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1997 Toyota HiAce

New from

$27,360 excl. on-roads

Review Rating

Not Available

Safety Rating

Not Available

Warranty

3 year, 100,000 km

Fuel Efficiency

About the Toyota HiAce

Last updated Sep 26, 2025

The new Toyota HiAce is a Van Under 3.5t offered in both Single Panel Van and Double bus body styles. Available in Australia from $27,360 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Base variant and topping out at $42,130 for the Commuter.

There are 2 variants of the HiAce available in Australia.

Engine options include 2.4L carb w auto choke (84kW/196Nm), 2.8L diesel indirect injection (60kW/185Nm) and 2.4L multi-point injection (88kW/200Nm). Available with 5-speed manual or 4-speed automatic transmissions. All variants feature rear-wheel drive.

The new 1997 HiAce is offered with a 3 year, 100,000 km warranty.

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Power to Weight

38.46 - 59.26 kW/t

30.47 kW/t

71.59 kW/t

Price

$27,360 - $36,040

$21,400

$41,490

Warranty (Years)

3 years

1 year

3 years

Warranty (Distance)

100,000 km

50,000 km

Unlimited

Years on Sale

3 - 6 years

5 years

5 years

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1997 Toyota HiAce Price

Base

Configuration	Price From*
2.4L, 5-speed manual, 4-door Panel Van, Petrol, RWD	$28,860
2.4L, 5-speed manual, 4-door Panel Van, Petrol, RWD	$27,360
2.4L, 4-speed auto, 4-door Panel Van, Petrol, RWD	$31,660
2.4L, 4-speed auto, 4-door Panel Van, Petrol, RWD	$30,160
2.4L, 5-speed manual, 4-door Panel Van, Petrol, RWD	$30,830
2.4L, 5-speed manual, 4-door Panel Van, Petrol, RWD	$29,330
2.4L, 4-speed auto, 4-door Panel Van, Petrol, RWD	$33,050
2.4L, 4-speed auto, 4-door Panel Van, Petrol, RWD	$31,550
2.8L, 4-speed auto, 4-door Panel Van, Diesel, RWD	$34,730
2.8L, 4-speed auto, 4-door Panel Van, Diesel, RWD	$33,230
2.8L, 4-speed auto, 4-door Panel Van, Diesel, RWD	$36,040
2.8L, 4-speed auto, 4-door Panel Van, Diesel, RWD	$34,540
2.8L, 5-speed manual, 4-door Panel Van, Diesel, RWD	$34,030
2.8L, 5-speed manual, 4-door Panel Van, Diesel, RWD	$32,530
2.8L, 5-speed manual, 4-door Panel Van, Diesel, RWD	$32,690
2.8L, 5-speed manual, 4-door Panel Van, Diesel, RWD	$31,190
2.4L, 5-speed manual, 4-door Panel Van, Petrol, RWD	$31,200

Commuter

Configuration	Price From*
2.8L, 5-speed manual, 4-door Bus, Diesel, RWD	$42,130
2.4L, 5-speed manual, 4-door Bus, Petrol, RWD	$39,100

*excl. on-roads

All Toyota HiAce Pricing

Year	Price From*	Price To*
2025	$51,880	$63,190
2024	$48,886	$80,656
2023	$46,360	$77,670
2022	$44,650	$72,760
2021	$44,230	$72,230

*excl. on-roads

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1997 Toyota HiAce Specs

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Base

Audio
- Number Of Speakers: 2
- System Radio Type: Am/fm
Body exterior
- Body Type: Panel Van
- Cab Type: Single Cab
- Front Mud Flaps Location: Front
- Local Body Type: Panel Van
- Local Number Of Doors: 4
- Number Of Doors: 4
- Rear Mud Flaps Location: Rear
- Side Step Location: Side
Brakes
- Number Of Disc Brakes: 2
- Number Of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 2
Bumpers
- Front Colour: Black
- Front Location: Front
- Front Material: Plastic
- Rear Colour: Black
- Rear Location: Rear
- Rear Material: Plastic
Calculated
- Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 57.53
Cargo area
- Load Restraint Type: Hooks
Convenience
- Cigar Lighter Front Seat Location: Front Seats
- Front Ashtray Location: Front
- Number Of Door Switches Lights: 2
Dimensions
- Cargo Area Cargo Volume (l): 5900
- Cargo Area Cargo Volume (cu Ft): 208.4
- Cargo Area Height (in): 53
- Cargo Area Height (mm): 1540
- Cargo Area Length (in): 85.6
- Cargo Area Length (mm): 2175
- Cargo Area Loading Floor Height (in): 23
- Cargo Area Loading Floor Height (mm): 585
- Cargo Area Standard Measurement: Manufacturer's Own
- Cargo Area Width (in): 60.6
- Cargo Area Width (mm): 1540
- Cargo Area Width Between Wheelhouses (in): 44.1
- Cargo Area Width Between Wheelhouses (mm): 1120
- External Dimensions Wall To Wall Turning Circle (ft): 34.8
- Front Track (mm): 1450
- Overall Height (mm): 1940
- Overall Length (mm): 4570
- Overall Width (mm): 1690
- Rear Track (mm): 1430
- Wall To Wall Turning Circle (mm): 10600
- Wheelbase (mm): 2330
Doors
- Cargo Doors Passenger Internal Handles
- Cargo Doors Passenger Location: Passenger
- Cargo Doors Passenger Operation: Sliding
- Cargo Doors Rear Location: Rear
- Cargo Doors Rear Operation: Lifting Gate
Engine
- Bore Engine: 95
- Catalytic Converter Type: 3-way
- Compression Ratio: 8.8
- Engine (l): 2.4
- Engine (cc): 2438
- Engine Configuration: In-line
- Engine Location: Mid
- Engine Orientation: Longitudinal
- Number Of Cylinders: 4
- Number Of Vavles Per Cylinder: 2
- Stroke Engine: 86
- Vavle Gear Type: Overhead Cam
Fuel
- Fuel System Ignition Type: Electronic
- Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Carb W Auto Choke
- Fuel Tank Main Capacity (l): 70
- Fuel Tanks Main Type: Total
- Fuel Type: Unleaded
- Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
Instrumentation
- Instrument Cluster Type: Analogue
- Number Of Odometers: 1
- Oil Pressure Type: Warning Light
- Water Temperature Type: Gauge
Interior trim
- Floor Covering Vehicle Cab Compartment: Plastic/rubber
- Load Area Side Covering Exposed Metal: Partial
- Load Area Side Covering Type: Board
Lights
- Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Halogen
- Headlights Configuration: Single
- Headlights Lens Type: Conventional
Paint
- Type: Gloss
Performance
- Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 114
- Power Maximum Power (kw): 84
- Power Maximum Torque (nm): 196
- Power Measurement Standard: Din
- Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5000
- Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 2600
Safety
- Front Seat Belts Center Operation: Static
- Front Seat Belts Center Seat Position: Center
- Front Seat Belts Center Type: Lap
- Front Seat Belts Driver Operation: Reel
- Front Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
- Front Seat Belts Driver Type: 3-point
- Front Seat Belts Passenger Operation: Reel
- Front Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
- Front Seat Belts Passenger Type: 3-point
- Head Restraints Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Seats
- Center Front Seat Location: Centre
- Center Front Seat Type: Split Bench
- Driver Front Seat Fore/aft Adjustment
- Driver Front Seat Location: Driver
- Driver Front Seat Reclining
- Driver Front Seat Type: Bucket
- Passenger Front Seat Location: Passenger
- Passenger Front Seat Type: Split Bench
- Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Vinyl
- Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Cloth
- Seating Capacity: 3
Storage
- Console Dashboard Location: Dashboard
- Console Dashboard Storage: Open
- Console Dashboard Type: Partial
- Door Pockets Bins Driver Location: Driver
- Door Pockets Bins Passenger Location: Passenger
- Glove Compartment Lid
- Seat Back Storage Front Location: Front
Suspension
- Suspension Front Location: Front
- Suspension Front Spring Type: Coil
- Suspension Front Stabilizer Bar
- Suspension Front Type: Wishbone
- Suspension Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
- Suspension Rear Location: Rear
- Suspension Rear Spring Type: Leaf
- Suspension Rear Type: Beam
- Suspension Rear Wheel Dependence: Rigid
Transmission
- Drive Driven Wheels: Rear
- Transmission Number Of Speeds: 5
- Transmission Type: Manual
Ventilation
- Cfc Free Liquid Aircon
- Ventilation System Number Of Fan Speeds: 4
Visibility
- Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Black
- Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Driver
- Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Externally Adjustable
- Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Fixed
- Number Of Windshield Wiper Speeds: 2
- Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Black
- Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Passenger
- Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Externally Adjustable
- Rear View Window Rear Window Defogger
- Rear View Window Type: Fixed
- Rear View Window Wipers: Intermittent
Warranty
- Anti-corrosion Distance (km): 100000
- Anti-corrosion Duration (months): 36
- Total Powertrain Distance (km): 100000
- Total Powertrain Duration (months): 36
- Total Whole Vehicle Distance (km): 100000
- Total Whole Vehicle Duration (months): 36
Weights
- Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 1400
- Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 400
- Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 2800
- Payload Allowance (kg): 1340
- Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1460
Wheels
- Front Wheels Location: Front
- Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 14
- Front Wheels Rim Type: Steel
- Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 5.5
- Front Wheels Tire Location: Front
- Front Wheels Tire Profile: 80
- Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: S
- Front Wheels Tire Width: 185
- Rear Wheels Location: Rear
- Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 14
- Rear Wheels Rim Type: Steel
- Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 5.5
- Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
- Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 80
- Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: S
- Rear Wheels Tire Width: 185

Commuter

Adds to Base:

Audio
- Antenna Type: Pillar
Body exterior
- Body Type: Bus
- Cab Type: Double Cab
- Local Body Type: Bus
Calculated
- Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 34.09
Convenience
- Additional Row Ashtray Location: Additional Row Seats
- Number Of Door Switches Lights: 3
- Rear Ashtray Location: Rear
Dimensions
- Cargo Area Height (in): 63.2
- Cargo Area Length (in): 162.2
- Cargo Area Length (mm): 4120
- External Dimensions Wall To Wall Turning Circle (ft): 41.3
- Overall Height (mm): 2215
- Overall Length (mm): 5130
- Wall To Wall Turning Circle (mm): 12600
- Wheelbase (mm): 2890
Engine
- Bore Engine: 96
- Catalytic Converter Type: Diesel
- Compression Ratio: 22.2
- Engine (l): 2.8
- Engine (cc): 2779
- Stroke Engine: 96
Fuel
- Fuel System Ignition Type: Diesel
- Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Diesel Indirect Injection
- Fuel Type: Diesel
- Generic Primary Fuel Type: Diesel
Instrumentation
- Clock Type: Digital
Performance
- Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 82
- Power Maximum Power (kw): 60
- Power Maximum Torque (nm): 185
- Power Maximum Torque (lb Ft): 137
- Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 4000
- Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 2400
Safety
- Fourth Row Seat Belts Center Seat Position: Centre
- Fourth Row Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
- Fourth Row Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
- Head Restraints Front Seats Number: 2
- Rear Seat Belts Center Operation: Static
- Rear Seat Belts Center Seat Position: Centre
- Rear Seat Belts Center Type: Lap
- Rear Seat Belts Driver Operation: Reel
- Rear Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
- Rear Seat Belts Driver Type: 3-point
- Rear Seat Belts Passenger Operation: Reel
- Rear Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
- Rear Seat Belts Passenger Type: 3-point
- Third Row Seat Belts Center Operation: Static
- Third Row Seat Belts Center Seat Position: Centre
- Third Row Seat Belts Center Type: Lap
- Third Row Seat Belts Driver Operation: Reel
- Third Row Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
- Third Row Seat Belts Driver Type: 3-point
- Third Row Seat Belts Passenger Operation: Reel
- Third Row Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
- Third Row Seat Belts Passenger Type: 3-point
Seats
- Center Front Seat Type: Bench
- Fourth Row Seats Seating Capacity: 4
- Front Rear Seat Facing Direction: Front
- Front Rear Seat Folding: 40/60
- Front Rear Seat Seating Capacity: 3
- Front Rear Seat Type: Split Bench
- Passenger Front Seat Type: Bench
- Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Vinyl
- Seating Capacity: 14
- Third Row Seat Front Facing Direction: Front
- Third Row Seat Front Seating Capacity: 4
Suspension
- Suspension Front Spring Type: Torsion
Transmission
- Axle Ratio: 4.1
Visibility
- Driver Third Row Window Location: Driver
- Driver Third Row Window Type: Sliding
- Passenger Third Row Window Location: Passenger
- Passenger Third Row Window Type: Sliding
- Rear Side Windows Driver Location: Driver
- Rear Side Windows Driver Type: Hinged
- Rear Side Windows Passenger Location: Passenger
- Rear Side Windows Passenger Type: Hinged
- Tinted Glass Cabin Location: Cabin
- Tinted Glass Side Location: Side
Weights
- Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 2850
- Payload Allowance (kg): 1090
- Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1760

Removes from Base:

Body exterior
- Body Type: Panel Van
- Cab Type: Single Cab
- Local Body Type: Panel Van
Calculated
- Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 57.53
Cargo area
- Load Restraint Type: Hooks
Convenience
- Number Of Door Switches Lights: 2
Dimensions
- Cargo Area Cargo Volume (l): 5900
- Cargo Area Cargo Volume (cu Ft): 208.4
- Cargo Area Height (in): 53
- Cargo Area Length (in): 85.6
- Cargo Area Length (mm): 2175
- External Dimensions Wall To Wall Turning Circle (ft): 34.8
- Overall Height (mm): 1940
- Overall Length (mm): 4570
- Wall To Wall Turning Circle (mm): 10600
- Wheelbase (mm): 2330
Engine
- Bore Engine: 95
- Catalytic Converter Type: 3-way
- Compression Ratio: 8.8
- Engine (l): 2.4
- Engine (cc): 2438
- Stroke Engine: 86
Fuel
- Fuel System Ignition Type: Electronic
- Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Carb W Auto Choke
- Fuel Type: Unleaded
- Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
Performance
- Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 114
- Power Maximum Power (kw): 84
- Power Maximum Torque (nm): 196
- Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5000
- Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 2600
Seats
- Center Front Seat Type: Split Bench
- Passenger Front Seat Type: Split Bench
- Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Cloth
- Seating Capacity: 3
Storage
- Console Dashboard Location: Dashboard
- Console Dashboard Storage: Open
- Console Dashboard Type: Partial
- Glove Compartment Lid
Suspension
- Suspension Front Spring Type: Coil
Ventilation
- Cfc Free Liquid Aircon
Visibility
- Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Black
- Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Black
Weights
- Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 2800
- Payload Allowance (kg): 1340
- Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1460
Wheels
- Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: S
- Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: S

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1997 Toyota HiAce Dimensions

1940mm

1690mm

4570mm

The dimensions shown above are for the base model.

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1997 Toyota HiAce Towing Capacity

Year	Braked Capacity from	Braked Capacity to
2025	1500Kg	1900Kg
2024	1500Kg	1900Kg
2023	1500Kg	1900Kg
2022	1500Kg	1900Kg
2021	1500Kg	1900Kg

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1997 Toyota HiAce Fuel Economy

Toyota HiAce	Fuel Type	Combined
2.4L, 5-speed manual, 4-door Panel Van, Petrol, RWD	Unleaded	-
2.4L, 4-speed auto, 4-door Panel Van, Petrol, RWD	Unleaded	-
2.8L, 4-speed auto, 4-door Panel Van, Diesel, RWD	Diesel	-
2.8L, 5-speed manual, 4-door Panel Van, Diesel, RWD	Diesel	-

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1997 Toyota HiAce Warranty

What is the warranty on a Toyota HiAce?

The Toyota HiAce offers a 3 year 100,000 km limit warranty. This is separate to the warranty on offer under Australian Consumer Law which can be greater for certain parts based on what is deemed as a reasonable period of time.

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Toyota HiAce FAQs

The cheapest Toyota HiAce is the Base that starts from $27,360.

The most expensive Toyota HiAce is the Commuter that starts from $42,130.

The best towing capacity of a Toyota HiAce is 1400 kg offered by the following variants: Base and Commuter.

The largest Toyota HiAce is the Commuter which measures 1690mm wide, 5130mm in length and sits 2215mm tall.

The most powerful Toyota HiAce is the Base which has 88kW of power from its 2.4L Multi-Point Injection engine.

The Toyota HiAce is built in Japan and shipped to Australia.

The heaviest Toyota HiAce is the Commuter which weighs 2850 kg (kerb weight).

The Toyota HiAce may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes Unleaded or Diesel.