New Toyota ProAce medium-duty van

Toyota just released details on their New Toyota ProAce, a medium-duty van for the European market. The new ProAce van will expand Toyota’s presence in European LCV markets, a medium-sized van that will feature bespoke Toyota design details and branding. ProAce can also be specified as a panel van, glass van or crew cab, so meeting a wide range of business transport needs.

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.

The new Toyota 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.

It will go on sale in Spring 2013 with first deliveries to expected around the second quarter of the year, but Toyota have not yet released pricing information. Toyota did say that details of equipment specifications, powertrains and performance data for UK versions will be announced later. The table below shows standard specification details which have been released.  

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