Mitsubishi Express vs Toyota HiAce

The Mitsubishi Express starts from $43,490 before on-road costs, while the Toyota HiAce opens at $51,880. That makes the Mitsubishi Express the more affordable entry point by $8,390.

Once you factor in stamp duty, registration, CTP insurance, and dealer delivery, expect to add roughly 8-12% on top of the RRP depending on your state. That puts estimated driveaway prices in the ballpark of $47,839 and $57,068 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs are nearly identical since both have similar efficiency.

ANCAP safety ratings have not been published for both models yet. We will update this section when crash test results are available.

The Mitsubishi Express features a 7-inch touchscreen, while the Toyota HiAce gets a 8-inch display and 7-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Mitsubishi Express stands out with Apple CarPlay — features our data doesn't list for the Toyota HiAce. The Toyota HiAce counters with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Mitsubishi Express gets fabric upholstery while the Toyota HiAce offers cloth.

The Mitsubishi Express uses a Diesel producing 125kW and 380Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a FWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 10.6 seconds.

The Toyota HiAce responds with a Diesel making 130kW and 420Nm, paired to a manual driving the rear wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 8.5 seconds.

The Toyota HiAce has the clear power advantage at 130kW vs 125kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the Toyota HiAce is 2.1s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Mitsubishi Express measures 4,999mm long on a 3,098mm wheelbase, 266mm shorter than the Toyota HiAce at 5,265mm (3,210mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Toyota HiAce generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 5200L in the Mitsubishi Express and 6200L in the Toyota HiAce, giving the Toyota HiAce a 1000L advantage. The Mitsubishi Express seats 3 vs 2.

For towing, the Toyota HiAce leads with a 1,900kg braked capacity vs 1,715kg. That 185kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $2,081/year for the Mitsubishi Express and $2,109/year for the Toyota HiAce. That is a $28 annual difference in favour of the Mitsubishi Express.

Warranty: 5 years / 200,000km (Mitsubishi Express) vs 5 years / 999,999km (Toyota HiAce). Both match on warranty length. Capped-price servicing: 10yr (Mitsubishi Express)—.