Toyota 4th generation new "Alphard" Points that I think are disappointing Summary of bad points

Toyota will fully remodel the new 4th generation Alphard and release it on June 21, 2023. I will buy a new model. So, after doing some research, I decided to summarize the parts that I thought were disappointing.

table of contents

Points that I find disappointing about the new Alphard
summary
About the new Alphard
The interior of the new Alphard has significantly evolved.
New Alphard specs

Points that I find disappointing about the new Alphard

The new Alphard has some of the latest safety technologies as options, so be careful not to miss any selections.

In particular, in the case of the most popular grade of the new Alphard, the “Z” grade, there are many things that are not standard equipment, so please be careful not to forget to select the options below.

Toyota Teammate Advanced Park + Parking Brake Support

“Executive Lounge” and “Z Premier” are standard equipment. All new Alphard models are equipped with the next-generation Toyota Safety Sense as standard . This alone is great as it has many functions, but even though it has a lot of safety equipment (Z is a manufacturer option), it is definitely worth adding this.

Advanced Park

After stopping next to the space you want to park, press the advanced park switch to confirm the parking location. Then, when you press the start switch, the vehicle completes parking by assisting with steering, accelerator, and brake operations while monitoring the surrounding area (shifting is manual).

Advanced Park (with remote function) Hybrid vehicle

Limited to hybrid vehicles, you can remotely park and exit the vehicle by operating a dedicated smartphone app from outside the vehicle. Those who want to do this will definitely choose a hybrid car.

Parking support brake (stationary object) [Intelligent clearance sonar]

When parking or driving at low speeds, when there is a risk of colliding with a stationary object such as a wall, when starting suddenly due to pressing the accelerator pedal incorrectly or too much, or when starting due to pressing the shift lever incorrectly, the sensor automatically adjusts the direction of travel. The system activates when a stationary object is detected, mitigating the collision and supporting collision damage reduction.

Rear cross traffic auto brake + front cross traffic alert

Front Cross Traffic Alert (FCTA)

Detects vehicles approaching from the left and right, such as when entering an intersection. If the driver attempts to start even though a vehicle is approaching, a buzzer and display alert the driver. In addition, the color head-up display displays an animation of the direction in which the vehicle is approaching, providing a warning that is easy for the driver to notice.

Rear Cross Traffic Auto Brake (RCTA)

Detects blind spots when reversing and alerts you. If there is a risk of collision, the system automatically applies brake control to help reduce damage caused by collisions with approaching vehicles.

The new “Alphard” NA model is equipped with the old 2.5L inline 4-cylinder + Super CVT-i

The 2.5L inline 4-cylinder + Super CVT-i, which was popular in the previous generation Alphard and Vellfire, was carried over and continued to be used. It combines powerful and smooth acceleration from start-up with good fuel efficiency. It’s a shame because I would have liked the new engine to be adopted at the same time as the full model change.

spec	2.5L inline 4-cylinder engine
Maximum output	134kW (182ps) / 6,000rpm
Maximum torque	235Nm (24.0kgm) / 4,100rpm
transmission	Super CVT-i
Drive system	2WD/4WD
WLTC mode fuel consumption	10.6km/L (2WD) 10.3km/L (4WD)

The passenger seat of the new Alphard is not an ottoman.

The passenger seat of the new Alphard does not have an ottoman. Since it was adopted in the SC package of the 30 series, people who have their wives in the passenger seat need to be careful .

Late 30 series previous generation Alphard — Early 40 series new Alphard

The shape of the shift knob of the new Alphard differs depending on the grade.

It wasn’t until I saw the actual car that I noticed that the shape of the shift knob for the “Z” and “Executive Lounge” grades was different. I purchased a “Z” hybrid car, but I feel a little disappointed. The new shift knobs used in the Prius and Crown are more stylish. It can’t be helped if it’s a model like the base grade, but the “Z” grade hybrid model costs 6.2 million yen, and the Vellfire “Z Premium” costs 6.9 million yen.In addition to various standard equipment, the shift knob has this latest shape. Isn’t “Z” also supposed to be this shift knob? I even feel a little angry. There will be no changes from now… I’m sure it will be unified when improvements are made.

The new Alphard body color is only available in 3 colors

The new Alphard only comes in three body colors. What I find very disappointing is that the only black color available is “Black <202>”, which is the most difficult to use. I would have liked to see the latest colors such as Precious Black Pearl <219> adopted.

Platinum White Pearl Mica <089>

Black <202>

Pleasure Leo Blonde <4Y7>

The new “Alphard” does not have a “Z Premium” grade setting

The new Vellfire, which will be released at the same time, has Z Premium, but the new Alphard does not. This made me think that although it is possible to have similar equipment by selecting more options, it would be okay to have similar grade settings as a package.

Premium Nappa leather executive power seats are not available for the Z grade of the new Alphard.

The new Vellfire, which will be released at the same time, has Z Premium, but the new Alphard does not. As a result, if you want to select a premium nappa leather executive power seat in the Alphard, that is, if you want to select a genuine leather seat, you have no choice but to select the top grade “Executive Lounge”.

Interior color “Sunset Brown” cannot be selected for the new “Alphard”

There are two basic interior colors, and the Vellfire is available in a special “Sunset Brown” grade. If you choose the interior color “Sunset Brown”, you will choose “Vellfire”.

summary

I have summarized the contents of various researches, and of course there are many points that you will not be dissatisfied with if you choose the highest grade “Executive Lounge”, but there must be many people who cannot afford it due to the price, so “Alphard” There are many people who choose the “Z” grade, but I would like them to do some preparation before going into a business negotiation to avoid regretting it later if they forget to select it at the time of purchase.

About the new Alphard

Adopts the newly developed TNGA (Toyota New Global Architecture) “GA-L platform.”

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 seats feature 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 features a 13.2-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.

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 from 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 over 40% 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.

The interior of the new Alphard has 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)

Furthermore, the rear seats are equipped with a “twin dimming panoramic roof” and “LED roof color illumination” is also used, just like the previous generation. The rear seats of the top-of-the-line Executive Lounge are equipped with two central control touch panels that allow you to intuitively operate various comfort features such as seat recline and TV . “ Universal steps ” are installed on both sides (optional). Although the third row seat is a flip-up type, the two-stage mechanism allows for more movement in the second row than in the previous model, increasing the variety of seat arrangements.

New Alphard specs

spec	alphard hybrid model	Alphard
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)	–
Maximum system 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

Vellfire

https://toyota.jp/vellfire/

Alphard

https://toyota.jp/alphard/

toyotanearme