Toyota Alphard News in Malaysia

Good news to Malaysians who label themselves as very important! The long-awaited all-new 2023 Toyota Alphard will be launching in Japan very soon and there are leaked photos of both it and the all-new Vellfire circulating around the internet. The latest set of photos began making waves across Japanese social media as it is rumoured that the all-new AH40 Alphard/Vellfire could be launched in the country around the middle of the year. Based on these photos, the all-new Alphard will be keeping its

CY Foong

May 30, 2023

The second-generation 2023 Lexus LM has just made its global debut at the 2023 Shanghai Auto Show. Previously an Asian market-only model, the 2023 Lexus LM is now a global model that will be exported to more than 60 countries worldwide, including European countries. The minivan’s body is now 85 mm longer, 40 mm wider, 10 mm taller. (5,125 mm long, 1,890 mm wide, 1,955 mm tall). Wheelbase is maintained at 3,000 mm. For China, the Lexus LM will be offered with two powertrain options – a 2.4-litre

Hans

Apr 18, 2023

Merely days after the front-end and headlight assembly of the all-new 2023 Toyota Alphard and Vellfire leaked online, the luxo MPV now gets rendered by Japanese publication Bestcarweb. These renders are based off the grainy photos that were first seen on a livestream on the くるまの教科書 YouTube channel. Also Read: Is that you, all-new 2023 Toyota Alphard? Mysterious MPV emerges online Like the outgoing AGH30-generation Alphard, the upcoming AGH40-generation model also gets a full-width front grille.

Eric

Apr 13, 2023

Less than two months after the leaked photos of the new-generation Toyota Alphard’s rear and interior emerged, brace yourselves as we now have a glimpse of the new people mover’s front fascia. This leaked photo of the purported new-generation Alphard first emerged on a livestream on the くるまの教科書’s YouTube channel and has been making its rounds on the internet. Although the lone shot of the new-gen Alphard is rather grainy, it does show off the MPV’s new headlights, which now features an intricate

Eric

Apr 10, 2023

For 25 years, Gran Turismo (GT) has brought in some delightful driving simulations on the PlayStation console. As exciting as it is to drive some unattainable hypercar right in your living room, GT is also famous for introducing some interesting cars that were only available in Japan. Joining the likes of the Daihatsu Midget II, the 1,000 horsepower Suzuki Escudo Pikes Peak, and the Nissan Skyline GT-R is possibly the Toyota Alphard. It has been teased that GT7, the latest iteration of the drivi

CY Foong

Mar 29, 2023

Japan might be generally seen as a safe country but reports of carjacking still occur in the country with among the world’s lowest crime rates. In fact, a report has shown that car theft incidents have risen slightly over the past 3 years. Based on the latest data published by the General Insurance Association of Japan, 2,656 car theft cases were reported in 2022, an increase from 2,425 cases in 2021. Meanwhile, in 2020, 2,964 cases were reported which was the highest in the 3 years. The most re

CY Foong

Mar 27, 2023

Toyota Vellfire sold poorly against the Alphard in the past 3 years There are rumours the model could be discontinued, absorbed into the next-gen Alphard, or soldier on Next-gen model could be launched in Japan by May 2023 Back in 2020 when Toyota decided to streamline all 4 of its sales channels into one synonymous dealer network in Japan, a few models exclusive to these dealers were culled. One of those models planned for discontinuation is the Toyota Vellfire. A favourite among Malaysian poli

CY Foong

Mar 7, 2023

A favourite among Malaysians who deemed themselves with the title of very important, the Toyota Alphard has reportedly ended its sale over here and in Japan. With rumours that a new generation is approaching, leave it to the internet to produce valuable info on what is to come with the all-new Alphard. Leaked footage of the upcoming 4th-gen Alphard was apparently taken at what could be a staff training session in China and uploaded to Chinese social media site, Xiao Hong Shu. The video clearly s

CY Foong

Feb 27, 2023

Volvo will launch 6 new battery EV models – 3 SUVs, 2 sedans, and one minivan – by 2026, according to a report by Reuters. The first will be the Volvo EX90, which is expected to arrive in showrooms in Europe and other major markets in 2024. Whether will the EX90 replace the XC90 or exist as a standalone model that will be sold alongside a new generation XC90 is still unclear. Also read: Volvo EX90 EV teased for Malaysia, end-2023 launch possible? The other two SUVs will be EV variants / replacem

Hans

Feb 3, 2023

Surprising as it may sound, but UMW Toyota Motor, the official distributor of Toyota vehicles in Malaysia has quietly removed the Toyota Alphard from its website. The Alphard's sibling mode, the Vellfire has also been axed. UMWT began offering local specifications version of the Toyota Alphard since 2014 with the AH20-generation model. Subsequently in 2016, UMWT launched the then-new AH30-generation Alphard and Vellfire duo. Now, roughly 7 years later and both luxury MPVs have been removed from

Eric

Jan 27, 2023