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    2005 Toyota HiAce

    New from

    $31,900 excl. on-roads

    Review Rating

    Not Available

    Safety Rating

    Not Available

    Warranty

    3 year, 100,000 km

    Fuel Efficiency

    8.1 - 12.6 L / 100km

    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 Single bus body styles. Available in Australia from $31,900 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Base variant and topping out at $52,500 for the Commuter.

    There are 2 variants of the HiAce available in Australia.

    Engine options include 2.7L multi-point injection (111kW/241Nm) and 2.5L turbo diesel indirect injection (75kW/260Nm). Available with 5-speed manual or 4-speed automatic transmissions. All variants feature rear-wheel drive.

    The new 2005 HiAce is offered with a 3 year, 100,000 km warranty.

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    Power to Weight
    38.2 - 54.71 kW/t
    38.2 kW/t
    72.42 kW/t
    Fuel Efficiency
    8.8 - 12.6 L/100km
    8.8 L/100km
    12.6 L/100km
    Price
    $47,190 - $52,500
    $47,190
    $82,990
    Warranty (Years)
    3 years
    3 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    100,000 km
    100,000 km
    Years on Sale
    6 years
    5 years
    5 years

    Towing & Off-Road Capability

    Gross Vehicle Weight
    3,150 - 3,200 kg
    3,000 kg
    3,200 kg
    Braked Towing Capacity
    1,000 - 1,400 kg
    1,000 kg
    2,500 kg
    Approach Angle
    17°
    17°
    Departure Angle
    19.2°
    19.2°
    Ground Clearance Unladen
    155 mm
    155 mm
    165 mm
    Payload Capacity
    1,091 - 1,121 kg
    563 kg
    1,121 kg

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    2005 Toyota HiAce Specs

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    Base

    • Audio
      • Antenna Type: Pillar
      • Anti-theft Protection Type: Code
      • Number Of Speakers: 2
      • System In-dash Cd
      • System Radio Type: Am/fm
    • Body exterior
      • Body Type: Panel Van
      • Cab Type: Single Cab
      • Driver Location: Rhd
      • Local Body Type: Panel Van
      • Local Number Of Doors: 4
      • Number Of Doors: 4
      • Rear Mud Flaps Location: Rear
      • Roof Type: Standard
      • Wheelbase Type: Long
    • Brakes
      • Abs Four-wheel Location: 4-wheel
      • 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): 65.26
    • Cargo area
      • Load Restraint Type: Hooks
    • Convenience
      • Cigar Lighter Front Seat Location: Front Seats
    • Dimensions
      • Approach Angle: 18.5
      • Cargo Area Cargo Volume (l): 6000
      • Cargo Area Cargo Volume (cu Ft): 211.9
      • Cargo Area Height (in): 52.6
      • Cargo Area Height (mm): 1545
      • Cargo Area Length (in): 115.4
      • Cargo Area Length (mm): 2930
      • 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): 60.8
      • Cargo Area Width (mm): 1545
      • Cargo Area Width Between Wheelhouses (in): 44.1
      • Cargo Area Width Between Wheelhouses (mm): 1120
      • Departure Angle: 19.5
      • Front Track (mm): 1470
      • Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 160
      • Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 10000
      • Overall Height (mm): 1980
      • Overall Length (mm): 4695
      • Overall Width (mm): 1695
      • Rear Track (mm): 1465
      • Wheelbase (mm): 2570
    • Doors
      • Cargo Doors Passenger Internal Handles
      • Cargo Doors Passenger Location: Passenger
      • Cargo Doors Passenger Operation: Sliding
      • Cargo Doors Rear Location: Rear
      • Cargo Doors Rear Opening Angle: 90
      • Cargo Doors Rear Operation: Lifting Gate
      • Driver Door Location: Driver
      • Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
      • Passenger Door Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
    • Fuel
      • Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Multi-point Injection
      • Fuel Tank Main Capacity (l): 70
      • Fuel Tanks Main Fuel Type: Unleaded
      • Fuel Tanks Main Type: Total
      • Fuel Type Octane Number: 91
      • Fuel Type: Unleaded
      • Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
    • Interior trim
      • Floor Covering Vehicle Cab Compartment: Plastic/rubber
      • Upholstery Color: Gray
    • Lights
      • Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Halogen
      • Headlights Lens Type: Complex Surface
    • Locks
      • Power Locks Includes Trunk Hatch
      • Power Locks Operation: Key
    • Paint
      • External Color: Blue
      • Type: Gloss
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 11.6
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Standard: Adr 81/02
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Combined (l/100km): 11.6
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Combined (mpg): 20
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Standard: As 2877
      • Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 11.6
      • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 151
      • Power Maximum Power (kw): 111
      • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 241
      • Power Measurement Standard: Din
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 4800
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 3800
    • Safety
      • Front Airbag Driver Location: Driver
      • Front Airbag Passenger Location: Passenger
      • 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 Pre Tensioners
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Type: 3-point
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Operation: Reel
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Pre Tensioners
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Type: 3-point
      • Head Restraints Front Seats Location: Front Seats
      • Head Restraints Front Seats Number: 2
    • Steering
      • Steering Wheel Height Adjustment
    • Storage
      • Cup Holders Front Seats Location: Front Seats
      • Cup Holders Front Seats Type: Pop Out
      • Door Pockets Bins Driver Location: Driver
      • Door Pockets Bins Passenger Location: Passenger
    • Suspension
      • Suspension Front Location: Front
      • Suspension Front Spring Type: Torsion
      • 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
    • Visibility
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Black
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Driver
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
      • Front Electric Windows: Front
      • Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Fixed
      • Number Of Front Express Power Windows: 1
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Black
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
      • Rear View Window Rear Window Defogger
      • Rear View Window Wipers: Intermittent
    • Warranty
      • Anti-corrosion Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Anti-corrosion Duration (months): 60
      • 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): 1099
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1701
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Covers: Full
      • Front Wheels Location: Front
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 15
      • Front Wheels Rim Type: Steel
      • Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 6
      • Front Wheels Tire Location: Front
      • Front Wheels Tire Width: 195
      • Rear Wheels Covers: Full
      • Rear Wheels Location: Rear
      • Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 15
      • Rear Wheels Rim Type: Steel
      • Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 6
      • Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
      • Rear Wheels Tire Width: 195

    Commuter

    Adds to Base:
    • Audio
      • Number Of Speakers: 4
    • Body exterior
      • Body Type: Bus
      • Local Body Type: Bus
      • Roof Type: Semi-high
      • Wheelbase Type: Extra Long
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 38.39
    • Dimensions
      • Approach Angle: 17
      • Departure Angle: 19.2
      • Front Track (mm): 1655
      • Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 155
      • Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 12400
      • Overall Height (mm): 2285
      • Overall Length (mm): 5380
      • Overall Width (mm): 1880
      • Rear Track (mm): 1650
      • Wheelbase (mm): 3110
    • Fuel
      • Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Diesel Indirect Injection
      • Fuel Tanks Main Fuel Type: Diesel
      • Fuel Type: Diesel
      • Generic Primary Fuel Type: Diesel
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 8.8
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Combined (l/100km): 8.8
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Combined (mpg): 27
      • Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 8.8
      • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 109
      • Power Maximum Power (kw): 80
      • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 260
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 3600
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 1600
    • Safety
      • Fifth Row Seat Belts Center Seat Position: Centre
      • Fifth Row Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
      • Fifth Row Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
      • 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 3rd Row Seats Height Adjustable
      • Head Restraints 3rd Row Seats Location: 3rd Row Seats
      • Head Restraints 3rd Row Seats Number: 3
      • Head Restraints 4th Row Seats Height Adjustable
      • Head Restraints 4th Row Seats Location: 4th Row Seats
      • Head Restraints 4th Row Seats Number: 3
      • Head Restraints 5th Row Seats Height Adjustable
      • Head Restraints 5th Row Seats Location: 5th Row Seats
      • Head Restraints 5th Row Seats Number: 4
      • Head Restraints Rear Seats Height Adjustable
      • Head Restraints Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
      • Head Restraints Rear Seats Number: 2
      • Rear Seat Belts Center Operation: Reel
      • Rear Seat Belts Center Seat Position: Centre
      • Rear Seat Belts Center Type: 3-point
      • Rear Seat Belts Driver Operation: Reel
      • Rear Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
      • Rear Seat Belts Driver Type: 3-point
      • Third Row Seat Belts Center Operation: Reel
      • Third Row Seat Belts Center Seat Position: Centre
      • Third Row Seat Belts Center Type: 3-point
      • 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
    • Storage
      • Glove Compartment Lid
    • Visibility
      • Driver Fifth Row Window Location: Driver
      • Driver Fifth Row Window Type: Fixed
      • Driver Fourth Row Window Location: Driver
      • Driver Fourth Row Window Type: Fixed
      • Driver Third Row Window Location: Driver
      • Driver Third Row Window Type: Fixed
      • Passenger Fifth Row Window Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Fifth Row Window Type: Fixed
      • Passenger Fourth Row Window Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Fourth Row Window Type: Fixed
      • Passenger Third Row Window Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Third Row Window Type: Fixed
      • Rear Side Windows Driver Location: Driver
      • Rear Side Windows Driver Type: Fixed
      • Rear Side Windows Passenger Location: Passenger
      • Rear Side Windows Passenger Type: Fixed
    • Weights
      • Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 1000
      • Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 3200
      • Payload Allowance (kg): 1116
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 2084
    Removes from Base:
    • Audio
      • Number Of Speakers: 2
    • Body exterior
      • Body Type: Panel Van
      • Local Body Type: Panel Van
      • Roof Type: Standard
      • Wheelbase Type: Long
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 65.26
    • Cargo area
      • Load Restraint Type: Hooks
    • Dimensions
      • Approach Angle: 18.5
      • Cargo Area Cargo Volume (l): 6000
      • Cargo Area Cargo Volume (cu Ft): 211.9
      • Cargo Area Height (in): 52.6
      • Cargo Area Height (mm): 1545
      • Cargo Area Length (in): 115.4
      • Cargo Area Length (mm): 2930
      • 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): 60.8
      • Cargo Area Width (mm): 1545
      • Cargo Area Width Between Wheelhouses (in): 44.1
      • Cargo Area Width Between Wheelhouses (mm): 1120
      • Departure Angle: 19.5
      • Front Track (mm): 1470
      • Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 160
      • Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 10000
      • Overall Height (mm): 1980
      • Overall Length (mm): 4695
      • Overall Width (mm): 1695
      • Rear Track (mm): 1465
      • Wheelbase (mm): 2570
    • Fuel
      • Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Multi-point Injection
      • Fuel Tanks Main Fuel Type: Unleaded
      • Fuel Type Octane Number: 91
      • Fuel Type: Unleaded
      • Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 11.6
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Combined (l/100km): 11.6
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Combined (mpg): 20
      • Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 11.6
      • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 151
      • Power Maximum Power (kw): 111
      • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 241
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 4800
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 3800
    • Safety
      • Front Seat Belts Center Operation: Static
      • Front Seat Belts Center Seat Position: Center
      • Front Seat Belts Center Type: Lap
    • Weights
      • Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 1400
      • Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 2800
      • Payload Allowance (kg): 1099
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1701
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    2005 Toyota HiAce Dimensions

    1980mm
    1695mm
    4695mm

    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.

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    2005 Toyota HiAce Fuel Economy

    There are 7 different fuel economy figures for the Toyota HiAce

    The most fuel efficient Toyota HiAce is the Base with a 5-speed Manual which is powered by a 2.5L Turbo Diesel Indirect Injection and uses 8.1L of Diesel per 100km on the combined cycle.

    The Toyota HiAce that uses the most amount of fuel is the Commuter with a 4-speed Automatic which is powered by a 2.7L Multi-Point Injection and uses 12.6L of Unleaded per 100km on the combined rural and urban test cycle.

    Below is a table of all the Toyota HiAce variants and their fuel economy figures. Click below the table to see an expansion and additional details, including specific usage for city and highway driving.

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    2005 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 $31,900.

    The most expensive Toyota HiAce is the Commuter that starts from $52,500.

    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 Base which measures 1880mm wide, 5380mm in length and sits 2285mm tall.

    The most powerful Toyota HiAce is the Base which has 111kW of power from its 2.7L Multi-Point Injection engine.

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

    The heaviest Toyota HiAce is the Base which weighs 3200 kg (kerb weight).

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