The 2019 Toyota Town Ace Van (S400 series) is the middle child of Toyota’s commercial lineup—bigger than a Probox but smaller than a HiAce. Built in Indonesia by Daihatsu (as the Gran Max) and rebadged for Toyota, it is a simple, rugged, rear-wheel-drive workhorse. It is perfect for businesses that have outgrown a station wagon but aren't ready for the bulk and cost of a Regius Ace.

The 2019 Town Ace is powered by the 3SZ-VE 1.5L Petrol engine. This is a very common engine in Kenya (also found in the Toyota Rush and Avanza).

• Manual (5-Speed): RECOMMENDED The manual gearbox extracts the most power from the 1.5L engine, making it easier to carry the full 750kg load up hills.
• Automatic (4-Speed): Convenient for city deliveries, but feels sluggish when fully loaded.

• Square Box Design: The cargo area is perfectly square with minimal wheel arch intrusion. It is designed to stack boxes efficiently.
• Dual Sliding Doors: Standard on almost all models, allowing loading from either side of the street.

• Consumption: 11–13 km/l. It is decent, but not as efficient as a Probox Hybrid.
• Spares: Parts are widely available because it shares mechanicals with the Rush and Avanza. However, body parts (tail lights, bumpers) are specific to the Town Ace.
• Tyres: Uses 13-inch LT tyres. These are very cheap (Ksh 4,000 each) and durable.

Semi-Cab Layout: The front wheels are pushed forward (unlike the HiAce where you sit on them). This gives a slightly better ride and safety, but the ground clearance (175mm) is just average. The rear leaf springs are stiff, designed for loads, not comfort.

The following are average showroom prices for fresh imports in Nairobi, Mombasa, Kisumu, Nakuru, and Eldoret.

Who is this for? The supplier who moves heavy, dense goods (like flour, paint, or tiles) where a Probox suspension would collapse. Who is it NOT for? Highway couriers—it lacks the top-end speed and stability for long-distance rushing.