2023 Toyota HiAce and Granvia pricing and features: HiAce gains barn door option

UPDATE, August 16: 2023 Toyota HiAce and Granvia pricing confirmed

Toyota Australia has confirmed details for the updated 2023 Toyota HiAce commercial and 2023 Toyota Granvia passenger vans.

As reported below, the HiAce adopts a barn door option for the first time since 2003, in a decision led by “strong customer demand” in Australia.

Meanwhile, pricing has increased between $100 and $670 for existing HiAce and Granvia variants, which gain powered lumbar support for the driver’s seat for 2023.

This story has been updated to reflect the latest information.

The segment-leading Toyota HiAce has gained barn doors, with the ergonomic offering now available to order.

Toyota Australia has announced rear barn doors will become the latest piece of optional equipment available for the HiAce – its popular van which holds over one-third of the 2.5- to 3.5-tonne commercial vehicle market.

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The Japanese manufacturer says the decision has been based on feedback from its existing customer base, with the new rear doors set to provide better support for buyers.

“Driven by strong customer demand, the wide-opening HiAce barn door will provide customers with a new ergonomic solution to suit user needs,” said a Toyota spokesperson .

The announcement counters Toyota’s decision to trim the HiAce range over the past 12 months, as the petrol V6 engine was dropped from the line-up in May last year, followed by the van becoming available in white only from the second half of last year.

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2023 Toyota HiAce pricing

2023 Toyota Granvia pricing

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2023 Toyota HiAce features

HiAce van

HiAce van GL Option Pack adds:

HiAce crew van, in addition to van

HiAce Commuter bus, in addition to van

HiAce Commuter GL bus, in addition to Commuter

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2023 Toyota Granvia features

Granvia

Granvia VX

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Engine, drivetrain and fuel economy

Under the bonnet, the HiAce and Granvia feature a 2.8-litre four-cylinder turbocharged diesel engine, which produces 130kW of power and 450Nm of torque when matched to a six-speed torque converter automatic.

However, opting for the six-speed manual sees torque detuned to 420Nm, while the 12-passenger HiAce Commuter bus has less power, at 120kW and 420Nm.

Power in all variants is sent to the rear wheels only.

Fuel economy figures can be found in the table below:

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Safety

The Toyota HiAce and Granvia are covered by a five-star ANCAP safety rating, based on testing conducted in 2019.

As such, both have a 94 per cent score for adult occupant protection, 88 per cent for children and 84 per cent for vulnerable road users.

The HiAce has a 77 per cent score for safety assist, while the Granvia is higher at 79 per cent.

Each variant includes the following active safety equipment as standard:

Warranty

As per the wider Toyota range, the HiAce and Granvia are covered by the brand’s five-year, unlimited-kilometre warranty, with the engine and driveline warranty extended to seven years when serviced through a Toyota dealership.

Capped-price servicing is offered for the first six visits or 60,000km, with each service capped at $245.

Both vehicles require servicing every six months or 10,000km, whichever occurs first.

Availability

The updated 2023 Toyota HiAce and 2023 Toyota Granvia are on sale now.