Toyota GR86 vs Toyota Hiace Ses'fikile

A proper head-to-head in South Africa — compare price, performance, fuel economy or electric range, safety and the details that shape long-term ownership.

Toyota GR86 in South Africa

Toyota GR86

2.4 Automatic Petrol 6-Speed Automatic Current
ZAR 799,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 173 kW 🔧 250 Nm ⛽ 10.9 km/l
VS
Toyota Hiace Ses'fikile in South Africa

Toyota Hiace Ses'fikile

2.5D 16-seat MT Diesel 5-Speed Manual Current
ZAR 549,300 ex-showroom
⚡ 75 kW 🔧 260 Nm ⛽ 11 km/l
+ Add a 3rd car

Decision summary

Toyota GR86 vs Toyota Hiace Ses'fikile: the short answer

GR86 has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Hiace Ses'fikile remains close.

Hiace Ses'fikile starts ZAR 200,600 cheaper GR86 from ZAR 749,900 · Hiace Ses'fikile from ZAR 549,300

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification GR86 Hiace Ses'fikile
Maximum Power GR86173 kW @ 7000 rpm Hiace Ses'fikile75 kW
Maximum Torque GR86250 Nm @ 3700 rpm Hiace Ses'fikile260 Nm
Engine Size GR862387 cc Hiace Ses'fikile2494 cc
Combined Fuel Economy GR8610.9 km/l Hiace Ses'fikile11 km/l
Ground Clearance GR86130 mm Hiace Ses'fikile175 mm

Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.

Independent editorial assessment

Hagalu editorial ratings

When a variant is selected, its rating out of five applies only to that exact derivative; a model-range review is not inherited. Editorial ratings are separate from the Specification Evidence Index out of 100 and are not customer ratings.

Toyota GR86

2.4 Automatic

Hagalu editorial rating Not yet rated

No complete editorial rating is published for this exact variant. This is not a zero score.

How Hagalu rates cars

Toyota Hiace Ses'fikile

2.5D 16-seat MT

Hagalu editorial rating Not yet rated

No complete editorial rating is published for this exact variant. This is not a zero score.

How Hagalu rates cars

Not yet rated means a complete review is not published; it does not mean the vehicle scored zero. Read the rating methodology.

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

Specification evidence leader

GR86

Strengths
  • More powerful engine output
  • Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
  • Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to: Published Performance

Hiace Ses'fikile

Strengths
  • Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
  • Less powerful engine setup
  • Fewer listed safety features
Best suited to: Published Practicality

Which One's Right for You?

GR86

  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
  • Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment

Hiace Ses'fikile

  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec GR86 Hiace Ses'fikile
360 Degree Camera Not Available Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control Not Available Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control Not Available Not Available
Around View Monitor Not Available Not Available
Autonomous Emergency Braking Not Available Not Available
Auto Lights Standard Not Available
Auto Wipers Standard Not Available
Blind Spot Monitoring Not Available Not Available
Blind Spot Warning Not Available Not Available
Cruise Control Standard Not Available
Driver Fatigue Alert Not Available Not Available
Emergency Braking Not Available Not Available
EV Mode Not Available Not Available
Lane Departure Warning Not Available Not Available
Lane Keep Assist Not Available Not Available
Parking Distance Sensors Rear Not Available
Parking Sensor Rear Not Available
Parking Sensors Rear Not Available
Pre-Collision System Not Available Not Available
Rain Sensor Wipers Standard Not Available
Rear View Camera Standard Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert Not Available Not Available
Rear View Camera Standard Not Available
Reverse Camera Standard Not Available
Reverse Camera Type Standard Not Available
Reversing Camera Standard Not Available
Surround View Camera Not Available Not Available
Traffic Sign Recognition Not Available Not Available
Rear Parking Sensors Rear Not Available
Auto Highbeam Not Available Not Available
Park Assist Not Available Not Available
Forward Collision Warning Not Available Not Available
Spec GR86 Hiace Ses'fikile
4WD Engagement Not Applicable Not Applicable
4WD Hi Range Not Applicable Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range Not Applicable Not Applicable
4WD Selector Not Applicable Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles Standard No
Axle Layout RWD RWD
Differential Lock Not Applicable Not Applicable
Differential Type Front Not Available Not Available
Differential Type Rear Not Available Not Available
Drivetrain RWD RWD
Drivetrain Layout Rear Wheel Drive FR
Engine Position Front Longitudinal -
Front Differential Lock Not Applicable Not Applicable
Number of Gears 4 5
Gear Shift Type 6-Speed Automatic with Paddle Shifters 5-Speed Manual
Gearbox 6-Speed Automatic with Paddle Shifters 5-Speed Manual
Gearbox Type 6-Speed Automatic with Paddle Shifters 5-Speed Manual
LSD Available Torsen LSD No
Low Range Not Applicable Not Applicable
Low Range Ratio Not Applicable Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters Standard No
Rear Differential Lock Not Applicable Not Applicable
Transfer Case Not Applicable Not Applicable
Transfer Case Guard Not Available Not Available
Transmission Speeds 4 5
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Final Drive Ratio Not Applicable Not Applicable
Clutch Type Not Applicable Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator Not Applicable Not Applicable

In depth: how these cars differ

This GR86 and Hiace Ses'fikile comparison uses the exact derivatives selected above for South Africa. The catalogue index covers performance, efficiency, safety equipment, practicality and ownership cover only where comparable source-backed fields are present.

Performance index: GR86 67 vs Hiace Ses'fikile 37.

Efficiency index: GR86 45 vs Hiace Ses'fikile 45.

Safety-equipment index: GR86 96 vs Hiace Ses'fikile 44.

Practicality index: GR86 46 vs Hiace Ses'fikile 80.

Ownership-cover index: GR86 43 vs Hiace Ses'fikile 43.

These figures are Hagalu catalogue-comparison indicators, not customer ratings, crash-test scores, resale guarantees or a substitute for a road test. Each page shows its weighted source coverage beside the result.

Specification Evidence Index

A transparent comparison of published catalogue fields. This is not a road-test score, owner rating or editorial review rating, and it appears only when every vehicle clears the same comparable-data threshold.

Evidence / 100
Evidence-index readout

GR86 leads by 11 points

GR86 has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Hiace Ses'fikile remains close.

Evidence leader 61 /100
Lead 11 points
Data 87% source coverage
61
#1 Evidence leader

GR86

87% source coverage 1 strong categories
Best at Safety 96 Check Ownership 43
Performance 67
Efficiency 45
Safety 96
Practicality 46
Ownership 43
Leads by 11 points
50
#2

Hiace Ses'fikile

84% source coverage 1 strong categories
Best at Practicality 80 Check Performance 37
Performance 37
Efficiency 45
Safety 44
Practicality 80
Ownership 43
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance GR86 +30 Efficiency Level Safety GR86 +52 Practicality Hiace Ses'fikile +34 Ownership Level

Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.

Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader

GR86

Performance 67/100
Efficiency 45/100
Safety 96/100
Practicality 46/100
Ownership 43/100

Hiace Ses'fikile

Performance 37/100
Efficiency 45/100
Safety 44/100
Practicality 80/100
Ownership 43/100

What the evidence means

Evidence index Toyota GR86 leads the specification evidence index with 61 pts vs 50 pts for Hiace Ses'fikile

In Hagalu's specification evidence index, GR86 leads. However, Hiace Ses'fikile may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.

GR86 vs Hiace Ses'fikile questions

There is no universal winner. Use the comparison table to match the models and available derivatives in South Africa on price, safety equipment, space, powertrain and ownership cover. The category indicators summarise published catalogue data; they are not a road test or customer rating.

Compare the published consumption or mileage rows for the exact derivatives using the same unit and test basis. A catalogue figure is useful for like-for-like comparison, but traffic, speed, load, weather and driving style can change actual fuel use.

Compare only equipment explicitly listed for each derivative, including airbags, stability control and driver-assistance systems. Confirm the exact trim with the manufacturer, and treat any independent crash-test result separately because equipment and ratings can differ by market.

A reliable five-year total cannot be calculated from catalogue data alone. Add the exact purchase and finance cost, fuel or electricity, insurance quotes, scheduled servicing, tyres and expected resale value. Check whether the selected derivative includes a service or maintenance plan.

Use the seating, boot or load-space, ISOFIX and safety rows as a first check. Then test the exact cars with your child seats, passengers and typical luggage, because published dimensions do not show every access or comfort difference.

Compare the published power, torque and 0–100 km/h rows when they are available for both exact derivatives. Vehicle weight, gearing and power delivery also matter, so catalogue outputs alone do not establish real-world overtaking or response.