Toyota GranAce is a large car MPV built on the ladder chassis that underpins the sixth-generation H300 Toyota Hiace commercial truck. It’s rear-wheel drive, with a MacPherson strut front suspension and a tow-link rigid-axle rear suspension with coil springs.
While the platform may be van-based, the GranAce is built like a luxury MPV, which is not unusual as it is similar to what Mercedes-Benz has done with their models. Vito Tourerturn it into a more premium product called Mercedes-Benz V-Class.
The Toyota GranAce is sold in Japan and has also been launched in several other countries. Some of the GranAce’s notable right-hand drive markets outside of Japan include the Thai market, where it was marketed as the Toyota Majesty, and the Australian market, where it was marketed as the Toyota Majesty. call Toyota Granvia. In the left-hand drive Philippines market, it is called the Hiace Super Grandia.
What are the pros and cons of using a diesel engine?
In most markets, the GranAce is powered by a 2.8-liter four-cylinder turbodiesel engine (UAE has a 3.5 V6 petrol engine). The engine is the familiar 1GD-FTV that we’ll find locally in the Toyota Fortuner and Toyota Hilux. Toyota GranAce’s engine produces 177 horsepower at 3,400 rpm and 450 Nm of torque from 1,600-2,400 rpm, power and torque are slightly lower than the capacity of 204 horsepower, 500 Nm of Hilux/Fortuner. Drive is sent to the rear wheels via a six-speed automatic transmission.
The biggest benefit of using a diesel engine is fuel economy. Diesel engines are generally significantly more economical than gasoline engines. Typical consumption of a diesel MPV of this size is about 10L/100km. An MPV like alphabet/fire with its normally aspirated petrol engine averaging up to 14L per 100 km. The GranAce has a 70 liter fuel tank, which we think can easily go 700 km or more per tank. This means fewer stops to refuel on long journeys.
The downside is of course less subtle than the petrol engine, both in terms of noise, vibration and smell. If your MPV driving pattern happens to involve heavy idling while waiting, the entire area will be covered with the smell of diesel exhaust, which is not very pleasant.
How big is the Toyota GranAce?
How big is the Toyota GranAce? Its big! These are external dimensions compared to other three- and four-row MPV models currently available in Malaysia, such as the Toyota Alphard, Hyundai Staria, four-row Mercedes-Benz Vito Tourer (longer wheelbase) and Mercedes-Benz V -Class three rows (long wheelbase)
The Toyota GranAce is second in length with 5300 mm, 70 mm less than the longest car, the Vito Tourer, and 355 mm more than the shortest car, the Toyota Alphard. The GranAce ties with the Hyundai Staria to be the tallest car in the group, both at 1990 mm. The GranAce has the third longest wheelbase with 3210 mm. It is 220 mm less than the car with the longest wheelbase, the Vito Tourer, and 210 mm more than the car with the shortest wheelbase, the Toyota Alphard.
What seating arrangements are there for the Toyota GranAce?
As far as we can tell, there are three different seating configurations for the Toyota GranAce. Below is a list of seating configurations as well as the markets in which each is sold.
1. Car 3 rows, 6 seats
The GranAce is available as three rows of six seats in the Japanese and Australian markets. In Japan, the option is known as Premium, while in Australia both the Granvia and Granvia VX specs are available with this three-row six-seat option.
The six seats come in a 2-2-2 configuration. Both the second and third row seats are “head” style seats with fully covered side armrests.
2. Car 4 rows, 8 seats
For those wanting more seating, the GranAce is also available as a four-row, eight-seater in both Japan and Australia. In Japan, this specification is known as the G specification, while in Australia it is known as 8-seat Granvia and 8-seat Granvia VX.
Eight seats have a 2-2-2-2 configuration. Only the second row has side rails. The third row of seats includes 2 individual seats but uses folding armrests. The 4th row of seats is a bench that looks like it can seat 3 people but only has 2 seat belts and the middle footrest has a storage hole.
3. 4 rows, 11 seats
This seating configuration is not available in Japan or Australia, but is available with the Toyota Majesty in Thailand and the Toyota Hiace Super Grandia in the Philippines. It seats 11 in a 3-2-2-4 configuration.
For this configuration, the first row seats three – if you really want that if you ask a small person to sit between the driver and front passenger.
The second and third row seats look similar to the eight-seat version, but the fourth row has four narrower seats with a total of four sets of seat belts. Being able to seat four people equally is impressive and a testament to how large this MPV is, but the seats of this four-seat bench will likely accommodate thinner people and may not be suitable for install child seats as they may not be wide. enough.
What safety features does the Toyota GranAce have?
In terms of safety, Toyota GranAce has 9 airbags including driver seat, passenger seat, driver’s knee, 2x front curtain, 2x rear curtain, 2x side airbags.
It also has the Toyota Safety Sense suite, which includes Lane Departure Warning with steering assist, Pre-Collision Safety System with daytime pedestrian and cyclist detection, Traffic Sign Assist ( speed sign indicator), Automatic High Beam and Active Cruise Control (high speed).
One cool feature is the digital rearview mirror, which shows a feed from the rear camera instead of relying on a physical mirror.
How much does Toyota GranAce cost in Malaysia?
The only way for you to buy Toyota GranAce in Malaysia is through the gray import market, because UMW Toyota Motor does not sell it officially here.
Toyota GranAce supplies in Malaysia at gray importers are all from Japan, which means you will have a choice between the 6-seat Premium version or the 8-seat G version. We have a full range of sample galleries found in Malaysia below for you to check out.
As of time of publication (end of May 2023), prices range from RM339k to RM2020 all the way up to RM433k for the 2022 model. There doesn’t seem to be any significant price difference between the Premium and G versions. , it looks like you have to pay the same price whether you buy a 6-seater 3-row model or an 8-seat 4-seater model.
As far as we can tell, no 11-seat 4-row model like Thailand’s Toyota Majesty is available for purchase in Malaysia. We also cannot import Thai cars as gray imports, so no luck going through that route.
When will Malaysia have the official imported Toyota GranAce?
We wonder if UMW Toyota Motor plans to include the GranAce at any point in the future. Toyota Australia has replaced Tarago (Estima) with this model. We used to sell Estima here as Previa positioned under Vellfire. Perhaps this can occupy a similar place in Malaysia’s lineup? Prices can be competitive if the four-row model is sold with a favorable tax structure here.
Yes, in Malaysia, the four-row MPV has a commercial vehicle gap, resulting in a large price difference between the three-row Staria Premium and the three-row Staria Premium. Staria 10 seats four rows of seats. That’s why the 10 seater car can cost RM210k for the Max but the 7 seater car price RM358k. The four-row model simply attracts less tax.
In the Thai market, Majesty costs from 1.7 million baht to 2.199 million baht for the most advanced version. It’s RM230k-RM290k. In Japan, the GranAce Premium is priced at 6.5 million yen (RM213k) while the GranAce G costs 6.2 million yen (RM204k).
If the four-row GranAce gets the same tax benefits as the four-row Staria, it could cost RM250k or less in Malaysia, which is pretty competitive compared to the Staria Max’s RM210k.
IMAGE: Toyota GranAce 2.8 G (8 seats, 4 rows)
LIBRARY: Toyota GranAce 2.8 Premium (6 seats, 3 rows of seats)
