Toyota HiAce is renowned for being extremely reliable and long lived, with many owners getting many hundreds of thousands of kilometres on the clock without any major problems. But some skeptics say that reputation might be exaggerated or based on older models. Whether newer HiAce vans have the same level of durability of old as there are more electrics involved is still debated. In addition, make and model notwithstanding, there’s a lot you can do to boost a vehicle’s mileage (or longevity), and a lot you can do that can diminish the life of a vehicle. Some users claim that the HiAce can handle rough conditions and heavy use, while others say that it’s no worse than other well cared for vans. Van enthusiasts and potential buyers are hotly debating whether the HiAce really deserves its 'bulletproof' status.