Toyota seems to be on a roll, introducing MPV after MPV. The most recent MPV launch by Toyota was the all-new 2022 Toyota Voxy. The next MPV launch by Toyota will likely be the next-generation Toyota Alphard, scheduled for an end-2022 debut.

Now, sources from Japan have indicated that Toyota won’t be stopping there, as the Aichi-based car manufacturer could be introducing an even larger MPV that could debut as soon as early-2023.

According to the Japanese source, the new MPV will be based on the Toyota GranAce platform. Recall that the GranAce itself is already a more luxurious people-mover version of the Hiace.

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While the GranAce may be more comfortable than the regular Toyota Alphard, but it still falls behind the higher range Alphard Executive Lounge in terms of ride comfort or upmarket appeal, and Toyota wants to address that. 

and Toyota wants to address that with this new MPV.

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Given Toyota’s current styling cues with MPVs, one can expect the new GranAce-based model to bear a bold front fascia with lots of chrome inserts.

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In terms of powertrain, the Japanese source claimed that a petrol-electric turbocharged 3.5-litre V6 could be deployed.

Exciting times indeed for MPV buyers. Watch this space for more updates.