Calculate Toyota Vellfire's annual maintenance costs and running costs

Toyota announced the full model change of the Vellfire on June 21, 2023, and sales began on the same day . Up until now, we have provided information on Vellfire on this site, but this time we will focus on its maintenance costs.

When using a car, it is important to understand the maintenance costs that come with owning a car, such as gas, taxes, and insurance premiums. If you don’t know about it, you may not be able to maintain Vellfire and have to let it go. Therefore, in this article, we introduce Vellfire’s gasoline costs, taxes, insurance premiums, etc., using simulations. This content will be helpful for those who are considering purchasing or are already owners. If you are interested in the maintenance costs of Vellfire, please refer to it.

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Vellfire maintenance cost/running cost
Vellfire automobile tax 43,500 yen (1 year)
Voluntary insurance premium approximately 100,000 yen (1 year)
Compulsory automobile liability insurance 17,650 yen (2 years) compulsory at the time of vehicle inspection
Ordinary car vehicle inspection Every 2 years Vehicle weight tax (weight tax) 41,000 yen (2 years)
Vehicle inspection fee: Approximately 100,000 yen (every 2 years)
Gasoline cost
Consumables/Others
Calculate costs for 1 year
Vellfire 2023 model price
A word from the editorial department

Vellfire maintenance cost/running cost

Since the Vellfire is a luxury car, it’s best to make people think that the maintenance and running costs will be high.

Automobile tax: 43,500 yen (1 year)
Weight tax: 41,000 yen (every 2 years) for items over 1,500 kg.
Voluntary insurance premium: Approximately 100,000 yen (1 year)
Vehicle inspection fee: Approximately 100,000 yen (every two years)
Parking fee: Approximately 30,000 yen (monthly)
Fuel cost: Depends on mileage
Consumables: car wash, engine oil, etc.

Vellfire automobile tax 43,500 yen (1 year)

Applying it to the table, we can see that the 2.5L inline 4-cylinder engine of the gasoline car installed in the Vellfire and the 2.5L inline 4-cylinder direct injection engine “Dynamic Force Engine” + motor “2.0L or more 2.5L” for the hybrid car. Since the engine displacement is less than 100 yen, the vehicle tax will be 43,500 yen.

Displacement	Automobile tax amount
660cc	10,800 yen
1,000cc or less	25,000 yen
More than 1,000cc but less than 1,500cc	30,500 yen
More than 1,500cc but less than 2,000cc	36,000 yen
More than 2,000cc but less than 2,500cc	43,500 yen
More than 2,500cc but less than 3,000cc	50,000 yen
More than 3,000cc but less than 3,500cc	57,000 yen
More than 3,500cc but less than 4,000cc	65,500 yen
More than 4,000cc but less than 4,500cc	75,500 yen
More than 4,500cc but less than 6,000cc	87,000 yen
Over 6,000cc	110,000 yen

Voluntary insurance premium approximately 100,000 yen (1 year)

Voluntary automobile insurance is insurance that is voluntarily purchased by people who own and use automobiles to compensate for parts that are not covered by compulsory automobile liability insurance, or to prepare for damages that are not covered by compulsory automobile liability insurance . The main differences between compulsory automobile liability insurance and voluntary insurance are as follows.

item	Compulsory automobile liability insurance	Voluntary insurance
Join	compulsion	Any
Coverage	Compensation for persons and property	Personal/property liability, vehicle insurance, passenger insurance, etc.
Compensation amount	minimum level	Subscriber chooses
Insurance fee	Depends on vehicle type and age	Depends on compensation details

Voluntary insurance mainly has the following three types of compensation .

Personal liability insurance: Compensates for damages caused by the other party’s death or injury.
Property Liability Insurance: Covers damages to the other party’s property such as vehicles and buildings.
Vehicle insurance: Covers repair costs if your car is damaged in an accident.

You can freely combine these coverages to choose the coverage that suits you. The premium for voluntary insurance is determined by conditions such as the coverage to be purchased, the type of car, age, and accident history.

This time, you can freely combine insurance plans, and the amount varies depending on the insurance company, so I think it will be around 100,000 yen per year, including vehicle insurance.

Compulsory automobile liability insurance 17,650 yen (2 years) compulsory at the time of vehicle inspection

When you purchase a car, you pay the insurance premium at the time of the vehicle inspection until the next vehicle inspection. The amount of automobile liability insurance premiums differs for standard cars and light cars, and a standard car costs 17,650 yen when purchasing a new car.

Regular car Vehicle weight tax (weight tax) required every two years for vehicle inspection 41,000 yen (2 years)

This is a legal fee that is included in the vehicle inspection fee, so it will be listed in the vehicle inspection price. The amount of vehicle weight tax is determined by vehicle type. The vehicle weight of the Vellfire is 2,060kg to 2,230kg, and private passenger cars are inspected every two years, and freight cars are inspected every year.

vehicle weight	Less than 13 years after new registration
Less than 500kg	8,200 yen
1,000kg or less	16,400 yen
1,500kg or less	24,600 yen
2,000kg or less	32,800 yen
2.500kg or less	41,000 yen
3,000kg or less	49,200 yen

This article summarizes car taxes.

[2024] Car tax types Summary of tax amounts for “automobile tax”, “weight tax” and “environmental performance tax”

Vehicle inspection fee: Approximately 100,000 yen (every 2 years)

Vehicle inspection is a system to check whether a vehicle complies with the safety standards stipulated by the Road Transport Vehicle Law. All cars must be inspected three years after purchase , and every two years thereafter . I thought the vehicle inspection cost for Vellfire would be approximately 100,000 yen.

Gasoline cost

I will. If you consider resale value, a hybrid vehicle is definitely your choice.

spec	Vellfire hybrid model	Vellfire
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 turbo engine
Maximum output	140kW (190ps) / 6,000rpm	205kW (279ps) / 6,000rpm
Maximum torque	236Nm (24.1kgm) / 4,300-4,500rpm	430Nm (43.8kgm) / 1,700~3,600rpm
Front motor maximum output	134kw (182ps)	–
Front motor maximum torque	270Nm (27.5kgm)	–
System maximum output	184w (250ps)	–
transmission	Electric continuously variable transmission	Direct Shift-8AT
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)	10.3km/L (2WD) 10.2km/L (4WD)
Riding capacity	7 people	7 people

Fuel consumption of turbo engine (2WD) is WLCT mode fuel consumption: 10.3km/L (8.0km/L)
Fuel efficiency for hybrid vehicles (2WD) is calculated using WLCT mode fuel efficiency: 17.5km/L (13.5km/L).

Calculation of driving 10,000 km when gasoline price is 170 yen per liter

Gasoline model 10,000km= 212,500 yen
Hybrid car 10,000km = 125,926 yen

Consumables/Others

Other expenses include car wash fees and parking fees at your destination.

Calculate costs for 1 year

The calculations are based on driving 10,000km per year. Also, since each payment is divided into one year, I have written it as approximately. Other costs and parking fees are not included in the calculations this time as some people incur them and others do not.

1 year cost	Vellfire gasoline car	Vellfire hybrid car
car tax	43,500 yen	43,500 yen
Voluntary insurance premium	Approximately 100,000 yen	Approximately 100,000 yen
Compulsory automobile liability insurance	Approximately 8,825 yen	Approximately 8,825 yen
Vehicle weight tax (weight tax)	Approximately 16,400 yen	Approximately 16,400 yen
Vehicle inspection cost	Approximately 50,000 yen	Approximately 50,000 yen
Gasoline cost	Approximately 212,500 yen	Approximately 125,926 yen
total	Approximately 431,225 yen	Approximately 344,651 yen

*This is based on the latest car information, so please let me know if there are any mistakes.

The maintenance costs for the Vellfire will probably be around 430,000 yen per year for a gasoline car and 340,000 yen per year for a hybrid car . I hope this will be helpful when making a purchase.

Vellfire 2023 model price

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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

A word from the editorial department

So far we’ve focused on price, but I’d also like to talk about comfort. If you value comfort and performance, we recommend a hybrid vehicle. This is because hybrid cars have better fuel efficiency and motor assist than gasoline models, giving them more room to drive. Furthermore, the well-established engine and hybrid system are already used in many vehicle models, including the RAV4, Harrier, Crown (crossover), and Camry. The Vellfire version has increased engine and motor output, providing even more comfort. This year’s maintenance costs are expected to be approximately 340,000 yen to 430,000 yen. It is important to consider these points when considering your purchase.

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Vellfire maintenance and running costs

Since the Vellfire is a luxury car, you should expect maintenance and running costs to be high.

Automobile tax: 43,500 yen (1 year)
Weight tax: Because it is over 1,500 kg, a high weight tax is charged: 41,000 yen (every two years)
Voluntary insurance premium: Approximately 100,000 yen (1 year)
Vehicle inspection fee: Approximately 100,000 yen (every 2 years)
Parking fee: Approximately 30,000 yen (monthly)
Fuel cost: Depends on mileage
Consumables: Car wash, engine oil, etc.

Vellfire automobile tax: 43,500 yen (1 year)

Applying this to the table, the gasoline vehicle equipped in the Vellfire has a 2.5L inline 4-cylinder engine, while the hybrid vehicle has a 2.5L inline 4-cylinder direct injection engine “Dynamic Force Engine” + motor “2.0L or more but less than 2.5L” displacement, so the automobile tax amount is 43,500 yen.

Displacement	Automobile tax amount
660cc	10,800 yen
Under 1,000cc	25,000 yen
Over 1,000cc and up to 1,500cc	30,500 yen
Over 1,500cc and up to 2,000cc	36,000 yen
Over 2,000cc and up to 2,500cc	43,500 yen
Over 2,500cc and up to 3,000cc	50,000 yen
Over 3,000cc and up to 3,500cc	57,000 yen
Over 3,500cc and up to 4,000cc	65,500 yen
Over 4,000cc and up to 4,500cc	75,500 yen
Over 4,500cc and up to 6,000cc	87,000 yen
Over 6,000cc	110,000 yen

Voluntary insurance premium: Approximately 100,000 yen (1 year)

Voluntary automobile insurance is insurance that a person who owns or uses a car can voluntarily purchase to cover the portion of the insurance that is not covered by compulsory automobile liability insurance, or to prepare for damage that is not covered by compulsory automobile liability insurance . The main differences between compulsory automobile liability insurance and voluntary automobile insurance are as follows:

item	Compulsory automobile liability insurance	Voluntary Insurance
Join	Forced	Any
Coverage	Personal injury and property damage compensation	Personal injury and property damage compensation, vehicle insurance, passenger insurance, etc.
Compensation amount	Minimum	Subscriber’s choice
Insurance fee	Depends on the vehicle type and age	Depends on the compensation

There are three main types of voluntary insurance coverage:

Third-party liability insurance: Covers damages to the other party who is killed or injured.
Property Damage Liability Insurance: Covers damage to the other party’s property, such as vehicles and buildings.
Vehicle insurance: Covers the cost of repairs if your car is damaged in an accident.

You can freely combine these types of coverage to choose the coverage you need. The premium for optional insurance is determined by the coverage you choose, the type of car you own, your age, your accident history, and other factors.

This time, since you can freely combine these options and the amount varies depending on the voluntary insurance company, I am thinking of paying around 100,000 yen per year, including vehicle insurance.

Compulsory automobile liability insurance required at the time of vehicle inspection: 17,650 yen (for 2 years)

When purchasing a car, you pay the insurance premium for the period until the next vehicle inspection. The amount of automobile liability insurance premium differs between regular cars and light cars, and when purchasing a new regular car, it costs 17,650 yen.

Standard car: Automobile weight tax (weight tax) required every two years for vehicle inspection: 41,000 yen (for two years)

Since it is a statutory fee that is charged within the vehicle inspection fee, it will be listed in the vehicle inspection fee. The amount of automobile weight tax is determined by the vehicle model. The vehicle weight of the Vellfire is 2,060kg to 2,230kg, and private passenger cars are inspected every two years, while cargo vehicles are inspected annually.

Vehicle weight	Less than 13 years since new registration
Under 500kg	8,200 yen
Under 1,000kg	16,400 yen
Under 1,500kg	24,600 yen
Under 2,000kg	32,800 yen
Under 2,500 kg	41,000 yen
Under 3,000kg	49,200 yen

Information about car taxes is summarized in this article.

[2024] List of car taxes: “Automobile Tax”, “Weight Tax” and “Environmental Performance Tax”

Vehicle inspection fee: Approximately 100,000 yen (every 2 years)

A vehicle inspection is a system to check whether a vehicle complies with the safety standards set by the Road Transport Vehicle Law. All vehicles must undergo a vehicle inspection three years after purchase , and every two years thereafter . I estimated that the inspection fee for the Vellfire would be about 100,000 yen.

Gasoline costs

If you consider resale value, a hybrid car is the obvious choice.

spec	Vellfire Hybrid Model	Vellfire
full length	4,995mm	4,995mm
Overall width	1,850mm	1,850mm
Height	1,935mm	1,935mm
Wheelbase	3,000mm	3,000mm
engine	In-line 4-cylinder 2.5L direct injection engine D-4S + motor (THS II)	Inline 4-cylinder 2.5L turbo engine
Maximum power	140kW (190hp) / 6,000rpm	205kW (279hp) / 6,000rpm
Maximum torque	236Nm (24.1kgm) / 4,300-4,500rpm	430Nm (43.8kgm) / 1,700-3,600rpm
Front motor maximum output	134kw (182ps)	–
Front motor maximum torque	270Nm (27.5kgm)	–
System maximum output	184w (250ps)	–
transmission	Electric variable speed transmission	Direct Shift-8AT
Drive system	2WD E-Four (four-wheel drive)	2WD 4WD
WLTC mode fuel economy	17.5-17.7km/L (2WD) 16.5-16.7km/L (4WD)	10.3km/L (2WD) 10.2km/L (4WD)
Passenger capacity	7 people	7 people

Turbo engine (2WD) fuel economy in WLCT mode: 10.3km/L (8.0km/L)
Fuel economy for hybrid vehicles (2WD) is calculated based on WLCT mode fuel economy: 17.5km/L (13.5km/L).

Calculation of driving 10,000 km when gasoline price is 170 yen per liter

Gasoline model 10,000km = 212,500 yen
Hybrid car 10,000km = 125,926 yen

Consumables and other expenses

Other expenses may include washing the car and parking fees when you are away from home.

Calculate the cost for one year

The calculation is based on driving 10,000 km per year. Also, I have stated “approximately” because I am dividing each payment by one year. Other expenses and parking fees are not included in this calculation because some people pay them and others do not.

1 year fee	Vellfire gasoline vehicle	Vellfire Hybrid Car
Automobile tax	43,500 yen	43,500 yen
Voluntary insurance premiums	Approximately 100,000 yen	Approximately 100,000 yen
Compulsory automobile liability insurance	Approximately 8,825 yen	Approximately 8,825 yen
Automobile weight tax (weight tax)	Approximately 16,400 yen	Approximately 16,400 yen
Vehicle inspection fee	Approximately 50,000 yen	Approximately 50,000 yen
Gasoline costs	Approximately 212,500 yen	Approximately 125,926 yen
total	Approximately 431,225 yen	Approximately 344,651 yen

*This is based on the latest automotive information, so please let us know if you find any mistakes.

The annual maintenance cost of a Vellfire is about 430,000 yen for a gasoline-powered car, and about 340,000 yen for a hybrid car . I hope this information will be helpful when purchasing a car.

Vellfire 2023 model price

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grade	engine	Drive system	Price (10%)
Z Premium	2.5 L inline 4-cylinder direct injection engine + motor THS II (hybrid)	2WD	6,900,000 yen
Z Premium	2.5 L inline 4-cylinder direct injection engine + motor THS II (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 inline 4-cylinder direct injection engine + motor THS II (hybrid)	2WD	8,700,000 yen
Executive Lounge	2.5 L inline 4-cylinder direct injection engine + motor THS II (hybrid)	4WD	8,920,000 yen

A word from the editorial department

So far, we have focused on price, but we would like to talk about comfort as well. If you value comfort performance, we recommend a “hybrid car”. This is because hybrid cars have better fuel economy and motor assistance than gasoline models, allowing you to drive with more ease. In addition, the engine and hybrid system that are already well-established in many models such as the “RAV4”, “Harrier”, “Crown (crossover)”, and “Camry” are used. The Vellfire specification has increased engine and motor output, providing even more comfort. The annual maintenance cost for this car is expected to be around 340,000 to 430,000 yen. It is important to consider these points when considering your purchase.

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