2024 Toyota Alphard now in PH with P4.980 million starting price

Updated Aug 15, 2023 | Same topic: Automotive Industry Updates

It ditched the V6 in favor of a 2.5-liter hybrid engine. 

The all-new 2024 Toyota Alphard has quietly launched for the Philippine market. Its sole available variant is the HEV 2.5 CVT, a hybrid, and it starts at a price of Php 4,980,000.

2024 Toyota Alphard

The 2024 Toyota Alphard

Of note, this is the fourth-generation AH40 model which was initially rolled out in Toyota’s home country of Japan back in June 2023. It comes eight years after the previous third-gen AH30 model which was launched in 2015, and five years after the facelift model was introduced in 2018. 

So what does the all-new Alphard offer to prospective buyers? 

Exterior

Appearance-wise, the all-new Toyota luxury minivan gets a redesigned face with a flatter nose, a slightly longer hood, as well as a new pattern. On the outside, it features LED headlamps with automatic leveling, LED daytime running lamps, and power-folding side mirrors. 

The all-new Alphard's front end

The all-new Alphard's front end

Its sides then get a power sliding door and the same fin-like protrusion on its window line just like the outgoing model. From this angle, one can also see that it rides on a new set of 19-inch wheels. 

Its rear end, in turn, gets a pair of LED taillights with a sharper-looking new design. These are integrated into a black-colored decorative piece that straddles the entire width of the van’s rear. Other exterior features of the 2024 Alphard include a power tailgate, front/rear rain-sensing wipers, and a moon roof. 

New Alphard from the rear

New Alphard from the rear

Interior

Inside, the Alphard can comfortably seat up to seven including the driver. All are kept cool by front and rear dual-zone automatic climate control systems, and all seats are wrapped in leather. 

The second-row captain seats' remote controls

The second-row captain seats' remote controls 

Speaking of seats, the ones on the front cabin are power adjustable. Its second row meanwhile, comes in the form of two eight-way power adjustable captain seats with Ottomans, a table, and a remote control. The third row meanwhile is a 50:50 split folding seat with four-way manual adjustment and a folding armrest. 

For the driver, provided is a power tilt & telescopic steering wheel, a 12.3-inch TFT meter cluster, a push-to-start button, smart keyless entry, and paddle shifters. 

Super Long Overhead Console

Toyota's Super Long Overhead Console which houses its rear AC system and other controls

Tech & Safety

Handling the entertainment needs of the Alphard’s occupants is a 14-inch touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. This is then paired with a 15-piece JBL sound system. Charging is then provided by a 12-volt socket, Type C USB ports, and a wireless smartphone charging pad. 

A closer look at the Alphard's rear

A closer look at the Alphard's rear 

Standard on the 2024 Alphard is the Toyota Safety Sense driver-assistive suite. This includes active safety bits like adaptive cruise control, autonomous emergency braking, lane-keep assist, lane departure warning, pre-collision warning, etc. Parking is then made easy thanks to a 360-degree view camera. 

Likewise available on this luxury model is anti-lock braking, ISOFIX child seat anchors, hill-start assist, blind spot monitoring, front and rear clearance sonars, stability control, a car alarm, and an engine immobilizer. 

Engine 

For 2024, the Alphard gets a 2.5-liter hybrid inline-4 gasoline engine. The combustion component alone can make up to 185 horsepower and 233 Nm of torque. Its electric motors, in turn, can churn out 179 horsepower, upping the Alphard’s total output to 246 horsepower. 

The Alphard's gear shift lever

The Alphard's gear shift lever

Sending power to its front wheels is a continuously variable transmission (CVT) with a shift-by-wire shift lever. Ride quality is then ensured by a MacPherson strut for the front and a double wishbone rear suspension. Braking is provided by disc brakes for all four wheels and an electronic parking brake with an auto-brake hold feature. 

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Know more about Toyota Alphard 2024

Toyota Alphard

The 2024 Toyota Alphard is a seven-seater luxury van. Its sole variant in the Philippine market is the HEV 2.5 CVT which is priced at Php 4,665,000. 

Size-wise, the Alphard is 5,010mm long, 1,850mm wide, and 1,950mm in height. It also has a wheelbase length of 3,000. 

Under the hood of this Toyota van is a 2.5-liter hybrid inline-4 gasoline engine. In total, it can make up to 246 horsepower and 233 Nm of torque. Its combustion engine alone makes 185 horsepower. 

Locally, the Alphard rivals the Hyundai Staria, Mercedes-Benz B-Class, Kia Carnival, etc.

Toyota Alphard Launch

The 2024 Toyota Alphard was quietly launched for the local market in August 2023. Its sole variant, the HEV 2.5 CVT, is then priced at Php 4,665,000 for Black 3 color and P4,685,000 for Platinum White Pearl Mica and Precious Metal colors.

Toyota Alphard Exterior

On the outside, the next-gen Alphard is kitted out with LED headlamps, LED daytime running lamps, LED turn signal lights, and LED taillights. It also has power-folding, reverse-linked side mirrors, and rain-sensing wipers.

Easy access to this Toyota’s interior is then ensured by power sliding side doors. It then rides on a set of 19-inch wheels, and it gets a moonroof as well. 

Toyota Alphard Interior

Inside, the Alphard gets a three-row configuration with captain seats for its second row. The aforementioned second row gets remote power adjustability and power Ottomans. The third row meanwhile gets a 50:50 split-fold function and an armrest.

Other interior niceties found in the Alphard are a push-to-start button, a power-adjustable driver’s seat, a 64-color ambient lighting system, a digital rearview mirror, a total of four bottle holders, and nine cup holders. 

Technology & Safety Features

Ensuring safety aboard the Alphard is the Toyota Safety Sense driver-assistive suite. This includes dynamic radar cruise control, pre-collision system, automatic high beams, adaptive high beams, lane trace assist, and lane departure control.

Supporting those active safety features are a total of six airbags, ISOFIX child seat anchors, a panoramic view monitor, parking sensors, a car alarm, an engine immobilizer, anti-lock braking, stability control, etc. 

Handling entertainment for this luxury Toyota model is a 14-inch touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. It is linked to a 15-piece JBL speaker system, and it also gets a wireless smartphone charging pad. 

The driver is then provided with a 12.3-inch TFT digital gauge cluster. 

Toyota Alphard Engine & Drivetrain

The Alphard uses a 2.5-liter hybrid inline-4 gasoline engine. The combustion component alone can make up to 185 horsepower and 233 Nm of torque. Its electric motors, in turn, can produce 179 horsepower. So in total, the Alphard’s output is good for 246 horsepower.

 

The 2024 Toyota Alphard gets three different color options. There’s Platinum White Pearl Mica, Precious Metal, and Black 3. 

The Toyota Alphard, output-wise, sits on the top of the minivan gang as the most powerful. Plus, it has the advantage of being a hybrid. It is also a match against its rivals when it comes to on-board features for both comfort and safety. 

Toyota Alphard Pros & Cons

 Pros Cons
  • Well-equipped for safety

  • Brimming with comfort features

  • Peppy engine on paper

  • Stylish

  •  A bit pricey

Toyota Alphard Q&A

1. How much is a Toyota Alphard 2024?

The Toyota Alphard HEV 2.5 CVT is priced at Php 4,665,000 for Black 3 color and P4,685,000 for Platinum White Pearl Mica and Precious Metal colors.

2. How many seater is an Alphard 2024?

Alphard 2022 has 7 seats.

3. Is Toyota Alphard a V6?

Yes, it is. The Toyota Alphard gives users a single-engine option: 3.5L 2GR-FE V6 Gasoline.

4. What is the Length of Toyota Alphard Philippines?

The long wheelbase of Toyota Alphard Philippines is 3,000 mm.

5. Which is more expensive Mercedes-Benz V-Class or Alphard?

It is the Mercedes-Benz V-Class. The price of V-Class ranges from 4,390,000 PHP to 5,190,000 PHP, while the price of Alphard is 4,665,000 PHP.

 

₱ 4,980,000

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Cesar G.B. Miguel

Cesar G.B. Miguel

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Cesar Guiderone B. Miguel was born and raised in Iligan City, Lanao Del Norte. He graduated in 2010 with a Bachelor of Arts in English degree from Mindanao State University - Iligan Institute of Technology. He previously worked as a freelance writer for various websites, as a member of the Iligan City Disaster Risk Reduction Management's training staff, and as a medical sales representative.

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