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2023 Toyota Vellfire Launched In India, Prices Start From Rs 1.20 Crore

August 4, 2023 Prafful Singh

The new Vellfire is sold in two broad trims, Hi and VIP Executive Lounge, which come in 7-seater and 4-seater layouts, respectively

Toyota has priced the new Vellfire from Rs 1.20 crore to Rs 1.30 crore (ex-showroom pan-India).
Bookings for the fourth-gen MPV are now open with deliveries to start in November.
Exterior highlights include sleek LED headlights and DRLs, 19-inch black alloy wheels and connected LED taillights.
Sports a minimalist and cleaner cabin layout dominated by a 14-inch touchscreen.
Has Ottoman seats in the 4-seater version with massage function and multiple adjustments.
Other features include 14-colour ambient lighting, dual-panel sunroof and six airbags.
Powered by a 2.5-litre petrol-hybrid powertrain mated to an e-CVT, claimed to return 19.28kmpl.

The fourth-gen Toyota Vellfire has been launched in India. Bookings for the new luxury MPV are now open while it is being offered in two broad variants: Hi and VIP Executive Lounge. Prices for the new Vellfire range from Rs 1.20 crore to Rs 1.30 crore (rounded-off, ex-showroom pan-India). The new and improved MPV is priced at a premium of almost Rs 23 lakh over the previous version.

Bolder Than Before

Its humongous grille with dark chrome slats, looks a lot similar to the one on the latest Toyota Land Cruiser SUV. The new Vellfire gets sleeker 3-piece LED headlights and DRLs, while sporting a chrome lip in the bumper and big air dams comprising the fog lamps.

The Vellfire’s profile retains the MPV-like appeal while now featuring a Z-shaped element on the B-pillar, acting as a kink in the windowline. It is also from this angle that you notice its chunky, black 19-inch alloy wheels and the expansive length and wheelbase of the MPV, measuring 5.01m and 3m, respectively. At the back, the new Vellfire comes with wing-shaped wraparound and connected LED taillights, a huge, upright tailgate and the “Vellfire” insignia.

It can be picked from three exterior colour options: Black, Precious Metal, and Platinum White Pearl.

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A More Premium Cabin Experience

Toyota has even upped the premiumness of the Vellfire’s cabin by giving it a minimalist and cleaner layout. The new version of the MPV also boasts of a fresh 3-spoke steering wheel with copper accents. Its cabin can be had in three themes: Sunset Brown, Beige and Black.

The most significant detail of the new Vellfire, though, is its second row of seats if you choose the top-spec four-seat variant called the VIP Executive Lounge. It offers Ottoman seats in the middle row and thanks to multiple ways of adjustment and massage function, the Vellfire’s second row seats ensure you will be cocooned on all your highway journeys. In case you feel bored here, Toyota has even put two 14-inch rear screens (one for each passenger) to keep you engaged on the go.

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Features In Plenty

The attention-grabber of the new-generation cabin is the 14-inch touchscreen infotainment system, which is the biggest central display on a Toyota car in India. Other equipment on offer include a fully digital driver display, a dual-panel sunroof, wireless phone charging, and 60+ connected car tech features. It also gets an 8-way power-adjustable driver seat with memory function, 14-colour ambient lighting and a 15-speaker JBL sound system.

Its safety net comprises six airbags, adaptive cruise control, lane-keep assist, vehicle stability control, a 360-degree camera, and all four disc brakes.

Petrol-hybrid Power For The Win

For India, Toyota has equipped the fourth-gen Vellfire with a 2.5-litre petrol-hybrid powertrain making 193PS and 240Nm, paired with an e-CVT. Thanks to its strong-hybrid setup, it is claimed to return an average fuel economy of 19.28kmpl.

Who Does It Compete With?

Although the new Vellfire doesn’t have any direct rivals for now, it will take on the upcoming 2024 Mercedes-Benz V-Class in India. Deliveries for the new Toyota Vellfire will commence only from November 2023.

Toyota FJ Cruiser Revival Teased During 2024 Land Cruiser Debut

August 3, 2023 Prafful Singh

During the debut event for the Land Cruiser 250, Toyota briefly showcased the silhouette of what appears to be a Century SUV. Additionally, two unknown SUVs were previewed at the end of the event. While details about these vehicles were not provided, Toyota’s Chief Branding Officer hinted at new and exciting paths for the future of cars. The automaker aims to keep the Land Cruiser nameplate relevant by implementing “carbon neutral approaches” and making the vehicle more affordable and accessible worldwide.

Considering the familiar boxy shape of the left SUV silhouette, it is possible that Toyota is teasing the revival of the FJ Cruiser, this time in an electric form. Toyota had previously hinted at the return of the FJ Cruiser in late 2021 with the Compact Cruiser concept. However, it is essential to note that this potential resurrection contradicts a prior report claiming that Toyota had halted the development of an electric second-generation FJ Cruiser model. It is possible that plans have changed since then.

The FJ Cruiser was discontinued in the United States after the 2014 model year, but production continued until December 2022. Toyota manufactured the model for nearly 17 years before ending production with a Final Edition limited to 1,000 units for the Middle East.

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5 Key Changes To The New 2024 Toyota Vellfire

June 23, 2023 Prafful Singh

The updated design of the Toyota Vellfire makes it easier to distinguish from its more premium sibling, the Alphard

The new Toyota Vellfire has made its international debut with updated looks and overall improvements. Given the luxury MPV is also on sale in India and enjoys a fair bit of popularity, we expect the 2024 Vellfire to make its way to our shores too. So let’s find out what the new Vellfire gets over the current version available in India.

Sporty Exterior Design

The 2024 Vellfire gets a massive front grille which looks similar to the one on the latest Toyota Land Cruiser. The headlight and DRL setup is combined and sleeker than the India-spec model’s separate units. The 2024 version also gets massive air dams which house the fog lamps.

On the sides, the new Vellfire gets a more curvy design with a Z-shaped element on the B-pillar. The 19-inch alloy wheels on the updated version come in a black shade with fewer spokes compared to the 17-inch silver alloys we get here.

The rear end now gets a flatter design and the tail lamps are reshaped and extended to the side profile. This tail lamp setup also gets a thin connecting element housing the Toyota logo, with ‘Vellfire’ badge below. Overall, Toyota has intentionally made the Vellfire MPV look more dynamic while the more premium Alphard stands out as the formal choice.

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Changes To The Cabin

The changes to the cabin, especially the cockpit, are significant. It gets a cleaner layout that wraps around the occupants with brown leather upholstery. The 2024 Vellfire gets a new steering wheel, a bigger touchscreen infotainment system and a fully digital driver’s display, over the older India-spec Vellfire.

The climate and audio controls have been moved to the infotainment system and the start/stop button which in the India-spec model is on the right side closer to the door has been moved to the left top behind the steering wheel. The design of the AC vents is also different and the centre AV vents are now positioned horizontally.

Rear Seat Experience

The Vellfire, as a luxury MPV, is known for its rear seat experience, and since the previous version was already very spacious and equipped with a lot of features, the 2024 model doesn’t get many visually notable upgrades. In both versions, you get powered second-row seats with a powered ottoman and ample space. Both also get the option of rear seat entertainment screens and chauffeur controls.

But in the 2024 Vellfire, keeping rear seat comfort in mind, the space for the second and third row has been increased by 5mm and 10mm, respectively. The design of the second-row headrests is now different and the second-row passengers now get small displays on their armrests for controls. The rear seat AC vents’ housing is also bigger and stretches to the third row. Also, unlike the India-spec model, all rear AC vents in the 2024 Vellfire are placed inside the climate control unit housed in the roof.

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More Powertrain Options

There is a change in the powertrain as well. The updated Vellfire comes with two engine options: a new 2.4-litre turbo petrol engine with an 8-speed automatic, and a 2.5-litre petrol hybrid engine with an eCVT gearbox. Both get the option of all-wheel drive as well as front-wheel drive systems.

The Vellfire we currently have in India only gets the 2.5-litre petrol hybrid unit with an e-CVT transmission in a four-wheel drivetrain.

Enhanced Safety

While the India-spec model already comes equipped with a host of safety features like seven airbags, brake assist, vehicle stability control (VSC), hill start assist, tyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS) and a 360-degree camera, the 2024 Vellfire brings more safety to this list with the addition of driver assistant features like remote parking, lane keep assist, steering assist, and radar-based cruise control.

These were just some of the key differences in the new Toyota Vellfire over the previous version which is currently available in India. When brought here, it would likely be priced at around Rs 1 crore given the current model is priced at Rs 96.55 lakh (ex-showroom).

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