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    1997 Toyota HiAce

    New from

    $27,360 excl. on-roads

    Review Rating

    Good

    Safety Rating

    Not Available

    Warranty

    3 year, 100,000 km

    Fuel Efficiency

    About the Toyota HiAce

    Last updated Dec 02, 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
    3 years
    5 years

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    All Toyota HiAce Pricing

    YearPrice 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
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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

    YearBraked Capacity fromBraked Capacity to
    20251500Kg1900Kg
    20241500Kg1900Kg
    20231500Kg1900Kg
    20221500Kg1900Kg
    20211500Kg1900Kg
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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.