Toyota Hiace Buyer’s Guide (2004-Present) for New Zealand
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The Toyota Hiace is a successful van that has dominated New Zealand’s commercial transport for many years. It boasts of exceptional reliability and a level of utility that’s second to none. However, the Hiace is among the most heavily used vehicles and many that are sold in the used market tend to hide problems. It takes a trained eye and a bit of knowledge to spot these problems. This includes problems such as DPF failure and EGR valve issues. This guide will empower you to spot these problems and be able to buy the right Hiace.
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The Toyota Hiace is a successful van that has dominated New Zealand’s commercial transport for many years. It boasts of exceptional reliability and a level of utility that’s second to none. However, the Hiace is among the most heavily used vehicles and many that are sold in the used market tend to hide problems. It takes a trained eye and a bit of knowledge to spot these problems. This includes problems such as DPF failure and EGR valve issues. This guide will empower you to spot these problems and be able to buy the right Hiace.
Our years of experience at various dealerships here in New Zealand has given us exceptional knowledge in used cars such as the Hiace and we share with you this information. We also go the extra mile to interview current owners to give you a complete view of the Hiace. We have compiled this guide as a practical handbook that you can carry along as a checklist when buying a used Hiace.
Here is what you get in this book:
Toyota Hiace Body Configurations
This chapter talks about the various body configurations that come with the Toyota Hiace, these include;
- Standard Roof Van
- High Roof Van
- Minibus
- Commuter Van
- Super Long Wheelbase
- Window Van
- Panel Van
- Pickup Truck
- Ambulance and Emergency Services
- Mobile Homes and Campervans:
Toyota Hiace Performance and Efficiency
We give you a detailed analysis of the engines that come with the Toyota Hiace, their performance in real-life applications and their fuel efficiency. We give you our recommended engine for a used Toyota Hiace. The engines that come with the Hiace are;
- The 1TR-FE Engine
- The2TR-FE Engine
- The 2KD-FTV Engine
- The 1KD-FTV Engine
- The 1GD-FTV Engine
Problems to Look Out for When Buying a Used Toyota Hiace
This chapter gives a detailed analysis of the major problems that used Toyota Hiaces have and how to spot them. These include:
Oil Consumption
Oil Leaks
Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) Issues
Fuel System Problems
Injector Problems
Diesel Knock
EGR (Exhaust Gas Recirculation) Valve Issues
Toyota Hiace Reliability
This chapter delves into the long-term reliability of the Toyota Hiace. We give you the accurate picture of how reliable the Hiace is over the long-term and what issues to expect along the way.
Toyota Hiace as a Camper Van
We tell you why the Toyota Hiace is a popular platform for building an affordable camper van.
Toyota Hiace Maintenance Costs in New Zealand
A detailed breakdown of how much it will cost you to maintain the Toyota Hiace in New Zealand. Areas covered include: Regular Maintenance, Brake Replacement, Tyre Replacement, Battery Replacement, Scheduled Servicing and other Repairs
Toyota Hiace Comparison with Nissan NV350 Urvan, Ford Transit, VW Transporter, Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, and Mitsubishi Delica D5
A head-to-head comparison with the Nissan NV350 Urvan, Ford Transit, VW Transporter, Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, and Mitsubishi Delica D5. We compare and contrast factors such as their fuel efficiency, interior quality, features, and pricing.
Conclusion
We give a final verdict on the Toyota Hiace – whether you should buy it or not.