Toyota always builds great vehicles.Toyota Hiace Commuter Bus is another great passenger bus developed by Toyota. It is very comfortable and provides a pleasant travel experience. Toyota Hiace Commuter bus can accommodate 15 passengers (It is because of Japanese law) but you can add some more comfortably if allowed by the law in your country. Till now, the hiace commuter bus models I have seen were right hand drive only. This Toyota bus is available in both Diesel as well as Petrol versions. The diesel engine bus is 3000cc and the engine type is 1KD-FTV. The Petrol (Gasoline) engine bus is 2700 cc and the engine type is 2TR-FE. The diesel version is available as 2WD only however the Petrol version is available in both 2WD and 4WD. Toyota hiace commuter bus enjoys a fully automatic transmission (Gear). The vehicle has 4 doors. The price of all three versions of Toyota Hiace Commuter Bus is as under.
2WD Petrol Engine = USD 40,200
HWD Petrol Engine = USD 43,200
Diesel Engine 2WD = USD 45,200
This Toyota bus has a fully functional advanced air conditioning system. Air conditioner contains pollen filter which is essential for those who are allergic to pollen. Toyota bus has airbag safety for driver as well as passenger. It also contains a 4 speaker stereo music system and CD player. Central locking system is available with remote. Sliding doors are available on both sides which make it easy for passengers to enter or leave. Bus has power steering, power mirrors and power windows (Front only). A fire extinguisher is also available for safety reasons. Key ignition barrel is illuminated. Toyota Hiace Commuter Bus has intermittent wipers and front/rear mudflaps. Sunvisors are available just like standard vehicles. Please note that the above features may vary upon time to time.
This Hiace Commuter Bus is 5.380 meter in length, 1.880 meter wide and 2.285 meter high. Gross bus Mass is 3150kg. It is a rare wheel drive and has 5 gears. Commuter bus rims are made of steel. Both front and rear rim sizes are 15×6 and tire sizes are 195 R15 C 8PR. Toyota Hiace Commuter Bus has a ANCAP safety rating of 3 and greenhouse rating of 4.0. Petrol engine consumption is 12.4 (l/100km). Engine is 4 cylinder 4 valves. Maximum torque is achieved at 3800 RPM. Power RPM end is 4800. Engine is in-line four stroke Multipoint injection; rated at 111 KW. This powerful engine makes driving a pleasure. Toyota Hiace Commuter Bus has a 3 years warranty with 100,000km limit. Please note that the above mentioned feature may or may not be present in the vehicle available for your area. Some of the above functions require extra price which can be selected upon the ordering location.
5 Responses to “Toyota Hiace Commuter Bus”
Comment from Driver
Time May 25, 2009 at 9:51 pm
Toyota always thinks about their client’s needs instead of providing an undue costly solution. So I like Toyota vehicles always. This Commuter bus is a great vehicle. Good work Toyota 
Comment from John
Time June 2, 2009 at 2:10 pm
The shape of this Toyota model is good, I am still waiting for it to appear in my area. May be it is not available in east Asia.
Comment from Edward Dy
Time September 9, 2009 at 1:36 pm
Our Team has been using this van for about 4 months now. It is brand new. Our travel is 280 kilometers everyday, 5 days a week, 20-21 days a month.
My personal experience is that the seats suck. There is no headrest, backrests cannot be adjusted and if you take a seat in the back you’ll get dizzy during long trips. The result: backaches and stiff necks everyday.
The airconditioning sucks more. It cannot cope with high temperature about 35°C outside of the van. Everyday we are like in an oven with wheels.
One thing more, the stereo head-unit broke down after 1 month of usage. We really don’t know what caused it. It’s just a stereo with a cassette player.
All in all, this van is not good whatsoever. I hope Toyota consider this review.
Eduardo Dy
Valuation Centre Officer
Dubai, U.A.E.
Comment from Michelle
Time April 20, 2010 at 5:50 am
The shape of this Toyota model is good, I am still waiting for it to appear in my area. May be it is not available in east Asia.
Comment from Bruce McIntire
Time May 21, 2009 at 5:54 pm
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