Toyota Vellfire: Overview and Specifications

Toyota Vellfire - huge and roomyJapanese car, which is produced since 2008. The Japanese company throughout its existence can trace the craving for big minivans. In this article, you will get to know this model more closely, learn its technical characteristics and cost.

History of the model

The car first appeared in 2008. The predecessor of the minivan in the same class is the Toyota Alfard, which has been produced since 2002 to this day. Of the third generation, Toyota VellFire was designed. The minivan was created as a luxury version of its predecessor, so it does not differ much in terms of technical characteristics from a colleague in the shop.

In 2012, the car survived the restyling and is released in an updated form to this day.

Appearance

From the Alphard model this car is differentonly the radiator grille and the modified shape of the front and back optics. In the rest the model completely repeats the body of the previous minivan. The updated car is too futuristic design. The Japanese tried to glory and got a body that will be relevant for its forms for another 5-6 years. Having seen this car on the road, no pedestrian will remain indifferent and will pay attention to it.

A large radiator grillechrome plated elements. The headlights are divided into two parts. Rectangular strips of optics merge with the radiator grille. The bumper looks too sporty, which is not peculiar to cars of this class. Because of this, the clearance of the Toyota Vellfire does not allow it to be used anywhere, except for a smooth asphalt pavement. By the way, officially the model is not supplied to Russia partly for this reason.

On both sides there are more slidingrear doors. All the rear windows are tinted from the factory, which increases the comfort level of passengers. Externally, "Welfire" more like a van than a family minivan.

Auto Salon

The machine is one of the most capacious inclassroom. Appearance does not deceive: inside the minivan is as huge as outside. The car can comfortably accommodate 7 passengers on three rows of seats. The salon is made in warm colors with elements of artificial wood. Armchairs have numerous adjustments and adjustments for height. You can expand the third row of seats and take with you to the road three more passengers. Despite the fact that in this case you sacrifice the trunk, seats for people in the rear seats are exactly the same as for the driver and the front passenger. Having combined the second and third row, it is possible to transport bulky goods.

Toyota Vellfire specifications

The car is produced in three versions: 3.5Z G Edition, Hybrid, Welcab. The model can be purchased with the following engines: 2.4-liter petrol engine with a capacity of 170 horsepower; 3.5 liters and 280 horses under the hood. Each of the engines 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 motor 3.5, and with an assembly of 2.4 - about 11 liters. The more powerful version also boasts good for a massive minivan with overclocking performance: from 8 to 10 seconds to 100 km / h. You can buy a car at a price of 1 million 600 thousand rubles for the minimum equipment.