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Toyota Hiace/Commuter

Price in Uganda, real specs & fuel economy — 2026

Model year 2026 Generation Current Uganda-market Hiace passenger-bus generation Current version Original current-generation version Body style Small bus
Toyota Uganda lists two 2.5-litre diesel Hiace passenger buses: a 15-seat DLX and a 14-seat DLX Plus. Seating layout, luggage needs and passenger access are more useful comparison points than the seat count alone.
UGX 189,600,000

On-road costs for this vehicle need a class-specific quotation. The private-car city allowances do not apply.

Ex-showroom UGX 189,600,000
Finance estimate from UGX 3,335,839/month Based on Hiace Bus 2.5L 15-Seats MT DLX Ex-showroom basis · approx. 20% deposit · 11.5% p.a. · 60 months · no balloon
Engine:2494cc (2.5L) Torque:260Nm (192 lb-ft) Ground Clearance:195mm (7.7″) Power:75kW (101 bhp) Boot1000L (35.3 cu ft)

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Fuel Economy km/l · US mpg equivalent
Combined 12.5 km/l (29 mpg)
City 10.5 km/l (25 mpg)
Highway 14.5 km/l (34 mpg)

On-road pricing varies by dealer. Fuel figures are manufacturer claims or source-backed estimates where a separate city/highway cycle is not published; your real numbers depend on traffic, terrain and driving style.

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Estimate monthly vehicle finance for the Toyota Hiace/Commuter in Uganda. The default illustration uses the ex-showroom price, approximately 20% deposit, 11.5% nominal annual interest over 60 months and no balloon payment.

Estimated monthly instalment
UGX 3,335,839
Total Interest
UGX 48,470,321
Total Payable
UGX 200,150,321
Principal Interest

* Illustrative estimate based on the ex-showroom price, approximately 20% deposit, 11.5% nominal annual interest, 60 months and no balloon payment, using the Hiace Bus 2.5L 15-Seats MT DLX. Excludes initiation fees, monthly service fees, credit-life insurance and vehicle insurance. Your lender quotation may differ.

Vehicle specifications and buying guidance • Hagalu

Toyota Hiace/Commuter

Toyota Uganda lists two 2.5-litre diesel Hiace passenger buses: a 15-seat DLX and a 14-seat DLX Plus. Seating layout, luggage needs and passenger access are more useful comparison points than the seat count alone.

One fewer seat can be the better choice. Toyota Uganda's Hiace passenger range illustrates why a minibus should be selected from the inside out: the local catalogue includes a 15-seat DLX and a 14-seat DLX Plus, both with a 2.5-litre diesel engine and manual transmission. Their different layouts deserve a closer look than a simple ranking by passenger capacity. A staff shuttle, hotel transfer and school run do not ask the same things of a bus. Begin with the people who will use it. Can they reach their seats without climbing across one another? Is there a sensible place for bags? Can the driver or accompanying adult supervise boarding? A vehicle that looks spacious when empty can become awkward once every passenger has a school bag, laptop case or suitcase. The answer is not to fill the aisle; it is to choose a layout that accommodates the actual journey. The two Uganda derivatives share a published output of 75 kW and 260 Nm. Rear-wheel drive and a manual gearbox keep the driving arrangement distinct from the automatic SUVs many private buyers know. For a fleet, consistency with existing driver training and servicing arrangements can matter more than a decorative upgrade. For a new operator, the driver's seating position, pedal reach, mirrors and repeated entry and exit deserve an unhurried inspection. The DLX and DLX Plus names also deserve attention below the headline. Toyota's derivative sheets describe different passenger layouts and seat-belt arrangements. Those details affect the people being carried, not just the equipment list. Inspect every occupied position and establish the approved seating configuration on the supplied vehicle. A model name or an advertised seat count is not enough to answer questions about the suitability of a particular child restraint or passenger arrangement. Air conditioning is worth checking as a passenger would use it. Sitting in the front row of an empty bus does not reveal the experience at the back on a warm afternoon. Ask to see the ventilation controls and outlets serving each part of the cabin. Think about window access, steps, handholds and the way doors will be used at collection points. Small inconveniences become important when the same journey happens twice every working day. Ownership planning should follow the timetable. Work out how servicing will be scheduled, where a replacement vehicle would come from and whether the supplier can support the operation outside the city in which the bus is purchased. A reliable transport service depends on the maintenance plan and the operator as well as the vehicle. No brochure can guarantee uninterrupted work without those supporting arrangements. This is the 2.5-litre Hiace passenger range, not the cargo Panel Van and not automatically the same specification as a Hiace GD advertised elsewhere. Comparing the correct local derivative prevents misleading assumptions about body size, seating, engine output or equipment. Ask for an itemised Uganda quotation that names DLX or DLX Plus and describes the approved seat layout. Only then does the UGX price become a useful comparison. There is a useful question for the person booking the journeys: how often will the group size change? A fixed staff route may suit a consistent seating plan, while hospitality work can alternate between several travellers with large cases and a fuller group with light bags. Discuss those real bookings during the inspection so flexibility means something practical rather than simply another seat. The 15-seat DLX is UGX 189,600,000 ex-showroom, while the 14-seat DLX Plus is UGX 200,400,000. Spending the extra UGX 10,800,000 buys a different configuration with one fewer listed seat, not more passenger capacity. Inspect boarding, occupied-seat comfort and luggage accommodation before choosing between them; the lower-priced bus is not automatically the better fit for a transfer service.

Toyota Hiace/Commuter — Quick Facts

Toyota Hiace/Commuter Variants & Prices

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Cmp Variant Trim Fuel Efficiency / range Transmission Price
Hiace Bus 2.5L 15-Seats MT DLX Dlx Diesel Efficiency12.5 km/l 5-Speed Manual UGX 189,600,000
Hiace 2.5L Bus 14-Seats MT DLX PLUS Dlx Plus Diesel Efficiency12.5 km/l 5-Speed Manual UGX 200,400,000
Cmp Variant Trim Fuel Efficiency / range Transmission Price
Hiace Bus 2.5L 15-Seats MT DLX Dlx Diesel Efficiency12.5 km/l 5-Speed Manual UGX 189,600,000
Hiace 2.5L Bus 14-Seats MT DLX PLUS Dlx Plus Diesel Efficiency12.5 km/l 5-Speed Manual UGX 200,400,000
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Toyota Hiace/Commuter Specifications

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Vehicle Type
Passenger minibus
Model Year
2026
Body Style
Small bus
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Model Introduced Year
2023
Generation
Current Uganda-market Hiace passenger-bus generation
Facelift History
No local facelift confirmed
Facelift Launched Since
Original current-generation version
Segment
Passenger transport minibus
Production Status
active
Length
4700 mm
Width
1780 mm
Height
1980 mm
Wheelbase
2570 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
195 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
170 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 l
Boot/Cargo Space
1000 l
Kerb Weight
1833.88 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
3050 kg
Payload Capacity
1110 kg
Towing Capacity
750 kg
Seating Capacity
15 seats
Number of Rows
Not Officially Disclosed
Doors
4 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5 m
Front Headroom
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Headroom
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Legroom
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Legroom
Not Officially Disclosed
Engine
2.5-litre 2KD-FTV turbocharged four-cylinder diesel
Engine Code
2KD-FTV
Fuel Type
Diesel
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
2494 cc
Cylinders
4
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Valves
16
Valves per Cylinder
4
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Common Rail Direct Injection
Compression Ratio
18.5:1
Bore
92 mm
Stroke
93.8 mm
Maximum Power
75 kW @ 3600 rpm
Maximum Torque
260 Nm @ 1600-2400 rpm
Combined Power
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
Not Applicable
Motor Type
Not Applicable
Number of Motors
Not Applicable
Motor Location
Not Applicable
Drive Type
RWD
Transmission
5-Speed Manual
Top Speed
145 km/h
0-100 km/h
11.0 sec
Quarter Mile
18.0 sec
Drive Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
6000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Battery Type
Not Applicable
Battery Voltage
Not Applicable
Electric Range
Not Applicable
AC Charging Power
Not Applicable
DC Charging Power
Not Applicable
AC Charging Time
Not Applicable
DC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Regenerative Braking
Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
4WD Engagement
Not Applicable
Drivetrain
Rear 2 WD
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Type
Manual
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Officially Disclosed
LSD Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Drivetrain Layout
Rear 2 WD
Gearbox
5-Speed Manual
Clutch Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Transmission Type
Manual
Number of Gears
5
Final Drive Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Low Range
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
Rear-wheel drive
Rear Differential Lock
Not Officially Disclosed
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
5
Gearbox Type
Manual
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 l
Fuel Tank Litres
70
Claimed Mileage
12.5 km/l
City Mileage
10.5 km/l
Highway Mileage
14.5 km/l
Emission Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
Auto Start Stop
Not Officially Disclosed
Range Real World Mixed
Not Officially Disclosed
Range Real World Highway
Not Officially Disclosed
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Combined Driving Range
Not Officially Disclosed
Real-world Mileage
11.5 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
EBD
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Not Officially Disclosed
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Yes
Front Parking Sensors
Front and rear
Hill Hold
Not Officially Disclosed
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Knee Airbag
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Officially Disclosed
Hill Start Assist
Not Officially Disclosed
Traction Control
Yes
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Front
Seatbelt Reminder
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Not Officially Disclosed
Side Airbags
Not Officially Disclosed
Stability Control
Yes
TCS
Yes
Child Safety Lock
Not Officially Disclosed
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Not Officially Disclosed
Airbags
2
ISOFIX Mounts
Yes
AEB
Not Officially Disclosed
Hill Descent Control
Not Officially Disclosed
ABS EBD
Not Officially Disclosed
Electronic Stability Control
Yes
BA
Not Officially Disclosed
Brake Override System
Not Officially Disclosed
ABS
Yes
Curtain Airbags
Not Officially Disclosed
Driver Airbag
Yes
Brake Assist
Not Officially Disclosed
Lane Departure Warning
Not Officially Disclosed
Around View Monitor
Not Officially Disclosed
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Officially Disclosed
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Officially Disclosed
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not Officially Disclosed
Blind Spot Warning
Not Officially Disclosed
360 Degree Camera
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear View Camera
Yes
Parking Sensors
Front and rear
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Officially Disclosed
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Officially Disclosed
Lane Keep Assist
Not Officially Disclosed
Auto Highbeam
Not Officially Disclosed
Auto Wipers
Not Officially Disclosed
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Cruise Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Parking Sensors
Front and rear
Reverse Camera
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Park Assist
Not Officially Disclosed
Forward Collision Warning
Not Officially Disclosed
Seat Trim
Fabric
Driver Seat Adjustment
Reach adjustable
60 40 Split Seat
Not Officially Disclosed
Seat Material
Fabric
Steering Wheel Material
Urethane
Ambient Lighting
Not Officially Disclosed
Ventilated Seats
Not Officially Disclosed
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Manual multi-way adjustment
Heated Seats
Not Officially Disclosed
Wireless Charging
No
Push Button Start
Not Officially Disclosed
AC Type
Manual
Keyless Entry
Not Officially Disclosed
Power Windows
Front
Climate Control
Manual
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Officially Disclosed
Electric Tailgate
Yes
Sunroof
Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity
Not Officially Disclosed
Infotainment System
JBL
Apple CarPlay
Not Officially Disclosed
Android Auto
Not Officially Disclosed
Number of Speakers
2
Digital Instrument Cluster
7-inch
USB Ports
Yes
Infotainment Screen
8-inch
Touchscreen
Not Officially Disclosed
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Officially Disclosed
Daytime Running Lamps
Not Officially Disclosed
Fog Lamps
Not Officially Disclosed
Roof Rails
Not Officially Disclosed
Exterior Colour Options
Not Officially Disclosed
LED Headlamps
Not Available
Headlights
Halogen
Departure Angle
25 deg
Breakover Angle
22 deg
Locking Differential
Not Officially Disclosed
Terrain Modes
Eco; Normal; Sport; Mud; Sand; Rock
Wading Depth
700 mm
Approach Angle
29 deg
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Rear Brake Type
Drums
Wheel Rim Size
15-inch
Spare Wheel Type
Steel
Handbrake Type
Manual
Front Brake Type
Ventilated discs
Tyre Size
195R15C
Front Suspension
Double wishbone
Rear Suspension
Leaf
Service Plan
Dealer maintenance package available
Warranty
3 years / 100 000 Km
CO2 Emissions
Not Officially Disclosed
Ownership Role
Commercial passenger
Pricing Role
Ex-showroom price in UGX

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19 non-empty identity, provenance, and legacy source fields are retained here for review. They are not mixed into the buyer-facing specification table. The supplied pack has no values for 578 of the 813 specification-contract fields on this page, so those blank fields remain omitted.

Country Slug
uganda
Model
Hiace/Commuter
Market
Uganda
Brand
Toyota
Brand Slug
toyota
Make
Toyota
Country
Uganda
Variant
Hiace Bus 2.5L 15-Seats MT DLX
Source URL
https://www.toyota.co.ug/en/vehicles/toyota-uganda/hiace
Source Page URL
https://www.toyota.co.ug/en/vehicles/toyota-uganda/hiace
Source Name
Toyota Uganda/CFAO specifications; user-supplied estimates for remaining fields
OEM URL
https://www.toyota.co.ug/en/vehicles/toyota-uganda/hiace
Fuel Economy Combined
8.0
Average Fuel Consumption
Not Officially Disclosed
Claimed Fuel Consumption
8.0 l/100km
Fuel Efficiency
8.0 l/100km
Combined Consumption
Not Officially Disclosed
Combined Consumption L 100km
8.0 l/100km
Price Source
Hagalu Uganda pricing team
Driving fit

Where the Toyota Hiace/Commuter Fits Best

A practical view of the buyer and roads this model is best suited to.

Who buys this

Employers, schools, hospitality businesses and passenger-transport operators needing a medium-sized group vehicle, particularly where the route and passenger count do not justify a larger Coaster bus.

City
A shuttle spends a surprising amount of time stopped while people get in and out. Choose collection points with safe space beside the door and consider how the queue will move. The driver needs a clear view before pulling away, especially near schools and crowded compounds. On a demonstration, practise the actual boarding routine rather than judging the bus only from the front seat.
Highway
Intercity work makes luggage and seating comfort especially important. Have adults try the seats they will regularly use and establish where their bags will go without blocking access. Build rest stops and realistic journey times into the service. A diesel manual bus can suit scheduled group transport, but passenger comfort depends on the chosen layout, load and driving routine rather than the Hiace badge alone.
Off-Road
These Uganda passenger derivatives are rear-wheel drive. They are not equivalents to four-wheel-drive Land Cruiser personnel carriers when a route becomes soft, steep or deeply rutted. Visit the difficult parts of a rural route before choosing the bus, including wet-weather access to the final destination. A good turning and stopping area can be as important as the road leading to it.

Toyota Hiace/Commuter — Should You Buy It?

Choose between the DLX and DLX Plus by the passenger layout and route, not by counting seats in isolation.

The 2.5-litre Hiace passenger range offers a clear starting point for organised group travel in Uganda. Its two named local derivatives make a proper comparison possible, but they need to be inspected as different layouts. A buyer should prioritise approved seating, restraint arrangements, luggage and access before small comfort extras. The right Hiace is the one that serves a defined journey safely and consistently. When the expected group or its baggage grows beyond that layout, a larger bus becomes a more sensible comparison.

What's Good
  • ✓Two named Uganda passenger derivatives to compare
  • ✓Published diesel output for the exact local range
  • ✓Smaller-group alternative to a full Coaster bus
  • ✓Different seating layouts allow a more deliberate transport choice
Watch Out For
  • ✕Manual transmission needs consideration for intensive shuttle duty
  • ✕Seat count alone does not show luggage or access practicality
  • ✕Passenger restraint arrangements differ between derivatives
  • ✕Rear-wheel-drive layout limits suitability for difficult rural access

Toyota Hiace/Commuter FAQs

Current recommended retail prices for the Toyota Hiace/Commuter run from USh189,600,000 to USh200,400,000, depending on the derivative. Compare the exact trim before calculating finance because options, insurance and dealer charges can change the final monthly cost.

The current ugandan range comprises Hiace Bus 2.5L 15-Seats MT DLX, Hiace 2.5L Bus 14-Seats MT DLX PLUS. Prices and equipment are shown by derivative so buyers can compare the actual local range rather than specifications from another market.

Ground clearance differs across the Toyota Hiace/Commuter range: Hiace Bus 2.5L 15-Seats MT DLX: 195 mm; Hiace 2.5L Bus 14-Seats MT DLX PLUS: 180 mm. Compare the exact derivative for steep driveways, gravel roads and uneven parking areas.

The listed engine capacity for the Toyota Hiace/Commuter is 2494 cc, with output shown as 75 kW (101 bhp). Where a model has more than one derivative, compare the specific variant because fuel type, gearbox and drivetrain can change the way it drives.

The combined fuel-economy figure shown for the Toyota Hiace/Commuter is around 12.5 km/l.

Employers, schools, hospitality businesses and passenger-transport operators needing a medium-sized group vehicle, particularly where the route and passenger count do not justify a larger Coaster bus.

A shuttle spends a surprising amount of time stopped while people get in and out. Choose collection points with safe space beside the door and consider how the queue will move.

Intercity work makes luggage and seating comfort especially important. Have adults try the seats they will regularly use and establish where their bags will go without blocking access.

Compare the Toyota Hiace/Commuter with the current Toyota range to see how body style, performance, fuel use and practicality differ before choosing the vehicle that fits your needs.

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Data verified against: Toyota Official Uganda Website

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