Toyota will make some improvements to the new 40 series Alphard and Vellfire, add a PHEV (plug-in hybrid) model, and release them around August 2024. ( This may change due to the Toyota Industries Corporation certification fraud announced on January 29, 2024. ) In other words, the production period has been extended, and production was originally scheduled to end in June 2024 . Because it was divided into sections, it was said that some improvements would be made around June. I am also waiting for the Alphard to be delivered, but I have also been informed that the delivery date will be longer than originally planned. In the same vein, the Harrier , which added a PHEV model, was added two years after its release, but since it was introduced one year after the RAV4 PHEV equipped with this new PHEV , the new Alphard and It seems likely that a PHEV model will be added to the Vellfire in a year’s time.
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- About Toyota’s new “Alphard” and “Vellfire” PHEV models
- Thoughts on the new Alphard and Vellfire
- About the new Alphard and Vellfire
- The interiors of the new Alphard and Vellfire have significantly evolved.
- New Alphard specs
- New Alphard Vellfire price grade
- Rumors about the delivery date of Toyota’s new “Alphard”
About Toyota’s new “Alphard” and “Vellfire” PHEV models
The new 40 series Alphard and Vellfire use the newly developed TNGA (Toyota New Global Architecture) GA-K platform, similar to the RAV4, Harrier, and NXIt also shares the same features as other models in that it uses a2.5L inline 4-cylinder direct injection engine (Dynamic Force Engine) + hybrid system . Even considering this common feature, it is likely that a plug-in hybrid system similar to the PHEV model will be adopted.
Equipped with the newly developed plug-in hybrid system “THSⅡ Plug-in”, “In-line 4-cylinder 2.5L direct injection engine D-4S + motor (THSⅡ)”, large capacity lithium-ion battery (lithium-ion power: 8.8kWh) and powerful This is a model with an additional motor. System output is 302 HP (225 kW / 306 PS), which is 83 HP (62 kW / 84 PS) more than the hybrid model. The specifications from here are predictable, but the cruising range in EV mode is approximately 90km/L in WLTC mode . Hybrid fuel efficiency WLTC is approximately 17.5km/L . Acceleration performance is 0-100km/h in 7.0 seconds . The cruising range is expected to be 1,100km.
The Harrier PHEV can use the electricity stored in its large-capacity battery for purposes other than driving. In addition to being used inside the car using the outlet installed inside the car, if you insert the included vehicle power connector into the normal charging inlet, it becomes an outlet for external 100V power supply. Supports up to 1500W in total.
spec | Alphard PHEV Vellfire PHEV |
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full length | 4,995mm |
full width | 1,850mm |
Overall height | 1,935mm |
Wheelbase | 3,000mm |
Maximum output | 130kW (177ps) / 6,000rpm |
Maximum torque | 219Nm (22.3kgfm) / 3,600rpm |
Front motor maximum output |
134kW (182ps) |
Front motor maximum torque |
270Nm (27.5kgfm) |
Rear motor maximum output |
40kW (54ps) |
Rear motor maximum torque |
121Nm (12.3kgfm) |
system output | E-Four: 225kW (306ps) |
transmission |
Electric continuously variable transmission |
battery | Lithium-ion battery 18.1kWh |
Drive system | 4WD (E-Four) |
Riding capacity | 7 people |
WLTC mode fuel consumption |
17.5km/L |
EV range | Approximately 90km/L |
Expected price | Approximately 8,200,000 yen |
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Thoughts on the new Alphard and Vellfire
For Toyota, the “Harrier” is a model with high sales power, similar to the “Alphard” and “Vellfire” in the Japanese market. This time, Toyota has successfully evolved, and by changing the interior and adding a powertrain, it becomes a model that feels more evolved than it looks when you drive it. The complete safety equipment and latest equipment make it a reliable vehicle.
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About the new Alphard and Vellfire
Adopts the newly developed “GA-K platform” of TNGA (Toyota New Global Architecture) .
Equipped with new engines: ` `2.5L inline 4-cylinder direct injection engine (Dynamic Force Engine) + hybrid system ” and “2.4L direct injection turbo engine .”
Equipped with the latest version of ” Toyota Safety Sense ( TSS3 )”. Equipped with advanced driving support technology Toyota Teammate [Advanced Drive] .
The front seat has a 12.3-inch large full LCD digital meter , 14 – inch display audio, T-Connect SD navigation system + Yamaha premium sound system (all higher grades), and the rear seat entertainment system has a 14.1-inch display . It features a JBL premium sound system (15 speakers), Apple CarPlay, and Android Auto . Equipped with DCM in-vehicle communication device as standard.
Equipped with a power back door (with anti-pinch function) (all advanced grades).
Adopts a hands-free sliding door (all advanced grades).
Advanced Park (HV has remote function) Operation guidance via screen display, voice, and buzzer sounds, and by operating the steering wheel, shift position, accelerator, and brake, you can reverse park or parallel park near the target parking position confirmed on the screen. Assist in exiting from parking. Additionally, a dedicated smartphone app is available, allowing you to park remotely from outside the vehicle.
Vellfire
Vellfire
Although it maintains the same concept as the previous model, the exterior design and front and rear bumper designs have been changed. Continuing from the previous generation, it uses ” flowing turn signals (sequential turn lamps) “. The body size (total length 4,995mm, total width 1,850mm, total height 1,935mm, wheelbase 3,000mm) is maintained within the size limit for general mechanical parking lots (total length 5,000mm x total width 1,850mm or less). It uses a newly developed platform called TNGA (Toyota New Global Architecture) , which was adopted in the new Prius released in December 2015 . The engine model is equipped with a ` `2.5L inline 4-cylinder direct injection engine (Dynamic Force Engine)’ ‘ that achieves the same maximum thermal efficiency of 40% or more as the new Camry . This engine is also used in the hybrid model, which uses a smaller, lighter hybrid system called “High Performance Multi-Stage THS II” to improve fuel efficiency. The new Alphard/Vellfire Hybrid uses the same 2AR-FXE 2.5L straight-4 DOHC+ motor as the Camry Hybrid, and has a WLTC mode fuel economy of 16.5-17.7km/L. The previous model only had a 4WD (E-Four) hybrid model, but this time, for the first time, a 2WD (FF) model will be available. Additionally, the eight-seater model was discontinued.
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The interiors of the new Alphard and Vellfire have significantly evolved.
The front seats feature the latest steering wheel and shift knob of the latest design, which is shared with the new Prius and Crown. The electric parking brake and hold button are very easy to press, and the charging position is very convenient, just by placing it next to the drink holder. A 12.3-inch large full LCD digital meter , 14 -inch display audio, T-Connect SD navigation system + JBL premium sound system (15 speakers) , and a 13.2-inch display (optional) are used for the rear seat entertainment system . It uses Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Equipped with DCM in-vehicle communication device as standard. (Executive Lounge is standard equipment)
14 inch display audio
12.3 inch large full LCD digital meter
latest shift knob
Additionally, the rear seats feature a “super long overhead console” and “twin dimming panoramic roof”, as well as ` ` LED roof color illumination”, just like the previous model. The top-of-the-line “Executive Lounge” rear seats are luxuriously equipped with “seat reclining” and “relaxation” functions, as well as a “heat seat” ottoman and armrest. Furthermore, it has two ” centralized control touch panels ” that allow you to intuitively operate various comfort equipment such as the TV .
“ Universal steps ” are installed on both sides (optional). Although the third row seat is a flip-up type, the two-stage mechanism increases the movement width of the second row compared to the previous generation, increasing the variety of seat arrangements.
universal step
The moonroof’s shades are independent on the left and right sides, allowing each customer to simultaneously meet their individual wishes, such as wanting to see the sky or block out the sun. In addition, the side sunshade is a descending type, a first for Toyota.
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New Alphard specs
spec | alphard hybrid model |
Alphard |
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full length | 4,995mm | 4,995mm |
full width | 1,850mm | 1,850mm |
Overall height | 1,935mm | 1,935mm |
Wheelbase | 3,000mm | 3,000mm |
engine | In-line 4-cylinder 2.5L direct injection engine D-4S + motor (THSⅡ) |
Inline 4 cylinder 2.5L engine |
Maximum output | 140kW (190ps) / 6,000rpm |
134kW (182ps) / 6,000rpm |
Maximum torque | 236Nm (24.1kgm) / 4,300-4,500rpm |
235Nm (24.0kgm) / 4,100rpm |
Front motor maximum output |
134kw (182ps) | – |
Front motor maximum torque |
270Nm (27.5kgm) | – |
System maximum output |
184w (250ps) | – |
transmission |
Electric continuously variable transmission | Super CVT-i |
Drive system | 2WD E-Four (4 wheel drive system) |
2WD 4WD |
WLTC mode fuel consumption |
17.5-17.7km/L (2WD) 16.5-16.7km/L (4WD) |
10.6km/L (2WD) 10.3km/L (4WD) |
Riding capacity | 7 people | 7 people |
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New Alphard Vellfire price grade
There are three grades to choose from for the new Alphard: the top grade “Executive Lounge”, the intermediate grade “Z”, and the entry grade “G”. (The previous model had 8 types: “X”, “S”, “SC”, “SR”, “G”, “GF”, “SC” , and “Executive Lounge” ). There are two types to choose from.
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alphard price grade
The price for the G grade is 4,720,000 yen, which is about 4 million yen different from the higher grade Executive Lounge’s 8,500,000 yen.
grade | engine | Drive system | Price (10%) |
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G Car with side lift up tilt seat |
2.5 L in-line 4-cylinder direct injection engine + Direct Shift-CVT |
2WD | 4,720,000 yen |
G Car with side lift up tilt seat |
2.5 L in-line 4-cylinder direct injection engine + Direct Shift-CVT |
4WD | 4,900,000 yen |
Z | 2.5 L in-line 4-cylinder direct injection engine + Direct Shift-CVT |
2WD | 5,400,000 yen |
Z | 2.5 L in-line 4-cylinder direct injection engine + Direct Shift-CVT |
4WD | 5,598,000 yen |
G Car with side lift up tilt seat |
2.5 L in-line 4-cylinder direct injection engine + motor THSⅡ (hybrid) |
2WD | 5,448,000 yen |
G Car with side lift up tilt seat |
2.5 L in-line 4-cylinder direct injection engine + motor THSⅡ (hybrid) |
4WD | 5,648,000 yen |
Z | 2.5 L in-line 4-cylinder direct injection engine + motor THSⅡ (hybrid) |
2WD | 6,200,000 yen |
Z | 2.5 L in-line 4-cylinder direct injection engine + motor THSⅡ (hybrid) |
4WD | 6,420,000 yen |
Executive Lounge |
2.5 L in-line 4-cylinder direct injection engine + motor THSⅡ (hybrid) |
2WD | 8,500,000 yen |
Executive Lounge |
2.5 L in-line 4-cylinder direct injection engine + motor THSⅡ (hybrid) |
4WD | 8,720,000 yen |
Vellfire price grade
The price of Z Premium is 6,900,000 yen, which is about 2 million yen difference from the higher grade Executive Lounge’s 8,700,000 yen.
grade | engine | Drive system |
Price (10%) |
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Z Premium | 2.5 L in-line 4-cylinder direct injection engine + motor THSⅡ (hybrid) |
2WD | 6,900,000 yen |
Z Premium | 2.5 L in-line 4-cylinder direct injection engine + motor THSⅡ (hybrid) |
4WD | 7,120,000 yen |
Z Premium | 2.4L direct injection turbo engine + Direct Shift-8AT |
2WD | 6,550,000 yen |
Z Premium | 2.4L direct injection turbo engine + Direct Shift-8AT |
2WD | 6,748,000 yen |
Executive Lounge |
2.5 L in-line 4-cylinder direct injection engine + motor THSⅡ (hybrid) |
2WD | 8,700,000 yen |
Executive Lounge |
2.5 L in-line 4-cylinder direct injection engine + motor THSⅡ (hybrid) |
4WD | 8,920,000 yen |
Rumors about the delivery date of Toyota’s new “Alphard”
Currently, the delivery date of Alphard is said to be delayed due to various issues, and this is due to Toyota Industries’ certification fraud announced on January 29, 2024. Furthermore, it is said that there is a shortage of manpower at the factory, and lastly, there is the issue of quality. Increasing the number of units produced will lead to quality issues, so it is necessary to keep the number of units produced at a certain level…I have only heard this as a rumor, but in any case, the author will also be in production in June 2023. I’ve ordered it and hope to get it in at least a year.
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