1KZ - Toyota diesel engine

Toyota is a word that is always associated with reliability, not always with comfort, but with quality in 100% of cases. It is for this reason that it is sometimes regrettable that the manufacturer’s model range does not include representation in all niches. For example, in Russia there are currently no Toyota minibuses that would have 8 passenger seats.

For this reason, in our country they either settle for very old Toyota Hiaces or import something newer from other countries. It seems that it would be appropriate to consider all existing versions of Toyota Hiace for all markets in the world.

Toyota Hiace 4th generation for Russia

Toyota Hiace is a first-class commercial vehicle for transporting passengers or small loads. The 4th generation Hayes was produced from 1989 to 2004. This is the most popular car modification. In Russia, this Hiace was sold from 1995 to 2004.

Toyota Hiace 4th generation for Russia

In our market, several power units were offered for this car. One of them was gasoline, the other two were diesel. The gasoline engine had a volume of 2.4 liters, with a power of 120 hp, it was labeled 2RZ-E. The same engine was installed on the Toyota Regius Ace. The weakest diesel engine is the 2.8 liter 3L, which produces 78 horsepower.

In addition to this model, this power unit was equipped with the Toyota Hilux Pick Up. Another “diesel” is a three-liter 90 horsepower 5L. It could also be seen on such Toyota models as:

• Hilux Pick Up;
• Regius Ace.

The history of the Toyota HiAce

At the design stage, the Toyota HiAce was conceived as a commercial vehicle for small businesses.
The idea was a success, and gradually the car turned into a kind of transport system with numerous body configurations, including a minibus for transporting passengers, a cargo and semi-truck minivan, a “home on wheels” for long journeys, etc. As it spread around the world, older versions of the minivan were localized, and today the Toyota Hiace is produced in Argentina, Colombia and South Africa, Portugal, Kenya and some countries in Southeast Asia. In Russia, the fifth-generation car is already officially sold, but at various times in the past, numerous copies of previous generations arrived in the country, which were privately imported both from Japan and from Europe. A comfortable and utilitarian multi-purpose 12-seater minibus with a short base is in steady demand in Russia. The latest generation of Toyota HiAce appeared in 2004. Since then, the multi-purpose 12-seater minibus with a short base, equally convenient for transporting passengers and cargo, has been in steady demand in Russia.

The history of Toyota Hiace began in 1967. The first generation Toyota Hiace rolled off the assembly line for 10 years. The model was very popular as the main work vehicle in various delivery services. For the first time, HiAce began to be converted to carry passengers in African countries with further use as public transport.

In 1977, Toyota began production of the second generation of minibuses, significantly expanding the range of modifications. Several new body styles have appeared on sale, including a 5-seater pickup truck and a shuttle minibus for regular passenger transportation. In some countries, the second generation Toyota Hiace was so popular that the automaker continued its production even after the appearance of the third generation, released in 1982.

Third-generation cars had many body modifications and special versions - from an ambulance and a light flatbed truck to a passenger minibus. But for the “pickup” body, the third generation was the last.

The fourth generation of Toyota Hiace, the production of which began in 1989, set a kind of record and did not leave the assembly line for 15 years. Passenger models of this generation have proven themselves to be exceptionally reliable and unpretentious. The concern willingly sold licenses for the production of the popular model in other countries - only in China alone the bus was produced under three brands at once - BAW, Foton and Jiangnan.

In 2004, Toyota updated the model, releasing the fifth generation Hiace. Modifications of the fifth generation are limited exclusively to passenger minivans with different body proportions and volumes of the cargo compartment and passenger compartment. In Russia, an updated version of the Hayes passenger minibus was introduced in mid-2005.

Toyota Hiace 5th generation for Russia

This is a large minibus that does not fall under category B in Russia; it can only be driven by drivers who have the right to drive vehicles of category D. It seems that the manufacturer made a mistake when it stopped supplying minibuses of category B to our country; this market segment was happily divided up by European automakers. The car was brought to us in 2004.

This modification of the Hiace in our country came with one engine. It was a 2.7 liter 2TR-FE petrol engine developing 151 horsepower.

1989 Toyota Hiace

This internal combustion engine can be seen under the hood of other Toyota models, among them:

• Fortuner;
• Hilux Pick Up;
• Hilux Surf;
• Land Cruiser Prado;
• Regius Ace;
• Tacoma.

The model was removed from our market in 2010, offering a restyled version

Interesting facts about Toyota HiAce

The top version of the Toyota Hiace Super Custom is equipped with all kinds of electronics, including central locking, power windows, curtains and steering wheel adjustment with memory. Additionally, the Super Custom is equipped with three power sunroofs, velor seat upholstery and a variety of interior air vents.

Toyota Hayes minibuses were used in the filming of the film Hotel Rwanda directed by Terry George in 2004.

In 2006, Toyota recalled over 73,000 minivans and minibuses in Japan due to problems with the braking system and engine cooling. Those recalled include the Toyota Granvia, Toyota Grand Hiace, Toyota Hiace Regius and six other models produced between September 1995 and October 2005.

Restyled Toyota Hiace 5th generation for Russia

It was sold with us from 2010 to 2021. Externally, the car has changed a little, but its main change is the appearance of a diesel engine (the gasoline 2TR-FE also remains). The 1KD-FTV “turbodiesel” had a volume of 3 liters and produced 136 horsepower. It was also installed on other Toyota models:

• Fortuner;
• Hilux Pick Up;
• Hilux Surf;
• Land Cruiser Prado;
• Regius Ace.

This ends the official deliveries of Hayes to Russia. Next, we need to consider other markets from where used Hiaces come to us.

Astana Car

Restyling of 4th generation Toyota Hiace for Europe

External updates are subtle; the main feature of the restyling is the expansion of the range of engines for this minibus. Now the following power units were installed here:

• 1RZ;
• 2RZ;
• 2RZ-E;
• 2L;
• 3L;
• 5L.

It is worth saying in more detail about the 2RZ engine, since it has not been seen before. This is a gasoline internal combustion engine with a capacity of 85 horsepower and a displacement of 2.4 liters. It was installed only on these machines.

Toyota Hiace 1980 model

Fifth generation Toyota Hiace for European countries

The start of sales dates back to 1995, the last car was sold in 2006. The model was updated, it began to look different, acquiring the necessary modernity. The car could be equipped with several power units. The previously mentioned 2RZ-E was installed here, but its power was reduced to 116 horsepower to satisfy environmental requirements.

The diesel 2L was “strangled” to 80 horsepower for the same reasons. In addition, three more motors were added. It was a 2KD-FTV with a volume of 2.5 liters, it could produce 88 or 102 “horses” depending on the settings, this turbodiesel was also found in such cars as:

• Fortuner;
• Hilux Pick Up;
• Regius Ace.

The 2L-T engine also appeared, its displacement was 2.4 liters, and the power was 90 hp; in addition to the Hayes model, it was installed on diesel engines:

• Chaser;
• Cresta;
• Crown;
• Hiace;
• Hilux Surf;
• Land Cruiser Prado;
• Mark II.

Compact van

And there was another 3RZ-FE gasoline engine with a volume of 2.7 liters and a power of 144 horsepower. It was also equipped with other Toyota models; it was found on:

• Granvia;
• Hiace Regius;
• Hilux Pick Up;
• Hilux Surf;
• Land Cruiser Prado;
• Regius.

Technical features of the fifth generation Toyota HiAce

The latest version of the multi-purpose minibus looks very compact in appearance, although it is 20 centimeters higher than the Gazelle. The car is made low and stocky by a chrome radiator grille, additional fog lights and enlarged headlights.

The Toyota Hiace is equipped with a 4-cylinder in-line engine with a displacement of 2.7 liters and a power of 151 hp. As an alternative, there is a four-cylinder diesel engine, which is only slightly inferior to the gasoline engine in terms of performance. The standard equipment includes front airbags for the driver and front passenger, power windows for the front doors, separate air conditioning for the cabin and interior, a hands-free system and ABS. The interior of the bus is thought out to the smallest detail and is characterized by extreme functionality: the front seats can be rotated 180 degrees, forming a comfortable “room” with “sofas” located opposite each other. The second and third rows of seats can be removed, freeing up space for oversized cargo.

The side door of the Toyota Hiace is equipped with “smart” “power assist” and “easy closer” systems, thanks to which there is no need to slam the door under any circumstances. However, experience shows that the increased humidity and harsh climate of certain Russian regions can render electronic assistants inoperable. However, the concern is so confident in its already tested cars that it provides a three-year (or 100 thousand kilometers) warranty on them.

Restyling of the fifth generation Toyota Hiace for the European market

The model was introduced in 2006 and was sold here until 2010. The changes were significant. The pre-restyling car hardly looks like itself after the update. But it became a strong, brutal car that was in keeping with the times and automotive fashion in Japan.

The line of engines consisted of 2 options. The first is 2KD-FTV, which was reconfigured in such a way that its power was now 95 “horses”. The other Engine is the 2KD-FTV, which has been boosted to 117 horsepower. It is noteworthy that Hayes of this generation could be rear-wheel drive and with all driving wheels.

Toyota Hiace 2.4D

Toyota Touring Hiace

This is a right-hand drive car for the Japanese domestic market. It was produced from 1999 to 2002. In terms of its design, this car is very similar to the Toyota Granvia, but the Touring High is a little narrower. This car is designed to carry up to eight passengers.

There were versions with all-wheel drive and only a driven rear axle.

Under the hood there could be a gasoline 3RZ-FE (145 horsepower) or a diesel 1KZ-TE (3 liters and 140 horsepower). Diesel was also found on such Toyota models as:

• Grand Hiace;
• Granvia;
• Hiace Regius;
• Hilux Surf;
• Land Cruiser Prado;
• Regius.

Capacity

If we try to highlight the main advantage of the model range, then the main contender for victory in the nomination will be comfort for passengers. Despite the impressive size for full-fledged Hiace minibuses, the maximum number of passengers is limited to 13 seats, and given the considerable size of the interior, there is enough space for passengers.

Experienced Japanese workaholics have also thought through various little things, such as organizing a full-fledged dining table by transforming the seats. And for the extended version of the Grand Hiace, it is possible to design a full-fledged bedroom that can comfortably accommodate several people. It’s even somehow inconvenient to mention all kinds of stands, pockets and armrests.

How many seats in Hiace depends on the version:

• Grand Cabin – 10 people;
• Custom – 9 people;
• Super Custom – 8 people;
• Super Custom Limited – 7 people;
• Commercial van – 3 people.

The exception to the rule was the fourth generation of the model, along with the restyling, where the interior seats 12 people, and the new product for 2021, designed for 13 people.

Toyota Hiace 3rd generation for Japan

You shouldn’t focus on the model’s predecessors; let’s start with the Hayes model. Sales began in 1982. The car was sold without updating until 1989. It was a good workhorse without anything extra. The design of the model can be described as calm and classic.

Toyota Hiace 2018 malaysia

The manufacturer offered three engines for this car. 2Y – a 1.8 liter petrol engine, its power was 95 horsepower, it could also be seen under the hood of the Town Ace. 3Y is a two-liter 105 horsepower petrol engine, it was also installed on the Hilux Pick Up. L – diesel 2.2 liter engine, its power was 72 horsepower.

Fourth generation Toyota Hiace for Japan

The car appeared in 1989, replacing its predecessor. While changes in appearance are noticeable, improvements have also been made to the interior. The manufacturer has completely updated its engine line.

The above-mentioned 1RZ (100 hp), 2RZ-E (120 hp), 2L (85 hp), 2L-T (94 hp), 3L (91 hp) and two other engines were installed here. have not yet been mentioned. This is the 2L-TE - a 2.4 liter diesel engine with a power of 97 hp, as well as a two-liter petrol 1RZ-E (110 horsepower).

Toyota Hiace 2001 UK

2L-TE could be seen on other Toyota models; it was installed on:

• Chaser;
• Cresta;
• Crown;
• Hilux Pick Up;
• Hilux Surf;
• Land Cruiser Prado;
• Mark II.

The 1RZ-E engine was also installed in other cars, including the Hilux Pick Up and Regius Ace.

The first two restylings of the fourth generation Toyota Hiace for Japan

This is a difficult moment. Both updates happened in 1993. One modification rounded the car a little, another made it stricter. The rounded version was sold until 1996, the other version remained on sale until 1998. These cars had two common engines:

• 1RZ-E (2.0 liters, 110 “horses”);
• 3L (2.8 liters, 91 horsepower).

Exclusively on the version of the car that was sold until 1996, the 2RZ-E engine (2.4 liters, 120 hp) was installed, and on the car that was sold until 1998, another 1KZ-TE engine (3 liters, 130 hp) was installed strength).

Service

Diesel internal combustion engines are always more reliable than gasoline ones, and their service life is longer. In the operating manual you can find out what antifreeze and oil to pour into the Toyota 1KZ-TE engine. Recommended oil viscosity is 5W-30 or 10w30 . Since turbocharged engines are demanding on lubrication, a scheduled change of engine oil is necessary every 7,000 mileage . Or after a check that shows clogging or insufficient oil level. The filter is changed at the same time as the oil .

The timing belt is replaced every 70-120 thousand kilometers.

Timing belt 1KZ-TE 3.0 (link to image source)
Valve adjustment on 1KZ-TE is performed using adjusting washers, but it is not recommended to do this yourself .

It is important to maintain the gas distribution mechanism in a timely manner ; its failure leads to a break in the timing belt, which may result in the valves being bent, which will require a major overhaul of the engine.

Two second restyling of the fourth generation Toyota Hiace for Japan

The complex story continues, now the manufacturer has updated the first two updates. One of them was produced from 1996 to 2002, and the second from 1998 to 2004. Both cars have been modified in accordance with the times, there are no major changes. There were many configurations of these models (different body lengths, different roof heights, different equipment, etc.). Under the hood, these cars could have one common 2RZ-E engine (2.4 liters, 120 hp) and several of their own engines.

The car, produced from 1996 to 2002, was equipped with an additional 1KZ-TE engine (three liters and 130 horses). The model, which was sold from 1998 to 2004, also had the diesel 5L (three liters and 91 horsepower), 1RZ-E (two liters and 110 horsepower) and 1TR-FE (two liters and 133 horsepower) installed. . The 1TR-FE engine could also be seen on the Toyota Regius Ace.

Toyota Hiace 1995

Specifications

It’s hard to call a colossus almost 6 meters long a family minivan. The Japanese have created a comfortable minibus with two air conditioners and heaters. With the help of a half-hood layout, noise performance and safety were improved. In crash tests by the Australian company ANCAP, the car received 5 points.

The interior has become larger, the seats are more comfortable, and the Japanese have also softened the suspension a little. A VIP package with an automatic transmission and nine seats is available. Drivers were given power steering, improved visibility and the ability to adjust the driver's seat. Potential owners will also be pleased with the low fuel consumption.

Fifth generation Toyota Hiace for Japan

This generation is represented by two versions of the car, which differ in appearance from each other. One model was a copy of the one that was exported. These modifications had one common 2TR-FE engine. And the model, which was developed only for the Japanese car market, could also have other power units under the hood. 1TR-FE, 2TR-FE and 2KD-FTV were installed here with a setup that provided it with 109 horsepower.

Such cars were produced from 2004 to 2007.

Restyling of the fifth generation Toyota Hiace for Japan

Such machines were sold from 2007 to 2010. Again these were two different bodies. One of them was a copy of the export version, the second was a development for its market. The cars had two common power units, these were 1KD-FTV and 2TR-FE. The model for the domestic market was equipped with an additional 1TR-FE engine.

Second restyling of the fifth generation Toyota Hiace for Japan

This generation again implies two different bodies of the same model. Such cars were produced from 2010 to 2013. The updates mostly affected the body, in which the signature lines clearly emerged. The engine line remained unchanged (two common engines 1KD-FTV, 2TR-FE and one power unit 1TR-FE, which was installed only on cars for the Japanese market).

Toyota Hiace 2010

Third restyling of the fifth generation Toyota Hiace for Japan

This update was made in 2012, cars of this generation are still sold. These are again two body versions that match the campaign's signature design. A car with a “European” appearance is equipped with engines 2TR-FE, 1KD-FTV (its power was increased to 144 “horses”) and the new 1GD-FTV (151 horsepower diesel engine with a displacement of 2.8 liters), it can also be seen on such Toyota models as:

• Fortuner;
• Hilux Pick Up;
• Land Cruiser Prado;
• Regius Ace.

Hayes with a “Japanese” appearance are equipped with engines 1TR-FE, 2TR-FE (151 and 160 hp), 1GD-FTV and 1KD-FTV.

Pros and cons of Toyota HiAce in comparison with classmates

The gate of the 5-speed Toyota Hiace gearbox, made in the form of a joystick, is located close to the steering wheel. According to experts, this arrangement is more convenient for control than, for example, the Volkswagen Multivan. Among the advantages is the ability to adjust the tilt of the steering wheel depending on the driver’s personal preferences. But the lack of a right armrest in the driver’s seat, which reduces the ergonomics of the seat, is a clear omission of the Toyota Hiace designers.

The obvious disadvantage of a Toyota bus is the cost of its repair and maintenance. Especially its diesel variations, spare parts for which are traditionally more expensive than gasoline components. Parts of a modern ignition system are also not cheap. But for the chassis, Toyota offers budget parts comparable in price to spare parts for the popular and inexpensive to maintain Corolla model.

As for the market value of passenger modifications of Toyota Hiace, it seems high even in comparison with their Japanese classmates. Freight options are priced significantly cheaper.

Technical data of Toyota Hiace engines

All of the motors mentioned are widespread; nowadays you can quickly and easily find spare parts for them, and for very reasonable money. All these engines themselves are reliable, confirming the high quality of Japanese Toyota quality.