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Toyota Alphard hybrid and Vellfire hybrid (AYH30 series)
The hybrid 30 series Alphard and Vellfire (the same vehicle with slightly different front and rear body styling) was released in 2015 and sets the standard for high end luxury people movers in Japan. The top spec versions of these cars really are the pinnacle of what technology and luxury can be packed into these vehicles, and even the base spec models are extremely well appointed.
The hybrid drive technology combines a 2.5L Atkinson cycle petrol engine with electric motors to provide official fuel economy figures of 19.4km/L (5.2L / 100km) which is impressive for a car of this size. The petrol engine delivers 150hp (113kw) through a 6 speed tiptronic transmission, which is then supplemented with an additional 105kW of electric power through the front wheels, and an additional 50kW to the rear wheels. This puts peak combined power at an impressive 267kW, a figure many sports cars can only aspire to! There is also a full Electic Vehicle (EV) mode if you wish to drive on electric power alone.
Compared with the previous model the suspension and chassis have been revamped for a more luxurious ride, and sound deadening has also been increased. New to the 30 series models are a 4 camera Panoramic View Monitor which allows for a variety of viewing modes, including a 3D view of the car with the surroundings viewable from any angle, and a See Through View where you can see angles through the car as though it were transparent.
There is also a new version of Intelligent Parking Assist which detects parking spaces and obstacles using the various cameras and sonar sensors which automatically turns the steering wheel to park automatically. This works for both parallel and regular reverse in parking spaces, and can also be used to leave a parking space.
The second row of seats have a number of high end options allowing for various power adjustments, fold out ottoman-style foot rests, they can be heated and cooled, have fold out tables, different lighting options, regrigerated drink boxes and sunshades. Features typical of modern luxury vehicles such as triple zone climate control, smart key access, push button start, power sliding doors, power tailgate, a 17 speaker JBL sound system, adjustable colour and brightness LED illumination system, dual sunroofs and radar cruise control are all available features.
Safety features include 7 airbags (two front, four side, one knee), braking assist, anti-lock brakes, electronic braking distribution, stability control, and traction control. There is also a collision avoidance system where the car will not allow you to hit nearby objects, and it will automatically apply the brakes to avoid hitting a vehicle in front.
The seats have long tracks to allow for significant movement back and forth to adjust for passenger leg room or to allow carrying larger cargo, and the third row of seats can also fold up to allow for even greater storage space.
The Vellfire and Alphard are effectively the same vehicles with different exterior styling, the Alphard has a more luxuriously styled exterior, while the Vellfire has a sportier look.
Standard and optional features include:
| ABS brakes |
7 airbags |
| Braking Assist |
Electronic Brake Distribution |
| Traction control |
Stability control |
| Collision avoidance |
AFS aiming headlights |
| LED roof illumination |
Colour adjustable LED lighting system |
| 4 camera Panoramic View |
See Through View mode |
| Triple zone climate control |
Rear climate controls |
| Rear flip down monitor |
Air ionizing freshener |
| Dual power sliding doors |
Power tailgate |
| Dual sunroofs |
JBL 17 speaker sound system |
| Smart key access |
Push button start |
| Intelligent Parking Assist |
8 sensor parking sonar |
| Radar cruise control |
Xenon headlights |
| 8 way power driver's seat |
Leather seats |
| Heated seats |
Power, heated and cooled rear seats |
| Rear sunshades |
Power folding mirrors |
| MP3/DVD player |
Bluetooth connectiviry |
| Steering wheel controls |
EV mode |
| Rear regrigerator box |
Memory front and rear seats |
Features standard on some higher spec models can be optionally selected on lower spec models so each vehicle will be slightly different, but below is a list of the available models and what major features they will have as standard.
ALPHARD MODEL LINEUP
The Hybrid X and Hybrid SR models are available in wheelchair access welcab versions, with power folding seats that are fixed or detachable being offered. See photos below for examples of this. For the 30 series Alphard hybrid there was no factory sloper model offered.
- Hybrid X
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The 2.5L hybrid base model with 267kW. Available in 7 or 8 seater (the X is the only 8 seater variant made) these have as standard 7 airbags, multi zone climate control, cruise control, stability control traction control, dual power sliding doors, smart key access and 16 inch wheels as standard, with most having at least a rear parking camera.
This model is allowed for import
- Hybrid G
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Power front seats with 17 inch wheels, seats are a higher spec cloth with diamond pleat stitching. Panoramic View was optional on this model spec and up.
This model is allowed for import
- Hybrid G F-Package
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A hybrid G model with leather as standard
This model is allowed for import
- Hybrid SR
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Similar spec to a hybrid G model but with an up market body kit, diamond pleated seats are a half leather and suede-like material combination.
This model is allowed for import
- Hybrid SR C-Package
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Hybrid SR spec but with full leather as standard as well as heated seats, power tail gate, and higher spec middle row power seats with ottoman foot rests.
This model is allowed for import
- Hybrid Executive Lounge
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The very top spec model with higher a spec again middle row of seats which are powered, heated, cooled and have memory functions, plus fold out tables, rear sunshades, dual sunroofs, flip down rear monitor with remote control, and refrigerated coolr drinks box. Almost all optional features are standard such as Panoramic Around View, sunroofs, power tailgate, 17 speaker JBL sound system, and leather.
This model is allowed for import
VELLFIRE MODEL LINEUP
The Hybrid X and Hybrid ZR models are available in wheelchair access welcab versions, with power folding seats that are fixed or detachable being offered. See photos below for examples of this. For the 30 series Vellfire hybrid there was no factory sloper model offered.
- Hybrid X
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The 2.5L hybrid base model with 267kW. Available in 7 or 8 seater (the X is the only 8 seater variant made) these have as standard 7 airbags, multi zone climate control, cruise control, stability control traction control, dual power sliding doors, smart key access and 16 inch wheels as standard, with most having at least a rear parking camera.
This model is allowed for import
- Hybrid V
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Power front seats with 17 inch wheels, seats are a higher spec cloth with diamond pleat stitching. Panoramic View was optional on this model spec and up.
This model is allowed for import
- Hybrid V L-Edition
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A hybrid V model with leather as standard
This model is allowed for import
- Hybrid ZR
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Similar spec to a hybrid V model but with a more aggressive sporty body kit, diamond pleated seats are a half leather and suede-like material combination.
This model is allowed for import
- Hybrid ZR G-Edition
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Hybrid ZR spec but with full leather as standard as well as heated seats, power tail gate, and higher spec middle row power seats with ottoman foot rests.
This model is allowed for import
- Hybrid Executive Lounge
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The very top spec model with higher a spec again middle row of seats which are powered, heated, cooled and have memory functions, plus fold out tables, rear sunshades, dual sunroofs, flip down rear monitor with remote control, and refrigerated coolr drinks box. Almost all optional features are standard such as Panoramic Around View, sunroofs, power tailgate, 17 speaker JBL sound system, and leather.
This model is allowed for import
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