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Toyota Hiace Van

Price in Uganda, real specs & fuel economy — 2026

Model year 2026 Generation Current Uganda-market Hiace panel-van generation Current version Original current-generation version Body style Van
The 2.5-litre diesel Hiace Panel Van pairs a three-seat cab with enclosed cargo space, a manual gearbox and rear-wheel drive. It is the goods-carrying Hiace, not a passenger-bus conversion.
UGX 175,000,000
Estimated on-road in
UGX 184,975,000
Estimated fees and insurance; your dealer and insurer may quote differently.
What makes up this price?
Vehicle price (ex-showroom)
UGX 175,000,000
Registration allowance
UGX 200,000
Licensing allowance
UGX 150,000
Inspection / roadworthy allowance
UGX 100,000
Dealer handling / delivery
UGX 1,500,000
Insurance
UGX 7,875,000
Administrative/documentation planning allowance
UGX 150,000

Comprehensive insurance estimate: 4.50% of the vehicle price.

Uses a VAT-inclusive vehicle price and fees; VAT is not added again.

Excludes finance interest; optional accessories; extended warranty; exceptional delivery; class-specific statutory adjustments.

Fee inputs dated 2026-10-08. Registration and licensing allowances are not necessarily city-specific; delivery costs can differ.

Commercial goods vans up to 3500 kg GVW; 2-3 seats; goods use.

Ex-showroom UGX 175,000,000
Estimated finance from UGX 3,078,965/month 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 Van 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 3,078,965
Total Interest
UGX 44,737,902
Total Payable
UGX 184,737,902
Principal Interest

* Illustrative estimate based on the ex-showroom price, approximately 20% deposit, 11.5% nominal annual interest, 60 months and no balloon payment. 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 Van

The 2.5-litre diesel Hiace Panel Van pairs a three-seat cab with enclosed cargo space, a manual gearbox and rear-wheel drive. It is the goods-carrying Hiace, not a passenger-bus conversion.

Start with the package that causes the most trouble. It might be the longest tool case, a stack of bread trays or a replacement appliance that barely fits through a doorway. The HIACE PANEL VAN 2.5L DSL should be judged against that real load before its price is compared with another commercial vehicle. Toyota Uganda lists this exact derivative as a three-seat diesel van, with six cubic metres of useful cargo volume. The separate cargo role is its main attraction. Goods can travel inside an enclosed body while the driver and accompanying crew remain in the front cab. That can suit a service team or delivery business that needs more weather protection than an open pickup provides. It does not remove the need for proper load restraint, a suitable partition or secure storage for valuable equipment. The contents still need to stay where they were placed when the van brakes or turns. Toyota's local specification gives this derivative a 2,494 cc four-cylinder diesel engine with 75 kW at 3,600 rpm and 260 Nm between 1,600 and 2,400 rpm. The gearbox is manual and the driven wheels are at the rear. The useful interpretation is a work-focused powertrain that needs to be evaluated with the intended load, not an excuse to judge the vehicle by an empty demonstration drive. Repeated hill starts, slow manoeuvres and a comfortable driving position may matter more than maximum speed. The published payload is 1,010 kg. That allowance needs to cover the relevant occupants and additions as well as the goods, so a substantial fit-out can change what remains available for deliveries. A business adding shelves, a refrigeration unit or heavy equipment should have the finished loading calculation checked. Cargo volume and payload answer different questions: a van may run out of permitted weight while there is still plenty of empty space. The cab equipment is straightforward. The local list includes manual air conditioning, fabric upholstery, front power windows and a two-speaker audio arrangement. ABS and driver and passenger airbags are also listed. These features should be assessed as part of the actual supplied vehicle, including the centre front seating position and its restraint arrangement. Three advertised seats do not mean every position is identical. Choose this derivative because its load area and operating arrangement suit the business. Buyers transporting employees or paying passengers should compare the approved passenger Hiace range instead. Turning a panel van into a minibus is a different project with different requirements, not simply another way to use the empty space. The panel van's listed ex-showroom figure is UGX 175,000,000. Build the business budget around that vehicle plus the actual load-area fit-out, not around a passenger Hiace price with an assumed seat-removal cost. Goods need secure accommodation, and any shelving or protection uses part of the finished vehicle's carrying allowance.

Toyota Hiace Van — Quick Facts

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HIACE PANEL VAN 2.5L DSL Base Diesel Efficiency12.5 km/l 5-Speed Manual UGX 175,000,000
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HIACE PANEL VAN 2.5L DSL Base Diesel Efficiency12.5 km/l 5-Speed Manual UGX 175,000,000
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Toyota Hiace Van Specifications

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Vehicle Type
Light commercial van
Model Year
2026
Body Style
Van
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Model Introduced Year
2023
Generation
Current Uganda-market Hiace panel-van generation
Facelift History
No local facelift confirmed
Facelift Launched Since
Original current-generation version
Segment
Panel van
Production Status
active
Length
4695 mm
Width
1695 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
1790 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2800 kg
Payload Capacity
1010 kg
Towing Capacity
750 kg
Seating Capacity
3 seats
Number of Rows
1 rows
Doors
4 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5 m
Front Headroom
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Headroom
Not Applicable
Front Legroom
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Legroom
Not Applicable
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
140 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
41.9 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
145.25 Nm/tonne
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
Not Officially Disclosed
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 goods
Pricing Role
Ex-showroom price in UGX

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Country Slug
uganda
Model
Hiace Van
Market
Uganda
Brand
Toyota
Brand Slug
toyota
Make
Toyota
Country
Uganda
Variant
HIACE PANEL VAN 2.5L DSL
Source URL
https://www.toyota.co.ug/en/vehicles/toyota-uganda/hiace-van
Source Page URL
https://www.toyota.co.ug/en/vehicles/toyota-uganda/hiace-van
Source Name
Toyota Uganda/CFAO specifications; user-supplied estimates for remaining fields
OEM URL
https://www.toyota.co.ug/en/vehicles/toyota-uganda/hiace-van
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 Van Fits Best

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

Who buys this

A small-business owner or fleet buyer who can define the size and weight of regular loads, needs an enclosed body and is comfortable operating a diesel manual van.

City
During a delivery demonstration, try the stops rather than just the streets between them. Check access to the side opening, room behind the rear doors and the driver's view when moving away. Arrange the cargo so the next item is reachable without lifting unrelated deliveries. A sensible loading order can make a compact urban route much easier to manage.
Highway
This is a van to evaluate at working weight. Keep heavy items secured, consider how the load is distributed and allow generous space for overtaking. Before a longer route, check that the driver can sit comfortably for the intended shift and that the load does not interfere with visibility or access to essential equipment.
Off-Road
Rear-wheel drive limits the case for using this panel van on soft or badly rutted ground. A delivery point that is straightforward in dry weather can present a different problem after rain. If difficult access is routine, compare a suitable four-wheel-drive commercial vehicle rather than relying on ground clearance alone.

Toyota Hiace Van HIACE PANEL VAN 2.5L DSL — Should You Buy It?

A clearly defined cargo van for a clearly defined load.

The diesel Panel Van is a sensible starting point for enclosed goods transport because the local catalogue identifies its cargo role, seating and payload. Its appeal depends on a practical load check and a workable route. A correctly specified fit-out can help; an unplanned conversion can quickly consume both money and useful carrying capacity.

What's Good
  • ✓Local derivative has a clearly documented goods-carrying role
  • ✓Published 1,010 kg payload and six-cubic-metre useful volume
  • ✓Enclosed cargo area offers weather protection
  • ✓Manual air conditioning and front power windows are listed
Watch Out For
  • ✕Fit-out weight reduces capacity available for goods
  • ✕Manual gearbox needs consideration on stop-start routes
  • ✕Rear-wheel drive is not intended to replace a 4WD work vehicle
  • ✕Not an approved substitute for a passenger-bus derivative

Toyota Hiace Van FAQs

The current recommended retail price listed for the Toyota Hiace Van HIACE PANEL VAN 2.5L DSL is USh175,000,000. This is the vehicle price before finance interest, insurance, registration and any dealer-added options.

The current ugandan range comprises HIACE PANEL VAN 2.5L DSL. Prices and equipment are shown by derivative so buyers can compare the actual local range rather than specifications from another market.

The listed ground clearance for the Toyota Hiace Van HIACE PANEL VAN 2.5L DSL is 195 mm. Use that number as a practical comparison point against similar cars, especially if you regularly deal with steep driveways, gravel roads or uneven parking areas.

The listed engine capacity for the Toyota Hiace Van HIACE PANEL VAN 2.5L DSL 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 Van HIACE PANEL VAN 2.5L DSL is around 12.5 km/l.

A small-business owner or fleet buyer who can define the size and weight of regular loads, needs an enclosed body and is comfortable operating a diesel manual van.

During a delivery demonstration, try the stops rather than just the streets between them. Check access to the side opening, room behind the rear doors and the driver's view when moving away.

This is a van to evaluate at working weight. Keep heavy items secured, consider how the load is distributed and allow generous space for overtaking.

Compare the Toyota Hiace Van 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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