The Toyota Hiace is a commercial vehicle that represents Toyota. Due to its versatility, it is popular not only for business use, but also as a leisure and family car. Here we will explain the basic information about the Hiace in detail.
“The Hiace seems large and convenient, but can I drive it with a regular driver’s license?” That’s what you’re wondering. The answer is that most Hiace models can be driven with a regular driver’s license. However, there are some exceptions, so you should be careful. In this article, we’ll explain in detail whether you can drive a Hiace with a regular driver’s license.
Types of Hiace that can be driven with a regular driver’s license
Hiace Wagon
The Hiace can be broadly divided into three types: van, wagon, and commuter.
- Van: A model designed for transporting cargo.
- Wagon: A model designed as a passenger car.
- Commuter: A model with a large passenger capacity.
Of these, vans and wagons can be driven with a regular driver’s license . These models have a seating capacity of 10 people or less and a gross vehicle weight of less than 3.5 tons, so they meet the requirements for a regular driver’s license. To drive a commuter vehicle, you need a medium-sized driver’s license.
Hiace size list and dimensions
The size of the Hiace varies depending on the model and grade, but the sizes of representative models are as follows.
| Model name | full length | Overall width | Overall height |
|---|---|---|---|
| Van Super GL standard body |
4,695mm | 1,695mm | 1,980mm |
| Van Super GL Widebody |
5,380mm | 1,880mm | 2,285mm |
| Wagon GL standard body |
4,695mm | 1,695mm | 1,980mm |
| Wagon GL Widebody |
5,380mm | 1,880mm | 2,285mm |
| Commuter GL standard body |
5,380mm | 1,880mm | 2,285mm |
How many people can a Hiace seat?
The passenger capacity of the Hiace is as follows:
- Vans: 2-seater, 3-seater, 5-seater, 6-seater
- Wagon: 10-seater
- Commuter: 14-seater
Features of the 10-seater Hiace Wagon
The 10-seater Hiace is available as a wagon. It can comfortably accommodate a large number of people, making it ideal for family or group trips. What’s more, it can be driven with a regular driver’s license.
How to choose a Hiace
When choosing a Hiace, keep the following points in mind:
- Purpose: If you mainly transport cargo, we recommend a van, and if you mainly transport passengers, we recommend a wagon.
- Number of passengers: If you have a large number of passengers, we recommend the Grand Cabin or Super Long wagons.
- License: If you drive with a regular license, avoid commuter vehicles.
Introducing popular Hiace models
Among the Hiace models, the wagons “Grand Cabin” and “Super GL” are particularly popular.
Grand Cabin: Featuring a spacious interior and luxurious interior, it is ideal for families and overnight stays.
Super GL: Available in standard and wide body styles, allowing you to choose the right fit for your needs. Also popular as a base for customization.
Hiace luggage compartment dimensions explanation
The luggage compartment dimensions of the Hiace vary depending on the model and grade, but the luggage compartment dimensions of representative models are as follows.
| Model name | Cargo compartment length | Cargo compartment width | Cargo height |
|---|---|---|---|
| Van Super GL standard body |
2,570mm | 1,520mm | 1,285mm |
| Van Super GL Widebody |
3,110mm | 1,745mm | 1,390mm |
| Wagon GL standard body |
2,065mm | 1,520mm | 1,285mm |
| Wagon GL Widebody |
2,860mm | 1,745mm | 1,390mm |
Luggage capacity and convenient storage
The Hiace has a large cargo capacity and can store items of various sizes. It also has plenty of convenient storage spaces, such as an overhead console and under-seat trays.
Features and points to note about the Hiace Commuter
Hiace Commuter
The Hiace Commuter is a model with a large passenger capacity and is often used as a shuttle bus or microbus.
Hiace Commuter size
The Hiace Commuter is available in standard and long body versions. The sizes are as follows:
| Model name | full length | Overall width | Overall height |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commuter GL standard body |
5,380mm | 1,880mm | 2,285mm |
| Commuter GL long body |
5,915mm | 1,880mm | 2,285mm |
Hiace Commuter
Are there any Hiace vehicles that cannot be driven with a regular driver’s license?
Among the Hiace models, the commuter model cannot be driven with a regular driver’s license. This is because the commuter model has a passenger capacity of 14 people, which exceeds the requirement of a regular driver’s license of “10 people or less.” To drive a commuter model, you need a medium-sized vehicle license.
Hiace requires a medium-sized license
Commuter vehicles and vans with a gross vehicle weight of over 3.5 tonnes require a medium-sized vehicle license.
summary
You can drive a Hiace van or wagon with a regular driver’s license. However, a commuter vehicle requires a medium-sized driver’s license. When choosing a Hiace, choose the appropriate model based on your purpose, number of passengers, and license.
