The all-new Proace Max goes on sale in the UK today, Toyota’s first heavy-duty van. Like its Proace and Proace City counterparts, Proace Max offers the option of battery electric power.
Proace Max is offered with the choice of battery electric or diesel powertrains. The BEV system produces 270hp and 410Nm or torque and has an official (WLTP) standard driving range of up to 260 miles. This allows the vehicle to be used for urban daily delivery schedules potentially without the need for overnight changing.
The driver can select from three modes to adjust performance to optimise driving range or power. Further energy efficiency is provided by a regenerative braking system.
The 110kWh lithium-ion battery can be recharged to 80% in 55 minutes with a 150kW fast-charging system. All versions are equipped with an on-board 11kWh AC onboard charger for business or home charging.
The diesel engine option is a 2.2-litre 140 unit producing a maximum 140hp. Six-speed manual or eight-speed automatic transmission can be specified, giving maximum torque of 350Nm and 280Nm respectively. Gross vehicle weight for all diesel versions is 3.5 tonnes; GVW is 4.25 tonnes for the electric models, which qualify for Government funded grant support towards the purchase cost.
Across the range, Proace Max is offered in four combinations of length and height, giving load capacity from 11.5 to 17m3.
Proace Max provides a wealth of conversion and specialist use possibilities. Factory-produced models include chassis cab and platform cab, together with one-way tipper and dropside bodies.
At launch there is a single equipment grade, Icon, which includes a multimedia system with 10-inch touchscreen and navigation and a digital instrument cluster. Automatic air conditioning, automatic headlights with automatic high beam, a reversing camera and rear parking sensors are also provided.
Owners can adapt their vehicle to suit their specific business needs with a dedicated range of accessories, including racking and shelving systems, high-security locks and a roof platform with rear ladder.
All Proace Max panel vans are ply-lined as standard but this can be deleted on request, with a commensurate reduction in the vehicle’s on-the-road price.
