Daihatsu Gran Max
The Daihatsu Gran Max is a series of light commercial vehicles produced and sold by the Japanese automaker Daihatsu since late 2007. It is also rebadged and marketed by Toyota as the Toyota LiteAce and Toyota TownAce since 2008, and by Mazda in Japan as the Mazda Bongo since 2020.
Overview
Developed by Daihatsu under the lead of chief engineer Masaharu Tezeni, the Gran Max was released in November 2007 as the replacement of the Indonesian market Zebra of similar size. It also replaced the Perodua Rusa in Malaysia. It is similar to the tenth-generation by its "semi-cab" configuration for both the van and pickup models. Produced in Indonesia by Astra Daihatsu Motor, it is powered by 1,298 cc, 1,495 cc and 1,496 cc petrol engines and is both wider and longer than the kei car-sized Hijet.Markets
Indonesia
The Gran Max was launched in Indonesia on 6 November 2007 as the successor to the aging Zebra Espass pickup and commercial van. It was initially available with 1.3-litre K3-DE and 1.5-litre 3SZ-VE petrol engines. Both engines were only paired with a 5-speed manual transmission.In August 2022, the 3SZ-VE engine option was replaced by the newer 2NR-VE unit. Other improvements include an updated four-spoke steering wheel, additional cup holder, electric power steering, larger 14-inch alloy wheels, and a higher ground clearance by. No other changes were made to the exterior.
In September 2025, the Gran Max gets a new variant: the 1.5 Blind Van AC-PS with a 4-speed automatic transmission. The variant comes equipped with dual front SRS Airbags, retractable seatbelt with pretensioner and force limiter, ABS with EBD, ESC and immobiliser, as well as sliding seat with adjustable front headrest, complete HVAC system with adjustable feet ventilation, front defogger and heater, headlamp levelling, fuel lid opener and a set of four larger 14-inch steel wheels, that makes it higher on ground clearance.