Toyota Proace 2016–2024 car dimensions: 4959 mm long, 1920 mm wide and 1910 mm high. Unladen weight is 1,660 kg. Braked towing is 2,500 kg.
The cabin seats three with a fold-down middle seat that doubles as a desk. Cruise control is standard. Air conditioning is available or standard depending on grade. Higher grades add a touchscreen with smartphone integration, rear parking sensors and optional Toyota Safety Sense packs covering pre-collision braking, lane departure alert and blind spot monitor. A reversing camera is optional. The driving position is high with good visibility and plenty of storage cubbies.
L1 panel van offers 5.3 m³ load volume behind the bulkhead. Smart Cargo with folding passenger seat and bulkhead hatch extends this to 5.8 m³ and lengthens the floor for longer items. Twin side sliding doors and 180-degree rear doors give easy access. Three Euro pallets fit.
Payload reaches up to 1400 kg on suitable L1 versions with the higher-output diesels. Braked towing is rated up to 2500 kg depending on engine and configuration, with unbraked at 750 kg. Increased payload options and raised ground clearance packs are available for tougher sites.
The van is built for daily work with steel bulkhead, load lashing points and low load floor. Twin sliding side doors accept a Euro pallet on the medium length. It suits mixed urban and longer trips without high-roof bulk.
The cabin is functional and spacious with a car-like driving position and clear instrumentation for good visibility. Supportive seats with a driver’s armrest are standard. Comfort grade adds height adjustment and lumbar support plus improved sound proofing. Air conditioning and a cooled glovebox feature on higher grades. The Smart Cargo system offers a fold-down table and under-seat storage for mobile office use. Overall it feels quiet and refined for long days at the wheel.
Diesel engines return combined fuel economy of 51.4-54.3 mpg depending on variant.
Service intervals are 25,000 miles or two years.
Passenger Combi version scores 5 stars in Euro NCAP.
Standard kit includes driver and passenger airbags, ABS, VSC and hill-start assist.
Toyota Safety Sense packs with AEB available as options.
Warranty of five years or 100,000-200,000 km.
Diesel power comes from 1.6-litre and 2.0-litre units with outputs from 95 to 180 hp. Combined fuel figures sit between 51.4 and 54.3 mpg on the early engines, with Stop & Start on most variants helping efficiency. Later 1.5-litre options claim up to around 44 mpg under newer tests. An AdBlue tank supports the emissions system.
Servicing is set at 25,000 miles or two years. The long intervals help keep ownership costs down. Toyota’s network handles the work, and the warranty starts at five years or 100,000-200,000 km, later extendable with dealer servicing up to ten years or 100,000 miles.
Safety starts with driver and passenger airbags, ABS with brake assist, vehicle stability control and hill-start assist as standard. Side airbags and Toyota Safety Sense packs adding pre-collision with pedestrian detection, adaptive cruise, lane departure alert and automatic high beam are optional or grade-dependent. The passenger version earned a full five-star Euro NCAP rating.
Living with the van is straightforward thanks to the long service gaps and strong warranty cover. The cabin stays practical for work with ample storage and the option of Smart Cargo for longer loads. Regular motorway runs help keep the diesel systems clean.
Length 4959 mm, Width 1920 mm, Height 1910 mm, Wheelbase 3275 mm (Proace 2016–2024)
Sources: manufacturer data, Toyota UK press kit and brochure, Toyota Portugal.