What is it?
The H300 HiAce has been the volume leader in the Australian large-van segment since it launched in 2019. Two engines, four body styles (LWB Van, SLWB Van, Crew Van, 12-seat Commuter bus), all with Toyota Safety Sense and 5-star ANCAP.
The lineup runs from LWB Van Diesel at $48,886 plus on-roads, through to Commuter Bus at $73,890 plus on-roads. Warranty cover sits at 5 years, unlimited km.
Interior and Technology
Segment volume leader since 2019, four body styles cover almost every commercial use case from sparky to shuttle, Toyota Safety Sense and 5-star ANCAP standard.
No hybrid or electric option. Infotainment hardware is a generation behind Toyota's passenger range, and the 2019 ANCAP date is starting to look old.
Should you buy the HiAce?
Reasons to buy
- Segment volume leader since 2019, four body styles cover almost every commercial use case from sparky to shuttle, Toyota Safety Sense and 5-star ANCAP standard.
- Warranty: 5 years, unlimited km.
- 5-star ANCAP (2019), full driver-assist suite.
- Braked towing rated at 1,800 kg.
Reasons to wait
- No hybrid or electric option. Infotainment hardware is a generation behind Toyota's passenger range, and the 2019 ANCAP date is starting to look old.
- You want a PHEV van (Ford Transit Custom), a passenger-feel cabin (Hyundai Staria), or a sharper buy-in (LDV Deliver 9).
- Service intervals of 6 months or 10,000 km are tight for high-km operators. Factor that into running-cost maths.
- Top trim climbs to $73,890 plus on-roads.
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