Toyota Townace
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| Production | 1970–present |
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1973–1975 LiteAce wagon (KM10G; pre-facelift)
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| Also called | Daihatsu Delta 750 (D10) |
| Production | November 1970 – September 1979 |
| Assembly | Japan: Toyota, Aichi (Honsha plant) |
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| Layout | Front-engine, rear-wheel-drive |
| Related | Toyota TownAce (R10) |
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| Transmission | 4-speed manual |
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| Wheelbase | 2,050 mm (80.7 in) |
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 1978–1979 LiteAce van (facelift)
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1971–1978 Daihatsu Delta 750 (pre-facelift)
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1978–1979 Daihatsu Delta 750 (facelift)
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1982–1986 LiteAce truck "just low" (KM20; facelift)
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| Also called | Daihatsu Delta 750 (D20) |
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| Assembly | Japan: Toyota, Aichi (Honsha plant; October 1979 – September 1982) |
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| Layout | Front-engine, rear-wheel-drive |
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| Wheelbase | 2,080 mm (81.9 in) |
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1979–1982 Daihatsu Delta 750
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LiteAce van (YM30)
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| Assembly | Japan: Toyota, Aichi (Honsha plant, 1985–2004); Hamura, Tokyo (Hino, 2004–2007) |
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1978 TownAce wagon Custom Extra (TR15; pre-facelift)
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| Also called | Daihatsu Delta Wide (B10) |
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| Assembly | Japan: Toyota, Aichi (Honsha plant) |
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| Layout | Front-engine, rear-wheel-drive |
| Related | Toyota LiteAce (M10) |
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1979–1980 Daihatsu Delta Wide (TB15; first facelift)
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1980–1982 Daihatsu Delta Wide (second facelift)
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1985–1988 TownAce (first facelift)
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| Production | November 1982 – December 1991 |
| Assembly | Japan: Kariya, Aichi |
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| Body style | 4-door van/wagon |
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| Wheelbase | 2,235 mm (88.0 in) |
| Length | 4,315–4,455 mm (169.9–175.4 in) |
| Width | 1,670–1,685 mm (65.7–66.3 in) |
| Height | 1,940–1,955 mm (76.4–77.0 in) (high roof) |
The Toyota LiteAce and TownAce are a line of commercial and derivative passenger cars produced by the Japanese manufacturer Toyota. These vehicles originally utilized the cab-over-engine configuration, although since 1996 a semi-cab-over arrangement has featured instead. The LiteAce launched in 1970 as light-duty truck, with commercial and passenger van/wagon body variants added in 1971. In 1976, Toyota released the larger TownAce van/wagon that derived from the LiteAce; a TownAce truck arrived later in 1978. Between 1982 and 1992, the series accommodated the MasterAce Surf—an upscale TownAce passenger wagon.
The two model lines existed separately until 1982 when TownAce trucks became rebadged LiteAce trucks—then in 1992 LiteAce vans became rebranded TownAce vans—thus unifying the once separate vehicle lines. In Japan, the LiteAce retailed at Toyota Auto Store dealerships, with the TownAce sold at Toyota Corolla Store dealerships. The LiteAce and TownAce have been commonly exported to Africa, Asia and Australia. Over the years, select LiteAce/TownAce models have also been available with Daihatsu Delta badging in Japan. Originally sold as the Delta 750 based on the LiteAce truck, later versions have been badged Delta Wide and based on the TownAce van. For the final Delta retailed between 1996 and 2001, the "Wide" suffix disappeared.
The LiteAce followed the introduction of the more compact MiniAce and larger HiAce in 1967, acting as an intermediacy between these two models in size and carrying capacity. By the mid-1970s, the MiniAce had been retired and the HiAce had grown, thus creating a void in the market resumed by the TownAce. The "Ace" moniker references the Toyota Toyoace medium-duty truck sold starting 1956. The "Lite" in LiteAce refers to its light-duty capability, and the "Town" in TownAce alludes to the suitability of the model for urban areas.
Toyota released the first generation LiteAce M10 truck in November 1970 as a larger, upscale model line to sit above the MiniAce that had been introduced in 1967. In effect, LiteAce filled the gap between the smaller MiniAce and larger HiAce whilst keeping within Japanese vehicle size regulations concerning exterior dimensions and engine displacement. This meant that buyers would not be liable for additional taxes for a larger vehicle as they were with the HiAce. LiteAce had also been developed following the growing popularity of affordable cab-over-engine trucks that could carry up to 1,000 kilograms (2,200 lb). Whereas the MiniAce truck had just a 500-kilogram (1,100 lb) payload capacity, the LiteAce truck offered 750 kilograms (1,650 lb) with a three-seat front bench. The cargo bed was available in high- or low-deck.
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