3DF-GDH221K · QDF-GDH221K
Toyota Hiace GDH221K specs
GDH221K is the model code of the Toyota Hiace / Regius Ace (registered in Japan as a goods vehicle). Japan’s transport ministry lists it in its fuel economy lists from 2018–2026 under 2 model types 3DF-GDH221K, QDF-GDH221K. A genuine car’s chassis number starts GDH221-.
GDH221K at a glance
- Make
- Toyota
- Model
- Hiace, Regius Ace
- Model code
- GDH221K
- Model types
- 3DF-GDH221K, QDF-GDH221K
- In MLIT’s lists
- 2018–2026
- Engines
- 1GD 2,754 cc diesel
- Gearboxes
- 6-speed automatic
- Drive
- rear-wheel drive
- Kerb weight
- 2,020–2,070 kg
- Official fuel economy
- 11.3–12.8 km/L (32–36 mpg)
Fuel economy is from Japan’s official tests and is usually better than you’ll see on UK roads. MLIT doesn’t list power or torque.
3DF-GDH221K
Listed 2022–2026. The 3DF prefix (our explanation, not MLIT’s) means diesel goods vehicle or bus certified to Japan’s 2018 emissions rules. Check 3DF-GDH221K against ULEZ and clean air zones.
| Engine | Gearbox | Drive | Weight | Seats | Fuel economy | Listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1GD2,754 cc diesel | 6-speed automatic | rear-wheel drive | 2,020–2,070 kg | — | 12.2–12.8 km/L34–36 mpg, Japanese JC08 test | 2022–2026 |
| 1GD2,754 cc diesel | 6-speed automatic | rear-wheel drive | 2,020–2,070 kg | — | 11.3–11.7 km/L32–33 mpg, WLTC test | 2022–2026 |
QDF-GDH221K
Listed 2018–2021. The QDF prefix (our explanation, not MLIT’s) means diesel goods vehicle or bus certified to Japan’s 2009 emissions rules, 10% below their limits. Check QDF-GDH221K against ULEZ and clean air zones.
| Engine | Gearbox | Drive | Weight | Seats | Fuel economy | Listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1GD2,754 cc diesel | 6-speed automatic | rear-wheel drive | 2,020–2,070 kg | — | 12.2 km/L34 mpg, Japanese JC08 test | 2018–2021 |
Each row is one version as MLIT lists it. A version can appear twice when MLIT gave figures on two tests that year. Low-emission stars and trim names aren’t shown. MLIT gives fuel economy in km/L; the mpg figures are our conversion to UK gallons. Japanese tests are gentler than real UK driving, so expect less.
Check a GDH221K before you buy
Make sure the car is what the advert says: the chassis number on the V5C should start GDH221-, and the engine and gearbox should match one of the versions above. Our free check reads the UK MOT history and compares it with the chassis code.
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Questions
What engine does the GDH221K have?
MLIT lists the Toyota Hiace / Regius Ace GDH221K with 1GD 2,754 cc diesel.
What fuel economy does the GDH221K get?
Officially between 11.3 and 12.8 km/L (about 32–36 mpg), depending on the version, on Japan’s own tests. Real-world figures are usually lower, especially against the older 10-15 mode test.
How heavy is the GDH221K?
Between 2,020 and 2,070 kg kerb weight, depending on the version.
Is 3DF-GDH221K the same as GDH221K?
Yes. 3DF-GDH221K is the full model type: the letters before the hyphen are Japan’s emissions code, which changed as the rules were tightened, and GDH221K is the model code. The chassis number starts with GDH221-.
About these figures
The model types, engine codes, capacities, gearboxes, drive, weights, seats and km/L figures are copied from MLIT’s yearly lists of cars on sale in Japan each March, so “listed” years are list years, not exact production dates. The English model names, mpg conversions, emissions code explanations and chassis number matching are ours. Lists before 2013 were printed as PDFs that we read by machine; where an older list gives an engine code that doesn’t match its capacity, we’ve used the figure the same model type has in other years. Check anything that matters against the car’s own papers. Spotted a mistake? Email [email protected]. All Toyota model codes.
Source: Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT), Japan, fuel economy lists 2004–2026, used under the Public Data License 1.0. Edited and translated by JDM History.