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Toyota Hiace Van

KDH200Stock varies — page stays live

The KDH200 utilizes the highly sought-after 2.5-liter 2KD-FTV common-rail direct-injection diesel engine. It is renowned for its immense low-end torque and high thermal efficiency, making it the premier choice for heavy cargo operations in many global markets.

Engine
2KD-FTV 2.5L D-4D Turbo Diesel
Displacement
2,494 cc
Drive
2WD (FR)
Gearbox
5MT / 4AT
Fuel
Diesel
Body
Van
Toyota Hiace Van KDH200Toyota Hiace Van — representative 5th Gen (H200) image

Chassis variants of the Hiace Van

RZH1021RZ-E 2.0L SOHC I41,998 ccFR5MT / 4ATRZH1121RZ-E 2.0L SOHC I41,998 ccFR5MT / 4ATTRH1121TR-FE 2.0L DOHC VVT-i1,998 ccFR5MT / 4ATTRH2001TR-FE 2.0L DOHC VVT-i1,998 ccFR5MT / 4AT / 6AT
KDH2002KD-FTV 2.5L D-4D Turbo Diesel2,494 ccFR5MT / 4AT

Dimensions & shipping volume

Length
4,695 mm
Width
1,695 mm
Height
1,980 mm
Weight
1,800 kg
Shipping volume
15.76 M³

Manufacture year vs. registration year

Japanese paperwork shows the first registration date, but African customs count age from the month of manufacture. Verify with the chassis serial before purchase:

Serial prefixProduction periodSeries
KDH200-1XXXXXXAug 2004 – Aug 2007Early 2.5L Diesel Run

Import eligibility by country

Age limits are counted from the month of manufacture, not first registration. This KDH200 was produced 2004–2007; the statuses below are checked against Jul 2026.

KenyaNot eligible
8-year limit from manufacture — all units now exceed it.
UgandaNot eligible
15-year limit from manufacture — all units now exceed it.
TanzaniaEligible
No age ban; vehicles over 10 years pay additional excise duty.
ZambiaEligible
No age limit; surtax applies to vehicles older than 5 years.
MalawiEligible
No age limit; duty calculated on cc and age band.

Common questions about the KDH200

Why was the KDH200 discontinued in 2007?
It was phased out in major markets to make way for the 1KD-FTV 3.0L and later 1GD-FTV 2.8L diesel engines, which offered superior emissions performance.
Is the 2KD-FTV engine in the KDH200 intercooled?
Standard Japanese-spec KDH200 vans equipped with the 2KD-FTV generally did not feature an intercooler, though power delivery remained exceptional for its weight class.