TOYOTA SERVES UP THE NEW PROACE VAN

TOYOTA SERVES UP THE NEW PROACE VAN

New Toyota ProAce, a medium-duty van for Europe Versatile, comfortable and capable, with up to 7m3 loadspace Equipped and engineered for car-like comfort and driving Euro 5 diesel engines with outputs from 89 to 161bhp On sale from Spring 2013 with first deliveries during second quarter UK specifications and prices to be announced later The […]

By Herman Moolman15 October 20124 min read
  • New Toyota ProAce, a medium-duty van for Europe
  • Versatile, comfortable and capable, with up to 7m3 loadspace
  • Equipped and engineered for car-like comfort and driving
  • Euro 5 diesel engines with outputs from 89 to 161bhp
  • On sale from Spring 2013 with first deliveries during second quarter
  • UK specifications and prices to be announced later

Toyota ProAce

The new Toyota ProAce will expand Toyota’s presence in European LCV markets, a medium-sized van that will feature bespoke Toyota design details and branding.

It will be available in two lengths and heights, giving load capacities of 5m3. 6m3 or 7m3, according to the configuration chosen. Payloads up to 1,200kg can be carried and ProAce will be able to tow up to two tonnes.

To achieve the best usability and capability, two sliding side doors can be specified, and customers can choose between a top-hinged tailgate and dual side-hinged rear doors that open to 270 degrees.

Toyota ProAce

ProAce can also be specified as a panel van, glass van or crew cab, so meeting a wide range of business transport needs.

The van’s versatility and capability are matched by comfort and convenience for driver and passengers.

The driver’s seat is set high and there is a large windscreen which gives excellent visibility and an MPV-like environment on-board. ProAce is highly specified for convenience, with electric windows, central remote door locking, an adjustable steering position. Details of optional equipment items will be available nearer to the on sale date.

The standard safety provisions include ABS with Electronic Brakeforce Distribution, Vehicle Stability Control and daytime running lights.

Toyota ProAce Front

ProAce will be available with a range of efficient, Euro 5-compliant diesel engines. The 89bhp 1.6-litre engine produces 180Nm of torque and is matched to a five-speed manual transmission. Two 2.0-litre diesel units are offered, with outputs of 126 and 161bhp and peak torque figures of 320 and 340Nm respectively. Both of these engines come with a six-speed manual transmission.

An 80-litre fuel tank capacity gives the 2.0-litre versions of ProAce a theoretical driving range of more than 770 miles before refuelling.

The new ProAce will go on sale in Spring 2013 with first deliveries to customers during the second quarter of the year. Details of equipment specifications, powertrains and performance data for UK versions will be announced later.

Toyota ProAce New

Oultine ProAce technical and equipment specifications (UK data to be announced)

DIMENSIONS
Overal length (mm) L1 – 4,805 L2 – 5,135
Overall height (mm) H1 – 1,942 H2 – 2,276
Wheelbase L1 – 3,000 L2 – 3,122
Interior loadspace length (mm) L1 – 2,254 L2 – 2,584
Interior loadspace height (mm) H1 – 1,449 H2 – 1,750
Interior loadspace width – max. (mm) All versions – 1,602
Interior loadspace width – between wheelarches (mm) All versions – 1,245
Load capacity (m3) L1H1 – 5.0 L2H1 – 6.0 L2H2 – 7.0
ENGINES
1.6 diesel Max. power (bhp/Kw @ rpm) 89/66 @ 4,000
Max. torque (Nm @ rpm) 180 @ 1,500
2.0 diesel Max. power (bhp/Kw @ rpm) 126/94 @ 3,500
Max. torque (Nm @ rpm) 320 @ 2,000
2.0 diesel Max. power (bhp/Kw @ rpm) 161/120 @ 3,750
Max. torque (Nm @ rpm) 340 @ 2,000
PERFORMANCE
Towing capacity (kg) Up to 2,000
Payload (kg) 1,000/2,000
EQUIPMENT
Standard features Daytime running lights
Vehicle Stability Control
ABS
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Fog lamps
Driver’s airbag
Adjustable steering wheel
Two-seat passenger bench
Electric windows
Remote central door locking
Speed-sensitive auto door locking
Full partition between cab and loadspace
Panelled right and left sliding doors
Panelled rear doors
Optional features Air conditioning
Cruise control
Speed limiter
Passenger airbag
Side airbags
Rear parking sensors
Audio system with Bluetooth
Tyrepressure monitoring system
Rain-sensing wipers
Dusk-sensing headlights
Electric, heated door mirrors
Window in rear partition
Top-hinged tailgate – panelled or glass
Alarm and deadlocking

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