The 2019 Toyota Town Ace Truck is the urban logistics master. Origin: Japan (Built by Daihatsu in Indonesia as the Gran Max). First Generation: 1976 (R10). Current Generation: 4th Generation (S400, launched 2008, updated 2020). It sits perfectly between the smaller Lite Ace and the larger Dyna. It is compact enough for Nairobi CBD alleys but robust enough to carry nearly a tonne of cargo. It is renowned for its simple, durable construction.

Powered by the reliable 2NR engine:

• 1.5L Petrol (2NR-VE): 97 HP / 134 Nm. STANDARD This Dual VVT-i engine is shared with the Toyota Avanza and Rush. It is durable, cheap to maintain, and provides decent torque for city deliveries. Available with 5-speed Manual or 4-speed Auto.

• Cabin Space: The cab-over design maximizes cargo length but means you sit on top of the engine. The cabin is utilitarian—easy to wipe down, with durable plastics.
• Flat Deck: The cargo deck is completely flat with drop-sides on all three sides, allowing for forklift loading from any angle.

• Consumption: 12–14 km/l. Very efficient for a truck.
• Service: Parts are available everywhere. It shares components with the Avanza/Rush, so filters and plugs are standard stock items in Nairobi.
• Tyres: Uses small 13-inch commercial tyres (165R13 LT). Extremely cheap to replace.

High Deck: The high ground clearance (175mm) and short wheelbase make it agile on pot-holed roads. The suspension uses leaf springs at the rear, so it is bouncy when empty but stable when loaded. It handles overloading better than a Probox.

The following prices represent the cost of buying a 2019 Toyota Town Ace Truck in Kenya. These prices reflect showroom asking prices in major towns including Nairobi, Mombasa, Kisumu, Nakuru, and Eldoret.

Who is this for? The hardware store owner or farmer who needs more capacity than a pickup but doesn't need a 3-tonne Canter. Who is it NOT for? Highway commuters—it is noisy and slow at 100km/h.