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

Toyota is offering its popular HiAce van with an ergonomic rear-loading option, while pricing has increased for the new model-year

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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

Model Transmission Pricing Change
HiAce LWB van (tailgate) Manual $44,760 $160
HiAce LWB van (tailgate) Automatic $46,760 $160
HiAce LWB panel van (tailgate) Automatic $46,760 $160
HiAce LWB van (barn door) Automatic $47,510 New
HiAce LWB panel van (barn door) Automatic $47,510 New
HiAce LWB GL van (tailgate) Automatic $47,760 $160
HiAce LWB GL van (barn door) Automatic $48,510 New
HiAce LWB crew van (tailgate) Automatic $49,760 $160
HiAce SLWB van (tailgate) Automatic $55,320 $670
HiAce SLWB van (barn door) Automatic $56,070 New
HiAce Commuter 12-seater bus Automatic $69,760 $110
HiAce Commuter GL 12-seater bus Automatic $72,760 $110

2023 Toyota Granvia pricing

Model Transmission Pricing Change
Granvia six-seat Automatic $65,250 $100
Granvia eight-seat Automatic $67,250 $100
Granvia VX six-seat Automatic $75,950 $109
Granvia VX eight-seat Automatic $75,950 $109
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2023 Toyota HiAce features

HiAce van

16-inch steel wheels
8-inch infotainment system
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto (wired)
Satellite navigation
DAB+ digital radio
CD player
Six-speaker audio system
Toyota Connected Services
4.2-inch instrument cluster display
Front air conditioning
Plastic front/rear bumpers and door handles
Halogen headlights 
Halogen daytime running lamps
Manual dual-sliding side doors
USB power outlet
LED interior lighting
Cloth upholstery
Powered driver’s lumbar support (new)
Front and rear parking sensors
Front all-weather floor mats. 

HiAce van GL Option Pack adds:

Nine airbags
Body-coloured front/rear bumpers and door handles
Openable rear windows
Front and rear air conditioning
Auto-dimming digital rearview mirror
Fog lamps. 

HiAce crew van, in addition to van

Nine airbags
Body-coloured front/rear bumpers and door handles
Openable rear windows
Front and rear air conditioning
Auto-dimming digital rearview mirror
Fog lamps. 

HiAce Commuter bus, in addition to van

12 seats
LED interior lighting
Rear glass windows
Single manual sliding door (curb side)
Front and rear air conditioning. 

HiAce Commuter GL bus, in addition to Commuter

16-inch alloy wheels
Power opening and closing single sliding door (curb side)
Body-coloured front/rear bumpers and door handles
Ambient interior entry lighting
Auto-dimming digital rearview mirror
Beige cloth upholstery with grey synthetic accents
Rear reading lamps (x8)
Rear USB power outlets (x6)
Fog lamps. 
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2023 Toyota Granvia features

Granvia

17-inch alloy wheels
8-inch infotainment system
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto (wired)
Satellite navigation
DAB+ digital radio
CD player
Six-speaker audio system
Toyota Connected Services
4.2-inch instrument cluster display
Front and rear air conditioning
LED headlights 
LED daytime running lamps
Manual dual-sliding side doors
Six rear USB power outlets 
LED interior lighting
Cloth upholstery
Powered driver’s lumbar support (new)
Rear captain’s chairs
Front and rear parking sensors. 

Granvia VX

Powered dual-sliding side doors
Rear sunblinds
12-speaker Pioneer audio system
Quilted leather upholstery
Leather-accented, woodgrain-look steering wheel
Rear ‘ottoman’ captain’s chairs
360-degree camera system
Auto-dimming digital rearview mirror
Heated second- and third-row seats (six-seater only). 
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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:

HiAce LWB manual 7.5L/100km
HiAce LWB auto 8.2L/100km
HiAce LWB crew van auto and SLWB 8.4L/100km
HiAce Commuter N/A
Granvia 8.0L/100km
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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:

Autonomous emergency braking (vehicle, pedestrian and cyclist)
Lane-keep assist
Lane departure warning
Blind-spot alert
Rear-cross traffic alert
Automatic high beam
Traffic sign recognition
Reversing camera
Front and rear parking sensors
Automatic emergency calling. 

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.

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