Toyota Launches the New Hi Ace Regius

Tokyo―TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION announced today the HiAce Regius, a luxurious new minivan that goes on sale from today (June 2^nd for the commercial van version) at Toyopet and Toyota Vista dealers nationwide.

The HiAce Regius (taken from the Latin for splendor) was conceived with the goal of maximizing the flexibility of the vehicle's interior space, so as to best serve a wide range of lifestyles. It has over 100 possible seat configurations that can increase both passenger comfort and cargo space. At the same time, this sophisticated minivan excels in providing superb levels of driving performance, passenger safety, and environmental-friendliness.

Flexible Interior

1. Front (only when the vehicle is parked) and second-row seats can be rotated to create a living-room environment.
2. Second-row seats can slide 410mm, while the third-row seats have a maximum slide of 945mm.
3. Seat cushions of the second and third row of seats can be flipped up and the seats slid forward or backward to optimize cabin space.
4. All seats can be reclined into a fully flat position.
5. A variety of detachable seats are optional for the Windtourer grade.

^*Installed seating varies according to grade and option package.

1. Step height for both front and rear doors were ergonomically adjusted.
2. Doors offer large openings and assist-handles (standard on most grades).

1. Walk-through, flat-floor design.
2. Sliding door can be opened and closed automatically and opens if an obstacle is detected when closing. Power-assist is provided when opened manually.
3. A multi-purpose console, which can be expanded into a table, can slide from between the front seats to in front of the third-row seats.
4. Armrests are built into the driver and front passenger seatbacks, which also have flip-down footrests for use by passengers in second-row seats
5. Third-row seatbacks contain a removable table and chair set.
6. A 5.8-inch wide TV screen for rear-seat passengers which, in addition to regular television transmissions, can be used as a visual display for the GPS voice-navigation system.

^*Features vary according to grade and option package.

Sophisticated Exterior Styling

1. The elegant front of the vehicle features the sharp, clean line of the fender tops and the strongly-defined multi-reflector headlamps.
2. Simple planar surfaces and character lines sweeping from the top of the headlamps to the rear give the vehicle a taut feel.
3. The distinctive rear combination lamps and a rear window that wraps around to the sides broaden the appearance from the rear.

1. Distinctive foglamps recessed into the deeply-sculpted bumper and an understated grille design give this model a sporty appearance.
2. Dynamic body striping, firm cladding panels, roof rails, a roof spoiler, smoked rear combination lamps, and other trim complete the look.

World-Class Safety Features

1. Wide field of vision and clear instrumentation layout improve the driver's awareness of driving conditions.
2. Standard anti-lock brake system (ABS) provides good stability and directional control when braking on slippery road surfaces or in emergency situations.
3. Side mirrors are specially curved to provide a better downward view (except on HiAce Regius E).
4. The GPS voice navigation system can also display images taken from a rear-mounted camera when backing up. Sonars mounted around the vehicle use audio and video signals to warn against clearance problems (available as options on some grades).

1. The Global Outstanding Assessment (GOA) impact-absorbing body and high-rigidity reinforced cabin design meet Toyota's own stringent collision protection standards, exceeding Japanese and European requirements.
2. Dual supplemental restraint system (SRS) front airbags are standard on all models.
3. In frontal collisions, pretensioners immediately roll in seatbelt slack, securing the passenger in place. Once a specified seatbelt force level is reached, force-limiters prevent a further increase in pressure on the passenger's chest. These are standard in the driver and front passenger seat of all models.
4. Built-in child seat in the right-hand second-row seat (available as an option in some grades).
5. Seatbelts that accommodate child seats in the second row of seats are standard on all models.

Designed for the Environment

1. Both the 3.0-liter turbo-diesel and the 2.7-liter gasoline engine are very fuel efficient.
2. The high-efficiency drivetrain includes the super flow torque converter.

1. The dashboard and ventilation ducts are all made using the same type of plastic resin, and are joined by using vibration-welding rather than screws.
2. Extensive use of Toyota Super-Olefin Polymer (a readily-recycled thermosetting plastic) for exterior parts such as bumpers, and interior parts such as quarter trim. Painted bumpers recovered in the factory or from scrapped vehicles are recycled and reused as underside engine covers.

Commercial Van Overview

1. A fold-down passenger's seat and fold-up rear seats make it possible to accommodate very long items. (Optional on commercial models)
2. A removable rear seat provides for maximum cargo capacity.
3. By employing four-wheel independent suspension, the floor has been lowered, allowing easier loading of cargo.

Both the clean-burning 3.0-liter diesel (5L), which complies with the latest emissions regulations, and the 2.0-liter gasoline engine (1RZ-E) provide excellent fuel efficiency.

1. The GOA design featuring an impact-absorbing body with strengthened cabin offers excellent collision protection.
2. Dual SRS airbags and seatbelts with pretensioners and force-limiters are available as options on all grades.
3. ABS brakes are standard on some grades.
4. The commercial van's braking system meets recently strengthened braking performance regulations.

Sales Information

Toyopet and Toyota Vista dealers nationwide (also to be sold through Tokyo Toyopet, Tokyo Toyota, and Osaka Toyota dealers)

12 April (Saturday), 13 April (Sunday)