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Toyota Hiace: From Tradie Toolbox to Dream Camper

The Toyota Hiace is a Kiwi icon, dominating the market thanks to its legendary, unmatched reliability.

Marcus Fern
By Marcus Fern (Technical SEO Specialist)
Last updated: 2 March 2026 | 3 min read

Are Toyota Hiace good cars?

A brief history

The Toyota Hiace in New Zealand

Worth their money

Van, Minibus or custom build

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Marcus Fern Marcus Fern
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