Toyota ALPHARD Friends who are familiar with Hong Kong and Taiwan celebrities may not be unfamiliar with Toyota Alphard, because many Hong Kong and Taiwan celebrities like to use it as a nanny car. ALPHARD is a luxury MPV launched by Toyota in Japan’s MPV market in response to Nissan’s Elgrand. . In Toyota's product line, ALPHARD is replacing GRANVIA.
The first-generation ALPHARD used the familiar 2.4-liter 2AZ-FE (domestic Camry, the one on the RAV4) engine, with an output of 160 horsepower and 195 Nm. Another engine is a 3.0-liter 1MZ-FE (the engine of the previous generation RX300), which has an output of 220 horses and 310 Nm. The two engines are paired with 4-speed and 5-speed automatic transmissions respectively.
ALPHARD was the first generation from 2002-2007, and the second generation was launched in 2008. In addition to a slight increase in the size of the second generation, the main power system has changed. The body size is 4850×1830×1890mm, which is larger than the previous generation, and the chassis is lower and easier to get on and off. Although the body structure is still a typical Japanese MPV, the large angled front windshield and raised air intake grill make this big guy look domineering, and the inclined B-pillar and the two side waistlines are quite dynamic. Alphard has seven seats and eight seats. The seven seats are the most luxurious. Two independent electric seats in the middle row have adjustable leg rests and back angle functions. The fully extended seat is like a comfortable bed, even for long journeys.
The equipment in the car is also readily available: electrically controlled sliding doors, a large centrally mounted electric sunroof, a multimedia system with built-in GPS navigation and hard disk, a sound system with 18 speakers on the roof of the door, and four-brightness LED ambient lights , Automatic parking system, front and rear parking radar, and exclusive audio-visual system for the rear seat. In terms of safety, the whole car has 7 airbags, active front seat head restraints and pre-tightened three-point seat belts, plus ABS, EBD, BA, TRC tracking control system, S-VSC steering assist driving stability control system, etc. Make driving more at ease. In Japan, Alphard provides two power options: 3.5L 2GR-FE engine equipped with 6-speed automatic manual transmission, and 2.4L 2AZ-FE engine equipped with CVT continuously variable transmission. Alphard is likely to adopt the same market strategy as the Highlander, advanced 3.5L models, lay a solid foundation for reputation, upgrade product grades and increase consumer price expectations. The starting price is estimated to be around 500,000 for Toyota. Subsequently, Alphard, marketed by GAC Toyota, should add an engine with a displacement of 2.4L. The starting price will be greatly reduced, and the price of the low-end version will likely drop to less than 300,000.
In Hong Kong, as more and more celebrities regard ALPHARD as the first choice for nanny cars, the development of ALPHARD modification trend has been further promoted. Many celebrities have converted the ALPHARD into a four-seater, which not only makes it convenient for you to lie down and rest on the road, but also can take advantage of the large interior space to change clothes, make up, and meet guests. And because of the relatively large number of ALPHARDs, it is also one of the best bunkers for stars to escape the paparazzi chase.
ALPHARD is a popular model for modification in Japan and Hong Kong. In addition to the use of various air kits, nets, wheels, etc. to modify the shape of ALPHARD more powerfully, many dealers also modify the inner cage of ALPHARD even more. After the luxury, sell it again. The interior of ALPHARD is not only spacious but also extremely square. It is not a big problem to change the seats, change the sound, and even put a wine cabinet.