The new Toyota Proace range launches in Ireland

There will be two specification grades on the Proace - GL and a higher GX, though the latter will only be available on the Medium and Long sized Proace vans. With the GL standard equipment includes 16-inch steel wheels, black bumpers, door handles, heated door mirrors and side mouldings. Inside there is cruise control with a speed limiter function, Bluetooth, electric windows, tyre pressure warning system, a solid bulkhead, 180-degree panel rear doors and pre-wiring for a tow bar system. The GX specification in addition to that adds colour-coded bumpers, door handles, mirrors, side mouldings, LED daytime running lights, and front fog lamps. The interior features air conditioning, rear parking sensors, rear view mirror, Smart Cargo Seat, and a glazed bulkhead.

On the Proace Verso there are four different versions available; a Combi, Shuttle, Family and VIP and will range in seating from six to nine passengers depending on the model. Models will feature alloy wheels ranging in size from 16- to 17-inch steel wheels or 17-inch alloy wheels.

Toyota will offer a choice of 1.6- to 2.0-litre diesel engines ranging in power from 95- to 150hp with either five- or six-speed manual transmissions in the Proace commercial van. On the passenger side of things, the Proace Verso will be available with available with a 115hp 1.6-litre engine and a 150hp 2.0-litre engine, both with six-speed manual transmissions. A more powerful 180hp version will be offered with an automatic transmission in the passenger Verso VIP model.

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Pricing for the Proace van will start a €20,495 for the Compact, rising to €21,995 for the Medium and €23,500 for the Long, all of which are based on the 1.6-litre diesel engine. The 2.0-litre will start its pricing at €24,195. Pricing for the Proace Verso Combi and Proace Verso VIP has yet to be confirmed, but the Shuttle will be priced from €37,550 with the Family at €38,750.