Draft:Toyota Vellfire

= Toyota Vellfire =

The Toyota Vellfire (トヨタ・ヴェルファイア) is a minivan exclusively produced by the Toyota Netz Store since 2008 up until 2019. It is available as a seven or eight-seater with petrol and hybrid engine options. Hybrid variants have been available since November 2011, which incorporates Toyota's Hybrid Synergy Drive technology.

The Vellfire is primarily made for the Japanese market, but is also sold in many Asian countries, Belarus, Russia, and the Middle East. Similar to the Camry, it is often regarded as a luxury car in Southeast Asian markets.

Etymology
The name "Vellfire" was derived from "velvet" and "fire" to emphasize "smooth" and "passionate" as characteristics of the vehicle. Starting from the AH30 generation, the Vellfire has been given aggressive styling to reflect being the sportier version from the Alphard. As of the AH40 generation, the Vellfire received its own unique insignia in the form of a stylized 'V', in an effort to further distinguish it from its twin.

First generation (AH20; 2008)
Developed under the guidance of chief engineer Yuzo Nakagoshi, the first generation Vellfire adapted many similar design cues from the first generation Alphard, featuring similarly-designed headlights and taillights. The Vellfire was sold via Toyota's youth oriented Netz Store dealership chain.

Variants

 * 2.4-litre petrol 2-wheel drive - ANH20
 * 2.4-litre petrol 4-wheel drive (Toyota ATC/DTC) - ANH25
 * 3.5-litre petrol 2-wheel drive - GGH20
 * 3.5-litre petrol 4-wheel drive (Toyota ATC/DTC) - GGH25

2.4-litre hybrid 4-wheel drive (E-Four) - ATH20

Lower range

 * Base specifications (Vellfire X)

Available with 2.4 and 3.5 petrol engines. Beige cloth interior, 7 or 8 seats, usually just one powered door, xenon headlights, etc.


 * Median specifications (Vellfire Z)

Available with 2.4 and 3.5 petrol engines. Sportier exterior with body side mouldings and deeper front and rear bumpers. Dark grey/black cloth interior, 7 seat only with ottomans, powered doors on both sides, LED strip lighting, powered mirrors, climate control front and rear. Many special edition variants adding various option packs, usually including a powered tailgate and/or cruise control and/or part-leather trim.

Part-leather trim options:
Platinum selection/Platinum Selection 2

Golden Eyes/Golden Eyes 2


 * Top specifications (Vellfire V)

Available with 2.4 and 3.5 petrol engines. Beige cloth interior, 7 or 8 seats, powered doors on both sides. Cruise control standard. Electric powered front seats with drivers memory, front passenger seat has powered ottomons (leg rest). Powered tailgate is an option.

Upper range

 * Base specifications (Vellfire Z-G package)

Available with 3.5 engine only up until November 2011. 7 seats only. Dark grey/black cloth interior only, black heated leather an option. Body style as with S/Z variants. Adds middle row captain chairs with powered ottomans and powered recline, side and tailgate doors powered, twin sunroof an option. Premium sound system an option with factory rear monitor.


 * Median specifications (Vellfire V-L package)

Available with 3.5 engine only up until November 2011. 7 seats only. Standard beige leather, upgraded middle row captain chairs also in leather with power recline and powered ottomons. Front seats heated. Twin sunroofs standard. Option to have middle row seats heated and ventilated. Radar Cruise Control and Lane Keeping Assist (LKA) optional.


 * Top specifications (Royal lounge)

Available with 3.5 engine only up until November 2011. Dealer specification option to have the rear interior to be stripped out and replaced with two luxury first class seats with a limousine-like experience for its passengers. Approved conversions were carried out by Modellista.

Lower range

 * Base specifications (Vellfire X)

Available with 2.4L hybrid, 2.4L petrol, and 3.5L petrol engines. Beige cloth interior, 7 or 8 seats, usually just one powered door, xenon headlights, etc.


 * Median specifications (Vellfire Z)

Available with 2.4L hybrid, 2.4L petrol, and 3.5L petrol engines alongside eco mode. 2.4L hybrid was named "Vellfire ZR", and had cruise control along with Nanoe air purification as standard. Dark grey/black cloth interior, 7 seat only with ottomans, powered doors on both sides, LED strip lighting, powered mirrors, climate control front and rear.


 * Top specifications (Vellfire V)

Available with 2.4L hybrid, 2.4L petrol, and 3.5L petrol engines alongside eco mode. Beige cloth interior, 7 or 8 seats, powered doors on both sides. Cruise control standard. Electric powered front seats with drivers memory, front passenger seat has powered ottomons (leg rest). Powered tailgate is an option.

Upper range

 * Base specifications (Vellfire Z-G package)

Available with 2.4L and 3.5L petrol engines alongside eco mode. 7 seats only. Dark grey/black cloth interior only, black heated leather an option. Body style as with S/Z variants. Adds middle row captain chairs with powered ottomans and powered recline, side and tailgate doors powered, twin sunroof an option. Premium sound system an option with factory rear monitor.

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 * Median specifications (Vellfire V-L package)

Available with 3.5 engine only up until November 2011. 7 seats only. Standard beige leather, upgraded middle row captain chairs also in leather with power recline and powered ottomons. Front seats heated. Twin sunroofs standard. Option to have middle row seats heated and ventilated. Radar Cruise Control and Lane Keeping Assist (LKA) optional.


 * Top specifications (Royal lounge)

Available with 3.5 engine only up until November 2011. Dealer specification option to have the rear interior to be stripped out and replaced with two luxury first class seats with a limousine-like experience for its passengers. Approved conversions were carried out by Modellista.

Safety
JNCAP has rated the Alphard and Vellfire a full six stars for occupant crash safety along with outstanding safety features. Safety features such as Anti-lock Braking System, Electronic Brakeforce Distribution, Brake Assist, Vehicle Stability Control and seven airbags (Dual front, Driver and passenger side airbags, Driver's knee and curtain airbags) are standard across all variants. Higher end variants offer a first-in-class Pre-Crash system as an option (only for Japanese models). Features include a radar-guided Adaptive Cruise Control, Lane Departure Warning with Lane Keep Assist and Pre-collision Warning with Semi-Autonomous Emergency Braking, which only helps apply a moderate amount of brake pressure, and does not completely stop the vehicle.