Toyota Hiace Van Car Guide

From1989 to 2004 (RZH112V etc.)

Overview

Toyota Hiace, The best-selling commercial vehicles in the world

Toyota's commercial and passenger cars produced between 1989 and 2004.Toyota Hiace van is also called Toyota Regius van. Due to its high durability and top-level quality, it is very popular around the world even as used cars.

RZH112 (DX)

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Until the 3rd generation, it was mainly used as a commercial vehicle, but after the 4th generation, it has been accepted by car enthusiasts who enjoy some leisure time such as outdoor activities and accepted as private cars in the car market.

The 4th generation Toyota Hiace has undergone various minor changes during the 15-year production period.

1993

The previous model with part-time four-wheel drive changed to the full-time system

Redesigned facelift, wagon rear combination lamp, and rear garnish
Changed from carburetor type fuel supply 1RZ type to Fuel injection 1RZ-E type
4WD changed from part-time type to full-time type

LH113 (1992)
LH113 (1995)
The design of front bumper has been changed

1996

Driver/Passenger airbags and ABS are standard equipment.

In 1996, the design around the front such as a mask design of the wagon was redesigned to improve the stylishness as a minor change (MC). In the minor change at this time, airbags and ABS are also become as standard equipment, making it possible to improve safety. A tachometer is also standard equipment on the Super GL.

White Pearl Crystal Shine — **RZH102V　Super GL (2001)**

1999

A newly designed front grill has been adopted to enhance the sense of luxury.

In 1999, all vehicles were equipped with dual airbags, ABS, seatbelts with Pretensioner and the Force Limiter as standard equipment, and an electrical interlock door that can be locked and unlocked from the passenger side was added as standard equipment. The safety function has also been greatly improved.

RZH112 (1998)
RZH112 (2000)

In addition to these minor changes, in 2003, the gasoline engine of some vans was changed to the newly developed 1TR-FE, which succeeded in improving output performance and environmental performance.

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Popular Models

1RZ and 2RZ engine have a high demand!!

Gasoline is much more popular than diesel, and long gasoline models with a longer overall length are the best seller.
Below is a list of popular model codes!

List of Popular Model Code Details

Model Code	RZH122V	RZH102V	RZH112K	TRH112V	TRH102V	LH103V	LH172V	LH178V
Engine Code	1RZ		5L	1TR		3L	5L
Drivetrain	2WD							4WD
Engine Size	2,000cc					2,800cc	3,000cc
Fuel	Petrol					Diesel
Doors	4 - 5
Seats	3 / 5 / 6 / 9	3 / 5 / 6	3 / 6	3 / 5 / 6 / 9	3 / 5 / 6		3 / 5 / 6 / 9	3 - 9
Transmission	4AT, 5MT						4AT, 4MT, 5MT	4AT, 5MT
Dimension	4.69m x 1.69m x 1.96m	4.43m x 1.69m x 1.98m	4.69m x 1.69m x 2.25m	4.69m x 1.69m x 1.96m	4.43m x 1.69m x 1.98m		4.69m x 1.69m x 1.98m

* The end of model code is with V: Standard roof, The end of model code is with K: High roof

Engine

Even in the same 4th generation, the long model RZH112 with 2.0L gasoline and 1RZ engine, the short model RZH102, and the high roof (Hiace commuter) model RZH112K of RZH112 are popular. The manual High deck is extremely popular, especially in African countries.

The 4th generation RZH series has not undergone a model change for 15 years, but after a minor change in 1993, it has been changed from the carburetor types fuel supply 1RZ type to the Fuel injection 1RZ-E type.

Since it is equipped with Fuel injection that accurately injects fuel by computer, you can feel confident when you are on the road even in places where the weather and road conditions are unstable.

Many people say that Fuel injection 1RZ ensures a smooth ride on rough roads. Toyota Hiace commuter with has 2RZ engine which model code is such as RZH125B is also popular because of the same reason.

Body Options

In the 4th generation Hiace, there are three options for the length. You can also choose high deck or low deck.

The middle of the 3-digit number is 0:: Standard size (4.43m)
Ex. RZH102V
The middle of the 3-digit number is 1:: Long size (4.69m)
Ex. RZH112V

Lengths:
- Standard body(Total length: 4.43 m)
- Long body(Total length: 4.69 m)
- Super Long body(Total length: 5.17 m)
Heights:
- Standard roof(Total height: 1.96m)
- Middle roof(Total height: 2.21m)
- High roof(Total height: 2.24m)
Decks:
- High deck(Total height: 1.96m)
- Low deck(Total height: 2.21m)

High deck

Low deck

If you want to know more about the differences between the High deck and the Low deck, please see "High deck or Low deck" at the bottom of the page!

In addition to the High deck, the long body is also very popular. If you look at the car body from the side, you can see the difference in length between the long and the short.

Long chassis
Short chassis

Grade

Toyota Hiace has various grades, but the most popular used car is the DX RZH112V. The petrol engine on the High-deck with a 2WD is especially in great demand for customers in Tanzania. In the past, 5-doors were the mainstream because they are used as taxis and shared cars, but in recent years, 4-doors have become more popular.

For the same reason, DX LH172V was traded at a high price. This is a long wheelbase, 2WD, 3000c diesel car. Most of the purchases are from customers in Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda.

DX
Super-GL

Market Price

The lowest price of the 4th generation Toyota HIACE is FOB US$1,910 -

The price of Hiace vans varies depending on the model code and grade, and if it is a used car, the mileage affects the price range.

Comparision by Transmission

Updated date: September 30, 2020

Transmission	Model	Used Car
AT	RZH112V	US$ 3,150 - US$ 5,540
MT	RZH112V	US$ 4,500 - US$ 7,190

Comparision by each drive types

Updated date: September 30, 2020

Drive Types	Used Car
4WD	US$ 3,030 - US$ 6,590
2WD	US$ 2,840 - US$ 5,820

List of Market Prices for Each Model

Updated date: September, 2020

Model	New car prices	Used car prices
RZH112V	US$ 12,800 - US$ 21,100	US$ 3,320 - US$ 7,000
RZH102V	US$ 12,710 - US$ 21,010	US$ 2,630 - US$ 6,120
RZH112K	US$ 13,660 - US$ 16,580	US$ 2,920 - US$ 4,710
TRH112V	US$ 14,030 - US$ 22,700	US$ 3,010 - US$ 6,590
TRH102V	US$ 13,990 - US$ 22,160	US$ 3,100 - US$ 4,050
LH103V	US$ 13,470 - US$ 18,080	US$ 2,820 - US$ 3,860
LH172V	US$ 14,130 - US$ 23,550	US$ 3,390 - US$ 6,400
LH178V	US$ 17,050 - US$ 25,810	US$ 2,920 - US$ 5,180

How to Buy It Cheap from Japan

The average price of the 4th generation brand new Toyota Hiace is about US$12,800 to 25,800 . In Japan, the average price of a used car, not including transportation costs, starts at US$2,630. However, the lowest price for the 4th generation Toyota Hiace at Carpaydiem / carused.jp is FOB US$ 1,910 -.

Because carused.jp can sell a car bought at an auction between used car dealers without an intermediate margin, the price of a car is very attractive.
The 4th generation Hiace corresponds to vehicles produced between 1989 and 2004, but it may be difficult to export in some countries.

African countries that export a lot of Hiace have loose regulations, for example, DRC, Malawi, Tanzania, and Uganda. There are not restricted by export regulations.

carused.jp can deal with many different languages such as German, Portuguese, Russian, French, and English and exports to more than 90 countries around the world.

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Toyota Hiace Van vs Mazda Bongo Van

For those who are planning to buy Japanese vans, we would like to introduce Mazda Bongo van and Nissan Caravan besides Toyota Hiace vans.

The Spec Comparison Table of Mazda Bongo van and Toyota Hiace van

Model	Toyota Hiace Van	Mazda Bongo Van
New Car Prices	US$ 21,702 -	US$ 17,290 -
Body type	Van
Dimension	4.695 x 1.695 x 1.980 m	4,065 x 1,665 x 1,930 m
Displacement	1,998 - 2,982 cc	1,496 cc
Output Performance	109 - 160	97
Transmission	2WD, 4WD
Seats	3, 5 - 10	5

Mazda Bongo Van is More Affordable but Toyota Hiace Van is a Safer Car

In terms of the specifications of the van itself, there is no big difference between which one is absolutely better. If it is difficult to buy Toyota Hiace van due to budget constraints, Mazda Bongo van is most likely to be purchased, which is relatively inexpensive.

However, Toyota Hiace van has become by far the most popular van due to its overwhelming durability, name value, and great customization options.
The table shown the price differences of Toyota Hiace van(2003) and Mazda Bongo van(2003).

Model	Car Price	Durability	Popularity
Toyota Hiace Van	US$ 6,000 -
Mazda Bongo Van	US$ 3,450 -

Even if it is a used car, safe maintenance and high running performance are also reasons for its popularity.
carused.jp has such Hiace in various grades, models, and prices!

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The previous model with part-time four-wheel drive changed to the full-time system

Driver/Passenger airbags and ABS are standard equipment.

A newly designed front grill has been adopted to enhance the sense of luxury.

List of Popular Model Code Details

Engine

Body Options

Lengths:

Heights:

Decks:

High deck

Low deck

Grade

List of Market Prices for Each Model

Mazda Bongo Van is More Affordable but Toyota Hiace Van is a Safer Car