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Toyota has fully remodeled the new Vellfire and will release it on June 21, 2023. The author purchased a new model, but there was no display vehicle at the dealership, so I went to a place where there was a display vehicle and actually looked at the vehicle, so I would like to share my impressions.

Toyota’s new “Vellfire” exterior Impressions after seeing the actual vehicle

I have signed contracts for many cars in the past without seeing the actual car, but this new Vellfire is simpler in a good way than its predecessor, so I thought from looking at the photos that it would have a slightly more luxurious feel. . I saw a lot of people thinking the same way on social media, but when I actually saw it, I thought, “It feels luxurious and nice!The new Vellfire is definitely better!” Furthermore, some people may feel that the design of the popular late 30 series predecessor Alphard is more like a Vellfire. The vehicle on display is the “Z Premium” grade.

The front area, especially the shape of the headlights and front grille, has a more detailed design than the late 30 series, and although it’s hard to tell in the photo, it was definitely better than the late 30 series.

LED sequential turn lamp (flowing turn signal)

The “LED sequential turn lamp (flowing turn signal)” that was used in the 3rd generation “Alphard” will now be adopted in the 4th generation as well. LED sequential turn lamps (flowing turn signals) are used in many luxury cars, including Lexus LS, NX, and RX, Toyota Harrier, and Crown. The new Alphard and Vellfire use extremely bright LED lighting, and this time the bottom of both sides of the front bumper glows yellow, acting as turn signals. I’m sure there are pros and cons, but to me it seemed very high-class. It is likely that future Toyota luxury cars will be equipped with LED turn signals like this. “LED sequential turn lamps (flowing turn signals)” have been discontinued in the “ Harrier ” and “ Crown ” models, but the ` `Land Cruiser 300 ” has adopted them , and the “Alphard” and “Vellfire” have also adopted them. Became.

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Toyota 4th generation new “Vellfire” interior Impressions after seeing the actual car

Interior Impressions of the front seats

The interior gave me the impression of a high quality luxury car, similar to the late 30’s. The front seats had a “ 12.3-inch large full LCD digital meter ” and “ 14-inch display audio, T-Connect SD navigation system ” that seemed to exceed those of Lexus.

Furthermore, the actual passenger seat of the new Vellfire 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 . I bought it without realizing it, so I just hope that I don’t tell my wife and she doesn’t find out.

Interior Rear seat impressions

The rear seats of the late 30 series Vellfire “SC Package” and the new early 40 series Vellfire “Z Premium” have seats with almost the same shape, so the impression of sitting on them was the same in a good way, and they were very comfortable.

The rear seats have a “super long overhead console” and “twin dimming panoramic roof.” Although the same “LED roof color illumination” is also used as in the previous model , it gives the impression that it is more subdued than the previous model.

summary

After seeing the actual car, I’m glad I chose the “Z” grade. I debated whether to choose the “Executive Lounge” until the end, but I decided that the “Z” grade would be sufficient. There are many things you won’t be dissatisfied with if you choose “Executive Lounge”, but there are probably many people who can’t afford it due to the price, so in the case of “Vellfire”, there are many people who choose “Z Premium” grade. There are many of them, but I would like you to do some preparation before going into a business negotiation to avoid regretting later if you forget to make a selection at the time of purchase. The author has installed almost all the options on the new Alphard grade “Z” so that there will be no regrets. I was told that the delivery time is unknown and that I should expect it to take a year. I was also told that “Vellfire” has a faster delivery time.

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About the new Alphard and 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 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)

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.

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 Vellfire specs

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 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

New Alphard Vellfire price grade

There are two grades to choose from for the new Alphard: the top grade “Executive Lounge” and the intermediate grade “Z.” (The previous model had 8 types: “X”, “S”, “SC”, “SR”, “G”, “GF”, “SC”, and “Executive Lounge”) . There are two types to choose from.

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%)
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
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%)
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

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Vellfire

https://toyota.jp/vellfire/

Alphard

https://toyota.jp/alphard/