Toyota HiAce vs Mitsubishi Express

The Toyota HiAce starts from $51,880 before on-road costs, while the Mitsubishi Express opens at $43,490. 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 $57,068 and $47,839 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 Toyota HiAce features a 8-inch touchscreen paired with a 7-inch digital dash, while the Mitsubishi Express gets a 7-inch display. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Toyota HiAce stands out with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto that you will not find on the Mitsubishi Express. The Mitsubishi Express counters with Apple CarPlay. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

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

The Toyota HiAce uses a Diesel producing 130kW and 420Nm of torque, sent through a manual to a RWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 8.5 seconds.

The Mitsubishi Express responds with a Diesel making 125kW and 380Nm, paired to a automatic driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 10.6 seconds.

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

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

Boot space is 6200L in the Toyota HiAce and 5200L in the Mitsubishi Express, 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 $2,109/year for the Toyota HiAce and $2,081/year for the Mitsubishi Express. That is a $28 annual difference in favour of the Mitsubishi Express.

Estimated annual total: $2,109 (Toyota HiAce) vs $2,081 (Mitsubishi Express). The Mitsubishi Express saves you roughly $28 per year in total ownership costs. Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

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