Had to use this when Ford Transit Custom was being serviced. Only ok for short drivers, cabin space - headroom and foot space very cramped, moves around heaps - in a scary way in the wind. In the wet the steering is where you hope to go - you might go somewhere else though. Its just bad. Boss likes reliability but transit has 300,000km with no problems. Hiace also uses far more fuel.

My employer changed my van from a Renault traffic to a brand new Hiace. Now I want to get a different job as I have a 1 hr commute. It’s hard to get in and out off. It’s the most uncomfortable van. Noisy, it sounds like a tractor. I feel so unsafe, I am squashed into the front bumper.
I have no room for anything in the cab.
It’s not very economical either. It’s like an example of how not to make a van.
Worst van I’ve ever had

When looking around we needed a van that fit our medium sized containers and found at the dealer this was the best option. Many years later we have only had to get a few things fixed and services come back good almos all the time. The only small issue is we had to replace the side sliding door handle twice but we do use it a lot!

Runs like a clock, shifts like a dream! Very basic interior but has everything u ever need. Got it brand new 2 years ago. Has done nearly 50k without any issue whatsoever! Drive around Sydney everyday, always carry heavy load for work. Petrol auto 12.6L/100km. Cost a bit more to run than the diesel but also more refined. A very satisfied purchase! A very reliable workhorse!

I have a 2016 Hiace LWB van, its been nothing but reliable. Not a single problem, noise or concern.
I've just clocked up 30 000km in the first year and Im happy.
Rides well - considering its a commercial* mines always loaded up as its a work van.
I have the petrol auto model. Auto is the smooth and it has plenty of power.
Fuel usage is good, not great but it does carry a lot in the back.

It was purchased form Grand Motors Toyota. The salesman was super easy, didn't push all the extras on me.

Overall, very happy with my Toyota.

Good Torquey diesel Van. Untouchable reliability track record. Vast, versatile load area.Great visibility.The Toyota Hiace van with a Sunliner conversion delivers all of that. The fit out is of high quality and all the safety features are there.

CONS:
• Age is starting to show - inside and out.
• Not the easiest to climb in and out.
• Cab forward layout means more engine noise creeps in.

I don't own a HiAce, but I one at least once a month through GoGet. Mostly it's to transport stuff from Ikea, but last month I moved house and it was a lifesaver. I was only moving from one sharehouse to another, so it wasn't a full house worth of stuff, but it fit everything that I needed to move.

I wanted a vehicle that I could both drive around everyday and lock in my garage at night as well as go away in it on weekends and for longer holidays and for it to be my accommodation. The Toyota Hiace van with a Sunliner conversion delivers all of that. The fit out is of high quality and all the safety features are there. You can add some optional extras. I added a bull bar, a shower head to plug into the water tank and an annex to throw over the tail gate.

Toyota reliable of course, however you may need to take some lessons in gymnastics to prepare yourself to get in and out of the seat, there is a step but I’m thinking that might be for a miniature chihuahua to get in and out, so apart from the ridiculous entry and the uncomfortable and stiff suspension that jars your body it’s ok.

I'm so over it honestly every time it rains and you go on a tiny bit of grass you get bogged. Stupid thing should have a lsd and released with decent tyres. Other then that I guess it serves its purpose well except the radio buttons are stupidly big on the steering wheel.

had 2012 lwb hiace diesel turbo manual from the showroom floor. 4 years courier driving use in city traffic. never had a single problem. just servicing and new tyres was the only maintenance done during the 4 year's. traded it in with 120,000km for a new one. november 2016 build, lwb diesel manual. new ones have had traction control added, cruise control, steering wheel now has radio controls, no 3rd seat in front - more of a centre console with drink holders and slots for paperwork. disel engine is now fitted with a diesel particulate filter system also. much improved instrument cluster. love these vans.

Had a fiat before glad that junk is gone my hiace is very good 2nd hand with 270,000 KLM does me fine u can't kill it. Minor issue with window sticking and needs new breaks around very happy indeed. Would never buy a fiat again make your own mind up always had Toyota don't know what made me buy a fiat in the past lessons learnt.

We love these vans! Very reliable, cheap to run. 1998 model has 600k and has had one engine rebuild, 2003has been services once/year, 2013 vans are going like champions. They go all over towns as tradie vans and are great to drive. Wish they made a really big van like the Mercedes sprinters.

New 2012 diesel after 56000 khm bum engine light on went to toyota thay say egr valve thay reset ok after one day light again went there thay clean charge me $390 . After 2 days light again went again to toyota melton thay Say we need van to chek again after 5 day thay call me thay clean up i pay more $980 now after 20000 km light its on again and guest again its egr velve

Price and warranty compared with iload Extras?
Diesel engine always good Most problems sorted out
A little bit crushed in front