TOYOTA HIACE BUYERS GUIDE (2004-PRESENT)

The Toyota Hiace is a successful van that has dominated commercial transport for many years. It boasts of exceptional reliability and a level of utility that's second to none. However, the Hiace is among the most heavily used vehicles and many that are sold in the used market tend to hide problems. It takes a trained eye and a bit of knowledge to spot these problems. This includes problems such as DPF failure and EGR valve issues. This guide will empower you to spot these problems and be able to buy the right Hiace.

Our years of experience at various dealerships has given us exceptional knowledge in used cars such as the Hiace and we share with you this information. We also go the extra mile to interview current owners to give you a complete view of the Hiace. We have compiled this guide as a practical handbook that you can carry along as a checklist when buying a used Hiace.

Here is what you get in this book:

Toyota Hiace Body Configurations

This chapter talks about the various body configurations that come with the Toyota Hiace, these include;

1. Standard Roof Van
2. High Roof Van
3. Minibus
4. Commuter Van
5. Super Long Wheelbase
6. Window Van
7. Panel Van
8. Pickup Truck
9. Ambulance and Emergency Services
10. Mobile Homes and Campervans:

Toyota Hiace Performance and Efficiency

We give you a detailed analysis of the engines that come with the Toyota Hiace, their performance in real-life applications and their fuel efficiency. We give you our recommended engine for a used Toyota Hiace. The engines that come with the Hiace are;

1. The 1TR-FE Engine

2. The2TR-FE Engine

3. The 2KD-FTV Engine

3. The 1KD-FTV Engine

4. The 1GD-FTV Engine

Problems to Look Out for When Buying a Used Toyota Hiace

This chapter gives a detailed analysis of the major problems that used Toyota Hiaces have and how to spot them. These include:

Oil Consumption

Oil Leaks

Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) Issues

Fuel System Problems

Injector Problems

Diesel Knock

EGR (Exhaust Gas Recirculation) Valve Issues

Toyota Hiace Reliability

This chapter delves into the long-term reliability of the Toyota Hiace. We give you the accurate picture of how reliable the Hiace is over the long-term and what issues to expect along the way.

Toyota Hiace as a Camper Van

We tell you why the Toyota Hiace is a popular platform for building an affordable camper van.

Toyota Hiace Maintenance Costs

A detailed breakdown of how much it will cost you to maintain the Toyota Hiace. Areas covered include: Regular Maintenance, Brake Replacement, Tyre Replacement, Battery Replacement, Scheduled Servicing and other Repairs

Toyota Hiace Comparison with Nissan NV350 Urvan, Ford Transit, VW Transporter, Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, and Mitsubishi Delica D5

A head-to-head comparison with the Nissan NV350 Urvan, Ford Transit, VW Transporter, Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, and Mitsubishi Delica D5. We compare and contrast factors such as their fuel efficiency, interior quality, features, and pricing.

Conclusion

We give a final verdict on the Toyota Hiace - whether you should buy it or not.