Toyota will fully remodel the new Alphard and Vellfire and release them on June 21, 2023 . Since I am planning to purchase one, I was told by the dealer I was visiting that they prioritize the delivery dates of buyers at various stores, so I have summarized this.
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- Is it a lie? About the priority order of delivery date
- priority list
- Does the delivery date change depending on whether you choose “Alphard” or “Vellfire”?
- Does the delivery date change depending on the grade?
- summary
- About the new Alphard Vellfire
- The interior of the new Alphard Vellfire has significantly evolved.
- New Alphard specs
- What is the price and grade of the new Alphard Vellfire?
Is it a lie? About the priority order of delivery date
This is my first time purchasing a Harrier in 2020, but the situation seems to have changed significantly between then and 2023. In particular, due to the impact of the new coronavirus, the number of vehicles being shipped has decreased, and it has become difficult to purchase many car models after their release, and many of the car models that should have been even more difficult have entered the used car market and are now priced higher than new car prices. It also happens that… It is said that there are many cases where vehicles such as the Land Cruiser 300 and Lexus require a pledge, but they still appear to be on the used car market. In addition, the following conditions have been set for the full model change of the popular models Alphard and Vellfire. (It seems that there are differences depending on the store.)
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priority list
There is a history of continuous purchases at dealers. (New sales may be refused)
You can trade in your current car.
Purchase plans, payment methods, and installment contracts are available. (KINTO/residual value setting plan)
I am asking the dealer for maintenance .
Priority based on car model/grade selection (some car models may have earlier delivery dates)
All of this can actually be said to be natural. “ Continuous purchase history at dealers ” This is the easiest to understand, but they are the most important customers for dealers who can make continuous sales, and they are the users who spend their money. “ You can trade in your current car. ” This also allows you to make a profit similar to what you can make on Toyota’s directly managed “used car market.” “ You can make a contract in installments (KINTO/residual value setting plan) ” This also generates interest compared to a lump sum of cash, so you can make a profit on the interest rate. ` `Maintenance at the dealer ” This also leads to profit for the dealer. In other words, no matter which option you consider, priority (points) are given to those who will be profitable for the retailer. You may need to keep this in mind when making your purchase.
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Does the delivery date change depending on whether you choose “Alphard” or “Vellfire”?
According to the dealers I have checked, the number of Alphards and Vellfires scheduled to arrive is higher than the number of Alphards. However, I was told that if I wanted to get it quickly, I should choose Vellfire. As expected, “Alphard” is said to have a good reputation in terms of name value, so it is expected that popularity will be concentrated.
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Does the delivery date change depending on the grade?
When I asked if the delivery time changes depending on the grade, I was told that the highest grade “Executive Lounge” is likely to have a longer delivery time.The reason is that it is equipped with a lot of equipment and parts are difficult to obtain, so the delivery time will be longer. It seems to be expected . “Z” and “Z Premium” may be recommended.
summary
After considering various discussions, I came to the conclusion that if you want to speed up your riding order, you should consider “KINTO/residual value setting plan”, “maintenance pack contract”, “car trade-in”, and depending on your preference, “Vellfire”. It seems that by selecting “Z” or “Z Premium” the delivery date may be accelerated. Of course, the number of Alphards and Vellfires in stock will vary depending on the dealer you purchase from, so please discuss this with your sales representative before negotiating.
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About the new Alphard Vellfire
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.
Alphard
Alphard
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 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.
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The interior of the new Alphard Vellfire 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)
14 inch display audio
12.3 inch large full LCD digital meter
latest shift knob
Furthermore, 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 allows for more movement in the second row than in the previous model, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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) |
In-line 4-cylinder 2.5L direct injection engine D-4S |
| Maximum output | 131kW(178ps)/ 5,700rpm |
205ps/ 6,600rpm |
| Maximum torque | 221Nm(22.5kgm)/ 3,600-5,200rpm |
250Nm/ 4,800rpm |
| Front motor maximum output |
88kw(120ps) | – |
| Front motor maximum torque |
202Nm(20.6kgm) | – |
| Maximum system output | 155kw(211ps) | – |
transmission |
Electric continuously variable transmission | Direct Shift-CVT |
| 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 |
What is the price and grade of the new Alphard Vellfire?
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.
Alphard
| grade | engine | Drive system | Price (10%) |
|---|---|---|---|
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
| grade | engine | Drive system |
Price (10%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Vellfire
Alphard