Changes include one rear tailgate door to replace two swing rear doors, a new central storage box and clipboard, power central door locking and cloth rather than vinyl seat trim. In standard wheelbase, the model range starts at the Hiace 280 with a 88bhp 2.5-litre D-4D common rail turbo diesel at £11,985.

The 280GS is available with either an 88 or 102bhp engine. An extra £1,500 buys a long rather than standard wheelbase model.

The 300 entry grade is available at £13,485.