Price Range: Ksh. 1,800,000 – 2,600,000

The Toyota Hiace is a popular commercial vehicle that is built for various applications such as carrying passengers, cargo, ambulance, camping and so much more. In Kenya, the Hiace is commonly used in commercial transport where it’s popularly known as the Matatu. It has been in production since the late 1960s and its popularity is still growing. It competes with the Nissan NV350 Caravan.

Toyota Hiace: Exterior, Interior and Engine Options

In Japan, the Toyota Hiace is offered in various body configurations, these include;

  • Standard Width, Standard Roof (Van DX, Super GL)
  • Standard Width, High Roof (Van DX)
  • Wide body, Medium roof (Wagon DX)
  • Super Long, Wide Body, High Roof (Van DX, Wagon Grand Cabin, Commuter DX, Commuter GL, Camper vehicles)
Hiace Van DX
Hiace Standard Width, Standard Roof. Van DX

On the inside, the layout will depend on the mission. The cargo transport variant is known as the van while the passenger transport variant is known as the wagon.

Toyota Hiace Interior

Engine Options provided with the Hiace Include;

Petrol

  • 2.0-Litre 1TR-FE
  • 2.7-Litre 2TR-FE

Diesel

  • 3.0-Litre 1KD-FTV
  • 2.8L 1GD-FTV

These are linked to either manual or automatic transmissions.

Read the detailed Toyota Hiace Review here

Toyota Hiace Variants

Popular Variants include;

  • Hiace Commuter
  • Hiace Regius
  • Hiace Truck
  • Hiace Van
  • Hiace Wagon

Toyota Hiace: Cost of Maintenance and Spare Parts Availability in Kenya

The Toyota Hiace is an affordable car to maintain in Kenya. Its a simple car that does not come with too many complications. The diesel engines require strict maintenance particularly the 1GD engine. Spare parts are widely available and fairly affordable.

Where to Buy the Toyota Hiace in Kenya

If you are looking to buy the Toyota Hiace in Kenya then you are in the right place and we can help you to secure your dream car. We recommend importing due to the following reasons:

  • Quality – You get to choose the best quality car. You are not at the mercy of the local dealers. Cars sold locally are usually of the lowest quality and often of high mileage.
  • Choice – With import, you get to dictate the choice of features that you want. You can define your preferences to greater detail such as colour, upholstery, sunroof, alloy rims etc.
  • Affordability – Import is much more affordable since you eliminate middlemen and brokers that exaggerate the cost of locally sold cars.

If you are considering to import the Toyota Hiace, please get in touch with us through our contacts: info@topcar.co.ke, call 0722469360 or chat with us directly on WhatsApp below and we will guide you through the process.