Toyota Coaster

Toyota Coaster
Toyota Coaster used as a small school bus in Australia.
Overview
Manufacturer	Toyota Motor Corporation
Also called	Hino Liesse II Joylong HKL6700
Body and chassis
Class	Minibus
Body style	Single-decker minibus (short & long body)
Floor type	Step entrance
Chassis	SWB / LWB / SLWB
Powertrain
Engine	Toyota R-series, B-series, 3F, 2H, 12H, 1HZ, 1HD, 1BZ, 3RZ, 2TR Hino N04C
Capacity	26 / 30
Power output	110 kW
Transmission	Manual / Automatic
Dimensions
Length	6,200–7,700 mm (244.1–303.1 in)
Width	2,000 mm (78.7 in)
Height	2,600 mm (102.4 in)
Curb weight	4,990 kg (11,001.1 lb)

The Toyota Coaster is a single-decker minibus produced by Toyota Motor Corporation. It was introduced in 1969, with the second generation introduced in 1982, followed by the third generation in 1993 and the fourth generation in late 2016. The third generation Coaster received a facelift in 2001, and again in 2007. In Japan, the Coaster is sold exclusively at Toyota Store dealerships. Since 1996, the Toyota Coaster is also sold under the name Hino Liesse II.

The Coaster is produced in Japan at Kariya, Aichi (Yoshiwara plant).

A number of unlicensed clones of third generation Coasters have been made in China, including Joylong Motors' HKL6700,Golden Dragon's XML6701 and Sunlong Bus' SLK6770. These were sold in China in left hand drive form and in Hong Kong in right hand drive form.

The fourth generation Toyota Coaster was unveiled on 22 December 2016 and will be available for purchase in Japan on 23 January 2017.

The Toyota Coaster was introduced in 1969 as a 17-passenger minibus using the same running gear as the Toyota Dyna of the time. Early models used the 2.0-liter Toyota R engine with 4-speed manual transmission. With 98 PS (72 kW), an RU19 Coaster could reach a top speed of 110 km/h (68 mph). Subsequent models used a variety of four and six-cylinder diesel and petrol engines, and an option of automatic transmission was later introduced. A smaller alternative was later introduced at Toyopet Store locations, based on the Toyota ToyoAce called the Toyota HiAce which had the ability to carry up to 10 passengers but complied with Japanese Government regulations concerning exterior dimensions and engine displacement that the Coaster didn't.