2015 Toyota HiAce Commute

Description

The 2015 Toyota HiAce COMMUTER is a rear-wheel drive BUS launched on the Australian market on 03/01/2015, classified as TRH223R MY15. The HiAce is considered a Japanese-built yellow bus with dealer prices as a used car starting at $29,000.

The HiAce is a rear-wheel drive 3-door 14-seater, powered by a 2.7L INLINE-4 engine that has 118 kW of power (at 5,200 rpm) and 243 Nm of torque (at 4,000 rpm) through a manual transmission from five speeds.

Toyota claims that the HiAce COMMUTER uses 11.3L/100km of unleaded gasoline on the combined city/highway cycle and emits 263g of CO2. It has a 70L fuel tank, which means it should be able to travel 619km on a full tank.

The HiAce measures 2,285 mm (90.0 in) high, 5,380 mm (211.8 in) long, and 1,880 mm (74.0 in) wide with a 3,110 mm (122.4 in) wheelbase that generates a total of 1,800 kg (3,968.3 lbs) of unladen weight.

The HiAce COMMUTER comes standard with 195 R15 front and 195 R15 rear tires. Requires service every six months or 10,000 km, whichever comes first. It has a 36-month, 100 km warranty.

The 2015 Toyota HiAce COMMUTER has a ground clearance of 155mm with a towing capacity of 1400kg with brakes and 400kg without brakes. It has a final drive ratio of 4,300.

The HiAce has received a 4-star rating from ANCAP. The VIN is on the driver’s side engine cover, and the compliance plate is on the left front pillar. An example VIN would be similar to JTFSX22P300001001.

How Much Does Toyota Hiace Commuter Cost?

Toyota Hiace pricing starts at ₱1,166 million for the base Commuter Cargo variant available with DP as low as ₱220,200 and MA ₱18,902 (60) on May 26, 2023, while the top-spec variant costs ₱3,158 million.

Why did they stop making Toyota HiAce?

A Toyota spokesman said the automaker did not have a Euro V-compliant engine to fit the Hiace and that other regulatory issues meant the van’s rear would have had to be modified. The two problems combined led to the decision to suspend sales.

What is the difference between Toyota Hiace and Commuter?

The Toyota Hiace Commuter is priced at $67,000, while the Toyota Hiace Van Cars is priced at $55,000. Comparing the technical specifications, the displacement of the Toyota Hiace Van engine is 2982, while the Toyota Hiace Commuter houses a 2982 engine.