Toyota will re-release the new Hiace special edition Super GL “DARK PRIME III” with new specifications in October 2024.
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Toyota New Hiace Special Edition Super GL “DARK PRIME III”
The special edition “Super GL “DARK PRIME”” was released on January 6, 2015, and then the “Super GL “DARK PRIME II”” was released in 2018. This marks the third time.
Special Edition Super GL “DARK PRIME III” Main Features
- LED headlamps (clear smoke decoration)
- Chrome front grille (dark chrome)
- Chrome back door garnish (dark chrome)
- 4-spoke steering wheel (wrapped in genuine leather + black mahogany wood grain decoration)
- Steering switch bezel (dark silver decoration)
- Front air conditioning push-type control panel (dark silver decoration)
- Upper part of instrument panel (black mahogany wood grain decoration)
- Shift bezel (dark silver decoration)
- Shift knob (genuine leather + black mahogany wood grain decoration)
- Power window switch base (black mahogany wood grain decoration)
- Front door trim (synthetic leather)
- Seat upholstery: Tricot + synthetic leather & double stitching (dark gray)
- SRS *7 Airbag + Seat belt with pretensioner and force limiter mechanism (passenger seat) *8
- Roof & pillars (black)
- Sliding door scuff plate (car name logo & illumination)
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About the new Hiace specifications
| spec | New Hiace | New Hiace wide body |
New Hiace wide body |
|---|---|---|---|
| full length | 4,695mm | 4,840mm | 4,840mm |
| Overall width | 1,695mm | 1,880mm | 1,880mm |
| Height | 1,980mm | 2,105mm | 2,105mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,570mm | 2,570mm | 2,570mm |
| engine | 2.0L inline 4-cylinder DOHC engine (1TR-FE type) |
2.7L inline 4-cylinder DOHC engine (2TR-FE type) |
2.8L inline 4 DOHC diesel engine (1GD-FTV) |
| Maximum power | 136hp/5,600rpm | 160hp/5,200rpm | 177hp/3,400rpm |
| Maximum torque | 18.6kgm/4000rpm | 24.8kg.m/4000rpm | 45.9kgm/ 1,600～2,400rpm |
transmission |
6-speed AT/5MT | 6-speed automatic transmission | 6-speed AT/5MT |
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About Hiace
The H200 series “Hiace” is a long-lived vehicle model that will celebrate its 20th anniversary in 2024. It undergoes annual improvements and special edition vehicles almost every year.
- On August 23, 2004, it underwent a full model change to the old model for the first time in 15 years.
- The first minor change was made on August 20, 2007.
- The second minor change was made on July 26, 2010.
- The third minor change was made on November 27, 2013.
- January 6, 2015: Partial improvements and special van model “Super GL “DARK PRIME”” released.
- September 29, 2015: Received the 2015 Good Design Long Life Design Award.
- On June 11, 2016, partial improvements were announced and sales began.
- Partial improvements were announced and sales began on December 1, 2017.
- On August 6, 2018, the special edition vehicles “Super GL “DARK PRIME II”” and “Super GL “50TH ANNIVERSARY LIMITED”” were released.
- Partial improvements were announced and released on May 1, 2020.
- Partially improved model released on August 2, 2021
- Partially improved on April 13, 2022. Parking support brake [front and rear obstacles] is standard equipment on all vehicles.
- January 2024: Partial improvements.
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Toyota’s new “Hiace (van)” partial improvement for 2024
Toyota released the new “Hiace” on January 10, 2024. This new model has been partially improved and complies with the latest regulations (the catalyst has been changed to comply with the September regulatory changes). In addition, a new “Earth Color Package” has been added. This package combines the Super GL body color Beige (4V6) Urban (6X3) with a matte black front grille. In addition, the DX model is equipped with an easy closer (sliding door/back door).
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A word from the editorial department
The H200 series “Hiace” is a long-lived model that will celebrate its 20th anniversary in 2024. When it comes to Japanese vans, they are a particularly popular model that is widely used for both business and personal use. Toyota is also considering a full model change, but considering safety, it will be difficult to change from a cab-over to a semi-bonnet. The cab-over structure has the advantage of reducing the engine room and being able to carry more luggage and passengers without increasing the overall length.
However, Toyota is developing the H300 series as a global strategic model for commercial vehicles. The cab-over type has the problem of being difficult to maintain overseas, but the semi-bonnet structure improves maintainability. In addition, the engine is placed under the driver’s seat, which reduces heat and noise issues.
Hiace special edition Super GL “DARK PRIME”