Toyota just announced the 2024 HiAce in Japan with the mildest possible updates, but thankfully, those in search of a heavier redesign have plenty of aftermarket options. One of the craziest HiAce-based builds at the 2024 Tokyo Auto Salon comes from a Japanese tuner called B-Dash, featuring the front end of a Land Cruiser J300 and a very powerful audio system.
What looks like a case of face-swapping in the digital world is the result of hard work and craftsmanship. The headlights, grille, and intakes are sourced from a Toyota Land Cruiser GR Sport combined with a front bumper from Wald. The narrower face of the HiAce meant that the Land Cruiser grille had to be cut in half and shortened, but we have to admit that the integration looks mint.
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Tokyo Auto Salon / Diecock
The rest of the bodykit comprises side skirts from Essex Progress, body-colored fender extensions, a sporty rear bumper from Stinger, and 20-inch wheels by Project D D-1SR. Finally, the van was painted in a shiny Dark Red Mica Metallic shade.
Besides the unconventional styling upgrades, the Getsu Ace, as B-Dash calls it, features an overhauled interior focused on the sound experience. A new sound system supplied by Diecock takes up most of the cargo area, with multiple speakers and amplifiers. The cabin appears to have a six-seater configuration, with black and red leather upholstery plus a Recaro bucket for the driver.
There is no mention of any performance upgrades, meaning that the good-old HiAce retains the stock 2.7-liter four-cylinder petrol engine. The chassis on the other hand has been modified, with a new air suspension being responsible for the slammed look.
According to the official website of Tokyo Auto Salon, the Getsu Ace is a one-off that can’t be driven on public roads. Still, we have a feeling that there would be more than a few Toyota HiAce owners willing to infuse a little Land Cruiser into their van.