The race for the ultimate luxury van has become more intense with the recent arrival of the all-new Super Grandia.  

The all-new Grandia, which offers 3 new variants, promises a stress-free drive both for the driver and passenger and provides a ride experience and atmosphere that resembles first class travel.

According to Toyota Motor Philippines, the latest Grandia displays a series of improvements from the design, performance, and safety features, resulted in a strong and refined exterior yet an inviting and comfortable interior, which embodies grand luxury and omotenashi (Japanese hospitality).

Outside, you’ll notice the precise chrome accents which adds to elegance and large front grille that merges with the defined bi-beam LED head lamps. The rear chrome garnish mirrors is also complemented by the distinctive shape of the LED rear combination lamps. The low center of gravity and wide stance, on the other hand, is accentuated by the chrome lining that runs along the side to the bottom of the rear bumper.

Inside is a different story. Once you open the door, the power sliding (available for the Elite variant) emanates an inviting entrance to the luxurious cabin. The interior illumination sets a relaxing mood which can be adjusted to the passenger’s preference. What makes the Super Grandia uber-cool are the sets of illumination, which can be selected from blue, amber, or white for the Elite variant.

If you’re a passenger, you’ll definitely enjoy the luxurious personal space and captain seats of the new Grandia, which occupies the first and second row. Quilted leather 4-way Power Adjust Captain Seats with Ottoman replace the first rear row for the Super Grandia Elite.

Meanwhile, for all variants of the Super Grandia, bench type space up seats at the farthest row can accommodate up to 4 more passengers. Rear personal reading lamps provide each passenger a greater sense of personal control and convenience, giving them the option of better visibility in their personal space. Automatic climate control ensures passenger comfort all throughout the drive, with Nano-E air purifying technology for the Elite variant.

Power comes from a 2.8-Diesel automatic transmission engine. It can boost a powerful acceleration thanks to its 174 horsepower. In terms of ride, the McPherson Strut and the 4-Link Coil Spring rear suspension provides excellent handling and stability.

Safety has never been an understatement. All Super Grandia variants offers Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS), Vehicle Stability Control with Brake Assist, Hill Start Assist, Clearance and Back Sonars, Back Monitor, 9 SRS airbags (driver, front passenger, driver knee, front side, and curtain shield), and Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) 3-point seatbelts for the driver and all passengers.

The holy grail asset of this van is the Toyota Safety Sense (TSS), which fitted on the Super Grandia Elite. The TSS incorporates an active safety features which identify factors that may cause accidents and aid the driver in eliminating these factors. Features for this variant include the Pre-Collision System (PCS), Lane Departure Alert (LDA), Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC), and Automatic High Beam (AHB).

Here’s the price list of the 2020 Hiace Super Grandia:

  • Super Grandia 2.8L Fabric Monotone – P2,420,000
  • Super Grandia 2.8L Fabric 2-Tone – P2,435,000
  • Super Grandia 2.8L Leather Monotone – P2,510,000
  • Super Grandia 2.8L Leather 2-Tone – P2,525,000
  • Super Grandia 2.8L Elite – P2,875,000
  • Super Grandia 2.8L Elite 2-Tone – P2,890,000