As most of you know, vanning is very popular in Japan. The most recognized JDM vans are those extreme vans with custom body work, crazy wings, airbrushed paint and loud exhausts. Sure, I love their different approach of styling but I would never be seen driving one.

Instead I would be happy to have Toyota HiAce with minor styling modifications. First I was skeptical about these vans but in the course of time they actually grew on me simply because they are different compared to EUDM style vans which daily pass by my eyes. This HiAce is an example of how I feel it should be done. 20-inch CRS ESSEX ES-20 white wheels to match the body paint, lowered stance and some sleek body parts to make it complete, and yet it’s functional and perfect to go to shopping with.

What do you think? Is it too “rice” with 20-inch white wheels? I think they fit well on the van.

EDIT BY BEN - The real reason to get a HiAce becomes apparent when you see how people have been modifying the large interior space to recreate full out living rooms in the back, couches and all. Just think of how many Japanese women will fit in one of these vans…If I sold used cars, that’d be my pitch (sorry, just watched “the goods” last night with the whole Bulletproof team and car sales pitches are fresh on my mind)