I have spotted the full size this morning in Richwood, Ky. Likely someone jumping off 75 for coffee. I have been saying forever I wish Toyota would make a full size van. I saw that big strange looking beast in white with the Toyota logo big as life. Most likely in cargo configuration. US offer seems to be the 3.5 litre while EU and mexico will have one of 2 diesels. I dont get why the 3.5 in such a large van when they could offer a larger 6 or the 5.7. Any how, I think its a good start and better later to the game.

Hell, I didn't know you could get a Hiace in any configuration here. Most of my time in them has been on unpaved "roads" and I've always been impressed by their durability in those environments.

-Rob

Their 4.6 litre would make a nice option also. Its a blocky looking machine and I hope to see it develope into a worthy travel van.

The Hiace is a great utility van. We spent some time in Australia last year and rode in one of several occasions. Reminded me of a bigger and better Previa from years ago. By the way, the Toyota trucks and utes are so much cooler in Australia that here in the US. I'd take a Hilux over a Tacoma mini truck any day....

First I've heard of it. Googling now.

I don't see it on Toyota's NA site? Is it actually coming here for 2020?

Wow, it's an ugly bugger.

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Originally posted by ArtieS:

Wow, it's an ugly bugger.

Yeah, but it's only 40,000 Euros.

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Originally posted by BurtonRW:
Hell, I didn't know you could get a Hiace in any configuration here.

Rob, you can get an older model here now, legally, for $9k. Right-hand drive, too. And they're just down the road from you in Richmond. https://www.japaneseclassics.com/inventory/
Enjoy.

Rode in one quite a bit in Costa Rica. Nice ride. They were all diesel manual transmission models.

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Right-hand drive, too.

That’s the deal-breaker right there. Folks in Siberia bought late-model Japanese cars in Vladivostok, drove them back to Novosibirsk, and they were vastly better than Russian and cheaper than European alternatives. But having to pull out all the way into the oncoming lane before you can see what’s coming (you’re behind a big slow truck) can be deadly. After an accident in our program use of those vehicles was banned.

Lexus is getting the LM-class van (not sure if it's US-bound), but it's based on the Toyota Alphard

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Right-hand drive, too.

That’s the deal-breaker right there. Folks in Siberia bought late-model Japanese cars in Vladivostok, drove them back to Novosibirsk, and they were vastly better than Russian and cheaper than European alternatives. But having to pull out all the way into the oncoming lane before you can see what’s coming (you’re behind a big slow truck) can be deadly. After an accident in our program use of those vehicles was banned.

I've done a RHD Honda in Houston, just fine on the freeway. But, on a 2-lane, you're better off just riding it out behind whatever you're stuck behind.

Going through a drive-thru was an experience as well. The look on the window girl's face made it worth the extra reach to get the food.

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Originally posted by ArtieS:
Wow, it's an ugly bugger.

+1000

That is what I saw early this morning bigdeal. Is that not groovy or what? Butt ugly..

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Originally posted by VictimNoMore:

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Originally posted by BurtonRW:
Hell, I didn't know you could get a Hiace in any configuration here.

Rob, you can get an older model here now, legally, for $9k. Right-hand drive, too. And they're just down the road from you in Richmond. https://www.japaneseclassics.com/inventory/
Enjoy.

Is that site legit??

15k for an Aristo????
4 Door Twin Turbo M5 Eater of its day. May start liquidating a few things around here.

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Originally posted by David Lee:
That is what I saw early this morning bigdeal. Is that not groovy or what? Butt ugly..

Just like the guy who loooves the ugly fat ones...

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Originally posted by P250UA5:

Lexus is getting the LM-class van (not sure if it's US-bound), but it's based on the Toyota Alphard

That grill is just plain horrible. I don't think I've ever seen an uglier vehicle. Well, maybe a 1967 Buick Riviera.

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Originally posted by Black92LX:

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Originally posted by VictimNoMore:

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Originally posted by BurtonRW:
Hell, I didn't know you could get a Hiace in any configuration here.

Rob, you can get an older model here now, legally, for $9k. Right-hand drive, too. And they're just down the road from you in Richmond. https://www.japaneseclassics.com/inventory/
Enjoy.

Is that site legit??

15k for an Aristo????
4 Door Twin Turbo M5 Eater of its day. May start liquidating a few things around here.

I'm curious, as well. Some awesome vehicles on there!

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Originally posted by SigSauerP226:

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Originally posted by Black92LX:

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Originally posted by VictimNoMore:

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Originally posted by BurtonRW:
Hell, I didn't know you could get a Hiace in any configuration here.

Rob, you can get an older model here now, legally, for $9k. Right-hand drive, too. And they're just down the road from you in Richmond. https://www.japaneseclassics.com/inventory/
Enjoy.

Is that site legit??

15k for an Aristo????
4 Door Twin Turbo M5 Eater of its day. May start liquidating a few things around here.

I'm curious, as well. Some awesome vehicles on there!

I'm pretty sure they are. But, getting the car legally registered in your state is on you.
Not the first time I've seen them on a forum.