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    Toyota HiAce Commuter (1998) price & specs

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    Overview

    The 1998 Toyota HiAce Commuter is a rear-wheel drive, 4-door Bus that was released to the Australian market on 4th January 1970. The Toyota HiAce is regarded as a people mover built in Japan with prices starting at $42,130 before on-road costs.

    This Toyota HiAce is powered by a 2.8L 4-cylinder engine that has 60 kW of power (at 4000 rpm) and 185 Nm of torque (at 2400 rpm) via a Five-speed Manual transmission. It has a 70L fuel tank

    The Toyota HiAce measures 2215mm (87.2 inches) in height, 5130mm (202.0 inches) in length, 1690mm (66.5 inches) in width with a 2890mm (113.8 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 1760kg (3880.1 lbs) of unladen weight. The HiAce Commuter comes standard with 185/80 R14 front tyres and 185/80 R14 rear tyres. It has a 36 month, 100,000 km warranty.

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    Power to Weight
    33.8 - 58.22 kW/t
    33.8 kW/t
    71.59 kW/t
    Price
    $26,893 - $46,760
    $21,400
    $46,760
    Warranty (Years)
    3 years
    3 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    100,000 km
    100,000 km
    Years on Sale
    4 - 7 years
    1 year
    6 years

    Towing & Off-Road Capability

    Gross Vehicle Weight
    2,800 - 2,850 kg
    2,305 kg
    2,850 kg
    Braked Towing Capacity
    1,400 kg
    1,000 kg
    1,400 kg
    Ground Clearance Unladen
    190 mm
    190 mm
    Payload Capacity
    1,058 - 1,340 kg
    855 kg
    1,340 kg

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    Dimensions

    5,130 mm
    1,690 mm
    2,215 mm
    SpecificationMeasurement
    Overall Length5,130 mm
    Overall Width1,690 mm
    Overall Height2,215 mm
    Wheelbase2,890 mm
    Load Capacity1,090 mm

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    Commuter

    2.8L, 5-speed manual, 4-door Bus, Diesel, RWD

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    Catalytic Converter

    Type: Diesel

    Engine

    Bore Engine: 96
    Engine (cc): 2779
    Compression Ratio: 22.2
    Engine Configuration: In-Line
    Engine (L): 2.8
    Engine Location: mid
    Number of Cylinders: 4
    Number of Valves per Cylinder: 2
    Engine Orientation: Longitudinal
    Stroke Engine: 96
    Valve Gear Type: Overhead Cam

    Fuel

    Generic Primary Fuel Type: Diesel
    Fuel Type: Diesel

    Fuel System

    Ignition Type: Diesel
    Injection Carburetion: Diesel Indirect Injection

    Fuel Tanks

    Main Capacity Gal: 18.5
    Main Capacity (L): 70
    Main Type: Total

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    Clock

    Type: Digital

    Instrument Cluster

    Type: Analogue

    Odometer

    Number of Odometers: 1

    Oil Pressure

    Type: Warning Light

    Water Temperature

    Type: Gauge

    Power

    Maximum Power (hp/PS): 82
    Maximum Power (kW): 60
    Maximum Torque (lb ft): 137
    Maximum Torque (Nm): 185
    Measurement Standard: EEC
    Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 4000
    Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 2400

    Drive

    Driven Wheels: Rear

    Transmission

    Number of Speeds: 5
    Type: Manual

    Disc Brakes

    Number of Disc Brakes: 2
    Number of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 2

    Suspension

    Location: Front
    Front Spring Type: Torsion
    Front Stabilizer Bar: yes
    Front Type: Wishbone
    Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
    Location: Rear
    Rear Spring Type: Leaf
    Rear Type: Beam
    Rear Wheel Dependence: Rigid

    Tires

    Location: Front
    Front Wheels Tire Profile: 80
    Front Wheels Tire Width: 185
    Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
    Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 80
    Rear Wheels Tire Width: 185

    Wheels

    Location: Front
    Front Wheels Rim Diameter (In): 14
    Front Wheels Rim Type: Steel
    Front Wheels Rim Width (In): 5.5
    Location: Rear
    Rear Rim Diameter (In): 14
    Rear Rim Type: Steel
    Rear Wheels Rim Width (In): 5.5

    Body Style

    Body Type: bus
    Cab Type: Double Cab
    Local Body Type: bus

    Mud Flaps

    Front Mud Flaps Location: Front
    Rear Mud Flaps Location: Rear

    Step

    Step Location: Side

    Bumpers

    Front Bumper Colour: Black
    Location: Front
    Front Bumper Material: Plastic
    Rear Bumper Colour: Black
    Location: Rear
    Rear Bumper Material: Plastic

    Cargo Area Dimensions

    Height (in): 63.2
    Height (mm): 1540
    Length (in): 162.2
    Length (mm): 4120
    Loading Floor Height (in): 23
    Loading Floor Height (mm): 585
    Standard Measurement: Manufacturer'S Own
    Width Between Wheelhouses (in): 44.1
    Width Between Wheelhouses (mm): 1120
    Width (in): 60.6
    Width (mm): 1540

    External Dimensions

    Front Track (in): 57.1
    Front Track (mm): 1450
    Overall Height (in): 87.2
    Overall Height (mm): 2215
    Overall Length (in): 202
    Overall Length (mm): 5130
    Overall Width (in): 66.5
    Overall Width (mm): 1690
    Rear Track (in): 56.3
    Rear Track (mm): 1430
    Wall to Wall Turning Circle (ft): 41.3
    Wall to Wall Turning Circle (mm): 12600
    Wheelbase (in): 113.8
    Wheelbase (mm): 2890

    Cargo Doors

    Passenger Internal Handles: yes
    Location: Passenger
    Passenger Operation: Sliding
    Location: Rear
    Rear Operation: Lifting Gate

    Headlights

    Low Beam Bulb Type: Halogen
    Configuration: Single
    Lens Type: Conventional

    Paint

    Type: Gloss

    Door Mirrors/Cameras

    Mirrors/Cameras Location: Driver
    Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Externally Adjustable
    Mirrors/Cameras Location: Passenger
    Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Externally Adjustable

    Rear Side Windows

    Location: Driver
    Driver Type: Hinged
    Location: Passenger
    Passenger Type: Hinged

    Third Row Windows

    Location: Driver
    Driver Type: Sliding
    Location: Passenger
    Passenger Type: Sliding

    Tinted Glass

    Location: Cabin
    Location: Side

    Windshield Wipers

    Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Fixed
    Number of Windshield Wiper Speeds: 2

    Weights

    Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 1400
    Gross Trailer Weight Braked (lb): 3086
    Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 400
    Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (lb): 882
    Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 2850
    Gross Vehicle Weight (lb): 6283
    Payload Allowance (kg): 1090
    Payload Allowance (lb): 2403
    Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1760
    Published Kerb Weight (lb): 3880

    Antenna

    Type: Pillar

    Audio System

    Radio Type: Am/Fm

    Speakers

    Number of Speakers: 2

    Ashtray

    Location: Additional Row Seats
    Location: Front
    Location: Rear

    Cigar Lighter

    Location: Front Seats

    Courtesy Lights

    Number of Door Switches: 3

    Floor Covering

    Vehicle Cab Compartment: Plastic/Rubber

    Load Area Side Covering

    Exposed Metal: Partial
    Type: Board

    Fourth Row Seat Belts

    Center Seat Position: Centre
    Driver Seat Position: Driver
    Passenger Seat Position: Passenger

    Front Airbag

    Location: Driver

    Front Seat Belts

    Center Operation: Static
    Center Seat Position: Center
    Center Type: lap
    Driver Operation: Reel
    Driver Seat Position: Driver
    Driver Type: 3-Point
    Passenger Operation: Reel
    Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
    Passenger Type: 3-Point

    Head Restraints

    Front Seats Location: Front Seats
    Front Seats Number: 2

    Rear Seat Belts

    Center Operation: Static
    Center Seat Position: Centre
    Center Type: lap
    Driver Operation: Reel
    Driver Seat Position: Driver
    Driver Type: 3-Point
    Passenger Operation: Reel
    Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
    Passenger Type: 3-Point

    Third Row Seat Belts

    Center Operation: Static
    Center Seat Position: Centre
    Center Type: lap
    Driver Operation: Reel
    Driver Seat Position: Driver
    Driver Type: 3-Point
    Passenger Operation: Reel
    Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
    Passenger Type: 3-Point

    Fourth Row Seats

    Seating Capacity: 4

    Front Seat

    Location: Centre
    Center Front Seat Type: Bench
    Driver Front Seat Fore/Aft Adjustment: yes
    Location: Driver
    Driver Front Seat Reclining: yes
    Driver Front Seat Type: Bucket
    Location: Passenger
    Passenger Front Seat Type: Bench

    Seat Upholstery

    Additional Seat Material: Vinyl
    Main Seat Material: Vinyl

    Seating

    Capacity: 14

    Door Pockets Bins

    Location: Driver
    Location: Passenger

    Seat Back Storage

    Location: Front

    Ventilation System

    Number of Fan Speeds: 4

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