What is it?
The Granvia is Toyota's flagship people mover, built on the HiAce H300 platform with a 2.8L turbo-diesel four, 6-speed automatic and rear-wheel drive. Two layouts: an 8-seat with bench rear rows or a 6-seat VX with captains' chairs in the second row. Twin power-sliding doors, 5-star ANCAP, Toyota Safety Sense.
The lineup runs from Granvia (8-seat) at $74,090 plus on-roads, through to Granvia VX (6-seat) at $77,890 plus on-roads. Warranty cover sits at 5 years, unlimited km.
Interior and Technology
Genuine business-class second row on the VX, with captains' chairs that recline and slide on long rails. Toyota Safety Sense, 5-star ANCAP (2019 carry-over), twin power-sliding doors standard.
No hybrid option. 6-month or 10,000 km service interval is shorter than passenger Toyotas. Pricing sits above a Carnival on a like-for-like seat count.
Should you buy the Granvia?
Reasons to buy
- Genuine business-class second row on the VX, with captains' chairs that recline and slide on long rails. Toyota Safety Sense, 5-star ANCAP (2019 carry-over), twin power-sliding doors standard.
- Warranty: 5 years, unlimited km.
- 5-star ANCAP (2019), full driver-assist suite.
- 1,200 L (all seats up) boot, segment-competitive cargo space.
- Braked towing rated at 1,500 kg.
Reasons to wait
- No hybrid option. 6-month or 10,000 km service interval is shorter than passenger Toyotas. Pricing sits above a Carnival on a like-for-like seat count.
- You want hybrid running costs (Kia Carnival HEV), a longer service interval than 6 months (the Granvia shares HiAce commercial schedules) or a passenger-style infotainment.
- Confirm the 6-month service schedule fits your operating model. Infotainment graphics now lag newer rivals, take a test drive before committing on tech alone.
- Top trim climbs to $77,890 plus on-roads.
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