Toyota actually shrank this ToyoAce's wheelbase by 345mm versus its predecessor — same size and cargo room, but a tighter turning circle for city work.
Median 76 hp across 29 similar cars
Lead trim: ToyoAce 12R 1.6 gasoline four (80 PS) · up to 79 hp
Toyota ToyoAce fourth generationRY20-LY-JY30-Y40 · 1979–1985
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FactToyota actually shrank this ToyoAce's wheelbase by 345mm versus its predecessor — same size and cargo room, but a tighter turning circle for city work.
The fourth-generation ToyoAce was built between March 1979 and August 1985 and was the last to be of a separate design from the larger Dyna: overall size and cargo area were similar to the Y10-series, but the wheelbase was 345 mm (13.6 in) shorter for a narrower turning circle, and it met the more stringent 1979 emissions and noise standards. The 1.6-litre 12R was retained though power fell to 80 PS (59 kW), the 2J diesel also remained, and the all-new L type, a 2.2-litre SOHC diesel with 72 PS (53 kW), joined it, with a bigger 2-litre 5R petrol also available as diesels grew more important (25 diesel versus twenty petrol models). In 1982 a delivery van allowing passengers to walk upright inside was introduced as the Toyota QuickDelivery; a long-wheelbase version was also available. Model codes include RY20, LY20, LY30, JY30 and Y40.
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Trims & Figures
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| Trim | Years | Engine | Power | Torque | 0–60 | Drive | Gearbox | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ToyoAce 12R 1.6 gasoline four (80 PS) | 1979–1985 | 1.6 L Inline-4 | 79 hp | — | — | — | — | — |
| ToyoAce L-type 2.2 SOHC diesel four (72 PS) | 1979–1985 | 2.2 L Inline-4 | 71 hp | 105 lb-ft | — | — | — | — |
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By its fifth generation the humble ToyoAce had grown an LPG option and a four-litre diesel six — serious range for what started as a one-ton delivery truck.
Toyota actually shrank this ToyoAce's wheelbase by 345mm versus its predecessor — same size and cargo room, but a tighter turning circle for city work.
This generation of the humble ToyoAce truck spawned a legend: Toyota built a passenger van on the same platform and called it the HiAce.
The second-gen ToyoAce ditched its predecessor's front engine for a layout tucked underneath and behind the seats — freeing up room for a third passenger and a tilt-forward cab for service access.
Toyota's first light truck didn't bother with real seats — the original ToyoAce used hammock-style seating, the same trick the Citroën 2CV used.
Rivals
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