Toyota Puts PH in Automotive History, 6th-Gen Toyota Hiace Revealed Globally

After revealing the latest-generation RAV4, Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) and Toyota Motor Corporation are not done with the month of February as they have just revealed the sixth-generation Toyota Hiace, putting to bed the latest generation.

TMP President Satoru Suzuki led the world premier of the sixth-generation Hiace, which is the first-ever world premier staged in the Philippines.

"We, at Toyota Motor Philippines, are honored to host the World Premier of the all-new Toyota Hiace. For the first time, the world's eyes are on the Philippine, to witness the unveiling of the Full Model Change Hiace, never before exhibited elsewhere," Suzuki said.

The all-new Hiace sports a major revamp inside and out to address two key factors: increase productivity while providing safe, comfortable, and reliable transport.

Suzuki said that the outgoing model was introduced in 2004, with the first-ever model revealed back in 1967.

First, the position of the engine has been changed--from under the front seats to the front-most part, no longer seated atop the front-wheel axle--where the Toyota's well-loved van has a a semi-bonnet design for better ergonomics, removing the heat and vibration from underneath the seats.

Speaking of the engine, the Hiace is powered by a Euro 4-graded, 1GD-FTV 2.8-liter engine capable of delivering 160 to 173 hp and 420 to 450 Nm of torque, depending on the variant.

The Hiace also sports an industry-leading center front airbag for the Commuter variant. The semi-bonnet design adds to the safety features while there are two SRS airbags for the GL Grandia and Grandia Tourer variants as well as hill-start assist and vehicle stability control.

The variants and prices of the all-new Toyota Hiace are as follows:

2019 Toyota Hiace Commuter Deluxe 6-MT - PHP1.59 million
2019 Toyota Hiace GL Grandia 6-MT - PHP1.973 million
2019 Toyota Hiace GL Grandia 6-AT - PHP2.048 million
2019 Toyota Hiace GL Grandia Tourer 6-MT - PHP2.145 million
2019 Toyota Hiace GL Grandia Tourer 6-AT - PHP2.22 million

The all-new Toyota Hiace will be available for retail in dealerships starting March 5 for the Commuter Deluxe and GL Grandia and the Grandia Tourer by early April.

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2019 Toyota Hiace (Philippine Specification)
VARIANT		Commuter Deluxe	GL Grandia MT	GL Grandia AT	GL Grandia Tourer MT	GL Grandia Tourer AT
DIMENSIONS
Length (mm)		5266			5915
Width (mm)		1950
Height (mm)		1990			2280
Wheelbase (mm)		3210			3860
Minimum Ground Clearance (mm)		175			185
Minimum Turning Radius (M)		5.5			6.4
Fuel Tank Capacity (L)		70
ENGINE
Description		1GD-FTV, 2.8-liter, 4 Cylinders Inline-Type, 16-Valvem DOHC
Displacement (cc)		2755
Maximum Output (hp/rpm)		174/3400			161/3600
Maximum Torque (Nm/rpm)		420/1400-2600		450/1600-2400	420/1400-2200
DRIVETRAIN/CHASSIS
Transmission		6-Speed Manual	6-Speed Manual	6-Speed Automatic	6-Speed Manual	6-Speed Automatic
Steering		Variable Power Steering
Brakes	Front	Ventilaed Discs
	Rear	Drum			Ventilated Discs
Suspension	Front	MacPherson Strut
	Rear	Rigid Axle, Leaf Spring
Wheel Type		16-inch Steel with Full Cap	16-inch Alloy
Tire Size		215/70R16	235/55R16