MPVs get plugged in
PHEV variants of Vellfire and Alphard set to go on sale as new models in Japan.
Posted on 15 January, 2025
Toyota starts sales of its all-new Alphard and Vellfire plug-in hybrids (PHEVs) in Japan on January 31, while their petrol and hybrid variants have been improved.
The new PHEVs offer improved quietness and riding experience. The air-conditioning system can be operated by electricity and doesn’t require the engine to be started while waiting for pick-up as a chauffeured car. The all-electric range is up to 73km.
All models are now equipped with a digital inner mirror with built-in dash cams – front and rear – as standard.
The Z and Z Premier grades are available with a JBL premium sound system with 15 speakers and a 14-inch rear-seat entertainment system. An eight-seater X grade has also been added to the hybrid.
