New Toyota Hiace : the first time change in 19 Year

 "Hiace" to the model change for the first time in 19 years! The cab-over is inherited, and is it sold together with the 200 series?

Toyota's King of Commercial Van "Hiace" will undergo a full model change for the first time in 19 years !? Let's introduce information about the next model that the scoop site " Spyder7 " has grasped, along with the expected exterior design.

The first Hiace (H10 series) debuted in 1967 and has continued to improve for about 40 years, and in 2004 it has evolved into the "H200 series". In the overseas market, the 6th generation "H300 series" was released in 2019, but this has appeared as "Grace" in Japan. The Hiace "for Japan" that continued to support the "field" of Japan is expected to appear in 2023.

The Hiace and Granace for overseas have adopted the "semi-bonnet" design, and it was rumored that it could be adopted in the next model, but the latest information may inherit the conventional "cab-over" design. Turned out to be high. Originally, the Hiace has the advantage of being able to divert a variety of after-parts even across generations, so it seems that no major structural changes will be made in the next model.

The exterior concept will not change much either. In the expected CG, a large-diameter grille of "Voxy" Yuzuri was installed, and the design was designed to give a feeling of intimidation to the big minor rival Nissan "Caravan". The front and rear fenders have a three-dimensional design to emphasize a sense of wideness and stability.

As for the powertrain, it is expected that the 2.8-liter in-line 4-cylinder green diesel "1GD-FTV" engine and the 2.7-liter in-line 4-cylinder gasoline engine + mild hybrid will be electrified. In addition, it is inevitable that the latest version of the driving support system "Toyota Safety Sense" will be installed to improve safety.

The next Hiace model will be released in 2023, the first time in 19 years if the development goes smoothly. Even after the appearance of the next model, it is rumored that it will be sold together with the current 200 series.