Body style: Van
Segment: Medium MPV
Production years: 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007
Toyota introduced the Alphard minivan in 2002 as a seven-seat vehicle built not only for families but also as a VIP charter.
The Japanese automaker created the Alphard mainly for the Asian market. Still, later on, it noticed that the car was in high demand from other countries too. Since it used the same platform as the Toyota Previa, it was easy to provide it in a left-hand drive configuration, so it could sell it in Russia and other ex-soviet states. However, since it didn't comply with European regulations, it was unavailable on the Old Continent. Moreover, the carmaker didn't want to affect the sales of the Previa.
With its boxy design, the Alphard offered a powerful image for the car. The rectangular headlights and big, fat bumper dominated its short and tall front end. Its V-shaped grille with three slats created an aggressive look for the minivan. From its profile, the Alphard kind of resembled the Previa due to the B-pillar's shape. The rest of the vehicle was just flat, with an almost vertical drop in the back for the tailgate. Finally, in the rear, the automaker installed wide taillights.
Inside, the VIP version was offered with six seats, while the family hauler could offer up to eight seats. Regardless of the seating arrangement, the driver received an LCV-like driving post, albeit more luxurious and with better materials. In addition, there were plenty of storage compartments in the door cards, center stack, center console, and in front of the side passenger. Moreover, the automaker took care of the other seats, too, and provided cup holders for everyone.
Under the hood, Toyota installed a choice of three engines: a 2.4-liter inline-four, a 3.5-liter V6, and a hybrid version powered by a 2.4-liter, de-tuned engine.
ENGINE SPECS - 2.4L 4AT FWD (160 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 2364 cm3 |
Power: | 117.7 KW @ 5600 RPM 160 HP @ 5600 RPM 158 BHP @ 5600 RPM |
Torque: | 163 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM 221 Nm @ 4000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 18.5 gallons (70.0 L) |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 4-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 205/65 R16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 190.6 in (4841 mm) |
Width: | 71.1 in (1806 mm) |
Height: | 76.2 in (1935 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 61.8/61 in (1,570/1,549 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 114.2 in (2901 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 6.2 in (157 mm) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 4211 lbs (1910 kg) |
ENGINE SPECS - 3.0L 4AT FWD (220 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 2995 cm3 |
Power: | 161.8 KW @ 5800 RPM 220 HP @ 5800 RPM 217 BHP @ 5800 RPM |
Torque: | 229 lb-ft @ 4400 RPM 310 Nm @ 4400 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 18.5 gallons (70.0 L) |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 4-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 205/65 R16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 190.6 in (4841 mm) |
Width: | 71.1 in (1806 mm) |
Height: | 76.2 in (1935 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 61.8/61 in (1,570/1,549 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 114.2 in (2901 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 6.2 in (157 mm) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 4211 lbs (1910 kg) |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.4L CVT FWD (131 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 2362 cm3 |
Power: | 96.4 KW @ 5600 RPM 131 HP @ 5600 RPM 129 BHP @ 5600 RPM |
Torque: | 140 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM 190 Nm @ 4000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Hybrid |
Fuel capacity: | 18.5 gallons (70.0 L) |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | All Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | CVT |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 205/65 R16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 190.6 in (4841 mm) |
Width: | 71.1 in (1806 mm) |
Height: | 76.2 in (1935 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 61.8/61 in (1,570/1,549 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 114.2 in (2901 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 6.2 in (157 mm) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 4409 lbs (2000 kg) |