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Fully imported (CBU) from Japan, UMW Toyota Motor (UMWT) launched both the all-new Toyota Alphard and Toyota Vellfire back in October. Even if there are allocations of several hundred units for Malaysia, the number of orders has been quite overwhelming.
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In fact, if you reserved your brand-new official Alphard/Vellfire with Toyota, you may only receive it within a year or two. Those looking at the recond route might also see a similar situation as the AH40 Alphard and Vellfire see similar long waiting periods in Japan where sales are suspended.
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Nevertheless, it seems that the Malaysian-spec Alphard and Vellfire offer more attractive powertrain options than the Japanese equivalent. Only one variant is offered for the Alphard and Vellfire which we’ll break down the specifications here.
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2024 Toyota Vellfire 2.5 (AGH40) – RM 438,000
- 2.5-litre naturally aspirated 2AR-FE petrol engine (182 PS/235 Nm)
- 7-speed Super CVT-i
- Front-wheel drive (FWD)
- 9.1 L/100 km (Claimed fuel consumption)
- 19-inch alloy wheels
- Tri-LED headlamps
- Panoramic glass roof
- Leather and wood grain steering wheel with heater
- 12.3-inch full-colour TFT display
- 14-inch touchscreen infotainment
- Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity
- 15-speaker JBL sound system
- Wireless charger
- 64-colour roof illumination
- Power adjustable roof and window sunshades
- 360-degree panoramic view monitor (PVM)
- Dual-zone automatic air-conditioning with Front Nanoe X
- Power sliding doors
- Synthetic leather seats
- Powered front seats
- Powered Executive middle row ventilated and heated captain seats with ottoman
- 7 USB-C ports
- 6 airbags
- Front and rear parking sensors
- Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
- Toyota Safety Sense (TSS) 3.0 ADAS
- Pre-collision system (PCS)
- Lane departure alert (LDA)
- Dynamic Radar Cruise Control (DRCC) with Lane Tracing Assist (LTA)
- Road sign assist (RSA)
- Adaptive high-beam system (AHS)
2024 Toyota Alphard 2.4T Executive Lounge (AH40) – RM 538,000
Adds:
- 2.4-litre turbocharged T24A-FTS petrol engine (278 PS/430 Nm)
- Direct Shift 8-speed automatic transmission
- 9.0 L/100 km (Claimed fuel consumption)
- Quiet power sliding doors
- Premium Nappa leather seats
- Executive Lounge VIP middle row seats
- Rear remote control with multi-operation panel
- Massage seats
- Heated armrests and ottoman
- Ventilated seats
- 14-inch rear seat display
The difference between the Alphard and the Vellfire is RM 100,000. Aside from the turbocharged engine, the Alphard receives mostly enhancements for the rear occupants including VIP-style seats and an overhead monitor display.
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Four colours are offered for the Malaysian-spec Alphard and Vellfire:
- Black
- Precious Metal
- Platinum White Pearl MC
- Precious Leo-Blond (Exclusive to Alphard)
A key advantage the official Alphard and Vellfire units have over the recond units is the warranty. As with anything offered by UMWT, both the Alphard and Vellfire are backed by a 5-year, unlimited mileage warranty.
Also read: "More than 1 year wait" - unprecedented demand for AH40 gen 2023 Toyota Alphard and Vellfire in Malaysia
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