Hot news comes to Toyota MPV fans! The Toyota Alphard 2018 facelift and the Toyota Vellfire 2018 facelift are now shown publicly at UMW Toyota showrooms in Malaysia with details in terms of their prices, full equipment and specifications fully unveiled.
In Malaysia, the standard 3.5 L variant of the Alphard 2018 has a retail price for RM429,800 (P5,710,000) and the 3.5 L Executive Lounge version is priced at RM540,800 (P7,185,000). Meanwhile, the Vellfire 2018 2.5 L costs RM350,800 (P4,661,000).
The Toyota Alphard 2018 facelift is now shown publicly at UMW Toyota showrooms in Malaysia
The Toyota Vellfire 2018 2.5 L is priced at RM350,800
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Speaking of the refreshment that the two facelifts bring, the most significant change lies in the Toyota Alphard engine. The Toyota Alphard 2018 facelift is now powered by a new 3.5 L 2GR-FKE V6 engine with VVT-iW. Outputs and D-4S direct injection, boosting it to produce up to 196 hp and 361 Nm of torque, 28 hp and 21 Nm more than the pre-facelift version. Additionally, the 6-speed transmission is now replaced by a new 8-speed automatic gearbox. The MPV’s fuel consumption also receives a considerable improvement - from 10.4 to 10.6 km/l while this figure for the previous model was 9.5 km/l.
Photos of the Toyota Vellfire's cabin
As for the Toyota Vellfire 2018 facelift, the car still remains its engine like its predecessor which is a 2.5 L 2AR-FE Dual VVT-i 4-cylinder powertrain cranking out 177 hp and 235 Nm of torque, works in a conjunction with a CVT. All versions make better use of high strength glass adhesives and structural binders to enhance the body’s rigidity, helping to boosting the ride comfort and handling stability.
Other refreshments are mainly focused on the cars’ exteriors. Both Vellfire and Alphard facelifts get a new front fascia.
For the former, it now welcomes a more outstanding full-height grille, along with chrome trim moving outward to split the headlights. The headlights equipped with self-levelling LED and LED daytime running lamps have also received fresh internal graphics.
The Toyota Alphard 2018 facelift now welcomes a more outstanding full-height grille, along with chrome trim moving outward to split the headlights
On the other hand, the Vellfire facelift comes adorned with triangular foglamps and a large chrome grille, earning the car a more different look. Moreover, the Vellfire also gets new taillights with square light guides, fresh tailgate decor, a new 18’’ wheel design and sequential rear and front indicators.
The Vellfire facelift comes adorned with a large chrome grille and triangular foglamp
Stepping inside, thelatest versions of the Toyota Alphard is added with some new features including:
- Front seat ventilation
- Full display mirror (FDM)
- Instrument cluster design
- A Qi wireless smartphone charger
Meanwhile, the Toyota Vellfire 2018 facelift gets no change in its kit which consists of:
- Keyless entry
- Powered sliding doors
- Push-button start
- Leather upholstery
- A powered tailgate
- Powered front occupant
- Seats with power recline of the 2nd-row captain
- 2nd-row Ottomans
- Power-adjustable and ventilated front seats
The two cars get the same kit except for the standard Alphard comes with brown Metal Wood trim and an interior in beige while the Vellfire has dark grey Metal Wood trim and an interior in black. The kit includes:
- A rear moonroof and front sunroof
- A 10.2'' rear seat entertainment screen and 8 speakers
- A DVD-AVN navigation system with a 7'' touchscreen
- 3-zone automatic climate control with nanoe air ionisation
Some shots of the Alphard 2018's interior
Especially, the Executive Lounge is equipped with a special kit of state-of-the-art features including larger VIP second-row seats with foldable tables and ventilation.
The Executive Lounge is equipped with a larger 8'' capacitive touchscreen for the navigation system
For the Alphard’s safety features, all versions are now armed with:
- A blind spot monitor
- Seven airbags
- Vehicle Stability Control
- Brake assist
- ABS with EBD
- Rear cross traffic alert
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Know more about Toyota Alphard 2024
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
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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.
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