Toyota Alphard

The Toyota Alphard is a minivan produced by the Japanese automaker Toyota since 2002. It is available as a seven- or eight-seater with petrol and hybrid engine options. Hybrid variants have been available since 2003, and it incorporates Toyota's Hybrid Synergy Drive technology. The vehicle was named after Alphard,^[3] the brightest star in the constellation Hydra.

According to Japanese publication BestCarWeb, the new Alphard will be released in 2023. The car will remain positioned as a business van. Alphard has shattered the conventional wisdom that luxury cars must be sedans, the newspaper notes.

Toyota 8-seat large minivan.

Seating up to seven (7) or eight (8) people, the spacious interior of this first-rate minivan, which is as relaxing as a high-class hotel room, provides luxurious relaxation.

The step into the vehicle is wide and low, which makes it easy to get in and out of the rear seats.

The luggage space is also spacious, and the seats can be arranged so that various items of luggage can be stored.

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Toyota Alphard Model

1.First generation(AH10; 2002)

The Alphard was launched by Toyota in May 2002.The Alphard was facelifted in 2005 with new design of rear lamp and use of 16" and 17" aluminium alloy wheels.

A hybrid version was also added to the lineup in MY 2003, featuring:

internal combustion engine type 2AZ-FE:
- 4 cylinders, inline,^[9]
- gasoline >92 RON,
- Atkinson cycle,^[9]
- displacement: 2362 cm3 (144.1 cu-in),^[9]
- power output: 133PS@5600rpm (97,6KW),^[9]
- torque: 190Nm@4000rpm (140.3 lb.ft);^[9]
front axle electric motor type 1EM: AC syncronus, 13KW;^[10]
rear axle electric motor type 1FM: AC syncronus, 18KW;^[11]
battery pack: Nickel-metal hydride (Ni-Mh), 1,404 kWh (Voltage: 216 V; Capacity: 6.5 Ah).^[12]

In Japan, the Alphard Hybrid locally qualifies as an Ultra-Low Emissions Vehicle (ULEV), achieving emission levels 75% lower than the Japanese government's year 2000 benchmark.

In 2006, a Royal Lounge Alphard was introduced.^[14] It is a more upmarket, four-seat version of the Alphard and exclusive to "Toyopet Store" Japanese dealerships.

Model code	Engine	Remarks
ANH10	2.4 I4	FWD
ANH15	2.4 I4	AWD
ATH10	2.4 I4	hybrid
MNH10	3.0 V6	FWD
MNH15	3.0 V6	AWD

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2.Second Generation(AH20; 2008)

The FT-MV Concept was previewed in 2007, and made it into Production version aka Alphard in May 2008

For this generation, a new sub-model, Toyota Vellfire (Japanese: トヨタ・ヴェルファイア, Toyota Verufaia) was introduced. According to Toyota's press release, the Alphard is described as having an "elegant and sophisticated" design while the Vellfire emphasizes on "strength and strong individuality." Both models are sold via separate distribution channels, with the Alphard sold by Toyota's Toyopet dealership chain, while the Vellfire is sold at Toyota's youth oriented NETZ Store dealership chain.

Variants of the Alphard/Vellfire include:

240/350X (8 Seater)
240S
240 Hybrid
350S "C Package"
240/350G
350G "L Package"
350G "Executive Lounge"
Royal Lounge

Safety

JNCAP has rated the Alphard a full six stars for occupant crash safety and outstanding safety features. Safety features such as Anti-lock Braking System, Electronic Brakeforce Distribution, Brake Assist, Vehicle Stability Control and seven airbags (Dual front, Driver and passenger side airbags, Driver's knee and curtain airbags) are standard across all variants. Higher end variants offer a first-in-class Pre-Crash system as an option (only for Japanese models). Features include a radar-guided Adaptive Cruise Control, Lane Departure Warning with Lane Keep Assist and Pre-collision Warning with Semi-Autonomous Emergency Braking, which only helps apply a moderate amount of brake pressure, and does not completely stop the vehicle.

Third generation (AH30; 2015)

Toyota released the third generation Alphard on 26 January 2015 with a completely redesigned exterior and 2 new engines, including a 2.5-litre 2AR-FE petrol engine and a 2.5-litre 2AR-FXE petrol-hybrid engine. The 3.5-litre 2GR-FE V6 along with the 6-speed automatic was carried over from the previous generation. A new top-of-the-line Executive Lounge grade was added for both the Alphard and Vellfire.

The third generation features a large grille similar to the S210 series Crown. The length has grown by 60 mm (2.4 in), the width by 20 mm (0.8 in), and the wheelbase has grown longer by 50 mm (2.0 in); but the height is shorter by 10 mm (0.4 in) compared to the previous generation.

Facelift

The facelifted third generation Alphard and second generation Vellfire were unveiled on 25 December 2017 and released on 8 January 2018. Most of the changes are only to the exterior and powertrain, whereas interior equipment remains largely similar with minor changes. New rectangular taillights replace the horizontal ones on the Vellfire, mimicking the design of the second generation's taillights.

Lexus LM

The Lexus-badged limousine version of the third generation Alphard, called the Lexus LM, was unveiled on 16 April 2019 at the 18th Shanghai International Automobile Industry Exhibition and first released on 20 February 2020 in China.^[24]^[20] The LM designation stands for "Luxury Mover". The LM is slightly longer than the Alphard it is based on, measuring in at 5,040 mm (198.4 in) long. The LM features newer and stronger structural components, along with additional soundproofing elements such as dual-pane windows. There are two seating configurations, a 7-seater configuration that is based on the Alphard Executive Lounge variant, and a 4-seater configuration named the "Emperor Suite", based on the Alphard Royal Lounge variant. Two engine options are available, a 2.5-liter 2AR-FXE hybrid four-cylinder in the LM 300h, and the 3.5-liter 2GR-FKS V6 in the LM 350 (2GR-FE for the Hong Kong market). The LM features a new suspension setup featuring Swing Valve technology