Toyota Hiace Wagon 2004– car dimensions: 4840 mm long, 1880 mm wide and 2105 mm high. Unladen weight is 1,930 kg. Apple CarPlay is standard.
DX cabin uses simple jersey seats with driver full recline and slide plus passenger full recline. Digital meter plus 7-inch multi-info display and standard 8-inch display audio give clear views and phone links. Manual dial front AC keeps it basic. Toyota Safety Sense brings pre-crash braking for vehicles pedestrians bikes and motorcycles, radar cruise that follows at all speeds, lane departure alert, auto high beam and start delay warning. Parking support brake and panoramic view monitor add front rear sensors plus surround and reverse camera views for tight spots.
As a 10-seat long wide middle-roof wagon the space behind the last row stays tight with seats up. No litre figures appear in specs. Rear seats recline a little and the layout suits people first so large loads need creative packing or fewer passengers.
No towing ratings or payload numbers are listed for the Japanese wagon DX. Curb and gross weights appear but no explicit cargo load. Leaf-spring rear suspension and overall tough one-box build suit multi-passenger work or family hauling over rough roads.
The DX cabin seats 10 in a long middle-roof body with generous interior length and width. Front seats offer full reclining on both driver and passenger sides with jersey cloth. Dual air conditioning includes a front manual dial unit plus rear cooler with individual ceiling vents. UV-cut green glass is standard on front sides. Basic storage includes cupholders, door pockets and under-tray. No power seats, sunroof or privacy glass as standard.
2.7 L petrol engine, regular unleaded, 70 L tank
WLTC fuel economy 9.2 km/L (2WD DX)
Toyota Safety Sense standard with pre-crash, lane alert, auto high beam and radar cruise
VSC, TRC, ABS with EBD, brake assist and hill-start assist standard
Driver and passenger SRS airbags plus side impact beams standard
12-month and 24-month inspections as passenger car
The DX runs a 2.7 L petrol engine on regular unleaded with a 70 L tank. Catalog WLTC figure for the 2WD version is 9.2 km/L. Real-world use will vary with load and conditions.
As a 3-number passenger wagon, legal inspections fall at 12 months and 24 months. Front-mounted coolant and washer tanks simplify routine checks. No specific oil or filter intervals appear in the published specs.
Safety kit is comprehensive for the class. Toyota Safety Sense is standard and now covers vehicles, pedestrians day and night, cyclists and daytime motorcycles, plus radar cruise with all-speed follow, lane departure alert and automatic high beam. VSC, traction control, ABS with EBD, brake assist and hill-start assist are fitted. Dual front airbags, pretensioner belts and reinforced body structure complete the package. Seat strength and headrests meet current UNECE rules.
Daily living is straightforward. The van-like packaging gives easy access and high seating. Keep fluids topped and tyres at correct pressure for best economy and tyre life. Parts and service are widely available through the Toyota network.
Length 4840 mm, Width 1880 mm, Height 2105 mm, Wheelbase 2570 mm (Hiace Wagon 2004-present)
Sources: manufacturer data, Toyota official Hiace Wagon spec PDF, goo-net.com grade pages and /10164951, toyota.jp/hiacewagon/feature.