Toyota updates popular HiAce van range

TOYOTA has updated its HiAce commercial van range with a host of active safety equipment, a new digital instrumentation screen, and electric power steering, adding what the Japanese importer says are enhancements to active safety and convenience technologies across the range.

The changes increase pricing of the HiAce range by almost $4000 – with the line-up commencing from $51,880 plus on-road costs.

Slated for imminent arrival into local showrooms, the updated HiAce range now features lane trace assist, designed to help the model remain in the centre of its lane when the adaptive cruise control is activated, and an emergency driver support system, which works with lane trace assist to detect if the driver has become unresponsive when cruise control is activated.

According to Toyota, if a driver remains unresponsive following audio and visual alerts, the system is designed to activate the hazard lights and bring the vehicle to a safe and steady stop.

Further, safe exit assist is added to the blind spot monitoring system to improve safety when exiting the vehicle, issuing alerts when passing vehicles or cyclists are detected.

Additionally, cruise control functionality has been expanded with high-speed adaptive capability now offered on models equipped with a manual transmission, while full-speed functionality is available on all automatic models.

Toyota says the new active safety features join the existing suite which includes automatic high beam, lane departure alert, pre-collision safety system, and speed sign assist.

Passive safety has likewise been improved with the addition of a centre airbag on van models taking the airbag count to eight, while LWB Crew variants (with two rows of seats) gain an additional two side airbags, taking the total to 10.

Away from the HiAce’s safety upgrades we find electric power steering introduced for the first time, making manoeuvring the vehicle “easier and more comfortable than ever before”, according to Toyota.

All HiAce grades now also feature a 7.0-inch digital instrument screen with nine driver-selectable displays, an electric park brake (all grades except the entry-grade manual), and a new air-conditioning refrigerant for improved cooling performance.

“The HiAce is trusted by customers across the country to haul a wide variety of products to help their businesses, be it goods, tools, items for delivery, produce and so much more,” said Toyota Australia vice president of sales, marketing, and franchise operations Sean Hanley.

“These latest upgrades ensure improved levels of safety for both occupants and other road users, which is of particular importance given how much time drivers spend on the road in their HiAce.”

All HiAce grades remain powered by Toyota’s turbocharged 2.8-litre four-cylinder diesel engine developing 130kW/450Nm. The model features a choice of six speed manual or automatic transmissions with rear-wheel drive.

Manual models see a 30Nm reduction in overall torque output.

The 2025 Toyota HiAce range remains available in long- and super long wheelbase configurations with panel or glass sliding doors, and a choice of lift-up or barn-door style rear doors.

2025 Toyota HiAce pricing*:

*Pricing excludes on-road costs.