Toyota Vellfire is a huge and roomy Japanese car, which has been produced since 2008. The Japanese company throughout its existence traces craving for large minivans. In this article you will get to know this model better, learn its technical characteristics and cost.
Model history
The car first appeared in 2008. The predecessor of a minivan in the same class is the Toyota Alfard, which has been produced from 2002 to this day. From the third generation, the Toyota VellFire was designed. The minivan was created as a luxury version of its predecessor, therefore, externally and in terms of technical characteristics, it is not much different from its colleague.
In 2012, the car survived the restyling and is produced in an updated form to this day.
Appearance
From the Alphard model, this car differs only in the radiator grille and a modified shape of the front and rear optics. The rest of the model completely repeats the body of the previous minivan. The updated car is too futuristic design. The Japanese tried their best and got a body that will be relevant in its forms for another 5-6 years. Seeing this car on the road, not a single pedestrian will remain indifferent and will pay attention to it.
Ahead there is a large radiator grille with chrome elements. Headlights are divided into two parts. Rectangular stripes of optics merge with a radiator grill. The bumper looks too sporty, which is not characteristic of cars of this class. Because of this, the clearance of Toyota Wellfire does not allow it to be used anywhere except for a smooth asphalt surface. By the way, the model is not officially delivered to Russia partly for this reason.
Two sliding rear doors are located on both sides. All rear windows are tinted from the factory, which increases passenger comfort. Externally, "Velfire" is more like a van than a family minivan.
Salon of a car
The car is one of the most spacious in the class. Appearance does not deceive: inside the minivan is as huge as outside. The car can comfortably accommodate 7 passengers in three rows of seats. The interior is made in warm colors with elements of artificial wood. Armchairs have numerous adjustments and height settings. You can expand the third row of seats and take with you on the road three more passengers. Despite the fact that in this case you sacrifice luggage, the seats for people in the rear seats are exactly the same as for the driver and front passenger. Having added the second and third row, it is possible to transport bulky goods.
Toyota Vellfire Specifications
The car is available in three versions: 3.5Z G Edition, Hybrid, Welcab. The model can be purchased with the following engines: 2.4-liter gasoline engine with a capacity of 170 horsepower; 3.5 liters and 280 horses under the hood. Each of the motors can be equipped with both automatic and mechanical 6-speed gearbox. About Toyota Vellfire reviews say that the car consumes about 13 liters of fuel per 100 kilometers with a 3.5 engine, and with a 2.4 unit - about 11 liters. A more powerful version also boasts good acceleration performance for a massive minivan: from 8 to 10 seconds to 100 km / h. You can buy a car at a price of 1 million 600 thousand rubles for a minimum configuration.