1999 Toyota Hiace

1999 Toyota Regius V L-Package

This 1999 Toyota Regius V L-Package offers a refined take on the traditional HiAce, combining the reliability of the HiAce line with enhanced interior comfort and a more aerodynamic shape. Unlike the typical cab-over model, the Regius features a front mounted engine design that creates a flat floor, allowing for much easier movement between the front seats and the rear cabin. This 8-seater 4WD example has arrived with only 51,410 verified miles and is finished in a clean two-tone White Mica Pearl and Millennium Silver Metallic. Equipped with full-time 4WD and included rooftop accessories, it is a practical choice for those looking for a functional daily driver, a capable family hauler, or a comfortable foundation for a camping build.

Powering this Regius is the 2.7L 3RZ-FE gasoline engine, a power plant favored for its long term reliability and shared with the North American Toyota Tacoma and 4Runner. This makes sourcing parts and performing routine maintenance straightforward, as most components are readily available at local parts stores. The engine is paired with a 4-speed automatic transmission that provides smooth shifting and consistent power delivery. This model features a rugged full-time 4WD system, making it a capable all weather vehicle that ensures steady traction across various road conditions. With only 51,410 verified miles, the drivetrain is responsive and offers a stable, predictable ride for both city driving and highway cruising.

The interior of this Regius is what truly sets it apart, offering a level of versatility and social space that is hard to find in a standard van. The cabin is designed for an 8 passenger layout with gray cloth upholstery and wood grain trim throughout. The middle row features swivel seats that can rotate to face the rear passengers, creating what Toyota marketed as Joyful Talk or Super Lounge seating to emphasize the social aspect of the vehicle. When the backrest of the middle row is folded down, the molded plastic backing becomes a sturdy dining or work table with built in cupholders, while the second and third rows can fold completely flat to form a full size bed. This interior is equipped with a front manual sunroof and a power sliding rear moonroof, along with rear pop-out windows and privacy curtains for added comfort and privacy. Both front and rear occupants have access to climate control with cold AC and hot heat, complemented by multiple cupholders and a center console tray that can be folded down. Driver conveniences include a reversing camera, power windows, power locks, and power folding and adjusting mirrors. Because of the front mounted engine design, the flat floor allows for much easier movement throughout the interior, making this a highly functional space for travel.

The exterior is finished in its original two-tone White Mica Pearl and Millennium Silver Metallic paint, which retains a deep shine and highlights the straight body panels. This Regius comes equipped with a functional Terzo roof rack system, featuring durable steel crossbars that provide a solid mounting point for gear. Mounted to these bars is a Team Terzo hardshell roof box, providing secure and weather protected storage, alongside an RV-Inno Aero aluminum rack designed for strapping down oversized equipment like camping crates or outdoor gear. The vehicle also features OEM rainguards, a rear parking mirror to assist with depth perception while reversing, and a full sized spare tire stowed safely underneath the chassis. The combination of the full-time 4WD and the expanded storage capacity makes this vehicle particularly well suited for extended trips and all weather use.

This Regius is a premier lifestyle van that perfectly balances passenger comfort with all-weather utility. With its low verified mileage, reliable gasoline engine, and versatile Joyful Talk interior, it serves as a dependable daily driver or a highly capable foundation for camping trips and off the grid travel. Fully equipped with its dedicated rooftop storage system and durable 4WD drivetrain, this vehicle is purpose built to handle both the school run and the weekend expedition with ease.