Engine
2.8L
Drivetrain
RWD
Body Type
VAN
Transmission
AUTO
Seats
7
Doors
4
Color
White
Trim Colour
-
Condition
USED
There's a reason the HiAce camper is iconic. Practical, proven, and unmistakable — and this 1997 SLWB High Roof represents the format at its finest.
With extra interior standing headroom (182cm — you walk upright inside), seating for seven, and the ability to sleep 3–4, it's as capable as a motorhome and as comfortable as home. Built in December 1997 to the standard that made these vans a cult classic across Australia and Japan alike. Under the bonnet is Toyota's legendary 3L engine — a 2.8L naturally-aspirated, mechanically-injected, non-turbo diesel famous for its bulletproof simplicity. No turbo to fail. No common-rail electronics to fault. No DPF to clog. A proper pre-electronic workhorse. At just 104,698 km, there's a lifetime of adventures ahead.
The camper conversion is a thoughtful, full-featured build. Stand tall with the extra high top. Cook on the Flat Twin 2-burner gas cooktop with overhead exhaust fan. Wash up at the sink with extendable tap, fed by a 40-litre underbody steel water tank. Retreat to the rear wet room when needed. Sleep on the fixed overhead bunk and fold-flat bench seating for 3–4. Timber cabinetry runs throughout — drawers, overhead lockers, and shelving keep everything organised. Curtains, LED lighting, a Dometic roof vent, and a Thule Omnistor 5000 3-metre awning mean shade and shelter are always just a pull away.
Off-grid capability is genuine. A 170W semi-flexible solar panel feeds a 25A DC-DC/MPPT dual-input charger into a 100Ah lithium battery, with a 1,500W inverter and 240V outlet for mains-style power on the road. The iTech battery monitor keeps you across your power at all times.
Rising Rides is a specialist Toyota HiAce dealership based in Lidcombe, Sydney NSW. We operate under NSW Motor Dealer Licence MD095543 and focus exclusively on Toyota HiAce 4WD vans, campervans and motorhomes — it's all we do.
Every Rising Rides vehicle is personally selected, fully inspected, serviced, and prepared in-house at our Lidcombe workshop before it is listed. Every van includes a 5-Year Nationwide Premium Warranty at no extra cost, NSW registration, a fresh service, a roadworthy certificate, and lifetime support from our team. Finance and trade-ins are welcome.
Our commitment is straightforward: honest pricing, full transparency, and specialist expertise on every van we sell.
Every Rising Rides vehicle ships with a 5-Year Nationwide Premium Warranty included at no extra cost — underwritten by AWN Insurance (Australian Warranty Network), rated 4.8★ from 2,300+ verified reviews on ProductReview.com.au (96% positive).
A level of warranty cover that's genuinely rare on any used vehicle at any price — included as standard with every Rising Rides van.
JEVIC-Certified Odometer. Every Rising Rides vehicle arrives with JEVIC-certified odometer documentation. JEVIC is the independent Japanese export inspection authority that physically verifies odometer accuracy before export. The kilometre reading you see is the reading the inspector verified — not an owner-reported figure.
Full Australian Compliance — Ready to Register. This vehicle has completed full Australian compliance certification, signed off by qualified Australian engineers. Lighting, seatbelts, tyres, VSB (Vehicle Standards Bulletin) requirements — all verified and approved. NSW registered and road-legal from the moment you drive it away. No import project, no waiting on paperwork.
Genuine JDM Import. Sourced directly from Japan, where strict biennial vehicle inspection (shaken) standards and salt-free roads preserve vehicles in exceptional mechanical and body condition. Many HiAce configurations — including factory SLWB 4WD combinations and premium Super GL trim levels — were never available new in the Australian market, making JDM imports the only route to these specifications.
Toyota 3L engine — the bulletproof one. 2.8L naturally-aspirated mechanical-injection diesel. No turbo, no electronics, no DPF. The simplest HiAce diesel Toyota ever made — and arguably the most forgiving to own long-term.
104,698 km after 29 years. Genuine low-km survivor from the cult-classic H100 generation.
Full rear wet room. Bathroom space is rare in any camper. In a 1997 SLWB? Very rare.
Modern off-grid in a classic shell. 100Ah lithium + MPPT + 1500W inverter + 240V mains — travel-ready technology in the iconic HiAce camper shape.
7 seats, sleeps 3-4. Genuine family camper versatility.
Thule Omnistor 5000 awning. Premium outdoor living setup included.
Finance and trade-ins welcome.
Is this van ready to drive away today?
Yes. It is NSW registered, roadworthy certified, freshly serviced, and fully inspected. Ready to drive from our Lidcombe NSW showroom or deliver to your nearest capital city.
What warranty is included?
A 5-Year Nationwide Premium Warranty from AWN Insurance, included at no extra cost. No excess fee, no kilometre limit, no claim limit, up to $1,750 per claim, Australia-wide, any licensed mechanic.
What is included in the price?
NSW registration, a roadworthy certificate, a fresh service, a professional detail, the 5-Year Nationwide Premium Warranty, and lifetime support from the Rising Rides team.
Can the van be delivered to another state?
Yes. We deliver Australia-wide. Brisbane or Melbourne $300, ACT $200, SA $600, WA $900. Pickup from our Lidcombe NSW workshop is free.
Who is Rising Rides?
Rising Rides is a specialist Toyota HiAce dealership based in Lidcombe, Sydney NSW (NSW Motor Dealer Licence MD095543). We exclusively import, inspect, service and prepare Toyota HiAce 4WD vans, campervans and motorhomes — it is all we do.
Has this vehicle been inspected?
Yes. Every Rising Rides vehicle passes a full in-house mechanical inspection, road test, service, and professional detail before it is listed for sale. No shortcuts, no exceptions.
Rising Rides — Specialist Toyota HiAce Dealership, Lidcombe NSW
NSW Motor Dealer Licence MD095543
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