How many cylinders is a Toyota HiAce?
The Hiace typically uses four-cylinder engines in its mainstream models.
Across its decades-long production, Toyota has offered HiAce variants with four-cylinder petrol and four-cylinder diesel powertrains. There have not been widely adopted six-cylinder HiAce engines in the global lineup, though engine choice and displacement have varied by generation and market.
Engine configurations across generations
The following overview explains the cylinder count for the HiAce across its key generations and regions.
- Petrol engines: Inline-four configurations, commonly in the 2.0–2.7-liter range, used in many HiAce variants.
- Diesel engines: Inline-four configurations, commonly in the 2.5–3.0-liter range, used in many HiAce variants.
Note: exact engine codes, displacements, and output vary by market and generation. For the latest model in your region, refer to Toyota’s official specifications.
Regional and generation notes
In modern, global markets (the H200/H300 family), Toyota has typically offered a 2.7-liter petrol inline-four and a diesel inline-four in various configurations, with the cylinder count remaining four across these options.
Summary
The Toyota HiAce is predominantly a four-cylinder van. While the available engine displacements and turbocharged variants differ by generation and region, the cylinder count remains four in its mainstream offerings. When shopping for a HiAce, verify the specific engine for precise power, torque, and efficiency figures.
