With the updated Vellfire and Alphard, Toyota has focused on cosmetic enhancements, new PHEV and HEV trims, and functional updates.
Toyota has introduced some improvements to its Alphard and Vellfire luxury minivans. These are considered the gold standard when it comes to first-class driver experience. Rivals include high-end luxury minivans like the Mercedes-Benz V-Class and even the MG M9 in India. The company has not yet confirmed whether these updates will come to India or not.
2026 Vellfire and Alphard – What’s new?
With the updated Vellfire and Alphard, a new neutral black exterior color has been introduced. It is available with all variants of Vellfire. Inside, bronze sputtering accent trim is now standard across all variants. Previously, this treatment was available exclusively with the Executive Lounge model. Frequency-sensitive shock absorbers are now being offered as standard across all variants to enhance ride comfort.
The Alphard gets some additional updates like 18-inch aluminum wheels in Hyperchrome metallic finish. These are wrapped in 225/60R18 tyres. For the Alphard, Toyota has introduced a new PHEV Z trim. The aim is to make the PHEV option more accessible to those who may need it. Earlier, the PHEV option was available exclusively with the Executive Lounge trim.
The Alphard PHEV Z variant gets features like 19-inch wheels (silver sputtering) wrapped in 225/55R19 tyres. Inside, key features include a leather-wrapped 3-spoke steering wheel, genuine wood inserts and left and right independent moonroofs. The second row seats have power reclining and powered ottomans, heated and ventilated seats.
The tech kit includes 14-inch HD display audio, 10 speakers and wireless charging. The PHEV Z variant also gets Ultrasuede roof headlining. Toyota has also introduced a new HEV G trim to the Alphard self-charging hybrid lineup. This variant gets advanced equipment like 3-Eye LED headlamps, LED clearance lamps and LED front fog lamps.
The driver’s seat has 8-way power adjustability, while the front passenger gets 4-way power adjustability. Second-row passengers get captain seats, swivel armrest, heated seats, and manual ottoman. Other key features include a 14-inch HD display audio, 10 speakers, a panoramic view monitor and parking assist brake.
pricing, performance
With the update, the Toyota Alphard and Vellfire are now available at a slightly higher price. The Alphard is now available at a starting price of JPY 4,970,000 (₹ 29.72 lakh) for the entry-level G variant that uses the petrol engine. The flagship HEV Spacious Lounge model is being offered at JPY 14,850,000 (Rs 88.80 lakh). The updated Vellfire is available in the price range of JPY 6,749,600 to JPY 10,899,900 (Rs 40.36 lakh to Rs 65.18 lakh).
Powertrain options for the Alphard and Vellfire have been carried over to a single format. The base variant of the Alphard uses a 182 PS 2.5-litre naturally aspirated petrol engine. In comparison, the Vellfire base variant is equipped with a 279 PS 2.4-litre turbo petrol engine. The other two powertrains, a 250 PS 2.5L hybrid (HEV) and a 306 PS 2.5L plug-in hybrid (PHEV), are common to both the Vellfire and the Alphard. Both models are built on the TNGA-K platform.
