Toyota has officially launched the new generation of the luxurious MPV Alphard in the Vietnamese market on November 23, 2023. The new Alphard comes in two versions: gasoline and hybrid, priced at 4.37 billion VND and 4.475 billion VND respectively.
As a result, the gasoline version of the Toyota Alphard 2024 is 105 million VND cheaper than the hybrid version. Customers who choose the gasoline version can save this amount, but what will they gain and lose compared to the hybrid version? Let’s find out in this article.
Comparison of the external equipment of the Toyota Alphard 2024 in 2 versions
Recently, Toyota has launched several new models in Vietnam that have minimal differences in terms of equipment, such as the Toyota Innova Cross and Yaris Cross. The Toyota Alphard 2024 follows the same trend.
Both the gasoline and hybrid versions of the Toyota Alphard 2024 share external equipment such as full LED headlights with automatic/dynamic angle control, LED daytime running lights, LED taillights, LED front fog lights, power-adjustable/folding mirrors with reverse auto-tilt/integrated turn signals/defoggers, 19-inch multi-spoke alloy wheels, power sliding doors, automatic windshield wipers, and a power trunk lid. In fact, there are no differences in the external equipment between these two versions.
The Toyota Alphard 2024 comes with the same external equipment in both versions
The Toyota Alphard 2024 features two-tone 19-inch machined alloy wheels
The Toyota Alphard 2024 is built on an entirely new chassis system based on the global TNGA design platform. It has dimensions of 5,010 x 1,850 x 1,950 mm (length x width x height) and a wheelbase of 3,000 mm. However, there is a slight difference in ground clearance between the two versions, with the gasoline version having a ground clearance of 158 mm and the hybrid version having a ground clearance of 161 mm.
| Category | Gasoline version | Hybrid version |
| Dimension (mm) [length x width x height] | 5,010 x 1,850 x 1,950 | |
| Wheelbase (mm) | 3,000 | |
| Ground clearance (mm) | 158 | 161 |
| Front/rear suspension system | MacPherson/Double wishbone | |
| Headlights | Full LED | |
| Automatic headlight control | Yes | |
| Automatic headlight leveling | Yes | |
| Cornering lights | Yes | |
| LED daytime running lights | Yes | |
| Front fog lights | LED | |
| Taillights | Full LED | |
| Alloy wheels | 19-inch | |
| Tire size | 225/55R19 | |
| Power-adjustable mirrors | Power-adjustable/folding mirrors with reverse auto-tilt, position memory, integrated turn signals, and defoggers | |
| Automatic wipers | Yes | |
| Rear glass defogger function | Yes | |
| Power trunk lid | Yes | |
| Power sliding doors | Yes | |
| Front door handles | Chrome-plated, with smart open/lock sensors | |
| Rear door handles | With open/close buttons |
Table of external equipment comparison for the Toyota Alphard 2024 in 2 versions
Comparison of the interior equipment of the Toyota Alphard 2024 in 2 versions
Similar to the exterior, the interior equipment of the Toyota Alphard 2024 in the two versions is almost identical. Both versions feature a 7-seat interior with 2 business seats in the middle. These seats come with ottoman footrests, seat heating, ventilation, massage function, a foldable work table with an integrated vanity mirror, and 8-way power-adjustable seats. The armrest of the middle seats also incorporates 2 touch screens that allow passengers to adjust various functions such as the audio system, air conditioning, interior lights, roof curtains, window curtains, and other amenities.
The Toyota Alphard 2024 features a 7-seat interior in both versions
Touch screens integrated into the armrest of the middle seats
In addition, Toyota equips the car with standard features such as a 3-spoke leather-wrapped steering wheel with wood trim, 4-way power-adjustable, heated, and power-folding mirrors with a memory function, steering-mounted paddle shifters, a touch-sensitive control button on the steering wheel for adjusting the information display on the windshield, a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster, a 14-inch touchscreen multimedia display, a digital rearview mirror, a 15-speaker sound system, voice control function, wireless smartphone connectivity, a rear entertainment screen, power-adjustable roof curtains/windows, 6 USB Type-C ports, wireless phone charging, and an independent panoramic roof glass.
The Toyota Alphard 2024 features a wood-trimmed, leather-wrapped steering wheel
The only difference between the gasoline and hybrid versions is the number of power outlets. The gasoline version has 1 12V (120W) outlet and 1 220V (100W) outlet, while the hybrid version has 1 12V (120W) outlet and 2 220V (1500W) outlets.
| Category | Gasoline version | Hybrid version |
| Number of seats | 7 | |
| Seat material | Nappa leather | |
| Power-adjustable driver’s seat | 8-way power-adjustable | |
| Power-adjustable front passenger seat | 4-way power-adjustable | |
| Front seat features | Position memory, heated, ventilation, footrests | |
| Middle row seat features | Power-adjustable, footrests, position memory, massage, ventilation, seat heating, foldable table with integrated mirror | |
| Third row seat features | 50:50 split-folding, with armrest | |
| Steering wheel | 3-spoke, leather-wrapped, wood trim, heated, 4-way power-adjustable, paddle shifters | |
| Steering-mounted controls | Touch-sensitive (HUD, MID, audio control, hands-free mode, voice assistant) | |
| Instrument cluster | 12.3-inch digital | |
| Multimedia touchscreen display | 14-inch touchscreen | |
| Wireless smartphone connectivity | Yes | |
| Bluetooth/Wi-Fi connectivity | Yes | |
| Sound system | 15 speakers | |
| Voice control system | Yes | |
| Rear seat controls | Yes | |
| Rear entertainment screen | Yes | |
| Head-up display (HUD) | Yes | |
| Air conditioning | 4-zone automatic, air filter, automatic air circulation adjustment | |
| Rear air vents | Yes | |
| Power-adjustable roof curtains/windows | Yes | |
| Power-adjustable windows | Automatic, anti-pinch | |
| Wireless phone charging | Yes | |
| USB ports | 6 USB Type-C ports | |
| Power outlets | 1 12V (120W) outlet and 1 220V (100W) outlet | 1 12V (120W) outlet and 2 220V (1500W) outlets |
| Electronic parking brake and automatic hold function | Yes | |
| Independent panoramic roof glass | Yes |
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