Toyota Motor Corporation today launched the redesigned “Alphard” and “Vellfire” minivans through dealers across Japan.
The vehicles were developed to incorporate the idea of a roomy and luxurious saloon space with a new and unprecedented sense of refinement. The new Alphard and Vellfire possess unshakeable presence with a comfortable ride, exceptional handling stability, and a roomy interior. The Alphard exterior emphasizes luxury, while the Vellfire exterior emphasizesboldness.
In addition to high body rigidity, a newly developed double-wishbone suspension was adopted for the rear to achieve a luxurious ride and exceptional handling stability. Extensive sound and vibration dampening and an aerodynamic wind-noise reducing body shape realize a quiet ride at all speeds, befitting of a luxury vehicle.
The new models also feature world-first advanced equipment such as the Panoramic View Monitor with new See-through View, which gives a driver’s-perspective view of the vehicle’s surroundings as if the vehicle itself were transparent, and Intelligent Parking Assist 2 with new multi-point turn support that controls steering in tight parking spaces which require repeated back and forth movement.
Other new technology includes LED roof illumination which bathes the entire roof in light and is a standard feature on all models. Four brightness levels and 16 color variations create an interior space with a sense of understated luxury.
Both these vehicles also feature the world-first Smart Entry & Push Start System (with new Welcome Power Slide Door & Reservation Lock function) that automatically opens the sliding door as the user approaches the vehicle after previously setting a reservation. Also new is a reservation lock function that automatically locks the door after it closes.
Both these models feature a 2.5 and a 3.5 litre engine as well as an option for a hybrid version as well.
Prices range from around RM98,000 to RM210,000 in Japan depending on the spec and various ranges.
