Toyota Vellfire edit
| Toyota Vellfire | |
|---|---|
_front.jpg) 2023 Toyota Vellfire Hybrid (TAHA40; Japan) | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Toyota |
| Also called | Toyota Crown Vellfire (China) |
The Toyota Vellfire (Japanese: トヨタ・ヴェルファイア, Hepburn: Toyota Verufaia) is a minivan exclusively produced by the Toyota Netz Store since 2008 up until 2019. It is available as a seven or eight-seater with petrol and hybrid engine options. Hybrid variants have been available since November 2011, which incorporates Toyota's Hybrid Synergy Drive technology.
The Vellfire is primarily made for the Japanese market, but is also sold in many Asian countries,[1] Belarus,[1] Russia,[2] and the Middle East.[3] Similar to the Camry, it is often regarded as a luxury car in Southeast Asian markets.
Etymology edit
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The name "Vellfire" was derived from "velvet" and "fire" to emphasize "smooth" and "passionate" as characteristics of the vehicle.[4] Starting from the AH30 generation, the Vellfire has been given aggressive styling to reflect being the sportier version from the Alphard. As of the AH40 generation, the Vellfire received its own unique insignia in the form of a stylized 'V', in an effort to further distinguish it from its twin.
First generation (AH20; 2008) edit
| First generation | |
|---|---|
_HONG_KONG.jpg) Vellfire (AH20W; pre-facelift, China) | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Netz Store |
| Model code | AH20 |
| Production | 2008–2015 |
Developed under the guidance of chief engineer Yuzo Nakagoshi,[5] the first generation Vellfire adapted many similar design cues from the first generation Alphard, featuring similarly-designed headlights and taillights. The Vellfire was sold via Toyota's youth oriented Netz Store dealership chain.
Variants edit
- 2.4-litre petrol 2-wheel drive - ANH20
- 2.4-litre petrol 4-wheel drive (Toyota ATC/DTC) - ANH25
- 3.5-litre petrol 2-wheel drive - GGH20
- 3.5-litre petrol 4-wheel drive (Toyota ATC/DTC) - GGH25
2.4-litre hybrid 4-wheel drive (E-Four) - ATH20
2008–2015 edit
Grade levels edit
Lower range edit
- Base specifications (Vellfire X)
Available with 2.4 and 3.5 petrol engines. Beige cloth interior, 7 or 8 seats, usually just one powered door, xenon headlights, etc.
- Median specifications (Vellfire Z)
Available with 2.4 and 3.5 petrol engines. Sportier exterior with body side mouldings and deeper front and rear bumpers. Dark grey/black cloth interior, 7 seat only with ottomans, powered doors on both sides, LED strip lighting, powered mirrors, climate control front and rear. Many special edition variants adding various option packs, usually including a powered tailgate and/or cruise control and/or part-leather trim.
Part-leather trim options: edit
Platinum selection/Platinum Selection 2
Golden Eyes/Golden Eyes 2
- Top specifications (Vellfire V)
Available with 2.4 and 3.5 petrol engines. Beige cloth interior, 7 or 8 seats, powered doors on both sides. Cruise control standard. Electric powered front seats with drivers memory, front passenger seat has powered ottomons (leg rest). Powered tailgate is an option.
Upper range edit
- Base specifications (Vellfire Z-G package)
Available with 3.5 engine only up until November 2011. 7 seats only. Dark grey/black cloth interior only, black heated leather an option. Body style as with S/Z variants. Adds middle row captain chairs with powered ottomans and powered recline, side and tailgate doors powered, twin sunroof an option. Premium sound system an option with factory rear monitor.
- Median specifications (Vellfire V-L package)
Available with 3.5 engine only up until November 2011. 7 seats only. Standard beige leather, upgraded middle row captain chairs also in leather with power recline and powered ottomons. Front seats heated. Twin sunroofs standard. Option to have middle row seats heated and ventilated. Radar Cruise Control and Lane Keeping Assist (LKA) optional.
- Top specifications (Royal lounge)
Available with 3.5 engine only up until November 2011. Dealer specification option to have the rear interior to be stripped out and replaced with two luxury first class seats with a limousine-like experience for its passengers. Approved conversions were carried out by Modellista.
2011–2015 (facelift) edit
Grade levels edit
Lower range edit
- Base specifications (Vellfire X)
Available with 2.4L hybrid, 2.4L petrol, and 3.5L petrol engines. Beige cloth interior, 7 or 8 seats, usually just one powered door, xenon headlights, etc.
- Median specifications (Vellfire Z)
Available with 2.4L hybrid, 2.4L petrol, and 3.5L petrol engines alongside eco mode. 2.4L hybrid was named "Vellfire ZR", and had cruise control along with Nanoe air purification as standard. Dark grey/black cloth interior, 7 seat only with ottomans, powered doors on both sides, LED strip lighting, powered mirrors, climate control front and rear.
- Top specifications (Vellfire V)
Available with 2.4L hybrid, 2.4L petrol, and 3.5L petrol engines alongside eco mode. Beige cloth interior, 7 or 8 seats, powered doors on both sides. Cruise control standard. Electric powered front seats with drivers memory, front passenger seat has powered ottomons (leg rest). Powered tailgate is an option.
Upper range edit
- Base specifications (Vellfire Z-G package)
Available with 2.4L and 3.5L petrol engines alongside eco mode. 7 seats only. Dark grey/black cloth interior only, black heated leather an option. Body style as with S/Z variants. Adds middle row captain chairs with powered ottomans and powered recline, side and tailgate doors powered, twin sunroof an option. Premium sound system an option with factory rear monitor.
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- Median specifications (Vellfire V-L package)
Available with 3.5 engine only up until November 2011. 7 seats only. Standard beige leather, upgraded middle row captain chairs also in leather with power recline and powered ottomons. Front seats heated. Twin sunroofs standard. Option to have middle row seats heated and ventilated. Radar Cruise Control and Lane Keeping Assist (LKA) optional.
- Top specifications (Royal lounge)
Available with 3.5 engine only up until November 2011. Dealer specification option to have the rear interior to be stripped out and replaced with two luxury first class seats with a limousine-like experience for its passengers. Approved conversions were carried out by Modellista.
Safety edit
JNCAP has rated the Alphard and Vellfire a full six stars for occupant crash safety along with outstanding safety features. Safety features such as Anti-lock Braking System, Electronic Brakeforce Distribution, Brake Assist, Vehicle Stability Control and seven airbags (Dual front, Driver and passenger side airbags, Driver's knee and curtain airbags) are standard across all variants. Higher end variants offer a first-in-class Pre-Crash system as an option (only for Japanese models). Features include a radar-guided Adaptive Cruise Control, Lane Departure Warning with Lane Keep Assist and Pre-collision Warning with Semi-Autonomous Emergency Braking, which only helps apply a moderate amount of brake pressure, and does not completely stop the vehicle.[6][7]
References edit
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- ^ "Toyota Alphard Minivan Now Sold in Russia". Wroom.ru. 25 October 2011. Archived from the original on 12 November 2012. Retrieved 25 December 2012.
- ^ "Lexus is embracing middle age, debuting the LM minivan in Shanghai".
- ^ "TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION GLOBAL WEBSITE | 75 Years of TOYOTA | Vehicle Lineage Chart | Data: Origin of a car's name". www.toyota-global.com. Retrieved 2023-06-07.
- ^ ""胸を張れる"という価値。 [2代目アルファード／ヴェルファイア 中越裕三チーフエンジニア]（2／2）". GAZOO.com (in Japanese). 2008-04-01. Retrieved 2023-04-18.
- ^ "Model change Toyota Alphard" (Press release). Japan: Toyota. 12 May 2008. Archived from the original on 26 May 2010. Retrieved 12 February 2015.
- ^ "Alphard and Vellfire Facelift, Hybrid added". MotorIndustry.org. 19 October 2011. Archived from the original on 22 October 2011. Retrieved 12 February 2015.