Transform your 5th-gen Toyota Hiace with GR parts

In Japan, Toyota offers many more first-party aftermarket parts for its vehicles, under brands such as the Gazoo Racing division.

One of those cars to be added to the roster of available parts, oddly enough, is the fifth-generation Hiace (H200), also lovingly known as the “Flat nose” in a few parts of the world where it is sold alongside the much-larger sixth-generation Hiace (H300) to give consumers more choice whether they prefer a larger or smaller utility van.

For those interested, it comes in two distinct variants:

Version I is an off-road-inspired kit, and it comes with a front bumper with built-in LED auxiliary lights, a side skirt reminiscent of a rocker panel or step sill, and a rear bumper with additional garnishing. The front bumper is 25mm longer than stock, and the side skirts take off 25mm of ground clearance, so you may need to lift the vehicle if you plan to actually bring it off-road.

This entire set will run you 231,000 yen (Php 88,500) for a painted set or 226,000 yen (Php 86,800) for an unpainted set (assuming your car has a 360-degree camera).

Version II takes inspiration from motorsports, hence the more aerodynamic look of the front bumper and side skirt. Oddly, the rear bumper is still the same, and it comes with a sports muffler garnish. Take note this will shave off at least 10mm of ground clearance.

Version II costs 143,000 yen (Php 54,800) if painted, and 129,800 yen (Php 43,700) if unpainted.

Finally, complete the look with 15-inch wheels (15×6.0J +35) with Goodyear Eagle #1 (185/80 R15) tires for 242,000 yen (Php 92,700), a GR Carbon Plate Holder for 19,800 yen (Php 7,600) each, and red or black GR mudflaps that cost 33,000 yen (Php 12,600).

Granted, most of these will only be sold in Japan, but if you frequent the country or know a friend/forwarder, there’s no stopping you from driving a Hiace kitted out with these official parts in our country.

^{Photos from Toyota Gazoo Racing Parts}