._


## Specs and Model Range
                                                
| Body         | Wheelbase     | 2.7L VVT-i Petrol     | 3.0L Common Rail Turbo Diesel     | Manual   (5-speed Overdrive)      | Automatic (Electronically-controlled 4-speed overdrive) |
| ------------ | ------------- | --------------------- | --------------------------------- | --------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------- |
| LWB          | 2570mm        | Available             | Available                         | Available                         | Available                                               |
| SLWB         | 3110mm        | Available             | Available                         | Available                         | Available                                               |
| Commuter Bus | 3110mm        | Available             | Available                         | Available                         | Available                                               |

>   “Toyota began selling HiAce in Australia in 1971, four years after it was launched in Japan.
>   The name originated from the combination of "High" for high performance and "Ace", signifying a hard worker. ”