Generally, the range of minivans in the Russian market is not very rich - suitable cars can be counted on the fingers.One of these machines is considered to be Japanese "Toyota Alphard".In the domestic market it has appeared more than ten years ago, so called novelty it is very difficult.A few years after its debut, the Japanese developed a second generation of minivans, and then on the eve of the fall in sales and restyling released version.It happened in 2011, the year.Well, let's look at how successful renovation stood out of the car "Toyota Alphard".
reviews and a review of the external appearance
new front looks a little bit hard, but there are features in the design of solidity.In the full-face machine shows us the huge lights of the main beam trapezoidal shape, "predatory" air intake and foglamps integrated into the bumper.Small hood original overcame in the background of a large windshield.On the side lines of the body are more like some kind of bus, although here the designers have not forgotten about the flavor.So, restyling "Toyota Alphard" interesting for its high lateral line and swollen wheel arches.Shape frames passenger doors also not devoid of originality.In the upper part of the body there is a small spoiler, which in combination with a new front bumper minimizes drag coefficient.
Interior
inside impresses with its new free space.Beauty is able to comfortably accommodate even the highest passenger.Light tone finish and leather trim at the same time create the effect of solidity and comfort.But the main feature is not in this, but in the quality and quantity of seats.Let's start with the driver.For him, the chair is provided with automatic adjustment in eight directions.The passenger sitting side can adjust his seat in 6 ranges.We should not forget the back of the horizontal function.Second-row passengers also are not without comfort.For them, the manufacturer has provided OTTOMAN chair with 4-band adjustable backrest and the possibility of horizontal positioning.They attached a special footrest.Last, the third-row seat is equipped with less, but no less comfortable.
Specifications
in Russia "Toyota Alphard" will be presented with the reduced range of engines.To be precise, the domestic buyers have no choice, but one of the V-shaped unit with a capacity of 275 horsepower and with a displacement of 3.5 liters in.At the same time, in spite of these characteristics, with the "appetite" in a minivan that's all right.On the 100 km "Toyota Alphard" spends only 11 liters of fuel.Dynamics of "Japanese" no less striking.Acceleration from 0 to 100 kilometers per hour is just over 8 seconds, while the peak rate freezes at around 200 km / h.
«Toyota Alphard": price
Currently available in Russian only one grade ("top"), which is worth about 2 million 485 thousand rubles.Additionally, customers can paint the body in a metallic color for 58 thousand rubles, or mother of pearl, but it will cost 87,000.
